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Niantic Bay Playhouse to Present LEND ME A TENOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024

Join in for a night of hilarity and chaos as 'Lend Me a Tenor' Takes the stage at the Niantic Bay Playhouse. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
by Jake Goodall - Feb 8, 2024

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Queensland Performing Arts Centre? Before there was Beggin' by Måneskin and Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You by Andy Williams, there was Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, which is the source for the hit Jukebox Musical: Jersey Boys!

Dance/USA Highlights Its Round Two Artist Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023

Dance/USA highlights its Round Two Artist Fellows, featuring a diverse group of artists at the intersection of social and embodied practices. Meet the talented individuals shaping the future of dance and movement-based art for social change.

Beethoven's Only Opera, FIDELIO, Hits The Canadian Opera Company Stage In A Visually Stunning Ode To Freedom
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2023

The Canadian Opera Company's 2023/2024 season launches with Fidelio, the only opera from master composer Ludwig van Beethoven and a work that hasn't been seen on the COC stage in nearly 15 years. The opera, running from September 29 to October 20, 2023, centres on Leonore, a woman who has disguised herself as a man named Fidelio in order to save her husband, imprisoned for his revolutionary political views.

TCG Selects Chicago, IL for 2024 National Conference
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced that the 33rd TCG National Conference will be hosted in Chicago, IL from June 20th to 22nd, 2024, in association with the League of Chicago Theatres.

Stephen Petronio Returns Back To Danspace Stage After Career Launching Season 40 Years Ago
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2022

Danspace Project and Stephen Petronio Company partner to present Bloodlines/Bloodlines(future), December 8-10, 2022 at Danspace Project's home in the historic St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.

Review: LEONARD BERNSTEIN'S 'MASS' at the Kennedy Center
by Alexander C. Kafka - Sep 17, 2022

Bernstein's hugely ambitious ecclesiastical fever dream is a beautiful mess well worth experiencing.

The League of Chicago Theatres Names Marissa Lynn Ford New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022

The League of Chicago Theatres Board of Directors announced the selection of Marissa Lynn Ford as the organization’s new Executive Director.

Ars Nova and PlayCo Present World Premiere of Melis Aker's HOUND DOG in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022

Ars Nova and PlayCo will present the world premiere of HOUND DOG by 2019 Ars Nova resident artist Melis Aker. Directed by Machel Ross with music by Aker and the Lazours, this cross-cultural jam-session-meets-play explores the winding path towards forgiveness and belonging.

Performance Space New York to Present Ariana Reines' 24-Hour Performance DIVINE JUSTICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022

Contemporary American culture is on trial, and the worst woman in the world is on hand to help figure out what’s wrong with us. Performance Space New York will present DIVINE JUSTICE, Ariana Reines’ 24-hour durational drama situating the feminine as the presumed authority of justice.

BWW Review: COSÍ FAN TUTTE at The Kennedy Center
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Mar 16, 2022

Washington National Opera's take on Mozart's 1790 rom-com, 'Cosí fan tutte' is a delightful escape.

League Of Chicago Theatres Executive Director Deb Clapp, Resigns Effective June 30
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2022

The League of Chicago Theatres today announces that Executive Director Deb Clapp will step down from her position after leading the service organization for 14 years, effective June 30, 2022.

A COMEDY OF TENORS Opens November 5 at Theatre Palisades
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2021

Theatre Palisades presents A COMEDY OF TENORS by Ken Ludwig, November 5-December 12, 2021. One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong?

The Rep to Kick Off 2021-2022 Season With World Premiere of DREAMING ZENZILE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2021

 The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) is set to launch its electrifying 2021-22 live theatre season with the world premiere production of Dreaming Zenzile, Based on the life of Miriam Makeba, written and performed by Grammy-nominated international music sensation Somi Kakoma.

The Rep to Kick Off 2021-2022 Season With World Premiere Of DREAMING ZENZILE, Based On The Life Of Miriam Makeba
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2021

​​​​​​​The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) will launch its electrifying 2021-22 live theatre season with the world premiere production of Dreaming Zenzile, Based on the life of Miriam Makeba, written and performed by Grammy-nominated international music sensation Somi Kakoma.

Baryshnikov Arts Center Presents First Two Installments Of Digital Spring 2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2021

Baryshnikov Arts Center will present the first installment of its 2021 digital spring season beginning on Monday, February 1 at 5pm ET. The series kicks off with Vibhanga, a non-narrative dance set to a reimagined score of traditional South Indian music, conceived and choreographed by classical Indian dancer Bijayini Satpathy.

The Joyce Kicks-Off Fall '20 Season of Online Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020

The Joyce Theater Foundationwill kick-off its Fall 2020 season of streaming performances today, September 22. The works, by four magnificent troupes - Contra-Tiempo (Los Angeles), Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (Chicago), Ate9 Dance Company (Los Angeles), and Far From the Norm (London) - will be simultaneously released at 5pm EST (2pm PST) today.

The Joyce Theater Kicks-Off Fall '20 Season of Online Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2020

Linda Shelton, Executive Director of The Joyce Theater Foundation, announced today a slate of companies kicking-off the organization's Fall 2020 season of streaming performances on September 22.

Cincinnati Opera Announces 2021 SUMMER FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2020

Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera, today announced details of the company's 2021 Summer Festival, which is currently scheduled to open June 13 and continue through July 25. The season marks a return to the stage following the cancellation of the company's 100th Anniversary Season due to the pandemic.

BLACK DANCE STORIES Announces July 2020 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2020

Black Dance Stories announces its July 2020 lineup, featuring stories by and discussions with, well-known dancers and choreographers who use their art to create commentary on the Black experience. Created and conceived by performer, producer, and dance writer Charmaine Warren, the newly launched story sharing and discussion series highlights Black creatives in the dance world. Black Dance Stories streams live via Zoom every Thursday in July at 6 pm. Join Black Dance Stories here.