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Ilter Ibrahimof to Step Down as Founding Artistic Director of Fall for Dance North
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

Fall for Dance North announces the departure of Artistic Director Ilter Ibrahimof. Stay tuned for updates on the festival's future direction and leadership.

20th FALL FOR DANCE Festival Programming Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced complete programming for the 20th Fall for Dance Festival, September 27 – October 8, 2023. Celebrating 20 years as an essential part of New York’s fall dance season, the Festival opens City Center’s 80th season at the center of the arts with a showcase of local and international dance companies and artists in an array of styles, presented in five unique programs.

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - Apr 25, 2023

The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Victory Gardens Terminates All Staff, A New Broadway Season is Underway
by Alex Freeman - Sep 12, 2022

Last week, the Board of Directors at Victory Gardens opted to terminate their full staff and change the fundamental direction of the institution. This is the latest development in a sweeping labor reset taking place across the industry.

Michael S. Rosenberg Named President & CEO of New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022

Michael S. Rosenberg has been named incoming President and CEO of New York City Center. Beginning November 1, Rosenberg succeeds Arlene Shuler who is stepping down after more than 19 years at the helm of Manhattan's first performing arts center.

New York City Center Encores! 2023 Season Will Include THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles, OLIVER! and DEAR WORLD with Donna Murphy
by Team BWW - Jun 14, 2022

Full programming for New York City Center’s 2022 – 2023 Season was announced, including Adam Guettel’s Tony Award-winning musical The Light in the Piazza, Jerry Herman’s 1969 musical Dear World and Lionel Bart’s Oliver! See the full schedules and how to get tickets!

Micaela Diamond and Ben Platt to Star in PARADE at New York City Center, Directed by Michael Arden
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022

New York City Center today announced the Annual Gala Presentation for the 2022 - 2023 season will be a production of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 Tony Award‐winning musical Parade. Get the scoop on who is in the show and how to get tickets!

Photos: INTO THE WOODS Celebrates Opening Night Gala at Encores!
by Bruce Glikas - May 5, 2022

Performances began last night for New York City Center Encores! production of Into the Woods. BroadwayWorld was on hand at the opening night gala performance, and you can check out photos of the company below!

Photos: The Cast of Encores! INTO THE WOODS Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - May 5, 2022

See the cast of the New York City Center Encores! production of Into the Woods take their bows on opening night. BroadwayWorld was on hand at the opening night gala performances, and you can check out the photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For Encores! INTO THE WOODS, Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Sara Bareilles, and More!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 27, 2022

Get a first look at photos of the cast as rehearsals are underway for New York City Center Encores! production of Into the Woods. 

Neil Patrick Harris Replaces Christian Borle as the Baker in Encores! INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022

New York City Center today announced that Emmy and Tony Award‐ winning actor Neil Patrick Harris will join the cast of Encores! Into the Woods as the Baker.

New York City Center Announces Departure of Music Director Rob Berman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022

New York City Center President & CEO Arlene Shuler announced today that Encores! Music Director Rob Berman will step down following the 2022 Encores! season at New  York City Center. 

Denée Benton, Gavin Creel, Ann Harada & More Join Encores! INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

New York City Center today announced additional casting for the third and final production of the 2022 Encores! season, Into the Woods (May 4 -15).

Photos: Billy Porter-Helmed THE LIFE Concludes Performances at Encores!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2022

Just last night, New York City Center Encores! wrapped up The Life, directed and adapted by Billy Porter. The production starred Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan Owens as Old Jojo, and Ken Robinson as Fleetwood. Check out photos from inside closing night.

Paul Taylor Dance Company to Lead Off Inaugural City Center Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022

Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform at the inaugural City Center Dance Festival from March 24-31, at New York City Center.

Arlene Shuler to Step Down as President of New York City Center This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2021

Arlene Shuler, the president and chief executive of New York City Center, has announced that she will step down at the end of the 2021-22 season this summer.

Wake Up With BWW 7/14: Emmy Nominations, New York City Center Season, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2021

Today's top stories: Emmy nominations for Hamilton, Cynthia Erivo, Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, and more, plus first look at Jesus Christ Superstar in Japan starring Ramin Karimloo and Telly Leung, New York City Center season announcement, and more!

New York City Center Announces 2021-22 Season, Including Encores! Runs of INTO THE WOODS, THE LIFE & THE TAP DANCE KID
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2021

New York City Center President & CEO Arlene Shuler today announced a full calendar of programming for the 2021 - 2022 season, reopening the landmark theater to the public in October 2021. This momentous return to in‐person live performances includes the popular dance and musical theater series audiences have loved throughout the years and new programs featuring iconic artists of today. Manhattan's first performing arts center, New York City Center has presented the best in music, theater, and dance to generations of New Yorkers for over seventy‐five years.

Check out the Official Stage Mag for Sutton Foster's BRING ME TO LIGHT at New York City Center
by Team BWW - Apr 27, 2021

Sutton Foster|Bring Me to Light. Filmed live at City Center, the concert is set to premiere Wednesday, April 28 at 7pm ET, with on demand viewing through Monday, May 31.

Sutton Foster Will Take Over City Center for BRING ME TO LIGHT, with Kelli O'Hara, Raúl Esparza and Joaquina Kalukango & Wren Rivera
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2021

New York City Center today announced a new digital program as part of the 2020 – 2021 season, Sutton Foster|Bring Me to Light. Filmed live at City Center, the concert premieres Wednesday, April 28 at 7pm ET, with on demand viewing through Monday, May 31.