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Carnegie Hall Will Host Third Annual POWER NETWORK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Carnegie Hall will host the third annual Power Network, a groundbreaking Black History Month conversation, celebration, and concert in February. Learn more here!

MURDER ON THE POLAR EXPRESS Comes to Out Front Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

Out Front Theatre Company will ring in the holiday season with the hilariously campy MURDER ON THE POLAR EXPRESS by Ryan Landry, a manic mashup of an Agatha Christie mystery and a classic Christmas story.

Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2024

Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!

Boyz II Men Joins the San Francisco Symphony For Two Holiday Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

Legendary Grammy Award-winning group Boyz II Men will join conductor Edwin Outwater and the San Francisco Symphony for two special holiday performances, December 17 and 18, 2024, as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s 2024 Holidays with the Symphony season.

HAIRSPRAY and World Premiere of TRICK! THE MUSICAL Lead Out Front Theatre Company's 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

Out Front Theatre Company has announced its 2024/25 season lineup. The company's ninth season will feature a Tony Award-winning beloved musical, a campy holiday mystery, incredible plays new to Atlanta, and the world premiere stage adaptation of a 1990's queer cult-classic film.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Sets Partial Lineup for �¿DIVAS Simply Singing! With Wayne Brady, Cynthia Erivo & More
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2023

Emmy® award-winning and Tony award-nominated actor, singer, producer, philanthropist, and community activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, along with her non-profit charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation, set a star-studded partial lineup of performers and presenters to take the stage at this year’s DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising Health Awareness.

Photos: First Look At HIPPEST TRIP �" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2023

Get a first look at the world premiere of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical, now performing at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater through Sunday, October 8, 2023. See photos of the production!

Sheryl Lee Ralph Unveils Transformative Rebranding & Global Expansion of the Diva Foundation
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2023

Sheryl Lee Ralph created her charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation, 33 years ago to mobilize resources, fight stigma, fundraise, and deliver urgent messaging around the awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening conditions. The Foundation has launched efforts that harness the power of the arts to amplify awareness.

HIPPEST TRIP �" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Extends At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023

Due to extremely strong ticket demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the extension of Hippest Trip — The Soul Train Musical, the Broadway-bound musical based on the iconic TV show that brought Black music, dance, and style into every living room in America, performing at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).

Photos: HIPPEST TRIP- THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Prepares For Its World Premiere!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2023

See first look photos from rehearsals for the world premiere of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater.

Old Skool Gang Plays Soulful Sundays at Ali Cultural Arts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023

The popular series Soulful Sundays, presented by Pompano Beach Arts, delivers another high-energy night of music! Performing the top songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, Old Skool Gang (OSG) will present their coolly choreographed show at Ali Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 6pm.

Quentin Earl Darrington, Amber Iman & More to Star in HIPPEST TRIP �" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2023

Get all the details about the world premiere of HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T., featuring Quentin Earl Darrington and an incredible cast. Experience the magic of Soul Train as this musical takes you on a journey through its legendary music and cultural impact.

Tickets on Sale Now for New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season Featuring A WRINKLE IN TIME & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for New York Stage and Film'S 2023 Summer Season July 14-August 6 at Marist College.

New Laurence Fishburne Play, A WRINKLE IN TIME Workshop & More Set for New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

New York Stage and Film returns to Marist College July 14-August 6 for their 2023 Summer Season. See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickes!

NOoSPHERE Arts to Present WE ARE NATURE 2022: PATTERNS OF CONNECTION | EARTH ETHICS Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2022

NOoSPHERE Arts will present WE ARE NATURE 2022: Patterns of Connection | Earth Ethics on September 24, 2022 at 5:30pm at the NOoSPHERE Arts Stage Roof, NYC and Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages, Brooklyn.

Pre-Broadway SOUL TRAIN, THE HEADLANDS & More Announced for American Conservatory Theater 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2022

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein announced today the productions that will make up the company’s 2022/23 season.

Queer|Art Announces Judges For 3rd Annual Illuminations Grant For Black Trans Women Visual Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2022

To commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility, Queer|Art, NYC's home for connecting and empowering generations of LGBTQ+ Artists, is pleased to announce the judges for the third annual Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists: interdisciplinary artist Jonathan Lyndon Chase; writer, curator, and activist Kimberly Drew, and model, performer, and fashion illustrator Connie Fleming.

Two Covid-Years In The Making! ASIASF/PALM SPRINGS Hosts It's 'Ribbon Cutting 2.0' And Officially Announces A Triumphant Return
by David Green - Feb 8, 2022

Two years after its record-breaking grand opening and subsequent COVID enforced shut-down, AsiaSF/Palm Springs (www.asiasf.com), is back! The SoCal branch of the storied San Francisco dinner theatre and cabaret featuring the world-famous transgender Ladies of AsiaSFwelcomed back its first paying customers earlier this year. Now, they’re ready to officially announce their full return. The “Ribbon Cutting 2.0” will take place tomorrow – Wednesday, February 9 at 5pm – at 1555 South Palm Canyon Drive.  Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton and representatives from The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will officiate. Proof of full vaccination is required for all employees, guests and entertainers and masks are required for entry and when guests are not actively eating or drinking.

World Premiere of Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN, Christopher Chen World Premiere & More Announced for A.C.T. Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2021

American Conservatory Theater announced an updated lineup and performance schedule that will comprise the theater organization’s upcoming season. A.C.T. will present María Irene Fornés's landmark immersive play, Fefu and Her Friends, replacing the previously-announced William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale and more.

Pompano Beach Arts Presents the Old Skool Gang
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2020

The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department will present the Old Skool Gang for a virtual Soulful Sundays concert. The high-energy event will have people dancing in their living rooms as the group belts out hit after hit while showcasing their smooth moves.