Marjani Forte

Review: John Adams's EL NINO Finally Arrives at the Met After World Travels

Back in December, I saw the chamber version of John Adams’s EL NINO—dubbed EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED—at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Pared down to its essence, it was wonderful, starred two of the singers who made their debuts in the premiere at the Met, soprano Julia Bullock and bass-baritone Davone Tines plus countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, who were at their best. It was a somber evening in a dramatic setting—a far cry from the oratorio/opera’s over-the-top welcome to Lincoln Center last night, in Lileana Blain-Cruz’s production that made me wonder what Franco Zeffirelli might have done with it. Think the Parisian throngs in Act II of the Met’s LA BOHEME (which, of course, is one of the Met’s most popular productions with audiences).

Dance/USA Highlights Its Round Two Artist Fellows

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.

Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present IS IT THURSDAY YET? & More Dance Programming

The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present Is It Thursday Yet?, The March, and Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. 

Listen: National Center for Choreography - Akron Releases Fourth Season of Inside the Dancer's Studio

Discover the fourth season of Inside the Dancer's Studio, a podcast by the National Center for Choreography - Akron. Listen to engaging interviews with choreographers from across the United States as they discuss their craft, process, and perseverance in the world of dance-making. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

THE MOVING MEMORY PROJECT to Return in February With a Dance Show

The Moving Memory Project will return in 2023 for an in-person presentation of works by NYC-based dance artists, presented under the title Sense Memory.

Stephen Petronio Returns Back To Danspace Stage After Career Launching Season 40 Years Ago

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.

Ars Nova and PlayCo Present World Premiere of Melis Aker's HOUND DOG in October

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

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.

Meet the Cast of FOR COLORED GIRLS...

for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf begins previews tonight, Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre. The show will officially open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Meet the cast here!

The Rep to Kick Off 2021-2022 Season With World Premiere of DREAMING ZENZILE

 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

​​​​​​​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.

New Dramatists Welcomes Alumni Sharon Bridgforth And Qui Nguyen To The Board

New Dramatists, an artistic home and developmental laboratory for professional playwrights, is proud to announce two new board members, Sharon Bridgforth and Qui Nguyen. Both Bridgforth and Nguyen are playwrights and alumni of New Dramatists, where each held a seven-year residency.

Nine Artists Selected for JACK Artist Residencies

JACK has announced the nine artists selected for residencies at JACK. Chosen from an open call that drew 169 submissions, the artists include theater-makers Carolina Đỗ, Kedian Keohan, Drew Drake and Jadele McPherson, designers Itohan Edoloyi and Tuçe Yasak, composers Jaime Lozano and Sugar Vendil, and dance artist Nora Alami. 

Baryshnikov Arts Center Presents First Two Installments Of Digital Spring 2021 Season

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

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

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.

Black Dance Stories Announces July 2020 Lineup

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.

BLACK DANCE STORIES Announces July 2020 Lineup

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.

Bessie Winners Announced Tonight At NYU Skirball Center For The Performing Arts

The night remained forever young at this year's Bessies, what with live performances, videos, tearful and grinning thank you's, hugs and cheers for the new slew of winners, and a costume sashay thrown into wild mix of celebration that took place tonight, October 8, at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.  As a prelude to the goings-on inside, impromptu dance performances, including Simone Forti's "Huddle," took place outside.  Ayodele Casel and Shernita Anderson hosted the evening.

New York Live Arts Announces 'Creating in Confusing Times' 2017-18 Season

New York Live Arts, under the artistic leadership of MacArthur Genius Award and National Medal of Arts awardee Artistic Director Bill T. Jones and Associate Artistic Director Janet Wong, announced the organization's 2017-2018 season today.