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Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute Continues With Education And Social Impact Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

In 2025, Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI) continues to offer a wide range of programming initiatives that harness the power of music to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Carnegie Hall Reveals Series Of Well-Being Concerts For 2024â€"2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

Carnegie Hall is introducing a series of well-being concerts for the 2024–2025 season, focusing on the intersection of music and mental health. Learn more about the series and see how to purchase tickets.

PlayCo and The Africa Center To Present A Reading And Discussion Of Workshop 71's SURVIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Join PlayCo and The Africa Center for a reading and discussion of Workshop 71's politically searing 1976 play SURVIVAL, in association with National Black Theatre, on July 29.

Joe's Pub Celebrates 25 Years At The Annual Gala And Raises Funds For Artist Development Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024

Celebrate 25 years of Joe's Pub at their annual gala. The event also raises funds for artist development programs, supporting the future of Broadway.

Photos: The Hermitage Presents Two New Commissions from Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2023

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has released photos from the premiere presentations of newly commissioned works by Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali. George and Ali, the first two recipients of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA), had readings of their newly commissioned plays in New York at Off-Broadway’s MCC Theater just before Thanksgiving.

THE SOUND OF (BLACK) MUSIC at McCarter Theatre Center
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 13, 2023

Special Offer: A Must-See for Musical Theater Lovers:

The Fire This Time Festival Finds New Home at The Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023

FRIGID New York will present the 2024 The Fire This Time Festival at a brand new home this January. The Obie Award winning festival will be celebrating its 15th anniversary with the return of its annual Ten-Minute Play Program at The Wild Project.

12th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Announced At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Be Reimagined in Afrofuturism Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant one-act concert reimagining of the classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical through a utopian, afrofuturistic lens full of love. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Shaina Taub ï»Â¿with Special Guests Nikki M. James and Jenn Colella to Perform at Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2023

Join Shaina Taub, along with special guests Nikki M. James and Jenn Colella, for a captivating performance at Bryant Park Picnic Performances. Experience an evening of live music in the heart of New York City's iconic park. Don't miss this star-studded event filled with old favorites, new songs, and original compositions.

JOE'S PUB @ ASTOR Returns To Astor Place On Sunday, July 23, Free And Open To The Public
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2023

Joe's Pub @ Astor, the live performance series presented in collaboration between Joe's Pub at the Public Theater and The Village Alliance, returns to Astor Place on Sunday, July 23 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. This kicks off the first of two events this summer, and will feature artists YahZarah and Greg Banks. The series is free and open to the public, outdoors on Astor Plaza.

SOME LIKE IT HOT's Raena White To Make Solo Debut At Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2023

After many years of performing in music venues around New York City with such composers as Pasek & Paul, Lyons & Pakchar, Shaiman & Wittman; Raena White will make her long awaited solo debut on August 14, 2023, at 9:30pm at the famed Joe's Pub.

Tony Winner Bryan Carter Presents JAZZ AT PRIDE At Dizzy's Club, June 19-20
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023

Bryan Carter presents Jazz at Pride at Dizzy's Club, June 19-20. Bryan, a recent Tony Award winner for the orchestrations of Some Like It Hot on Broadway will host a celebration along with Broadway powerhouse Tituss Burgess and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee, as they share their music, their stories, and the creative and essential impact of intentional community building.

New Musical THE NAVIGATOR to be Presented at Joe's Pub in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

Joe’s Pub will present a work-in-progress presentation of The Navigator, a new musical by musician Alynda Segarra and playwright C. Julian Jiménez on June 9 and 10, 2023.

Celebrate Women's History Month at Joe's Pub with Shaina Taub, Jackie Hoffman, Carol Lipnik & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023

Celebrate the intersectionality of femininity during Women’s History Month in March with Shaina Taub, Annahstasia, Carol Lipnik, Ladama, Emily Scott Robinson, Alisa Amador, Violet Bell, Jackie Hoffman, Generation Women, and more!

Sarah Elizabeth Charles to be Featured in The Public Theater's Mobile Unit & Joe's Pub's IN TRANSIT Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023

The Public Theater's Mobile Unit is returning to the road with Joe's Pub with the latest installment of their collaborative series IN TRANSIT. This project is an intimate concert series that travels throughout New York City, bringing free, accessible, and unique artistry to the Mobile Unit's community partners throughout the five boroughs.

Celebrate Valentine's Week With Jackie Hoffman, Lea DeLaria, Justin Vivian Bond & More at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023

Joe’s Pub has announced upcoming shows for February 13-26. The lineup features Ian Manuel, singer-songwriter and Guitar virtuoso Sunny War, Lea Delaria, multi-instrumentalist Jay Rodriguez Sierra, Jackie Hoffman, and Justin Vivian Bond, and more. 

See Jackie Hoffman, Shaina Taub & More at Joe's Pub This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023

Jackie Hoffman, John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin, Shaina Taub and more will perform at Joe's Pub this month. See the full program, how to purchase tickets, and more.

The McKittrick Hotel Announces January Concert Lineup at Manderley Bar Featuring Ondara & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2023

The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, has announced an incredible lineup of not-to-be-missed concerts this month in Manderley Bar.

The Public's UNDER THE RADAR Festival Begins Tomorrow, Featuring 36 Artists and Companies at Six Venues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023

The Public Theater will begin performances for the 18th annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4. Learn more about the lineup and how to get tickets!