Irwin Jacobs News

Write Out Loud has announced WONDER WOMEN, the next Story Concert in its 19th season. The literary performance will feature professional actors presenting stories and poetry celebrating women and heroines across history and culture.

San Diego Opera has received a $4.5 million landmark commitment from Irwin Jacobs, renowned local philanthropist and steadfast supporter of the San Diego arts community.

Cygnet Theatre’s “A Magical Holiday: Christmas at The Joan” is precisely what its title promises: a bright, polished, joy-forward holiday revue that knows its job is to lift spirits, sparkle confidently, and send you back into December humming. 

Write Out Loud will present two holiday programs in December 2025: HAUNTINGS OF THE HOLIDAY on December 13–14 and GIVING SEASON on December 15.

Young Concert Artists has revealed the Winners of the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. Winners were based on the final round of live auditions in New York.

Young Concert Artists has announced 12 finalists in the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, who will perform in the final round on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Young Concert Artists has revealed the semi-finalists in the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. Learn more about the competition and the selected artists here!

“Follies” remains a glittering ghost story about theatre itself, what it means to chase applause, and to live forever in memory. With Cygnet’s production, “The Joan” gets its first haunting, and it’s a glamorous one.

Arts District Liberty Station and Cygnet Theatre has unveiled The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan) - a transformative $43.5M project reimagining a historic Navy building into San Diego's newest world-class performance space.

Cygnet Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, marking the inaugural production at its new permanent home, the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—known as The Joan—in San Diego’s Arts District Liberty Station.

Applications are now open for the Young Concert Artists 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, the rigorous annual selection process for superior early-career artists to receive the YCA Jacobs Fellowship.

From Las Vegas' scrappy local theater scene to Australia's steady post-pandemic recovery, creativity continues to thrive against the odds. Major funding initiatives, including the UK’s £60 million package and New York’s proposed tax credit extension, demonstrate the vital role government support plays in sustaining the arts. Additionally, we celebrate new beginnings with the reopening of NYC’s West Bank Cafe and Cygnet Theatre’s upcoming Performing Arts Center. Finally, we spotlight BroadwayWorld’s 'Next On Stage' winners and insights into audience preferences for live events.

Cygnet Theatre has announced its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. The lineup will feature four musicals and two plays, including several award-winning and critically acclaimed productions.

Cygnet Theatre has revealed its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cygnet Theatre and NTC Foundation have received two generous, transformative gifts to their joint project, The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center. Learn more.

Pianist Kiron Tellian and accordionist Radu Ratoi have been named the 2024 Jacobs Fellowship winners by Young Concert Artists, offering them career support, industry connections, and performance opportunities. Learn more!

Young Concert Artists has announced the winners of the 2024 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. 

Young Concert Artists has announced the finalists in the 2024 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. Of 37 semi-finalists, 12 artists will advance to the final round at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center in New York City on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Young Concert Artists announced the semi-finalists and jury panel for the 2024 auditions, featuring a selection of emerging musicians and esteemed judges from the classical music community.

Young Concert Artists revealed the semi-finalists and jury panel for the 2024 auditions, featuring 37 early-career artists from 14 countries. Esteemed jury members include Susan Wadsworth, Daniel Kellogg, and Inon Barnatan.