Nelson Mandela News

The multi award-winning dance theatre company ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company has announced a significant development in their prestigious youth company’s artistic leadership, as they begin auditions and masterclasses as part of a new search to meet the next generation of  exceptional dance talent.

Jersey City Theater Center has announced its 2024-2025 season, a dynamic lineup of performances and festivals that celebrate the power of the arts in bridging communities. This season promises an eclectic mix of theater, dance, and music, featuring artists from across the globe.

I’ve loved Greek mythology since I was little. This probably had a lot to do with Rick Riordan’s fabulous Percy Jackson series. It’s been a while since I engaged with the content and this production sucked me right back in and reminded me how enchanting Greek mythology is. But it takes a special kind of show to outdo sacred childhood nostalgia.

Soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance set against the Cape Town skyline! Comic jugglers, unicycle dancers, and an authentic gumboot dance will take you on a freewheeling journey that explores the spirit and vitality of township life. Watch as a simple city bench becomes a sidesplitting spark for a newfound friendship, and feel the energetic beat of South African pop music. You’ll relish this thrilling feat of acrobatics and rhythmic movement that celebrates the joy of sharing community with one another.

Koerner Hall celebrates its 15th anniversary with the 2024-25 concert season at The Royal Conservatory Of Music.

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.

 The New Victory Theater has announced their 2024-25 season, including  two world premieres, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre will perform at Coppell Arts Center on June 22. The event will showcase the company's diverse repertoire, highlighting contemporary and traditional dance forms.

Take note: Take 6 is at Birdland Jazz Club through Saturday. They take the art of vocal harmony singing to impressive heights. Their opening show on Wednesday May 1 was a smash.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present the return of MUSIC MONDAYS. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s annual fundraiser, The BIG Dance, is back for its fifth consecutive year for a soulful evening of the Motown Sound. Renowned Grammy Award-winning Motown artist and Honorary Chair Erykah Badu has joined the cause, lending her support to Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s training Academy (DBDA).

St. Ann’s Warehouse will continue a season of major international works with the U.S. premiere of Gillian Slovo’s Grenfell: in the words of survivors.

MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY will host their Spring 2024 Gala honoring trailblazing women on April 18.

The World Premiere of Like They Do in the Movies, written and performed by Laurence Fishburne, directed by Leonard Foglia, will begi performances at The Perelman Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 10.

Join the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the NBA Foundation as they empower youth of color through dance and education. Discover how this collaborative initiative is shaping the future of arts and sports.

Center Stage Records has released the original London cast recording of Mandela – A New Musical, recorded live at the Young Vic, is now available on all digital platforms.

Danse Danse welcomes the international tour for Message In A Bottle, a production celebrating contemporary and street dance styles around the greatest hits of legendary singer Sting. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Perhaps best known as the frontman of Afro Celt Sound System, the Belgium-based artist will be hitting the road for nine intimate shows with his new solo project. Beginning at Southampton's Turner Sims on 8th Feb, the tour will include stops in Exeter, Manchester, Liverpool, London and more. Full details can be found here.

Osmo Vänskä will replace Bernard Labadie with the Orchestra of St. Luke's on February 8. The orchestra will perform Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and Brahms's Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Isabelle Faust in her debut with the orchestra.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre will begin the new year with performances at The Joyce Theater January 12-13, 2024 at 8pm.