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Opera Maine will present an original production of Verdi's Aida, at Merrill Auditorium this summer. Performances are on Thursday, July 25 (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, July 28 (2:30 p.m.). 

Primed for a prolific creative season, emerging pop artist Alemeda serves up a dynamic and energetic new single entitled “Don't Call Me.' In the equally captivating music video, Alemeda digs a deep ditch then hits the road. It's the ultimate payback for a woman scorned. The video for “Don't Call Me” ends Alemeda and her band at the gas station.

Just For One Day, the new musical inspired by the legendary Live Aid concert, is officially open at London's Old Vic! Read the reviews!

The story of Live Aid, raising hundreds of millions remains compelling. Bob Geldof's indefatigable efforts to rouse the world into action deserve to be brought to the stage, but not necessarily in this format.

All new production photos have been released for Journey of a Refugee at Stanley Arts Center. Check out the photos here!

Discover the upcoming exhibition of Ethiopian artist Henok Melkamzer at the Explore his unique artistic vision and cultural influences.

Olivier Award-winning actress Juliet Stevenson has joined the cast of Theatre-Rites’ Journey of a Refugee at Stanley Arts Centre this February, in the pre-recorded vocal role of The Speaker.

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae will embark on her Plum Red Lipstick Tour this summer, a headline tour with newly confirmed shows at Boston's The Wilbur Theatre, Washington, D.C.'s The Theatre at MGM National Harbor, and New York City—venue tba—as well as dates across the U.K. and two stops in Australia.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $75,000.00.

On Monday, December 18th, 2023 The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), hosted a night of holiday entertainment hosted by actor Ethan Hawke. The theatre's annual show was dedicated to longtime trustee Andre Braugher who sadly recently passed away. CTH will be dedicating their entire 2024 season to the actor.

After a national search, The Icon Museum and Study Center has appointed Justin Willson as its new curator, effective February 2024. Justin is a specialist in late Byzantine and early Russian art with a doctorate from the Department of Art & Archaeology at Princeton University. His interests range widely from connoisseurship to the history of icons in Byzantium and the Slavic world with a special focus on Muscovy. 

CTH announces Ethan Hawke as host of Brandon Victor Dixon’s ‘Here for the Holidays’ concert at Red Rooster. Join CTH and Brandon Victor Dixon for an intimate holiday concert on December 18th at Ginny's Supper Club. Limited standing room tickets available.

Inspired by true stories of refugees and displacement, Theatre-Rites with Agudo Dance Company bring Journey of a Refugee to London in February 2024. 

London is set host the biggest opera production it's seen this century, as a groundbreaking performance of Verdi's AIDA plays three performances at the OVO Arena Wembley in March 2024.

Get ready for an exciting 2024 season at NYU Skirball, featuring acclaimed actress Ruth Negga and a highly anticipated premiere from renowned choreographer Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker. Explore the lineup and mark your calendars for this unforgettable season of performances.

Experience the vibrant sounds of Ethiopia every Saturday in November at Kaethe Hostetter's monthlong residency at Barbès in Brooklyn. Featuring special guests Thalia Zadek, Monk Earl, and Lioness, this unique musical event will transport you to the bustling streets of Addis Ababa. Don't miss out on this exciting celebration of Ethiopian music and culture. Get your tickets now!

Join Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Johanna Schneider, Aja Burrell Wood, and students of Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice for a Concert and Conversation on November 5, 2023, at the Goethe-Institut Boston.

The Museum of Russian Icons has announced a new name, The Icon Museum and Study Center, that emphasizes a revitalized mission to balance the organization’s focus on exhibition and scholarship, while expanding the collection to include sacred icons from a broader diversity of Eastern Christian cultures.

Get ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Classical Theatre of Harlem with their exciting 2024 season lineup. From the magical fairytale comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to free outdoor 'Shakespeare in the Park' performances, CTH is bringing the arts to New York City.

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) and KCRW present an evening-length performance featuring Meklit Hadero's Movement LIVE at The Nimoy on Saturday, October 28 at 8 pm.

Experience two exceptional performances at The Nimoy in September - Ethiocolor on Friday, September 29 at 8 pm and Counterpoint on Saturday, September 30 at 8 pm. Don't miss these captivating and inspiring shows!

World Music Institute presents Bombino at Brooklyn Bowl with Kaethe Hostetter's Impressions of Ethiopia and dj.henri. Don't miss this exciting night of world music on September 21.

From the rock hewn churches of Ethiopia to the journeys of Black Pioneers westward, from Miss New York Transit 1957 to how the sunset appears from Harriet Jacobs’ loophole, Black Rainbows explores Black femininity, Spell Work, Inner Space/Outer Space, time collapse, ancestors and music as a vessel for transcendence.

The world première has been announced for celebrated Yorkshire poet, playwright and broadcaster Ian McMillan's new adaptation, performed for the first time in a Yorkshire dialect, of The Barber of Seville. Learn more about the adaptation here!

 UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) will present two performances at The Nimoy in September. Learn more about both upcoming shows here!