Director Jamila Wignot Dives Deep Into the Life and Career of Alvin Ailey
The prominent choreographer and founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the subject of the new documentary Ailey. “Dance is for everybody. I believe…
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Ali Stroker, Larry Owens, More Among Little Island’s ‘NYC Free’ Festival Headliners
Cabaret & Concert News Ali Stroker, Larry Owens, More Among Little Island’s ‘NYC Free’ Festival Headliners The four-week showcase will feature over 450 artists…
Ailey, About Late Visionary and Founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Opens in New York July 23
Film & TV Features Ailey, About Late Visionary and Founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Opens in New York July 23 Jamila Wignot’s…
Bette Midler, Berry Gordy, Joni Mitchell, More Among 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honorees
Awards Bette Midler, Berry Gordy, Joni Mitchell, More Among 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honorees Recipients will be honored in December during a celebration of…
The Met Offers Mozart, Verdi, More in Final Week of Nightly Streams
Classic Arts News The Met Offers Mozart, Verdi, More in Final Week of Nightly Streams Renée Fleming in Le Nozze di Figaro, Anna Netrebko…
13 Singers and 25 Tons of Sand: Beach-Set Sun & Sea Opera to Play Brooklyn Academy of Music
Classic Arts News 13 Singers and 25 Tons of Sand: Beach-Set Sun & Sea Opera to Play Brooklyn Academy of Music The Lina Lapelyte…
New York City Center Will Welcome Audiences Back in October; 2021-2022 Season Announced
Encores! News New York City Center Will Welcome Audiences Back in October; 2021-2022 Season Announced The previously announced Encores! series includes The Tap Dance…
The Met Praises Puccini in New Week of Free Opera Streams
The Metropolitan Opera pays tribute to Giacomo Puccini in the penultimate week of its Nightly Met Streams series. Seven of the composer’s titles will be…
Metropolitan Opera and IATSE Local 1 Reach Agreement After Months-Long Dispute
Classic Arts News Metropolitan Opera and IATSE Local 1 Reach Agreement After Months-Long Dispute The NYC house intends to reopen in September. After a…
Vanessa Williams, Cynthia Erivo, Ali Stroker, More Perform in A Capitol Fourth
Film & TV News Vanessa Williams, Cynthia Erivo, Ali Stroker, More Perform in A Capitol Fourth The TV concert special airs July 4 on…
In the News: Town Hall’s Broadway Offerings, a Trailer for the Bill T. Jones Documentary, More
Cabaret & Concert News In the News: Town Hall’s Broadway Offerings, a Trailer for the Bill T. Jones Documentary, More John Cameron Mitchell and…
NYC’s Little Island Announces Storytelling and Dance Festivals Curated by PigPen Theatre Co. and Ayodele Casel
Cabaret & Concert News NYC’s Little Island Announces Storytelling and Dance Festivals Curated by PigPen Theatre Co. and Ayodele Casel Amber Iman, Daniel J.…
Metropolitan Opera Offers Free Streams of American-Composed Operas in Week Leading Up to July 4
Opera Metropolitan Opera Offers Free Streams of American-Composed Operas in Week Leading Up to July 4 The latest Nightly Met Streams lineup includes Nico…
Recipients Named for Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation’s 2021 Innovation Awards
Awards Recipients Named for Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation’s 2021 Innovation Awards Awards are presented in the fields of dance and theatre. The Clive…
Recipients Named for Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation’s 2020 Innovation Awards
Awards Recipients Named for Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation’s 2020 Innovation Awards Awards are presented in the fields of dance and theatre. The Clive…
Watch Trailer for Ailey, About Late Visionary and Founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Film & TV Features Watch Trailer for Ailey, About Late Visionary and Founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Jamila Wignot’s film will open…
Metropolitan Opera Highlights LGBTQIA+ Singers in Free Pride Week Streams
Classic Arts News Metropolitan Opera Highlights LGBTQIA+ Singers in Free Pride Week Streams The Nightly Met Streams series continues with The Exterminating Angel, Rusalka,…
Jack Thorne and Nico Muhly Developing Set This House in Order Musical Adaptation at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
San Francisco Theatre Jack Thorne and Nico Muhly Developing Set This House in Order Musical Adaptation at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Daveed Diggs and Rafael…
Vanessa Williams, Cynthia Erivo, Ali Stroker, More Set for A Capitol Fourth
Film & TV News Vanessa Williams, Cynthia Erivo, Ali Stroker, More Set for A Capitol Fourth The TV concert special will air July 4…
Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Culture With These Virtual Theatre Presentations
Special Features Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Culture With These Virtual Theatre Presentations Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Carnegie Hall, and more offer tributes to…
Anthony Roth Costanzo Named New York Philharmonic Artist-in-Residence in 2021-2022 Season
Classic Arts News Anthony Roth Costanzo Named New York Philharmonic Artist-in-Residence in 2021-2022 Season As David Geffen Hall undergoes renovations, the orchestra will perform…
Father Figures Sing Out in New Lineup of Free Metropolitan Opera Streams
Rigoletto and Idomeneo probably don’t deserve mugs or ties. But watch their operas anyway. Father of the Year they’re not, but that’s not stopping them…
Jessica Vosk Hosts Opening Night NY Philharmonic Concert at Bryant Park June 9
Cabaret & Concert News Jessica Vosk Hosts Opening Night NY Philharmonic Concert at Bryant Park June 9 The in-person performance is available to live…
Carnegie Hall Sets Concerts With Jessica Vosk, Laura Benanti, Norm Lewis, More Broadway Favorites in In-Person Return
Cabaret & Concert News Carnegie Hall Sets Concerts With Jessica Vosk, Laura Benanti, Norm Lewis, More Broadway Favorites in In-Person Return The music institution’s…
Metropolitan Opera’s Coney Island Così, Vegas Rigoletto, More Streaming in Week of Nontraditional Settings
Opera Metropolitan Opera’s Coney Island Così, Vegas Rigoletto, More Streaming in Week of Nontraditional Settings The lineup also includes La Sonnambula, Falstaff, and Faust.…
Jessica Vosk Will Host Opening Night NY Philharmonic Concert at Bryant Park
Cabaret & Concert News Jessica Vosk Will Host Opening Night NY Philharmonic Concert at Bryant Park The June 9 performance will feature an in-person…
Waterwell’s Outdoor Dance-Theatre Piece June Rites!! Will Premiere at Governors Island
Dance News Waterwell’s Outdoor Dance-Theatre Piece June Rites!! Will Premiere at Governors Island The work celebrating the return of summer runs June 18-27. The…
Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore, Anthony Roth Costanzo, More Star in Final Installment of MasterVoices’ Myths and Hymns, Streaming May 26
Theatre Alternatives Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore, Anthony Roth Costanzo, More Star in Final Installment of MasterVoices’ Myths and Hymns, Streaming May 26 The project…
Capriccio, Fedora, More ‘Rare Gems’ Shine in Latest Free Metropolitan Opera Streams
Classic Arts News Capriccio, Fedora, More ‘Rare Gems’ Shine in Latest Free Metropolitan Opera Streams The Nightly Met Streams series continues with works by…
Adrienne Warren, Mykal Kilgore, NY Philharmonic, More Set for Bryant Park Picnic Performances
Cabaret & Concert News Adrienne Warren, Mykal Kilgore, NY Philharmonic, More Set for Bryant Park Picnic Performances The midtown summer series returns June 9.…
Judith Light Hosts We Are Family PBS Concert, Starring Laura Osnes, Gabrielle Ruiz, Nova Y. Payton, More, Premiering May 14
Film & TV News Judith Light Hosts We Are Family PBS Concert, Starring Laura Osnes, Gabrielle Ruiz, Nova Y. Payton, More, Premiering May 14…
Lincoln Center Theater’s Flying Over Sunset Will Open This Fall; Intimate Apparel Sets 2022 Dates
Broadway News Lincoln Center Theater’s Flying Over Sunset Will Open This Fall; Intimate Apparel Sets 2022 Dates The Broadway musical and Off-Broadway opera had…
Site-Specific Juneteenth Celebration Added to Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages Lineup
Cabaret & Concert News Site-Specific Juneteenth Celebration Added to Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages Lineup I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me is…
Metropolitan Opera Celebrates National Council Auditions With Streams Featuring Past Winners, Announces 2021 Finalists
Classic Arts News Metropolitan Opera Celebrates National Council Auditions With Streams Featuring Past Winners, Announces 2021 Finalists Ten singers will compete for cash prizes…
Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore, Anthony Roth Costanzo, More Set for Final Myths and Hymns
Film & TV Features Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore, Anthony Roth Costanzo, More Set for Final Myths and Hymns The project showcases Adam Guettel’s song…
Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages Launches May 10 With Norm Lewis Concert
Cabaret & Concert News Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages Launches May 10 With Norm Lewis Concert The initiative to kick start the performing arts sector…
Sara Bareilles, Brian d’Arcy James, Joe Morton, More Join PBS Memorial Day Concert
Film & TV News Sara Bareilles, Brian d’Arcy James, Joe Morton, More Join PBS Memorial Day Concert Tony winner Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinese…
Metropolitan Opera Commemorates Mother’s Day With a Questionable Lineup of Family Drama
Classic Arts News Metropolitan Opera Commemorates Mother’s Day With a Questionable Lineup of Family Drama For when flowers just won’t cut it, there’s Elektra…
In the News: Dozens of Stars Join NYCLU as Artist Ambassadors, Fred Ebb Award Application Now Available, More
Industry News In the News: Dozens of Stars Join NYCLU as Artist Ambassadors, Fred Ebb Award Application Now Available, More Plus, Buzzr TV looks…
Nikki Renée Daniels, Tony Yazbeck, Kate Baldwin, More Set for Symphony Space’s 2021 Gala
Benefits and Galas Nikki Renée Daniels, Tony Yazbeck, Kate Baldwin, More Set for Symphony Space’s 2021 Gala Artists will perform live at the Peter…
Chloé Lopes Gomes Reaches Settlement in Bias Case with Staatsballet Berlin
Dance News Chloé Lopes Gomes Reaches Settlement in Bias Case with Staatsballet Berlin The ballerina will remain in the company for one more season.…
The Met Goes to Paris With Free Streams of 7 Operas Set in the City of Lights
Classic Arts News The Met Goes to Paris With Free Streams of 7 Operas Set in the City of Lights The lineup includes The…
Judith Light Will Host We Are Family PBS Concert, Starring Laura Osnes, Gabrielle Ruiz, Nova Y. Payton, More
Film & TV News Judith Light Will Host We Are Family PBS Concert, Starring Laura Osnes, Gabrielle Ruiz, Nova Y. Payton, More The Songs…
Bryant Park Will Present 25 Live Performances This Summer
The socially distanced Picnic Performances series will kick off in June with the New York Philharmonic. The Picnic Performances series will return to New York…
The Met Spotlights Fairy Tale Operas in Week of Free Streams
The lineup includes Joyce DiDonato in two different Cinderella operas. The Metropolitan Opera’s Nightly Met Streams series continues with a fairy tale-themed week of free…
Catch Michael R. Jackson, Renée Fleming, More in Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Virtual Gala April 7
Benefits and Galas Catch Michael R. Jackson, Renée Fleming, More in Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Virtual Gala April 7 A portion of the proceeds will…
Lincoln Center’s Revamped David Geffen Hall Will Now Reopen in 2022
Industry News Lincoln Center’s Revamped David Geffen Hall Will Now Reopen in 2022 The reimagined home for the New York Philharmonic will welcome audiences…
Week of Free Opera Streams Highlights Page-to-Stage Titles
The Metropolitan Opera’s latest lineup of virtual offerings includes The Nose, Eugene Onegin, and Roméo et Juliette. Seven operas with literary roots will be available…
The Shed, One of New York’s ‘Flex Venues,’ Opens Its Doors to the Public Beginning April 2
Interview The Shed, One of New York’s ‘Flex Venues,’ Opens Its Doors to the Public Beginning April 2 The Shed Artistic Director Alex Poots…
Watch Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Come to Life With In-Person Performance at the Guggenheim
Video Watch Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Come to Life With In-Person Performance at the Guggenheim Choreographer Caleb Teicher and pianist-composer Conrad Tao presented their…