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1 day ago

Musical Theater Professor Says There Are Too Many B.F.A.s

I don't think that the system broke down at random; I think it broke down in response to more colleges creating more B.F.A. programs, not because they were equipped to have those programs, but because they thought they would be cash cows—and they were.
Education
#bam
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Brooklyn Academy of Music President Steps Down

Gina Duncan will step down as president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in June after three years, contributing significantly during the post-pandemic recovery.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces 2025 Festival

BAM's Fall 2025 season highlights diverse performances with a special focus on women artists across various genres.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Brooklyn Academy of Music President Steps Down

Gina Duncan will step down as president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in June after three years, contributing significantly during the post-pandemic recovery.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces 2025 Festival

BAM's Fall 2025 season highlights diverse performances with a special focus on women artists across various genres.
#theater
NYC music
fromSecret NYC
2 months ago

ICYMI, There's A Hidden 688-Square-Foot Theater In Port Authority

Hidden Jewel Box Theater offers a unique cultural experience in Port Authority, transforming travel routines with engaging performances.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We're not here to slander Sondheim!' Inside the master's wild final musical, completed at last

Here We Are, Sondheim's final musical, is a complex and humorous production that challenges performers with intricate rhythm and choreography.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Song of the North' Uses Puppets to Help a Persian Epic Spring to Life

The show 'Song of the North' uniquely presents the Persian epic Shahnameh through intricate shadow puppetry and dynamic performance.
NYC LGBT
fromBustle
4 weeks ago

Why 'Oh, Mary!' Star Conrad Ricamora Thrives Off Cole Escola's "Maddening" Talent

Conrad Ricamora, co-star of Oh, Mary!, reflects on his theater journey and discusses his post-show routine and personal interests.
Paris food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67

Pierre Audi, renowned stage director, passed away at 67, known for transforming the Almeida Theater and his influential role in the performing arts.
NYC music
fromVulture
6 days ago

10 Plays and Musicals We Can't Wait to See This Summer

New York's summer theater scene offers exciting productions despite the typical lull after Tony Awards season.
NYC music
fromSecret NYC
2 months ago

ICYMI, There's A Hidden 688-Square-Foot Theater In Port Authority

Hidden Jewel Box Theater offers a unique cultural experience in Port Authority, transforming travel routines with engaging performances.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We're not here to slander Sondheim!' Inside the master's wild final musical, completed at last

Here We Are, Sondheim's final musical, is a complex and humorous production that challenges performers with intricate rhythm and choreography.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Song of the North' Uses Puppets to Help a Persian Epic Spring to Life

The show 'Song of the North' uniquely presents the Persian epic Shahnameh through intricate shadow puppetry and dynamic performance.
NYC LGBT
fromBustle
4 weeks ago

Why 'Oh, Mary!' Star Conrad Ricamora Thrives Off Cole Escola's "Maddening" Talent

Conrad Ricamora, co-star of Oh, Mary!, reflects on his theater journey and discusses his post-show routine and personal interests.
Paris food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67

Pierre Audi, renowned stage director, passed away at 67, known for transforming the Almeida Theater and his influential role in the performing arts.
NYC music
fromVulture
6 days ago

10 Plays and Musicals We Can't Wait to See This Summer

New York's summer theater scene offers exciting productions despite the typical lull after Tony Awards season.
#education
#cultural-events
NYC music
fromSURFACE
1 month ago

At the Brooklyn Academy of Music, a Glittering Night Devoted to the Performing Arts - SURFACE

The 2025 Trailblazer Gala celebrated notable figures in the performing arts, focusing on contributions and the importance of the arts community.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

Lunchtime Concert w/ Mahsa & Marjan Vahdat (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025)

NYC music
fromSURFACE
1 month ago

At the Brooklyn Academy of Music, a Glittering Night Devoted to the Performing Arts - SURFACE

The 2025 Trailblazer Gala celebrated notable figures in the performing arts, focusing on contributions and the importance of the arts community.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

Lunchtime Concert w/ Mahsa & Marjan Vahdat (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025)

#community-engagement
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago
NYC music

Free outdoor art fest hits Domino Park next month

Domino Park hosts Sugar, Sugar!, an outdoor arts series featuring jazz, drag, and puppetry from June 4 to 28.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Berlin music

Stanford Live releases 2025-26 season lineup with 60-plus shows

Stanford Live's 2025-2026 season will showcase over 60 performances and 28 debuting artists, emphasizing art's role in community engagement.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Check out renderings of Lincoln Center's new performance venue and community park

Lincoln Center is undergoing a $335 million renovation to enhance public spaces and performance venues, promoting community engagement and enjoyment.
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Asase Yaa Summer Camp Returns With Rhythm, Storytelling and a Bold New Vision

This summer marks a beautiful new beginning and we're thrilled to welcome campers to our spacious new home in the heart of Bed-Stuy!
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

DUMBO Dance Festival Returns This June with Four Days of Global Talent and Local Impact

The DUMBO Dance Festival provides a platform for over 400 performing artists to showcase their work while offering New York audiences access to an extraordinary range of excellent and visionary choreography at an affordable price.
Brooklyn
#ballet
Relationships
fromVulture
1 month ago

Etoile Recap: This Must Be the Place

Performing arts careers often lead to loneliness as individuals prioritize their craft over personal connections.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
Mission District

Poetry of Angel Island Detainees Inspires Oakland Ballet Performance | KQED

Relationships
fromVulture
1 month ago

Etoile Recap: This Must Be the Place

Performing arts careers often lead to loneliness as individuals prioritize their craft over personal connections.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
Mission District

Poetry of Angel Island Detainees Inspires Oakland Ballet Performance | KQED

#free-events
#cultural-history
#arts-education
#covid-19-impact
#theatre
from48 hills
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Drama Masks: Aurora Theatre suspends season-after putting on a hell of a show - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Drama Masks: Aurora Theatre suspends season-after putting on a hell of a show - 48 hills

#music
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Two former Shen Yun dancers allege forced child labor, brutal conditions in lawsuit

Shen Yun faces serious allegations of forced labor and abuse following lawsuits from former dancers, raising concerns about treatment of young performers.
#cultural-festival
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Lincoln Center is throwing a free summer festival with hundreds of events

Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival features over 200 events from June 11 to August 9, focusing on international artistry and diverse performances.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Lincoln Center is throwing a free summer festival with hundreds of events

Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival features over 200 events from June 11 to August 9, focusing on international artistry and diverse performances.
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Drama Masks: All ABBA the myths of stage critics - 48 hills

The current political environment is disheartening for artists, prompting a desire for authentic connection and an appreciation of creative works free from commercial trends.
NYC music
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Stephen Mo Hanan, Who Played Three Roles in Cats,' Dies at 78

Stephen Mo Hanan, acclaimed performer of Cats and The Pirates of Penzance, died at 78 from a heart attack.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Drama Masks: The fight is just beginning - 48 hills

Come Hell or high water, they plan to shout to the heavens with as loud a voice as their resources can produce.
SF LGBT
#dance
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | 'So many people say they could see me as a Rockette': Inside auditions as Radio City's beloved kickline celebrates 100 years

Over 1,000 dancers audition for the Rockettes' 100th anniversary, showcasing dedication and aspiration to join this iconic dance ensemble.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

March DanceWatch: More than entertaining * Oregon ArtsWatch

March theater in Oregon challenges societal norms and discussions around identity and history.
The month features a diverse range of performances using multiple art forms.
Rejoice! Diaspora Dance Theater launches a new musical endeavor focusing on themes of resistance.
Ashtar Muallem's work highlights her Palestinian identity through various artistic expressions.
from48 hills
1 month ago
Berlin music

After a shattering loss, Alvin Ailey danced to revelatory heights at Zellerbach - 48 hills

NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | 'So many people say they could see me as a Rockette': Inside auditions as Radio City's beloved kickline celebrates 100 years

Over 1,000 dancers audition for the Rockettes' 100th anniversary, showcasing dedication and aspiration to join this iconic dance ensemble.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

March DanceWatch: More than entertaining * Oregon ArtsWatch

March theater in Oregon challenges societal norms and discussions around identity and history.
The month features a diverse range of performances using multiple art forms.
Rejoice! Diaspora Dance Theater launches a new musical endeavor focusing on themes of resistance.
Ashtar Muallem's work highlights her Palestinian identity through various artistic expressions.
from48 hills
1 month ago
Berlin music

After a shattering loss, Alvin Ailey danced to revelatory heights at Zellerbach - 48 hills

Berlin music
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Designing for the Performing Arts: Architecture as a Stage for Experience

Architecture profoundly influences performance experiences by balancing visibility and acoustics in design.
Effective performance space design must consider the interaction between audience sightlines and sound quality.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Thousands celebrate International Dance Day in Mexico City

Thousands gathered in Mexico City to celebrate International Dance Day, showcasing the city's vibrant dance culture and honoring the legendary dancer Yolanda Montes.
NYC music
#san-francisco
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

GRAMMY-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus to hold annual Spring Gala before first independently-produced work on May 1

The Brooklyn Youth Chorus will premiere 'Port(al),' a site-specific choral theater work reimagining the history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
LA Clippers
fromBustle
1 month ago

Will Blue Ivy Appear At Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour?

Blue Ivy Carter could potentially be a highlight of Beyoncé's upcoming Cowboy Carter Tour, following her standout performances in previous shows.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

Unveiling Creativity: Content Magazine's Issue 17.3 "Perform" Pick-Up Party in San Jose!

Mark your calendars for Content Magazine's Pick-Up Party for issue 17.3, themed "Perform"! This can't-miss event is happening on May 16, 2025, at West Valley College in Saratoga.
East Bay food
from48 hills
1 month ago

Don't box Isaac Mizrahi in-or turn off his mic - 48 hills

I was an actor and performer when I was a kid. It was always my first wish.
NYC music
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week

Captain Damon Guthrie hosts an interactive talk at the Berkeley Library West Branch about sailing on the San Francisco Bay, covering charts, navigation, and nautical challenges.
East Bay food
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Paul Simon makes miraculous return to the stage to kick off North American tour

Paul Simon returns to performing live after overcoming hearing loss through innovative solutions and intimate venue selections.
#little-island
#mexican-culture
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Cirque du Soleil's high-flying LUZIA' brings a dreamlike' Mexico to NYC | amNewYork

Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA blends acrobatics with themes of light and rain, creating an immersive experience reflecting Mexican culture.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Cirque du Soleil's high-flying LUZIA' brings a dreamlike' Mexico to NYC | amNewYork

Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA blends acrobatics with themes of light and rain, creating an immersive experience reflecting Mexican culture.
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Martha Argerich, the Elusive, Enigmatic Goddess' of the Piano

Martha Argerich finds solace away from the stage, reflecting on her impactful career and the challenges of performing at 83.
Arts
fromianVisits
2 months ago

From stages to souvenirs: Exhibition looks at ladies theatrical fans

The Greenwich museum hosts an exhibition of decorated fans celebrating the performing arts.
Fans served as promotional tools and unique memorabilia in theatrical history.
#opera
Arts
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

There's a tiny Victorian town hiding alongside California's oldest freeway

The opera performance at Heritage Square combined haunting visuals with experimental music, offering a unique take on traditional opera.
Arts
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

There's a tiny Victorian town hiding alongside California's oldest freeway

The opera performance at Heritage Square combined haunting visuals with experimental music, offering a unique take on traditional opera.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Phylicia Rashad Knows Her Purpose

When I walked out to the microphone to speak, I was suddenly in the spotlight for the first time, the light was so bright, I couldn't see anybody in the audience.
Women
#kennedy-center
Washington DC
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Hamilton Cancels Show at Kennedy Center

Hamilton cancels performance at Kennedy Center due to recent political purges by the Trump Administration, stating it undermines the center's nonpartisan mission.
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Even symphony crowds are booing Vice President JD Vance

The Kennedy Center audience reacted negatively to Vice President JD Vance amidst the cultural tension stemming from Trump's control over the venue.
Washington DC
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Hamilton Cancels Show at Kennedy Center

Hamilton cancels performance at Kennedy Center due to recent political purges by the Trump Administration, stating it undermines the center's nonpartisan mission.
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Even symphony crowds are booing Vice President JD Vance

The Kennedy Center audience reacted negatively to Vice President JD Vance amidst the cultural tension stemming from Trump's control over the venue.
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: Fear not the fan - 48 hills

"Despite all the madness in the world, NCTC is moving ahead in resolve! Full. Steam. Ahead!"
NYC LGBT
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Performing arts leaders issue copyright warning over UK government's AI plans

UK arts leaders are concerned about government plans allowing AI companies to use artists' work without permission, jeopardizing copyright and artists' livelihoods.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'I didn't think anything would come close to gymnastics' - Olympian Rhys McClenaghan on winning 'Dancing with the Stars'

We had a chat before the results were called out and we were just saying, 'We're so proud of ourselves, we're happy no matter what happens.'
Golden State Warriors
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

Giselle... Dance Reflections - Royal Ballet & Opera - Review

The Van Cleef & Arpels Festival highlights both contemporary and classical dance, emphasizing artistic exchange and innovation.
François Gremaud's 'Giselle...' offers a modern take on a ballet classic, demonstrating its historical significance.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Brooklyn residents leave comedy show appalled after comic's remarks on Jewish people and Palestine

Comedian Mike Recine's performance led to an emotional reaction from an audience member due to offensive jokes about Jewish people.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

This festival celebrating neurodiverse audiences and artists is returning to NYC

The Big Umbrella Festival at Lincoln Center promotes inclusivity in the arts for neurodiverse audiences, offering engaging events from April 4-20, 2025.
Film
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

SAG Awards 2025 shake up Oscar race - and 'Wicked' is totally shut out

The SAG Awards provided quick insights into Oscars momentum, highlighting standout performances and surprising wins.
Books
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Seamus O'Rourke: 'I don't like to save too much in case I die. I don't want anyone buying rubbish with my money'

Seamus O'Rourke is a prominent Irish writer and performer known for his rural-themed work and bestselling memoirs.
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