American Theatre Arts

Penn Live Arts Presents Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre This March

Penn Live Arts (PLA) – the leading presenter of innovative and transformative performing arts experiences in Philadelphia – will present the Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre, a 2023-24 season artist-in-residence. Performances take place at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8:00 pm, and Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. A Student Discovery performance occurs on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10:30 am.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Names Susan Brooker Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that Susan Brooker has been appointed as the Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School, effective August 1, 2023.

Amphibian Stage Spotlights The Future Of American Theatre, Announcing 15 Artists Featured In Summer Arts Festival

After a nationwide search, Amphibian Stage announces the 15 artists selected to share their talents at SparkFest 2023.  5 writers and 10 actors were selected among a high volume of applicants, both locally and nationwide.

Casting and Program Announced For American Ballet Theatre at the Staller Center For The Arts This March

The 2023 Staller Center Gala features the one and only American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in their first-ever appearance at The Staller Center for the Arts and their first-ever full company appearance on Long Island. This thrilling evening of dance on March 4 at 7pm, America's National Ballet Company, AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE, will celebrate the Staller Center in a glamorous evening for their 2023 GALA. 

American Theatre Critics Association Announces Support of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

The American Theatre Critics Association has expressed our unwavering support for the brave students at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida for their attempt to produce an enthralling piece of art by one of the nation's premiere playwrights. Unfortunately, in a horrific example of life imitating art, Duval County Public School officials ended the production, citing a relationship in the play between two women as 'inappropriate.' 

Live Arts Theatre Announces Full Cast For AMERICAN SON

Live Arts Theatre has announced the full cast for 'American Son' by Christopher Demos-Brown. This regional premiere of the play has been more than three years in the works, and the cast and crew are excited to share it with local audiences.

TCG Announces RECOGNIZE Grantees for THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color Program

Theatre Communications Grouphas announced the recipients of RECOGNIZE grants as part of the THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color program. With $1,635,000 in support from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, TCG is working in partnership with an Advisory Circle of BIPOC* to provide unrestricted funds for BITOC based in the U.S.

The African American Arts Alliance to Present 'Focus on You' Panel Discussions and Black United Theatre Auditions

The African American Arts Alliance will present Black United Theater Auditions and pre-audition “Focus on You” preparatory events for African American performers and students of Chicago. The workshops will include three panel discussions and workshops designed to prepare actors for the upcoming auditions and provides career-building resources.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: Summer for the City and American Ballet Theatre Present ABT Silent Disco With DJ Remeice and Connor Holloway

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: Summer for the City and American Ballet Theatre present ABT Silent Disco with DJ Remeice and Connor Holloway on Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 pm at The Oasis on Josie Robertson Plaza.

CHUANG Stage, Pao Arts Center, And Asian American Theatre Artists Of Boston Announces New Bilingual Radio Play

CHUANG Stage in collaboration with Pao Arts Center and Asian American Theatre Artists of Boston (AATAB) announces A Ghost of Keelung, presenting on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Mary Soo Hoo Park on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

BWW Review: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE SCORES SPLENDIDLY WITH ABT FORWARD at Segerstrom Center For The Arts

The 'American' in American Ballet Theatre is more evident than ever before. The pristine presentation consisted of three different and unique pieces using music from America's most distinguished contemporary Composers. Leonard Bernstein, the varied well-known composers and lyricists of songs Tony Bennett sings, and noted jazz pianist Jason Moran; with contemporary, audacious, well-known Choreographers Alexei Ratmansky (ABT's Artist in Residence) the legendary Alonzo King (his first piece for ABT), and the whimsical, all-out entertaining Jessica Lang.

Cypress College Theatre Arts Stages HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical

After a 1 year delay due to the pandemic, Cypress College Theatre Arts Department proudly presents HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Featuring hit songs like, 'Good Morning Star Shine' and 'Aquarius', Hair was the first rock musical on Broadway, and tells the story of the 'tribe', a group of politically active, long-haired hippies during the anti-war, sexual revolution of the 1960s.

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Presents American Ballet Theatre in ABT FORWARD, March 16-19

American Ballet Theatre, Official Dance Company of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, presents ABT Forward, a mixed repertory program performed March 16–19, 2022, with three dazzling works highlighting the Company's incredible artistry and athleticism, and the inspiring visions of three of today's most exciting choreographers.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts and American Ballet Theatre Announce Three-Year Partnership

Segerstrom Center for the Arts President Casey Reitz and American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Executive Director Kara Medoff Barnett announced today a three-year partnership combining the resources of America’s National Ballet Company® and one of the nation’s leading presenters of dance.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts and American Ballet Theatre Announce Partnership

The American Ballet Theatre has been named the official dance company of Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Segerstrom Center for the Arts President Casey Reitz and American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Executive Director Kara Medoff Barnett announced today a three-year partnership combining the resources of America’s National Ballet Company and one of the nation’s leading presenters of dance.

American Ballet Theatre Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces Fall Registration

American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts offers an unmatched program for students ages 3 – 18 and has become one of the most respected ballet schools on the West Coast.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts and American Ballet Theatre Partner for A New Dance Project Uniting in Movement

Segerstrom Center for the Arts and American Ballet Theatre have completed an exciting new artistic collaboration titled UNITING IN MOVEMENT, during which 18 dancers and the artistic staff of ABT developed and rehearsed three works that culminated in an exhilarating live performance in Segerstrom Hall and which can be streamed on demand from May 12 – 26.

BWW Review: The American History Theater, The Roustabouts Theatre Co., & Teenage Youth Performing Arts Theatre Company (TYPA) present THE MOUNTAINTOP

THE MOUNTAINTOP explores the moments before a man with all his human gifts and foibles ascends into a mythic figure. Streaming through May 16th, production by American History Theatre, The Roustabouts Theatre Co, and Teenage Youth Performing Arts Theatre Company (TYPA) this play looks at this monumental day in the past and yet still feels very present.

Astoria Performing Arts Center with Theatre East Presents AMERICAN ARCANA

Crumbling infrastructure, poison water, distant gunfire, political ads. What does the future hold, and who will be there to shape it? From award-winning Austin-based playwright Cyndi Williams comes a timely epic of survival and the fight for a better tomorrow. October 22nd and 23rd ONLY at 8:00PM . Tickets at www.apacny.org or fiveohm.tv.

Photo Flash: CM Performing Arts Center Presents Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT In The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre

CM Performing Arts Center continued its 46th Season with GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT, which opened this past weekend in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre.