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Three New Musicals Will Be Showcased by MusiCoLab
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


New musicals by three Philadelphia-area creative teams will be in the spotlight on April 14 at 3 pm and April 15 at 7 pm, when MusiCoLab presents A Closer Look at the Louis Bluver Theater at the Drake.

Washington Stage Guild Closes Season with World Premiere of AN UNBUILT LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024


Get the latest updates on the area premiere of VICTORIAN LADIES’ DETECTIVE COLLECTIVE by the Washington Stage Guild. Stay tuned for more information about the show.

UNCSA Professor of Double Bass Paul Sharpe Named UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award Winner
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024


 University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) Professor of Double Bass Paul Sharpe has been named recipient of a 2024 University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Penfold Theatre Launches New Reading Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024


Penfold Theatre Company (Penfold) has announced a new FREE reading series Homegrown: New Works by Local Playwrights hosted at the Round Rock Public Library. Learn more about the readings here!

Borderlands Theater Presents BORDERLINE THEATRE CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO AN IN PROCESS SHOWING OF ANTIGONA 3.0
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024


Join Borderlands Theater for an in-process showing of ANTIGONA 3.0, made possible by a significant grant. Witness the evolution of this exciting new production firsthand.

Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024


The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!

Steven Sapp & Mildred Ruiz-Sapp Named as Speakers at the Jandon Business of the Arts Distinguished Lecture
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Performers Steven Sapp and Mildred Ruiz-Sapp will be the speakers at the Jandon Business of the Arts Distinguished Lecture, sharing their insights and experiences in the world of performing arts.

NORTH SHORE LIVE Opens in Chicago This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


North Shore Live – will run March 17- April 28, 2024. North Shore Live offers exciting offerings for all interests and ages.

SANCTUARY Comes to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


54 Below will premeire the original music of Sanctuary: A New Musical on April 14th, 2024 at 9:30pm. Join in as this new musical introduces the world to the sound of SANCTUARY. 

Theatre Rhinoceros Presents the World Premiere of THE PRIDE OF LIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024


Theatre Rhinoceros will present the world premiere of non-binary playwright Roger Q. Mason's boundary-breaking play The Pride of Lions. The Pride of Lions is directed by Ely Sonny Orquiza, stars seven Bay Area actors, and is supported by a creative team of both local and Southern California design talent.

Northwestern University to Celebrate THE MEE-OW SHOW 50th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024


Northwestern University will present a day-long celebration in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of The Mee-Ow Show. See when and where the show is taking place and learn

Video: Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate Discusses the Process of Creating 'Pisachi'
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024


Composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, a citizen of the Chickasaw nation talks through the process of creating his work “Pisachi” (Reveal), originally written for string quartet, which draws on Hopi and Pueblo Indian music, rhythms, and forms.

Third Coast Percussion To Bring PERSPECTIVES Program To California And Albany
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2024


GRAMMY-winning quartet Third Coast Percussion will tour their GRAMMY-nominated program, PERSPECTIVES, across California and Albany, NY in April 2024. The program celebrates the extraordinary depth and breadth of percussion music.

Kyra Sedgwick, Florencia Lozano & More Join ALL OF ME at The New Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


The New Group has revealed the complete cast for All of Me, by Laura Winters. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Catapult Opera Releases New Opera Short TELEKINETIK by Khary Laurent
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


Catapult Opera commissioned a new opera digital short entitled Telekinetik from multi-hyphenate, Chicago-based artist, Khary Laurent. Check out the piece now.

Lookingglass Announces New Artistic Director, Meets Its Yearly Fundraising Goal and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024


Get the latest updates from LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY. For interviews and additional information, contact James Juliano.

Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kronos Quartet Violinist John Sherba and Violist Hank Dutt To Retire From Group After 45+ Years
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024


After over 45 years, Kronos Quartet members, violinist John Sherba and violist Hank Dutt, announce their retirement. The group welcomes new members Gabriela Díaz and Ayane Kozasa as they enter their sixth decade.

Sutton Foster, Wynton Marsalis & More Set for Caramoor 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024


Caramoor has unveiled its summer 2024 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Fifth Annual Vivace International Music Festival to Be Held in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 3, 2024


Vivace Music Foundation has announced the fifth edition of the Vivace International Music Festival, hosted in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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