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Actor, Director, and Teacher Xavier Marc Dies Photo Actor, Director, and Teacher Xavier Marc Dies
by Marissa Tomeo - February 20, 2022

The federal Ministry of Culture and the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature, through the Cultural Extension, mourn the death of the renowned actor, teacher and director Xavier Marc, who studied acting at the National School of Theatrical Art (ENAT) of the National Institute of Fine Arts....


BWW Review: DAMN YANKEES is a Winner at Shaw Festival Photo BWW Review: DAMN YANKEES is a Winner at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - May 23, 2022

Americana and the Golden Age of the Broadway musical has happily landed at the Shaw Festival in their knock it out of the park production of DAMN YANKEES. After years without a staged musical at the Festival Theatre and repeated cancellations of it's production of GYPSY (thanks Covid!), the magic of...


Love Singing Releases Free Resources For Choir Leaders Alongside A National Sector Su Photo Love Singing Releases Free Resources For Choir Leaders Alongside A National Sector Support Plan Consultation
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2023

The Love Singing steering group has launched a consultation to ask choir and song leaders at all levels of experience for feedback on its vision and framework for a national community singing sector support plan. ...


BWW Review: HANG, Tron Theatre, Glasgow Photo BWW Review: HANG, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 30, 2022

A crime has been committed. The victim has a choice to make. The criminal is waiting. A shattering play about one woman’s unspeakable decision....


A SHORT HISTORY OF FUN Comes to Edinburgh Photo A SHORT HISTORY OF FUN Comes to Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2024

This year’s Fringe sees the debut of Hank Curry’s latest clown offering, “A Short History of Fun”, the artist’s seventh original work and the first to play in the United Kingdom....


Brian Kite Named Dean Of The UCLA School Of Theater, Film And Television Photo Brian Kite Named Dean Of The UCLA School Of Theater, Film And Television
by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2023

The UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television has announced the appointment of Brian Kite to the position of dean. Dean Kite, who served as the interim dean since January 2020, has been instrumental in leading TFT with resilience and innovation, especially through the challenges of the pandemic....


California Symphony Presents World Premiere In “French Impressions' Program Photo California Symphony Presents World Premiere In “French Impressions' Program
by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2021

Mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra and sopranos Molly Netter and Alexandra Smither will perform this new work by Balch, who was California Symphony's Young American Composer-in-Residence from 2017-2020 and was scheduled to present this World Premiere in March 2020, postponed due to COVID. Incorporating text...


BWW Review: DAMN YANKEES is a Winner at Shaw Festival Photo BWW Review: DAMN YANKEES is a Winner at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - May 23, 2022

Americana and the Golden Age of the Broadway musical has happily landed at the Shaw Festival in their knock it out of the park production of DAMN YANKEES. After years without a staged musical at the Festival Theatre and repeated cancellations of it's production of GYPSY (thanks Covid!), the magic of...


Freeform's GROWN-ISH Returns for Fifth Season With BLACK-ISH Star Marcus Scribner Joi Photo Freeform's GROWN-ISH Returns for Fifth Season With BLACK-ISH Star Marcus Scribner Joining the Cast
by Michael Major - March 07, 2022

As the final season of “black-ish” comes to a close and the current “grown-ish” class graduates Cal U, the beloved “-ish” universe continues with Emmy®-nominated “grown-ish” picked up for a fifth season. “black-ish” star Marcus Scribner heads over to join his TV sister Yara Shahidi on the Freeform s...


Student Blog: The Color Purple, A Great Novel by Alice Walker, Soon to Be a Movie Mus Photo Student Blog: The Color Purple, A Great Novel by Alice Walker, Soon to Be a Movie Musical
by Student Blogger: MC Chocolate - February 10, 2022

I think Alice Walker is a great writer and she has gone down in history for being one of the most impactful voices that has positioned herself in favor of rewriting the identity of black women in the American social framework....


Kennedy Center Reaches Agreement With IATSE Local 22 Stagehands Photo Kennedy Center Reaches Agreement With IATSE Local 22 Stagehands
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2021

The Kennedy Center announces it has reached a three-year agreement with its stage crew, members of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 22. Resolution was reached today with the stagehands after mutual agreement on wages, benefits, work rules and a clarification of juri...


Little Village Presents a Kick-off to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Maurice Tani's CD Photo Little Village Presents a Kick-off to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Maurice Tani's CD Release Party For 'All In!'
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2022

Little Village presents a special kick-off to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and release party for singer-songwriter Maurice Tani's new album, All In!, at Amoeba Music in San Francisco on Thursday, September 29th at 5pm! All In! is a cross-genre roux of the diversity of the Little Village label set in th...


Philip John Bedwell Brings EMBRACING IDENTITY to Margate Arts Club Photo Philip John Bedwell Brings EMBRACING IDENTITY to Margate Arts Club
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2024

Embracing Identity is a cross-discipline exploration of indoctrinated and societal expectations of character, personality, beliefs, values and ageing in creativity and in life. Rather than the all-too-common focus on gender, this project seeks to show that the authenticity of our identities can crea...


Patrick Hahn Replaces Riccardo Minasi For DER FREISCHUTZ at the Dutch National Opera Photo Patrick Hahn Replaces Riccardo Minasi For DER FREISCHUTZ at the Dutch National Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2022

Due to medical reasons maestro Riccardo Minasi had to withdraw from all engagements in May and June 2022, including the new production of Der Freischütz....


FNGRS CRSSD And Framework Announce Phase One Lineup For Debut Edition Of PROPER Las V Photo FNGRS CRSSD And Framework Announce Phase One Lineup For Debut Edition Of PROPER Las Vegas
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2023

Today, FNGRS CRSSD and Framework have announced the phase one lineup for the debut edition of PROPER Las Vegas, taking place at the iconic AREA15 on December 30th + 31st. This announcement comes on the heels of the brand's lineup reveal for PROPER NYE/NYD in San Diego, returning to Petco Park on Dec...


Ars Electronica Initiates STARTS Center Upper Austria Photo Ars Electronica Initiates STARTS Center Upper Austria
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2021

Starting in February 2022, 21 fellowships in 11 European countries will build bridges between an international community at the intersection of science, technology and art - S+T+ARTS for short - and local challenges and opportunities....


Brasstracks Drops New Album 'Indigo' Photo Brasstracks Drops New Album 'Indigo'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023

Brasstracks has appeared on Saturday Night Live, performing alongside Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles and Mark Ronson. Other collaborations include Anderson .Paak, Khalid, Mac Miller, and BTS. Brasstracks is the Grammy award winning project of New York based musician and producer Ivan Jackson....


CTO Janak Alford Releases New Book INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ECOSYSTEMS Photo CTO Janak Alford Releases New Book INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ECOSYSTEMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 12, 2023

Amidst decreasing productivity and the increasing dangers posed by Big Tech AI products, tech executive and entrepreneur Janak Alford is presenting a solution in his new book, 'Intelligent Digital Ecosystems: How Rethinking Technology Will Expand Your Mind and Change Your World'....


THE COLORED MUSEUM: PAST/PRESENT/FUTURE Interactive Experience Announced at Umbrella Photo THE COLORED MUSEUM: PAST/PRESENT/FUTURE Interactive Experience Announced at Umbrella Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2022

Join us an interactive experience of 'The Colored Museum: Past/Present/Future' visual arts gallery exhibition at 40 Stow Street on Sunday May 22, between 5-8PM, immediately following the opening Sunday matinee performance of The Colored Museum....


SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM To Be Presented At At Repertory Theatre New Britain Photo SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM To Be Presented At At Repertory Theatre New Britain
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2024

Connecticut Theatre Company will present 'Sondheim on Sondheim' running August 30th through September 15th at the Repertory Theatre in New Britain....


Madison Opera Presents THE ANONYMOUS LOVER Photo Madison Opera Presents THE ANONYMOUS LOVER
by A.A. Cristi - January 02, 2024

Madison Opera presents the Wisconsin premiere of Joseph Bologne's 'The Anonymous Lover,' a charming comedy of romance and anonymous love letters by the renowned 18th-century French composer. Discover the exquisite music and delightful story at the Capitol Theater on February 2 and 4....


Learn How to Write Your Own Solo Show with Award-Winning Writer Dara Frazier and Town Photo Learn How to Write Your Own Solo Show with Award-Winning Writer Dara Frazier and Towne Street Theater
by A.A. Cristi - July 22, 2024

Join award-winning writer Dara Frazier for a one-day workshop on August 10th in Hollywood. Learn to write your own solo show with Towne Street Theater at Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre Los Angeles....


Clutch Productions Commissions New Play From Collaborative Team Photo Clutch Productions Commissions New Play From Collaborative Team
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022

Clutch Productions has announced their third new play commission that engages a collaborative, interdisciplinary framework for development. Helmed by Mêlisa Annis (playwright/director/producer), Christianne Greiert (actor/dramaturg/producer), and Vanessa Morosco (director/dramaturg/ethicist), the ge...


BWW Interview: How Artists Can Financially Plan for a Better Future Photo BWW Interview: How Artists Can Financially Plan for a Better Future
by Team BWW - January 14, 2022

Jodi Carter, CPA, has spent decades helping individuals, couples, and families-from all different financial levels and circumstances-make countless choices. This unique view sparked her desire to teach people how to live their best lives. Jodi tells us more about Financial Insight Training and how a...


Equity Responds to Arts Council England's Updates To Their Relationship Framework on Photo Equity Responds to Arts Council England's Updates To Their Relationship Framework on Political Statements & Activism
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2024

Responding to Arts Council England's new guidance on political statements and activism, the performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity has issued a statement. Read the statement here....






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