• A play about censorship is censored — and free speech groups are fighting back
    Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    Playwright Paula Vogel speaks onstage during the 2017 Tony Awards. PEN America and two other free speech groups are calling for school officials in Florida to reinstate a high school production of Paula Vogel's Indecent , a play that is itself about censorship.
  • Who says opera needs a grand stage? This festival is all about intimate productions
    Sunday, January 8, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    Trade, created by Emma O The PROTOTYPE festival, now in its 10th year, presents new operas and music-theater works in smaller settings. "We were trying to create a black box opera movement," says co-founder Beth Morrison.
  • STOMP closes after 29-year New York run
    Saturday, January 7, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    A scene from the New York production of STOMP featuring Desmond Howard and Emmanuel The internationally-renowned show exploring the percussive possibilities of the human body and everyday objects ends Jan. 8.
  • This man's recordings spent years under a recliner — they've now found a new home
    Thursday, January 5, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    A photo of Lionel Mapleson, pasted in one of his journals. More than a century ago, a Met librarian made some of the first live music recordings. Now, (with an assist from NPR) 16 of the Mapleson Cylinders are joining the New York Public Library collection.
  • Here are nine NYC shows we can't wait to see this spring
    Monday, January 2, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    Prima Facie, by Suzie Miller, was a hit in London last year and now is coming to Broadway. You never know what'll hit or miss — but you can look at who wrote the script and score, and who's directing and starring. Here's what Jeff Lunden is keeping his eye on, both on and off-Broadway.
  • What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, listening and reading
    Friday, December 30, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy in the film The Menu. Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Menu , dancer Kim Hale, "Girlfriend" by Matthew Sweet, Drink Masters and more.
  • 2022 was a big year for ballet books: Here are 5 to check out
    Saturday, December 24, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    5 dance books from 2022 These books shed light on some of dance's most iconic figures and provide a glimpse into the state of ballet culture today — and the direction it's heading next year and for years to come.
  • Encore: Show tunes give people traveling for the holidays something to sing about
    Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    At this time of year, people travel to be with their families. And Broadway and Hollywood have been giving them something to sing about: Traveling-song show tunes.
  • More than 500 musicians demand accountability after Juilliard misconduct allegations
    Monday, December 19, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    An exterior shot of The Juilliard School in New York City, taken in September 2020. After VAN magazine published accusations against Robert Beaser, a former head of The Juilliard School's composition department, hundreds of composers, educators and presenters are demanding change.
  • Former music students accuse two Juilliard teachers of sexual misconduct
    Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    A 2005 exterior shot of The Juilliard School, which is located on the campus of Lincoln Center in New York City. Three people have accused two teachers at the world-renowned music school — composers Robert Beaser and the late Christopher Rouse — of sexual misconduct dating back to the 1990s and 2000s.
  • Adam Sandler wins the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
    Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    Adam Sandler is the winner of this year The Kennedy Center has announced Adam Sandler as the winner of this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Sandler's credits include SNL , Happy Gilmore , Grown Ups , The Wedding Singer and Hustle .
  • Three superstar divas power opera 'The Hours' - coming to movie theaters everywhere.
    Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    Kelli O Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, and Joyce DiDonato star in a new opera based on Michael Cunningham's book.
  • U2, Gladys Knight, George Clooney among 2022 Kennedy Center honorees
    Monday, December 5, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    Left to right, back row: U2 members Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge and Bono. Front row: Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, George Clooney and Tania León. Amy Grant, George Clooney, Gladys Knight, U2 and Tania León attended a dinner at the U.S. State Department and a gala tribute event. The 45th annual Kennedy Center Honors airs on CBS later this month.
  • How the Fantastic Four took Double Dutch to new heights
    Sunday, December 4, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    The Fantastic Four in 1981. The ties between Double Dutch and hip-hop can be traced to Nelly's "Country Grammar," Missy Elliott's "Gossip Folks" and "Throw It Back," and the Cartoon Network animated series Craig of the Creek.
  • Encore: At The Museum of Broadway, people learn what it takes to make a show
    Friday, December 2, 2022 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
    The Museum of Broadway in New York has lots of history and is also an interactive attraction where you can step inside a set or learn what it takes to make a show.
  • Coronavirus: Matthew Bourne productions to be broadcast on TV
    Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
    Matthew Bourne shows including Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake and The Car Man will be screened on Sky Arts as part of
  • Coronavirus: Graeae and Jack Thorne collaborate on digital lockdown programme
    Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
    Disabled-led theatre company Graeae has announced plans for a three-month digital programme designed to celebrate D/deaf and disabled artists. Harry Potter playwright
  • Cross-party research into creative diversity calls for evidence
    Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
    The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Creative Diversity is calling for evidence for a year-long research project into how to boost diversity and
  • Coronavirus: Future of rural touring at risk as 1,000 performances cancelled
    Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
    More than 1,000 performances in rural communities have already been cancelled as a result of coronavirus, leaving many organisations at risk of
  • Coronavirus: Old Vic will need ‘critical’ fundraising, warns Matthew Warchus
    Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
    Old Vic artistic director Matthew Warchus has revealed plans to reopen the venue in November, but has warned that “a critical and
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