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On April 10, the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus will present Voices Rising, a concert that will include the world premiere 'Songs of the Phoenix,' featuring ten songs by thirteen composers and lyricists.

Director and choreographer Jesca Prudencio tells stories about culture and community from behind-the-scenes

Where do theater artists go to ask questions? Poughkeepsie. Guests outside the tent where Michael R. Jacksons "White Girl in Danger" was going to be performed at Marist College on the banks of the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., July 21, 2021. Lauren Lancaster/The New York Times. by Jesse Green (NYT NEWS SERVICE) .- For Michael R. Jackson, the question was quite specific. What kind of underscoring do you write for a melodramatic yet serious musical inspired by soap operas, Lifetime movies a...

The incubator series returns to the Hudson Valley this summer.

Playwrights Horizons (Adam Greenfield, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a new lineup of Master Classes featuring writers and artists behind celebrated productions at Playwrights and beyond.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival shakes things up for 2021 This year, OSF has a range of options on offer — including the traditional live performances, new pieces tailored for digital viewing, and on-demand recordings of some classic shows. Posted: Feb 17, 2021 5:33 PM Posted By: KDRV Staff ASHLAND, Ore. (KDRV) — After a 2020 season curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has adapted. The 2021 line-up, announced on Wednesday, reflects the sort of contingencies t...

Benjamin Scheuer and Melissa Li and Kit Yan Lyricist Benjamin Scheuer and co-librettists Melissa Li and Kit Yan have been selected as the winners of the 31st annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. While the award celebrates the artists career work overall, all three winners recently created works that center the transgender community and experience. The 2021 prizes will be presented March 16 during a free virtual ceremony at 10 AM on NewDramatists.org. The event will feature...

OSF announces multi-pronged approach to 2021 season after pandemic lockdown The Oregon Shakespeare Festivals 2021 season will include a combination of live performances, new digital shows, and some classic shows on-demand. Posted: Feb 17, 2021 11:14 AM Updated: Feb 17, 2021 11:25 AM Posted By: Jamie Parfitt ASHLAND, Ore. — After a 2020 season curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has adapted. The 2021 line-up, announced on Wednesday, reflects the sort of con...

For 2021 season, Oregon Shakespeare Festival offers digital and live productions Updated Feb 17, 2021; Posted Feb 17, 2021 With 11 plays scheduled over eight months in 2020, OSF was forced to shut down only a few days into its season after Gov. Kate Brown banned large gatherings because of the pandemic. Facebook Share By Jim Flint | For The Oregonian/OregonLive The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will launch its first-ever combined digital and live season on March 1, nearly a year after the coron...