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The Atlanta Opera Reaches ‘Budget One’ Status in 2024-25 Season
The Atlanta Opera’s Board of Directors announced that the company will achieve “Budget One” status in 2024–25. By reaching the $15 million operational threshold designated by industry service agency Opera America, The Atlanta Opera joins the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera and the opera companies of Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San…
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‘Zombie’ play debuting Friday is first from new Reed Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
The curtain will open Friday evening on the first play at the newly renamed Reed Academy of Fine and Performing Arts. The middle school has been around for a century — and there have been plays before — but the launch of the arts-focused academy approach prompted co-directors Marshal Hancock and Beau Palen to carefully…
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‘Anastasia’ to open this weekend at White Plains Performing Arts Center
Dec 14, 2023, 10:45pmUpdated 25m ago By: News 12 Staff Broadway lovers won’t have to go far from home to get a taste of the Great White Way has for the holiday season. News 12 got an ‘exclusive’ look behind the scenes of the final dress rehearsal for the first regional production of “Anastasia.” The…
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Study shows impact of arts on communities
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – When the economy is strained, it is often easy for the government, local municipalities, businesses, and residents to reign in their spending. Post-pandemic business restructuring along with market volatility often leaves non-profits such as the arts, with deficits in their charitable donations. On October 12, 2023—the Americans for the Arts (AFTA),…
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Renée Elise Goldsberry to perform in ‘Beyond Broadway’ series at The Hobby Center
HOUSTON – Her career exploded when she starred in “Hamilton” on Broadway – winning a Tony, a Grammy and even a Drama Desk Award. Now, for one night only, Renée Elise Goldsberry is coming back home to Houston to perform at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, something she calls a highlight of her…
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Freedom Theatre Members Detained in West Bank Operation
JENIN, WEST BANK: On Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Freedom Theatre announced the arrest of multiple of its members. Artistic director Ahmed Tobasi, producer and general manager Mustafa Sheta, and Jamal Abu Joas, who recently graduated from the Freedom Theatre Performing Arts School, were all detained by Israeli security forces. The Freedom Theatre wrote on its…
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Wheel of Fortune LIVE! coming to Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Wheel of Fortune LIVE! theatrical experience is coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts this month. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< In an announcement made by the FSCJ Artist Series, the live stage show will give access and chances to win at Wheel of Fortune LIVE! Guests…
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Get to know arts, education and equity champion Jessica Harris
“A patchwork quilt … an amalgamation of the people who have supported me and poured into me.” That’s how Jessica Harris describes herself. It’s a fitting description, as Harris’ work in the Charlottesville community is vast. She is passionate and driven — especially when it comes to the arts, education and equity. Stemming from opportunities…
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Pandemic relief funding for the arts was ‘staggering’
Government funding for the arts has, historically, been a political football. But a new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the entertainment sector during the pandemic. Out of the $4.6 trillion in federal relief funds, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment, according to a new study by SMU…
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Review | In a pair of recitals, a baritone and a tenor sing their life stories
A pair of recitals this week by baritone Justin Austin (winner of this year’s Marian Anderson Vocal Award) and tenor Jonah Hoskins offered not just stellar singing and keen song selection but also a reminder of the expressive capability of a well-wrought recital program. There was a lot of audible love in the room for…