(Photo: Joe Brondo) Guild Hall in East Hampton, New York has announced that Anthony Madonna has been promoted to the position of Theater Director and Curator of Performing Arts. Madonna, who previously held the position of Director of Learning + New Works, is a collaborative artist, educator, and creative producer with degrees in music education…

According to the weather forecast, the past few days of rain and typhoon will soon depart, giving way to sunny intervals and little chance of rain this weekend. Advertisement That is good timing, as we have three of Hong Kong’s best-loved outdoor cultural events happening. 1. Swire Symphony Under the Stars Demand for the Hong…

Though they’ve remained the best of friends since originating the roles of the 1960s teenagers Tracy, Amber, and Penny in the Tony Award-winning Broadway premiere of Hairspray in 2002, Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur and Tony nominees Laura Bell Bundy and Kerry Butler haven’t performed together on stage in more than two decades. But they’ve…

The Greeks got it right. They understood the link between art and healing. And in fact, if Sophocles (or any of his buddies) were around today, they would be greatly cheered by The Art of Care, the extraordinary theater presentation that’s now in the final weeks of its world premiere at Mosaic Theater. Billie Krishawn,…

For Sewell, being able to change people’s view of the art form has been satisfying. “I’m really proud that we’ve tried to encourage the growth of the art form and encourage artists that are endeavoring to do that,” he said. Sewell plans to focus on movement therapy he’s developed called Coordi that focuses on brain…

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Major figures in the Philadelphia arts and civics communities will convene Tuesday at Drexel University for the first-of-its-kind Cultural Dynamics Summit hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. “The time is right for…

What’s happening at Penn State? Here’s a look at some of the cultural events — both in-person and virtual — taking place across the University: Performances “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” – Through Nov. 22, Playhouse Theatre, University Park campus. Stephen Sondheim’s classic twisted story of Sweeney Todd is coming to Centre Stage.…

<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> “A Celtic Christmas Tale by a Taste of Ireland” makes a stop in Fort Myers on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. PROVIDED “A Celtic Christmas Tale by a Taste of Ireland” makes a stop in Fort Myers on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., at…

Student performers and artists filled the outdoor stage at Tate Plaza for the Spotlight on the Arts Student Spotlight. For the first time this year, the annual showcase featured art for sale by UGA students in addition to performances.

Rendering provided by Ball State University. News Release MUNCIE — Ball State University will celebrate a milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Performing Arts Center and The Cantio Hotel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. The event will be held at the corner of McKinley and Ashland Avenues, featuring remarks from University and…