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The Kennedy Center & Renée Fleming VOICES to Present John Gallagher Jr. And Band


Renée Fleming VOICES at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present an additional program this season: John Gallagher Jr. and Band. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Drummer/Composer Phil Haynes Revisits Music of Quintet 4 Horns & What? in New Album


In the midst of reflecting on his long and varied career for his acclaimed memoir Chasing the Masters: First Takes of a Modern Drumming Artist, drummer/composer Phil Haynes lingered on revisiting the music he’d made with his audacious quintet 4 Horns & What? during the early 1990s

See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Phil Kline's Magical Avant-Holiday Tradition UNSILENT NIGHT Hits New York December 17


Experience the magical avant-holiday tradition of UNSILENT NIGHT as it parades through 34+ cities, including NYC on 12/17. Join the celebration!

Composer Robert Honstein Releases Debut Film Score for THE REAL CHARLIE CHAPLIN


Composer Robert Honstein releases his debut film score, The Real Charlie Chaplin Soundtrack, available on Bandcamp starting December 1st, 2023.

BalletCollective Unveils 2023 Season


BalletCollective's 2023 season explores the role of chance in life and art. Two world premieres inspired by a tabletop game and pigmentless flowers. Founded by Troy Schumacher, BalletCollective partners with artists to create forward-thinking ballet works.

Patti LuPone, David Foster & Katharine McPhee and More Set for 2023�"2024 Season of Renée Fleming VOICES


Discover the incredible lineup of performances and special events for the 2023–2024 season of Renée Fleming VOICES at the Kennedy Center. From renowned artists to captivating concerts including a number of favorites including a new Patti LuPone show.

The 12th Season of the Rite of Summer Music Festival Comes to Governors Island


Artistic Directors Pam Goldberg and Blair McMillen present the 12th Season of the Rite of Summer Music Festival, taking place Summer 2023 on Governors Island, New York City. Rite of Summer will present six FREE outdoor concerts from June through August.

Lara Downes, Michael Mwenso, And Friends Celebrate Earth Day At The Greene Space On April 20


On the cusp of Earth Day and the release of her forthcoming album Love at Last, Billboard chart-topping pianist, cultural catalyst, and media personality Lara Downes co-hosts and performs in Love At Last: A Celebration Of The Earth And Its Inhabitants, a special event at The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR on Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. 

Composer Robert Honstein to Release LOST AND FOUND, New Album Of Percussion Works


On Friday, March 24, 2023, composer Robert Honstein will release a portrait album of works for percussion, Lost and Found, on New Focus Recordings.

Town Hall Presents Meredith Monk + BoaC All-Stars In New York Premiere Of MEMORY GAME, September 15


The Town Hall opens its 2022/23 concert series spotlighting women composers who have shaped American culture with the New York premiere of Meredith Monk's MEMORY GAME, Saturday, October 15 (8 pm).

Town Hall Celebrates Four Women Composers This Season


The Town Hall has announced details on a series of concerts spotlighting four esteemed women composers who have shaped American culture over the decades: the “Mother of Contemporary Gospel music,” Dr. Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark; legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins; acclaimed opera composer Laura Kaminsky; and trailblazing composer/singer Meredith Monk.

Japan Society Announces 2022-2023 Musical Performance Season


Japan Society has announced its Fall 2022-Winter 2023 season of concert performances with in-person programs focused on traditional and modern works, spanning the disciplines of opera, film, Noh theater, puppetry, and prose.

Japan Society Announces 2022-23 Performing Arts Season Featuring Events in Opera, Theater, Dance & More


Japan Society has announced its upcoming season of live, in-person performances at the Society with programs spanning traditional to contemporary, across the disciplines of opera, theater, traditional noh, puppetry, dance and more, slated for Fall 2022 and Winter/Spring 2023.

PROTOTYPE: OPERA | THEATRE | NOW Reveals Details for 10th Anniversary Season


The 10th Anniversary PROTOTYPE – OPERA | THEATRE | NOW season will resume January 5 - 15, 2023 after it was postponed due to the ongoing pandemic.

Phil Kline to Perform Three Concerts at Bang on a Can's LOUD Weekend This Month


Composer-performer Phil Kline, long associated with Bang on a Can, will present three concerts of new and beloved works during LOUD Weekend, the three-day culmination of the annual Bang on a Can Summer Festival at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA.

The Bad Plus Share New Song From Debut Album as Quartet


Breakneck, avant-garde, and explosive, 'Sun Wall' marks the second song from The Bad Plus' upcoming self-titled album arriving everywhere on in September. The new album is the group's 15th studio recording and eponymous debut album in their current iteration as a dynamic new quartet. Listen to the new single now!

Rite Of Summer Music Festival Presents Curtis Stewart, July 16


Rite of Summer Music Festival continues its eleventh stellar season with violinist Curtis Stewart performing two free shows on Saturday, July 16th at 1pm and 3pm.

Rite Of Summer Music Festival Kicks Off This Weekend With Grand Band!


Pam Goldberg and Blair McMillen will present the 11th Season of the Rite of Summer Music Festival, taking place Summer 2022 on Governors Island, New York City. Rite of Summer will present four free outdoor concerts from May through September.

Jazz, World Music, Early Music, Theatre, Family Fun & More Announced for Penn Live Arts 2022-23 Season


Penn Live Arts has announced its 2022-23 season, curated by Executive and Artistic Director Christopher A. Gruits, and celebrating 50 years of exceptional, multi-disciplinary performing arts at the University of Pennsylvania.

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