Wednesday, December 31, 2025
After President Trump added his name to the Kennedy Center, artists have been canceling their performances in protest, putting a damper on holiday events, including the New Year's Eve celebr…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:02AM[SHARE]Thursday, December 18, 2025
The arts institution will be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The president's press secretary said it comes after a unanimous vote by the center's board, which Trump took over earlier this y…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:12PM[SHARE]Thursday, October 23, 2025
Misty Copeland was the first Black principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:31PM[SHARE]Thursday, August 21, 2025
This is the latest shakeup since Trump took over the cultural center. "We will have an exciting announcement about the new direction for Dance programming soon," said a Kennedy Center spokes…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:12PM[SHARE]Friday, March 7, 2025
The hit musical joins a number of other productions and acts that have pulled out of appearances at the Kennedy Center since President Trump took over the storied venue last month.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:03AM[SHARE]Thursday, January 9, 2025
The California wildfires are burning in the middle of what's usually a busy awards season in Hollywood, home to many celebrities.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:36PM[SHARE]Thursday, January 4, 2024
Maurice Hines, dancer and choreographer " and evangelist for the art of tap dancing " died Friday at age 80. Hines and his brother, the famed Gregory Hines, helped keep tap in the public eye.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:06PM[SHARE]Thursday, October 12, 2023
In an Instagram post, the pop star announced that her highly anticipated concert film will be released today, earlier than expected.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:19PM[SHARE]Thursday, September 28, 2023
Gambon was best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in most of the Harry Potter movies. The Irish-born actor got his start on stage and worked under Laurence Olivier.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:25PM[SHARE]Saturday, November 26, 2022
With a revival of her Pulitzer-winning play Topdog/Underdog on Broadway, and her new show about COVID off-Broadway, the acclaimed playwright is still learning new things about herself.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:42AM[SHARE]Monday, October 24, 2022
The Will & Grace actor died following a car crash this morning. Jordan's fame was on the rise as a social media star.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:19PM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The hours are long and the pay isn't great. But one theater in Baltimore is trying to rethink its labor practices to make theater a better workplace.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:49AM[SHARE]Friday, August 19, 2022
According to the the LA County Coroner's report, the cause was inhalation and thermal injuries. The actor died on Sunday, after she crashed her car earlier this month.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:24PM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The YouTube hit is the brainchild of stand up comic Nigel Ng, who's in the middle of a world tour. But can he stand out beyond his character?
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:06PM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 12, 2022
According to a post on his verified Twitter feed, he died following a long illness. He was 67.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:18PM[SHARE]Thursday, February 24, 2022
Hair and makeup workers at the Atlanta Opera want to collectively bargain. But the opera is arguing that the workers are independent contractors, and not employees.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:33PM[SHARE]Monday, February 21, 2022
Hair and makeup workers at the Atlanta Opera are looking to join a union. But the opera is arguing that the workers are independent contractors, and not employees.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:24PM[SHARE]Friday, August 13, 2021
AEG Presents is behind such iconic venues as Webster Hall and The Roxy, as well as the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. The policy starts Oct. 1.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:18AM[SHARE]Thursday, May 13, 2021
Staples, a tenor vocalist, helped to ease his family's iconic gospel group into secular territory, and later found success as a manager and club owner.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:33PM[SHARE]Saturday, March 13, 2021
The live music industry breathed a sigh of relief when Congress passed a $15 billion grant program for struggling venues. But owners still face uncertainty and delays.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:36AM[SHARE]Friday, October 9, 2020
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Small music venues in the US are looking for a lifeline " and a new bill in Congress called the Restart Act might be it. Advocates say the future of independent clubs relies on government re…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:42PM[SHARE]Friday, April 17, 2020
Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy was a towering figure on stage - artistically and physically. He died yesterday of a non-COVID-related heart attack in a Connecticut hospital.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:36AM[SHARE]Monday, March 2, 2020
For the Love of a Glove explores an alternate history in which Michael Jackson meets a sparkly silver glove from outer space named Thrihil-Lha who gives Michael his talents in exchange for b…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:06PM[SHARE]Tuesday, July 30, 2019
At Just For Laughs in Montreal, a series of events showcase up-and-coming talent " and has a history of giving comics their first big break. Here are 10 top performers from this year.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:54PM[SHARE]Sunday, July 28, 2019
Comedians are in Montreal this weekend for the Just for Laughs festival. One of its showcases is "New Faces" " a launching pad for the careers of Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart, Ali Wong and more.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:03PM[SHARE]Saturday, December 22, 2018
Harper Lee's 1960 novel is now a Broadway play, but not after lawsuits and pushback from the writer's estate. In the play, Atticus Finch looks and sounds a little different than he did in th…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:18PM[SHARE]Thursday, August 30, 2018
Among the most prolific and influential choreographers of 20th century movement, his movements were often inspired by everyday people doing everyday things. He died Wednesday at age 88.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:32PM[SHARE]Saturday, July 29, 2017
The international comedy festival draws new and established stand-ups, improvisers, sketch actors, comedy writers. Some people are just looking for a good laugh, but some want to hire the co…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:32PM[SHARE] 
