Live from New York: Jordan Dobson
After weeks doing double duty on Broadway in performances of ’A Beautiful Noise’ and rehearsals of ’Bad Cinderella,’ the actor focuses on being himself and standing out rather than fitting in as Prince Sebastian in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s revisionist fairy tale.
Live from New York: Michelle Rofrano
As the founder of the activism-focused Protestra and the artistic director of City Lyric Opera, the conductor emphasizes underrepresented voices as critical to the future of classical music.
Live from New York: James Ijames
The Pulitzer-winning playwright and director considers his artistic future and the landscape of contemporary American theater as his ’Fat Ham,’ which re-envisions ’Hamlet’ with a Black family at a Southern barbecue, reaches Broadway.
Live from New York: Georgina Pazcoguin
After over two decades as one of the most prominent Asian-American ballerinas in the country at New York City Ballet, the half-Filipino dancer is tackling an entirely different creative challenge as a co-producer on this summer’s Broadway transfer of ’Here Lies Love.’
Live from New York: Beth Morrison
As the leader of an eponymous production company and a cofounder of the annual Prototype Festival, the impresario has been at the forefront of the “indie opera“ movement for nearly two decades supporting underrepresented voices.
Live from New York: Khris Davis
As the legendary boxer George Foreman in a new biopic spanning decades of his life, the actor leans on his stage training coming off a turn in a Black-led Broadway revival of ’Death of a Salesman.’
Live from New York: Keerati Jinakunwiphat
The choreographer and dancer made history when she became the first Asian-American woman to be commissioned by New York City Ballet in February with her evocative new work “Fortuitous Ash.“
Live from New York: Okieriete Onaodowan
As the nominal antagonist Krogstad in Jamie Lloyd and Amy Herzog’s bracingly intimate new production of ’A Doll’s House’ on Broadway, the actor says stripping things back shows the landmark play in a new light.
Live from New York: Ayodele Casel
As the curator of New York City Center’s weekend-long celebration of tap, the choreographer and dancer looks both forward and back, cementing her place in the long legacy of artists who have made the art form what it is.
Live from New York: Will Harrison
After spending years in Los Angeles working on his breakout role in the new hit series ’Daisy Jones & The Six,’ the young actor returns to New York for his stage debut leading a tight ensemble in the intimate new play ’The Coast Starlight.’
Live from New York: Samara Joy
After releasing her first album amidst the pandemic, the jazz singer has been bringing her inimitable voice to the stage, earning two Grammy nominations this week, including for Best New Artist.
Live from New York: Danya Taymor
After directing the first play to reopen Broadway after the Covid-19 shutdown last year, the director is looking forward to a more inclusive and diverse American theater scene.
Live from New York: Marielis Garcia
After the pandemic lockdown revealed the inequities of the dance world, the choreographer and educator returned to dancemaking with a renewed focus on improving conditions for artists.
Live from New York: Alex Lawther
After two long and “terrible“ years, Robert Icke’s acclaimed production of ’Hamlet’ finally appears in New York with a lead performance of uncommon clarity and emotional depth.
Live from New York: Matthew Aucoin
As the artistic director of the American Modern Opera Company, one of the youngest ever to premiere an opera on the Met’s main stage, and now a published author, the composer is one of the leading creative voices expanding the reach of classical music today.
Live from New York: Silas Farley
Having stepped away from one of dance’s most celebrated companies just as Covid-19 began to hit, the choreographer and teacher returns to New York City Ballet to create his first work for the company as part of his ongoing calling to support and nurture the future of the art form.
Live from New York: Ty Sunderland
The DJ and producer behind iconic gay nightlife events like Ty Tea and Devil’s Playground is dedicated to bringing together his community in celebration.
Live from New York: Karen Slack
After years of pushing for more diversity and inclusion in the world of classical music, the soprano says she appreciates the changes she sees her tradition-minded colleagues making but recognizes the need to go further.
Live from New York: Marti Gould Cummings
The drag queen brings their progressive vision to everything they do, from a run for City Council to voter mobilization to their role as performance director at the Q in Hell’s Kitchen.
Live from New York: Torres
After releasing her breakthrough fifth album ’Thirstier’ last year, the musician is back on the road touring across North America and Europe but still says there’s no place like home.
Dyllón Burnside Is Looking for Himself
After three seasons on the groundbreaking series ’Pose,’ the actor returned to Broadway this winter in ’Thoughts of a Colored Man,’ another step in his body of work focused on openness and self-exploration.
Live from New York: Sidra Bell
After becoming the first Black woman to create a work for New York City Ballet last fall, the choreographer prepares for a busy year of performances, commissions, and classes.
Live from New York: Caleb Teicher
After spending the shutdown reframing and refocusing their work, the tap and swing dancer returned to the New York stage last fall with a celebration of contemporary swing now headed on a national tour.
Live from New York: Terence Blanchard
As the first Black composer in the Metropolitan Opera’s 138-year history, the six-time Grammy winner is expanding the art form with stories that reflect an underrepresented community.
Live from New York: Julius Rodriguez
After over a year away from the stage, the jazz pianist and drummer returned with a flurry of shows last fall and sets off on a North American tour tomorrow night.
Live From New York: Teresa Reichlen
After returning to the stage mere months after giving birth during the pandemic, the longtime City Ballet principal dancer prepares for her farewell season.
Live from New York: Matt Doyle
In a new gender-swapped revival of Stephen Sondheim’s ’Company,’ the Broadway veteran pushes representation forward and steps into an iconic role as half of a gay couple overcome by panic on their wedding day.
Live from New York: Adam Chanler-Berat
After spending last year filming HBO Max’s ’Gossip Girl’ reboot, the actor is finally back onstage in a downtown revival of Stephen Sondheim’s ’Assassins,’ helping to illuminate the pulse of violence that courses through American politics.
Live from New York: Chun Wai Chan
After nearly a decade at Houston Ballet—and an unexpected yearlong hiatus in Hong Kong—the Chinese dancer joins New York City Ballet ready for a new set of challenges.
Live from New York: Jamar Roberts
As he completes his move from performer to creator, Alvin Ailey’s first-ever resident choreographer is breaking new ground for dance in both the virtual and real worlds.
Live from New York: Aaron Tveit
The same September weekend he took home his long-overdue first Tony Award, the star of ’Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ resumed performances with fresh eyes and a new perspective.
Live from New York: Jeanna de Waal
After spending the pandemic shutdown focusing on her musical theater camp Broadway Weekends at Home, the star of ’Diana, the Musical’ is finally back on stage.
Live from New York: Keenan Scott II
The playwright of ’Thoughts of a Colored Man’ looks to Broadway’s rebirth with hope for change, understanding, and empathy.
Live from New York: Arturo Luís Soria
The playwright and star of ’Ni Mi Madre’ was a pioneer this season in one of the first Off Broadway shows to return to regular in-person performances.
Live from New York: Calvin Royal III
As only the second Black male principal in American Ballet Theatre’s long history, the dancer is working to make the ballet world a more inclusive place.
Live from New York
After eighteen months of darkness, our Fall issue celebrates the return of live performance to New York in all its glorious variety.
Live from New York: Adrienne Warren
As she prepares to return to her star-making run as Tina Turner with Broadway reopening, the Tony nominee looks ahead to her next role as Mamie Till-Mobley, activist and mother of Emmett Till, and her ongoing work for equity and inclusion with the Broadway Advocacy Coalition.