Some partnerships shape entire productions—but few are as vital, or as misunderstood, as the one between the director and the stage manager. In their new book The Art of Collaboration: Director and Stage Manager as Co-creators and Colleagues, long-time colleagues and educators Matt Ball and Jacqui George turn the spotlight onto this creative relationship. Drawing

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is proud to announce the full slate of programming for JanArtsNYC, the annual collection of world-class public performances and innovative industry gatherings taking place throughout the month of January at various NYC venues. For 13 years, JanArtsNYC has helped position January as “Performing Arts Month” in NYC, where the world’s best come

Klara and Richard have been together since 2016 and formed what they call “Duo Extend”. Klara started with a background in gymnastics before finding a passion for aerials at her university while Richard began his career in parkour in his teenage years. They have travelled all over the world and amazed audiences with their death

When Dr. Paolo Petrocelli talks about art, he isn’t just describing performances—he’s describing a movement. As Head of Dubai Opera, one of the Middle East’s most dynamic cultural institutions, he’s leading a city that’s redefining what a global arts capital can look like. Under his direction, Dubai Opera has become a stage where over 200

Cirque du Soleil Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Cornell as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 17, 2025. He succeeds Daniel Lamarre, who has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since April 2025. Mr. Lamarre, who led Cirque du Soleil for nearly 20 years until 2021, will resume his role

The Board of Directors of Avignon Festival & Compagnies (AF&C) — the coordinating body of the Off Avignon Festival — has announced the appointment of Harold David as its new Deputy Director, following a vote held on October 7, 2025. This appointment marks the conclusion of a recruitment process led by a joint working group