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KenCen Switching to Ticketmaster?

November 15, 2026 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
If you are pining for a ticket to the Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 7, note first that they are to be held at Washington’s Capitol One Arena , rather than the venue for which they have been named since 1978, and second that they are not … » Read
 

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SF Ballet Offers VR Nutcracker via XREAL Glasses

November 13, 2026 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Fans of the San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker can enjoy Tchaikovsky’s holiday season classic without ever leaving the comfort of their home. The ballet company is partnering with Google, the immersive media company YB, and augmented reality … » Read
 

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Rice Will Mount Prestini/Campbell Opera in 2029-30

November 13, 2026 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music has commissioned a new opera from composer Paola Prestini and Grammy and Pulitzer-winning librettist Mark Campbell [pictured] to debut during the 2029-30 academic year. Underwritten by Rice alumnus … » Read
 

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A New Sales Tax for the Arts in Philly?

November 13, 2026 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
Less than two weeks after Philadelphia voters overwhelmingly approved the establishment of the office of arts and culture as a permanent part of the mayor’s cabinet, a move is afoot to create a dedicated fund to support community assets … » Read
 

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Lincoln Will Stream on YouTube

November 11, 2026 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Missy Mazzoli’s  opera Lincoln in the Bardo has proven so popular that the Metropolitan Opera has decided to stream the final performance live on Nov. 14 on its YouTube channel, coupled with a fund-raising pitch for the $1.5 billion … » Read
 

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Spring 2027 at the Baryshnikov Center

November 11, 2026 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The four programs that comprise the Spring 2027 season for the Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) range from the Broque influences of J.S. Bach to contemporary works by some of today's most adventurous artists. Performances begin on Feb. 23 with … » Read
 

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A New Performance Space for Boston

November 11, 2026 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
Boston’s Kendall Square is home to a new performance venue. Located on the first three floors of a commercial building developed by BioMed Realty in collaboration with Global Arts Live (GAL), the 45,000-sq. ft. cultural facility, dubbed The … » Read
 

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In Canada: A Proposed Tax Credit for Artists

November 10, 2026 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
Canada’s proposed federal budget may include a tax credit on up to $45,000 earned from "original and creative artistic works." What that means, wrote Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media, is, "If you’re a Canadian artist, you … » Read
 

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Philly Arts Leaders Say, “Show Us the Money!”

November 9, 2026 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
In a vote on Nov. 3 described as “historical” and “momentous” by one cultural leader, 84 percent of Philadelphia voters approved a ballot measure establishing the office of arts and culture as a permanent part of the … » Read
 

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Inevitably, the Phoenix Rises

November 8, 2026 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Much as the Nashville Symphony announced its season suspension due to lack of funds , only to be rescued three weeks later by a major funder , so did the Phoenix Symphony announce on October 20 its premature season end and, three weeks later on … » Read
 
 

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