Performing Arts
COVID-19 Shutdown Threatens the Future of Shakespeare's Globe
The London theater—a replica of the original 16th-century venue—relies on proceeds from live events now on hold due to the pandemic
New York Public Library Acquires Archive of Modern Dance Pioneer Martha Graham
The trove includes photographs, scripts, recordings and correspondence
New Virtual Exhibition Showcases the Healing Power of Art
“Care Package” showcases Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, writers and scholars as sources of solace during the Covid-19 pandemic
After Closure, the Met Opera Offers Free Streaming of Past Performances
Each night, the institution will post an encore showing of an opera from its "Met Live in HD" series
New Music and Dance Fusions Kick Off Native American Heritage Month
The National Museum of the American Indian is webcasting many of these public programs live, then archiving them online
Paul Simon Has 50 Ways to Charm an Audience
As the 2019 recipient of the Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal, the musician divulged he still has one more song to write
How Marian Anderson Became an Iconic Symbol for Equality
Her beautiful voice famously rang out from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial; a new show takes a look at the highs and lows of her global acclaim
There's a Massive Jester Floating on Austria's Lake Constance
Each year at the Bregenz Festival, a set designer creates an elaborate opera stage on the water
Wealth Is a Strong Predictor of Whether an Individual Pursues a Creative Profession
Those from households with an annual income of $1 million are 10 times more likely to become artists than those from families with a $100,000 income
The Great Blues Singer Gladys Bentley Broke All the Rules
For the Smithsonian’s Sidedoor podcast, host Haleema Shah tells the story of an unapologetically gay African-American performer in 1920s and 30s
Carolee Schneemann Pioneered the Way Women's Bodies Were Seen
The multidisciplinary artist, who died this month at 79, used her body as a canvas to produce works that celebrated female sexuality
New Exhibition Brings Marina Abramović to Life Via ‘Mixed’ Reality
The work places gallery visitors in dialogue with a three-dimensional digital version of the legendary performance artist
How Drag Helped Sasha Velour Cope With the Loss of Her Mother
The drag queen talks with breast cancer specialist Laura Esserman about gender identity, expression and celebration
Why This Body-Surfing, Sound-Blasting, Cake-Throwing DJ Belongs in a Museum
Just as his new release tops the charts, Electronic Dance Music DJ Steve Aoki says he is "blown away" to have his turntable technology in the collections
What Makes Janelle Monáe America's Most Revolutionary Artist
The musical virtuoso leaves her old persona behind with her third album, <em>Dirty Computer</em>
A Fond Farewell to the Original Big Bird
For five decades, puppeteer Carroll Spinney pioneered the roles of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on "Sesame Street." Now, he says, it's time to step down
This Weekend, NYC’s High Line Takes Center Stage for a "Mile-Long Opera"
1,000 singers from around the city will descend on the popular park to showcase the stories of New Yorkers
Illuminating the Shadowy Art of Armenian Puppet Theater
Tricksters and beasts dance across the imagination in these silhouetted puppet shows
For Hundreds of Years, Papier-Mâché Has Lent a Surreal Face to Catalan Culture
Street performers disguised as Giants and Big Heads blend reverence with ribaldry at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Taiwan Is Now Home to the World's Largest Performing Arts Center
The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts encompasses five performance centers and spans 1.5 million square feet
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