performing arts

Abu Dhabi breaks ground on Frank Gehry-designed arts complex

Abu Dhabi has begun construction on Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a sprawling performing arts complex on Saadiyat Island designed by the late Frank Gehry, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced on June 25. The venue,…

OperaWire names top 2025 performances worldwide

As 2025 draws to a close, OperaWire has released its annual staff selections for the year's most memorable opera performances, highlighting productions that captivated audiences from Tanglewood to Bergamo. The compilation, published this week, features standout performances from major opera…

Trump to host Kennedy Center Honors as first president emcee

President Donald Trump unveiled his first picks for Kennedy Center Honors recipients Wednesday, marking the most dramatic shift in the prestigious awards since their inception in 1978. Trump announced he will personally host the December ceremony, becoming the first sitting…