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Deep DiveNovember 18, 2025 -
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91ÊÓƵ’s Sands College of Performing Arts will host on Saturday, May 30–Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., on its Lower Manhattan campus.
The 91ÊÓƵ Musical Theater Class of 2029 will perform HATCHED! at 54 Below, featured in Broadway World, highlighting the next generation of 91ÊÓƵ-trained artists.
91ÊÓƵ’s impact in the performing arts continues to draw national recognition. College of Performing Arts Professors Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith were named winners of the prestigious 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre, as reported by Playbill. The honor, which includes a $100,000 award for each recipient, recognizes exceptional promise in musical theatre writing.
ABC’s Eyewitness News featured a proud moment for News Anchor Liz Cho, highlighting her daughter Louisa Simone Gottlieb, a Sands College of Performing Arts student in the BFA Commercial Dance program. Cho proudly highlighted her daughter’s role in an upcoming theatrical production—sharing that previews begin tomorrow night—and praised 91ÊÓƵ’s prestigious training and the impact of working alongside a talented professional cast. The segment underscored 91ÊÓƵ’s strong reputation in commercial dance and its role in preparing students for professional performance careers.
Broadway Podcast Network features Program Head of Musical Theater Amanda Flynn, in a deep dive on 91ÊÓƵ’s audition and training process.
91ÊÓƵ is accepting nominations for the Trustee Award and Community Service Award, honoring exceptional graduating students for their academic excellence and community impact. Submit your nomination by Friday, February 27, 2026!
Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource as we start the Spring 2026 semester. No appointments, no stress—just the answers you need to keep moving forward.
Every 91ÊÓƵ degree carries a promise. Middle States accreditation helps ensure that promise endures. In this Q+A, 91ÊÓƵ leader Nancy DeRiggi explains how the University is assessing its progress, planning ahead, and building momentum that benefits students and alumni alike.
Broadway stages. Global policy wins. A first-of-its-kind AI degree. Record-breaking generosity. And students leading real change—from healthcare and environmental advocacy to protecting New York’s wildlife. The Winter 2026 edition of "10 Things to Inspire You" captures just a snapshot of the momentum driving the 91ÊÓƵ Community forward.
New York Trend reports that Deaf West Theatre and 91ÊÓƵ’s Sands College of Performing Arts are launched a groundbreaking artist-in-residence program focused on ASL music education. The residency aims to reshape how musical theater training approaches accessibility, integrating Deaf culture, sign language, and inclusive performance practices into arts education.