In the News

Steph Davis (M.M. '23, marimba; B.M. '21, percussion) and alum Jonathon Heyward (B.M. '14, cello) were recently included on the Washington Post’s list of 23 emerging classical composers, performers, and artists.

Boston Conservatory alum Eleri Ward (B.F.A. '17, musical theater) kicked off a national concert tour for her newest album Keep a Tender Distance, an introspective folk guitar exploration of Stephen Sondheim’s music.

Congratulations to the Boston Conservatory community members nominated for 2022 Elliot Norton Awards! Included are current students Peli Woods (B.F.A. '22, musical theater), nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for 'Once on This Island,' and Jordan Pearson (B.F.A. '22, contemporary theater) for Outstanding Actor (small or fringe) in 'Seared'; alums Jared Troilo (B.F.A. '08, musical theater) and Sharmarke Yusef (B.F.A.

Taste of Guizhou, opened by George Pan (B.F.A. '19, contemporary dance) in Allston late 2021, features dishes Bostonians won’t find anywhere else around the city, such as Huaxi beef rice noodle soup and Kaili sour fish soup.

In a dark suit and a white button-down, music director Russell Ger (M.M. '10, orchestral conducting) leaps on to the podium facing the musicians of Orchestra 914. He lifts his white baton and with a nimble swish the sold-out crowd is soothed by the serene sound of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel "Evening Prayer"

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston announces the appointment of Rachel Bertone (B.F.A. '07, contemporary dance), as its new Artistic Director starting summer 2022. Bertone has previously served on the Boston Conservatory's faculty and directed the Conservatory's 2019 production of 'Can't Keep Quiet.' 

Boston Conservatory alum Shoba Narayan (B.F.A. '12, musical theater), who is currently performing the role of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin on Broadway, shares how she has committed to bringing her culture and perspective as a South Asian woman to the role of the iconic Disney princess. 

Whether dancing with Beyoncé or choreographing for Doja Cat, Alicia Keys, or for movies like “In the Heights,” Boston Conservatory alum Ebony Williams (B.F.A. '05, contemporary dance) takes Dorchester with her and she is full out with feeling. Watch episode 6 of 'A Beautiful Resistance,' a multimedia series by columnist Jeneé Osterheldt celebrating Black joy and Black lives.

Baroque opera is a rarity in South Florida, but Palm Beach Opera is enthusiastically digging into this repertory Saturday for the first event of its 60th anniversary season. Singing the central role of Dido will be mezzo-soprano Megan Callahan (M.M. '18, opera).

Armenian actor Stephen Markarian (B.F.A. '13, musical theater) is thrilled to be making his Greater Boston Stage Company debut in the cast of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.

Elijah Daniel Smith (B.M. '17, composition) grew up with music in the city, going to concerts at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and studying classical music at the Chicago High School for the Arts. Now, the composer is premiering an original piece in his hometown for the first time, opening the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s MusicNOW: Homecoming concert Monday.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee alumna Shelbie Rassler (B.M. '20, composition) appeared on WLRN-FM to discuss her work on a video for the inaugural festivities.