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On February 20th, 2010, TTC held a benefit performance at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles to formally announce "Project Knowledge," a research tour across the United States.[3][4]
In 2012 TTC produced its first full season of concerts in Jack London State Historic Park.[7] A portion of the proceeds from each concert was donated to the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association.[7] The season included four separate themed concerts with a total of 14 nights of performances, as well as a Broadway kids camp for kids ages 8-18.[7]
In 2014 TTC's season theme was Paint the Universe.[9][10] The company partnered with Benziger Family Winery[9] to develop their own wine blend named Paint the Universe[9], partnered with singer/songwriter Carrie Manolakos on an "original season song" that was written by Carrie Manolakos with Andrew Allen and Robin Ghosh, called Paint the Universe[9][10], and partnered with artist Lindsay Manolakos on an original painting.[9]
Relationship with Jack London State Historic Park
In the first two seasons, Transcendence gave over $72,000 to Jack London State Historic Park to help prevent the park from being closed. A portion of every ticket sale goes to the park.[citation needed] As of the summer of 2017 Transcendence had given over $350,000 to Jack London State Park.[11] As of January, 2020, Transcendence had given over $515,000 to Jack London State Park.[12]
Allegations of toxic culture
In February 2021 TTC Director of Education and Community Engagement Nikko Kimzin publicly announced that he had resigned, stating his reasons as “…the Transcendence Executive Team’s ongoing suppression of equity, diversity, and inclusion practices and inaction toward becoming an equitable theater” and for their creation of “a hostile work environment where I could no longer be successful in serving all of our diverse communities.”[13][14][15][16] The organization received further coverage of their efforts to address the situation.[17][18][19]
1. Broadway Under The Stars in Jack London State Historic State Park (one-night benefit concert) | Broadway Under the Stars
2012
1. Dream The Impossible Dream | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. What A Wonderful World | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
2013
1. Fly Me To The Moon | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Dancing Through Life | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Carrie Manolakos in Concert | Transcendence Artist Series
6. An Evening with Sutton Foster | Transcendence Artist Series
7. Leah Sprecher's "Old at Heart" | Transcendence Artist Series
8. The Stephanie Cadman Trio | Transcendence Artist Series
2014
1. One Singular Sensation | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. The Music Of The Night | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Lexy Fridell in "Brace Yourself" | Transcendence Artist Series
6. Carrie Manolakos & Morgan Kerr in Concert | Transcendence Artist Series
7. Steppin' Out Live! With Ben Vereen | Transcendence Artist Series
8. "Witness Uganda" By Matt Gould & Griffith Matthews | Transcendence Artist Series
9. "Oh What a Beautiful Mashup!" With Leah Sprecher & Stephan Stubbins | Transcendence Artist Series
2015
1. Oh What a Night! | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Rhythm of Life | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Superheroes in Love | Transcendence Artist Series
6. Megan Hilty in Concert | Transcendence Artist Series
7. Off to the Cloud | Transcendence Artist Series
8. Imagine | Transcendence Artist Series
2016
1. This Magic Moment | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Dance the Night Away | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Wine Country Speakeasy | Transcendence Experiences
6. Joy to the World
7. The Best of Broadway
2017
1. Another Openin' Another Show | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Fascinating Rhythm | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Broadway Holiday Spectacular
2018
1. Stairway to Paradise | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Shall We Dance | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Broadway Holiday Spectacular
2019
1. A Chorus Line | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Those Dancin' Feet | Broadway Under the Stars
4. The Big Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
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