To create the “tableaux vivantes” or living pictures, the pageant is known for, its curators rely on hundreds of volunteers ...

The Pageant of the Masters will host its annual Open Casting Call from January 9 through 11, 2026, at the Festival of Arts ...

In addition to practicing walks, preparing for interviews and selecting wardrobes, many pageant contestants have pre-show rituals they've kept up over the years For some, these traditions are grounded ...

PEOPLE polled crown-and-sash hopefuls from across the country to learn which longstanding practices help them get in the zone Zoey Lyttle is a Society & Culture ...

PEOPLE polled crown-and-sash hopefuls from across the country to learn which longstanding practices help them get in the zone In addition to practicing walks, preparing for interviews and selecting ...

The fashion of the Miss Universe pageant has evolved since the first competition in 1952. The winners used to be crowned in their swimsuits, but that changed in the '60s. Today, contestants wear ...