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Sir Stephen Hough Sets 'Piano Postcards' with New Covers of MARY POPPINS, FROZEN & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

Sir Stephen Hough's new solo piano album features his own arrangements with a selection of favorite piano works, including selections from Mary Poppins, Frozen, and more. A series of six digital singles is now available.

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen Will Announce 70th Annual Drama Desk Nominations Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations next week. Learn more about the upcoming event and the awards ceremony here!

The Autistic Theatremakers Alliance Is Coming To Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

On April 17, the Autistic Theatremakers Alliance (ATA) will present a showcase of original musicals by autistic writers in celebration of Autism Acceptance month. Selections from the following five new musicals will be presented at Joe's Pub.

Wingstastic Book Fair Launches Online Auction of Rare, Signed Broadway Treasures
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2026

The Wingstastic Book Fair brings theatre lovers an extraordinary opportunity to own rare and signed Broadway treasures while supporting a vital nonprofit mission: preserving theatre history.

Review: 1999 at WAM Theatre
by Marc Savitt - Oct 28, 2025

1999 is well written and multi-layered. The subject matter is troubling and will likely elicit a wide range of responses undoubtedly influenced by one’s individual life experiences. The piece presents audience members with a number of questions that are highly topical and relevant. Like the subject matter itself, they are not easy, nor do the answers present themselves quickly or clearly.

Autistic Theatremakers Alliance Announces New Leadership Team
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The Autistic Theatremakers Alliance has announced the appointment of its 2024/2025 staff members, who will lead the organization into an exciting new chapter of growth.

Student Blog: An Introduction: Get to Know Me!
by Student Blogger: Madie Winningham - Jun 24, 2024

The people I have been lucky enough to meet through this program have changed my view on art as well as what it means to be a leader in a theatrical setting.

2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been. Check out the full list of nominees here for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season!

Kathleen Turner Will Announce Nominations For the 68th Drama Desk Awards Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Stage and screen's Kathleen Turner will announce the nominations for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards next week. The announcement will be made live on NBC’S New York Live on Monday, April 29.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Grants and Government Spending Impact on Arts Budgets
by Alex Freeman - Apr 1, 2024

This week, stories abound about the impact funding can have on the arts - from the UK, an editorial about how the collapse of funding for the creative industry was predictable. In the US, we have stories of large gifts making a huge impact - no-cost rentals at 59E59 - as well as changes to the way Florida is apportioning their arts budget.

Who Decides the Drama Desk and Drama League Awards?
by Cara Joy David - Apr 1, 2024

It is award season. And every year newcomers to the industry ask what most of the awards are. In this series, I’ll hopefully explain that. I'll be looking at many of the major awards other than the Tony Awards. First up today: the Drama Desk Awards and the Drama League Awards.

Stephen Hough's String Quartet No. 1 To Premiere At 92NY This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

Pianist, composer, and author Sir Stephen Hough joins the Castalian Quartet on a U.S. tour this spring that includes the New York Premiere of his String Quartet No. 1, “Les Six Rencontres,” on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the 92nd Street Y, New York.

68th Annual Drama Desk Awards to be Held in June; Nominations to be Revealed in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

The 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards will be presented on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Central New York Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Central New York Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN!, MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Sir Stephen Hough Premieres His First Piano Concerto With Utah Symphony, January 12 & 13
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023

Celebrated pianist, composer, and writer Sir Stephen Hough, performs the world premiere of his first Piano Concerto, “The World of Yesterday,” with the Utah Symphony conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles on Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City. The program also includes Elgar's Cockaigne (In London Town) and Vaughan Williams's Symphony No. 5.

BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!