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RWS Entertainment Group Partners With CrowdRX to Create Universal Health Protocols to Keep Performing Artists Safe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2020


RWS Entertainment Group, a New York-based full-service production company that creates branded experiences worldwide, today announced key protocols which will govern both the reopening of its New York City rehearsal complex and return to live experience production.

Jay Binder's A LIFE IN CASTING Podcast Premieres on Broadway Podcast Network Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2020


RWS Entertainment Group, Binder Casting in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, have announced .... Jay Binder... A Life In Casting, a 5-episode podcast exploring the life and career of the esteemed casting director.

RWS Entertainment Launches Online Coaching And Q&As
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2020


RWS Entertainment Group, a New York-based full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events and branded experiences worldwide, announced today that it's casting departments, including Binder Casting, are providing online seminars and one-on-one coaching sessions to aid artists during the current COVID-19 health crisis.

RWS Launches London HQ
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2020


RWS Entertainment Groupa?"a full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events and branded experiencesa?"today announced the opening of its new European headquarters in Monument, London.

RWS Entertainment Names Abigail Buell as Senior Director of Marketing
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020


RWS Entertainment Group, a New York-based full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events and branded experiences worldwide, announced today that Abigail Buell has been named Senior Director of Marketing. In this newly created role, Buell will be driving the company's overall marketing and public relations efforts.

PUMP UP THE VOLUME: A NEW ROCK MUSICAL to Have World Premiere at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2020


The 1990 cult film favorite Pump Up the Volume will make its world premiere as a rock musical at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse this April. The musical features book and lyrics by Jeremy Desmon and music by Jeff Thomson; direction by Dave Solomon, choreography by Emmy-nominated choreographer Stacey Tookey, music supervision and orchestrations by James Sampliner, scenic design by Emmy-winning designer Jason Ardizzone-West, costume design by Pei-Chi Su, co-lighting design by Jen Schriever and Grant Wilcoxen, and sound design by Steve Shapiro. Pump Up the Volume is based on an original screenplay by Allan Moyle and is produced in collaboration with RWS Entertainment Group, a New York-based full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events and branded experiences worldwide, and John Breglio.

RWS Entertainment Group Announces Career Advancement Program for Next Generation of Professionals in the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2020


RWS Entertainment Group, a New York-based, full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events and branded experiences worldwide, announced today the launch of an innovative new program, RWS IGNITES. This first-of-its-kind program will provide career development and educational opportunities for the next generation of performers, musicians, technicians, and professionals.

Photo Flash: Tom Kitt And Tom Gabbard Honored At Broadway Dreams 12th Annual Holiday Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2019


The Broadway Dreams Foundation, the premier immersive musical theatre training program, held its 12th annual Holiday Gala at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City on the evening of Monday, December 9th, to raise critical funds for arts education. Presented by Broadway Dreams Foundation Board Member, Gala Event Chair, and CEO and founder of the award-winning RWS Entertainment Group Ryan Stana, the evening was hosted by Broadway Dreams faculty member and Broadway veteran Christopher J. Hanke, featuring performances by Frozen and Bring It On's Ryann Redmond, Mean Girls' Renée Rapp, Something Rotten! and Freaky Friday's Heidi Blickenstaff, Spongebob Squarepants' Jai'len Josey, Once on This Island's Quentin Earl Darrington, NBC's The Village's Ben Ahlers, actor and dancer Addalie Burns, Newsies and Cats' Evan Kasprzak, and Jagged Little Pill's Antonio Cipriano. The programming was directed by Broadway Dreams Artistic Advisor, Theater Calgary Artistic Director, and Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima. 

XANADU Comes to the State Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2019


From the runway to the roller rink, a?oeRuPaul's Drag Racea?? season seven finalist, Ginger Minj, and season five winner, Jinkx Monsoon will roll into Easton to star in RWS Entertainment Group's National Tour of the Tony Award-nominated roller-skating smash hit musical, XANADU.

XANADU Comes To The Hippodrome For Two Shows Only
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2019


From the runway to the roller rink, a?oeRuPaul's Drag Racea?? season five winner, Jinkx Monsoon, and season seven finalist, Ginger Minj, will roll into Baltimore on Sunday, September 29, 2019 for 2 performances only to star in RWS Entertainment Group's National Tour of the Tony Award-nominated roller-skating smash hit musical, XANADU.

RWS Entertainment Group and Virgin Voyages Announces Global Casting Tour
by Sarah Hookey - Mar 13, 2019


Virgin Voyages and their Creative Collective, tasked with curating original and uniquely Virgin entertainment experiences, are launching a worldwide casting tour for the company's inaugural season.

Award Winning RWS Entertainment Group Announces 10,000 Square Foot Studio Expansion
by Julie Musbach - Jan 17, 2019


RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), a New York based full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events and branded experiences worldwide, announced today the expansion of RWS Studios to now consist of a total of ten customized studios for rent, ranging from soundproof music rooms to large column-free rehearsal spaces, in addition to a new state-of-the-art commercial, television and film casting studio. The increased studio space allows RWS to broaden its presence in New York, complementing the company's immense growth within the live entertainment and performing arts industries.

Photo Flash: Broadway Dreams Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of SOUTH PACIFIC
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2018


This week, Broadway Dreams and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization hosted the 70th Anniversary gala concert celebration of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning musical triumph, South Pacific. 

Eden Espinosa and Erin Dilly Join SOUTH PACIFIC 70th Anniversary Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 7, 2018


Broadway Dreams and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced today that two-time Grammy Award-winner Isabel Leonard, Broadway vet Eden Espinosa, and Tony Award nominee Erin Dilly will join the cast of the previously announced 70th Anniversary gala concert celebration of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning musical triumph, South Pacific. The evening will take place on Monday, December 10, 2018 at The St. Regis New York (2 E 55th Street) and will serve as a fundraiser for Broadway Dreams, a not-for-profit performing arts training organization with global reach. Tickets for the event start at $1,000 and can be purchased at broadwaydreams.org/event-tickets.

Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse To Become Launching Pad For Innovative Plays And Musicals
by Julie Musbach - Nov 9, 2018


Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse announced today its innovative new collaboration with award-winning entertainment production company RWS Entertainment Group (RWS) to produce compelling entertainment.

Award-Winning RWS Launches International Audition Tour For New Partner Europa-Park
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2018


RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), a full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events, and brand experiences worldwide, announced today a new partnership with Germany's largest amusement park, Europa-Park, for a seven-stop audition tour spanning from Eastern Europe to New York City. Over the course of three months, RWS will recruit singers, dancers and actors at the top of their craft for the park's wide variety of live entertainment programming.

Feinstein's/54 Below Partners with Azamara Club Cruises for 54 BELOW AT SEA
by Julie Musbach - Feb 7, 2018


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, is proud to partner with Azamara Club Cruises, a leading boutique luxury cruise line and a brand of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., to present '54 Below at Sea,' bringing top Broadway talent from the Big Apple to the Seven Seas in a beautiful room that recreates the ambiance of New York's acclaimed supper club.

RWS Entertainment Group's Binder Casting Adds Film, Commercial Hires To Lead New Divisions
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2018


Binder Casting, a subsidiary of Emmy Award-winning RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), today announced the appointment of three new hires set to lead the newly formed commercial and film casting divisions. Anthony Pichette, Kyle Coker join Binder as Sr. Casting Directors and Chad Eric Murnane joins as a Casting Director. The announcement was made today by Ryan Stana, CEO of RWS Entertainment Group.

RWS Entertainment Group Names New VP of Commercial Theater Ventures And Director Of Theatrical Development
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2018


RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), a New York City based full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events, and branded experiences worldwide, announced today the appointment of Joe Christopher as VP, Commercial Theater Ventures. Christopher will lead RWS's newly formed Theatrical and Development Department, which will produce theatrical shows for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and more. Additionally, joining the new RWS department will be legendary casting director Jay Binder who will step into the role of Director of Theatrical Development.

RWS Entertainment Group Announces Major Expansion with Launch of Theatrical and Development Department and New Casting Divisions
by Robert Diamond - Jan 16, 2018


NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), a New York City based full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events, and branded experiences worldwide, today announced the launch of a Theatrical and Development Department, which will produce theatrical shows for Broadway, off-Broadway, and more. Additionally, RWS-owned Binder Casting will open two new divisions commercial and film operating alongside the already established theatrical team. The announcement was made today by CEO and founder Ryan Stana and COO, Bruston Manuel.

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