d4vd Sets 'My House Is Not a Home' North American & European Summer Tour
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 D4VD sets the 'My House is Not a Home' tour, set to take place in North America and Europe this summer. The run will begin in Toronto on June 5th and make stops in major international markets including New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and more, before wrapping in Chicago for a newly announced s...
Video: CANADA'S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD Drops Official Trailer
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2022 Oh Canada! World of Wonder has revealed the lineup of extra special guests joining Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor at the judges table on the all-new WOW Presents Plus series, Canada's Drag Race: Canada Vs. The World. See the video. ...
H. Gwen Marcus Succeeds Earl D. Weiner as TDF's Chair of the Board of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2022 TDF, the not-for-profit organization for the performing arts formerly known as Theatre Development Fund, has welcomed a new Chair of the Board of Trustees: H. Gwen Marcus. The announcement was made by TDF’s current Chair, Earl D. Weiner, who has held the position since November 2008....
Emmy Awards Telecast Moved From September Date Due To Ongoing Strikes
by A.A. Cristi - July 27, 2023 The 75th Primetime Emmys will not air on the originally scheduled date of September 18, 2023. ...
Hollywood Pantages Ushers Reach Tentative Deal With Nederlander-Owned Venue
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2024 Ushers at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with The Nederlander Organization-owned venue. ...
FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2023 The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!...
Industry Pro Newsletter: TCG Conference Goes to Chicago, Garrett to Leave Oregon Shakespeare
by Alex Freeman - May 08, 2023 The Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has selected Chicago, IL as the location for its 2024 National Conference, which will be hosted by the League of Chicago Theatres. Meanwhile, the WGA strike, turmoil at regional theaters continues, and Britain gets a King who loves the arts....
Boston Gay Men's Chorus Reboots BORN THIS WAY A Celebration Of Standing Out When You Don't Fit In
by A.A. Cristi - February 10, 2023 Spring concert will premiere the choral theater adaptation of popular children's book 'A Peacock Among Pigeons' by Broadway composer John Bucchino....
Industry Pro Newsletter: High Staff Turnover in Pittsburgh, Chicago's Storefront Scene Faces a Storefront Crisis
by Alex Freeman - October 10, 2023 This week, we’re looking at a few different crises facing theatres across the globe - from Pittsburgh, a story on staff turnover causing many organizations to raise wages, causing a new kind of financial strain. Data from Colleen Dilenschnieder suggests that many patrons of arts organizations might ...
DRAG RACE FRANCE, DRAG RACE PHILIPPINES & DRAG RACE THAILAND Will Each Return For a Third Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 17, 2023 World of Wonder reveals exciting news at MIPCOM about the return of Drag Race France, Drag Race Philippines, and Drag Race Thailand for their third seasons. Find out where to stream the upcoming series on WOW Presents Plus....
Industry Pro Newsletter: NLRB examines the Independent Contractor Question
by Alex Freeman - February 28, 2022 The geopolitical landscape shifted in a major way over the weekend, with Russia invading Ukraine in an unprovoked attack on their sovereignty. The resulting conflict has caused many arts organizations, including the Met Opera, to cut ties with artists and organizations that are connected to Russian ...
Hollywood Pantages Ushers Reach Tentative Deal With Nederlander-Owned Venue
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2024 Ushers at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with The Nederlander Organization-owned venue. ...
Stage Version of Disney's TANGLED Is In the Works
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2024 A developmental workshop of Tangled is underway, with Disney Theatrical exploring a stage version of the 2010 animated film....
Tony-Winning Stage and Screen Actress Frances Sternhagen Dies at 93
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen has died at age 93. Learn more about her life and career here....
How to Watch the OSCARS Red Carpet
by Michael Major - March 03, 2023 ABC News Live Prime anchor and “World News Tonight” weekend anchor Linsey Davis and “Good Morning America” weekend co-anchor and “World News Tonight” weekend anchor Whit Johnson will host the red-carpet special at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, featuring interviews with Oscar nominees and previewing the...
Jennifer Lopez To Star In KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film Adaptation
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2023 Global superstar Jennifer Lopez has signed on to star in a big screen adaptation of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally's 1993 Broadway musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman. ...
Industry Pro Newsletter: CTG Presses Pause, A Look at OSF's Finances
by Alex Freeman - June 20, 2023 It isn’t just the organizations - as cities and regions struggle with keeping their mass transit organizations afloat, this puts a further strain on theatre groups whose audiences and artists often rely on these methods of transportation to get to and from the theatre - as the San Francisco Chronicl...
Susan Lucci to Headline CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Adelphi PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2022 Hilarity takes over the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, April 30, when the award-winning Broadway comedy 'Celebrity Autobiography' makes its debut on the Westermann Stage....
Jennifer Lopez To Star In KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film Adaptation
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2023 Global superstar Jennifer Lopez has signed on to star in a big screen adaptation of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally's 1993 Broadway musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman. ...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Record Number of New Musicals on Broadway, Some Regional Theatres Report a Rebound
by Alex Freeman - October 02, 2023 In Minnesota, the Hennepin Theatre Trust recently reported a more than $115 million impact to the local economy, directly tied to their Broadway touring season. We’ve also got a story about the way in which some regional theatres have been able to rebound this past season, and are looking to capital...
Just For Laughs London Announces Initial Line Up For The Graham Norton Variety Show and More
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2022 Global leader in comedy, Just For Laughs, in collaboration with leading live entertainment company, AEG Presents, and The O2, the world's most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue, have announced the second slate of 2023 programming for the Just For Laughs LONDON festival which is taking ...
Birdland to Present DREAMING OF A SONG: THE MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL With Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 19, 2023 Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Hoagy Carmichael as Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch take the stage at Birdland. Don't miss this unforgettable night of 'Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael' with two incredible performers....
Maurice Hines Has Passed Away at 80
by Blair Ingenthron - December 30, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that tap icon Maurice Hines has passed away at 80....
Stage Version of Disney's TANGLED Is In the Works
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2024 A developmental workshop of Tangled is underway, with Disney Theatrical exploring a stage version of the 2010 animated film....
Industry Pro Newsletter: Associates Get a Union, Gulfshore Playhouse Joins LORT
by Alex Freeman - February 21, 2022 Congratulations to Gulfshore Playhouse on becoming the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatre’s - a story we have under the regional section of this week’s newsletter. We also have the story of Hollywood retaining their return to work protocols to keep their sets as safe as possible, even as ... |