Three TCG co-directors out, Michelle Terry leaving the Globe

Industry News - November 2, 2026

Leadership and money are the two pressure points across the industry this week. Theatre Communications Group is working through an interim directorship while it restructures its finances, and Shakespeare’s Globe is heading toward its first change at the top in a decade. Funding is moving in different directions: private giving is setting records, with the Dramatists Guild Foundation passing $1 million at a gala for the first time, while UK theatres are asking their government for tax relief to keep touring viable. Access runs through all of it, from adaptive editions of well-known musicals to new pathways for critics and a federal lawsuit in Texas that shows how unsettled the question of who gets to be on stage still is. New companies and programs are also forming to connect markets and bring in the next generation of leaders.

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Industry Trends

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Theatre Communications Group Unveils Leadership Transition Amid Financial Challenges

Theatre Communications Group appointed Shaunda Miles McDill as interim executive director following the departure of three co-executive directors. The organization is addressing significant financial challenges and undertaking restructuring. (Read more)

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Introduces Adaptive Editions of Musicals for Performers with Disabilities

Theatrical Rights Worldwide announced new adaptive editions of its musicals designed for performers with disabilities, expanding accessibility in musical theater production. (Read more)

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Broadway/New York

Same Show, Different Realities: Actors and Producers on Broadway’s Future

There is nothing quite like sitting in a Broadway theater when a performance has everybody leaning forward in their seats. The vocals are vocaling, the ensemble hasn’t missed a beat, and someone nearby has already whispered, “They better get a Tony.” For a few hours, hundreds of strangers have somewhere to be together and something to feel. (Read more)

Ten Participants Revealed for Jose Solís' BIPOC Critics Lab

The Old Globe and The Public Theater revealed ten selected participants for Jose Solís' BIPOC Critics Lab, marking the program's first bi-coastal expansion across New York and San Diego. (Read more)

The Drama League Celebrates a New Generation of Theater Leadership at Their Drama at the Disco Gala

On October 19, 2026, the third annual Drama at the Disco marked an exciting milestone for The Drama League, bringing together theater community! (Read more)

Photos: Dramatists Guild Foundation Raises Over $1 Million at Annual Gala

The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) raised $1,012,596 in gross contributions at its 2026 Gala, surpassing $1 million for the first time in the event’s history. Learn more and check out photos here! (Read more)

Kirk & Granite Launches as Transatlantic Theatre Company

James Steel and Bryan McCaffrey have formed Kirk & Granite, a production and general management company connecting UK and US theatre industries. The firm will develop new musicals, plays, revivals and transfers across both markets. (Read more)

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Regional

3Arts Distributes $860,000 in Grants to Chicago Artists

3Arts announced $860,000 in unrestricted grants to Chicago artists, including ten recipients of $50,000 Next Level Awards, at its 19th Annual celebration. The milestone marks over $10 million distributed since 2007. (Read more)

Arden Theatre Company Expands Accessibility Efforts With PNC Grant

Philadelphia's Arden Theatre Company received a $25,000 grant to expand its accessibility initiative, offering discounted tickets and hosting open houses for patrons with disabilities and access needs. (Read more)

Texas Student Sues School District Under Title IX After Losing Role in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

A Texas high school senior who was removed from the role of Seymour in her school’s production of Little Shop of Horrors is suing her school district in federal court. She alleges the district discriminated against her because she is female. (Read more)

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International

Michelle Terry to Step Down as Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe

Michelle Terry will step down as artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe after leading the venue for a decade. Her final season will include her performance in MOTHER COURAGE. (Read more)

SOLT & UK Theatre Call for Tax Relief and Support in Budget Response

SOLT & UK Theatre urge the government to implement touring-specific tax relief and business rates support to reverse declining domestic touring activity and ensure access to live performance across UK communities. (Read more)

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