BECOMING BROADWAY Event Officially Rescheduled for December
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
On Monday, December 6, Situation, in collaboration with The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, once again invites the next generation of changemakers to peek behind the curtain of Broadway’s vast job market in this special, virtual “open house” for college students, recent grads, and aspiring young professionals.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
On Monday, December 6, Situation, in collaboration with The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, once again invites the next generation of changemakers to peek behind the curtain of Broadway’s vast job market in this special, virtual “open house” for college students, recent grads, and aspiring young professionals.
James Lapine Signs Deal With WME
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
BroadwayWorld has learned that director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist James Lapine has signed with WME in all areas.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
BroadwayWorld has learned that director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist James Lapine has signed with WME in all areas.
Mahogany L. Browne and Urban Word to Receive Marian MacDowell Arts Advocacy Award at MacDowell Virtual Benefit
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
Writer, organizer, and educator Mahogany L. Browne will receive the second annual Marian MacDowell Arts Advocacy Award on behalf of Urban Word – one of the oldest and most comprehensive youth literary arts organizations in the country – during MacDowell’s National Benefit to be held virtually December 7, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
Writer, organizer, and educator Mahogany L. Browne will receive the second annual Marian MacDowell Arts Advocacy Award on behalf of Urban Word – one of the oldest and most comprehensive youth literary arts organizations in the country – during MacDowell’s National Benefit to be held virtually December 7, 2021.
RWS Entertainment Group Acquires International Attraction Design Firm, JRA
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
In a press conference today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, RWS Entertainment Group (RWS) Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ryan Stana, along with JRA Chief Executive Officer Keith James, announced the acquisition of JRA by RWS.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
In a press conference today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, RWS Entertainment Group (RWS) Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ryan Stana, along with JRA Chief Executive Officer Keith James, announced the acquisition of JRA by RWS.
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Newly Elected Executive Board Members And Incoming Officers
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional stage directors and choreographers throughout the United States, announced the results of its 2021 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on November 15, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional stage directors and choreographers throughout the United States, announced the results of its 2021 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on November 15, 2021.
Jordan Paul Clarke is Announced as the Cameron Mackintosh Resident Composer on Placement at BYMT
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
Musical Theatre Network (MTN), Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) & British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) have announced that Jordan Paul Clarke will be the Cameron Mackintosh Resident Composer on placement at BYMT commencing in January 2022.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
Musical Theatre Network (MTN), Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) & British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) have announced that Jordan Paul Clarke will be the Cameron Mackintosh Resident Composer on placement at BYMT commencing in January 2022.
17th Annual Fred Ebb Award Recipients Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the seventeenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Isabella Dawis & Tidtaya Sinutoke. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented on Monday January 3rd, 2022, at a by-invitation-only ceremony at Birdland Jazz Club
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the seventeenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Isabella Dawis & Tidtaya Sinutoke. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented on Monday January 3rd, 2022, at a by-invitation-only ceremony at Birdland Jazz Club
Wingspace Theatrical Design to Present Free Virtual Salon On Women+ Of Color In Set Design
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
As part of their Women+ of Color Designers Salon Series, Wingspace Theatrical Design will present a free virtual conversation on Wednesday, November 17 at 8:00pm with set designers Melanie May, Yuki Izumihara and Yvonne Johnson, moderated by Tanya Orellana.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
As part of their Women+ of Color Designers Salon Series, Wingspace Theatrical Design will present a free virtual conversation on Wednesday, November 17 at 8:00pm with set designers Melanie May, Yuki Izumihara and Yvonne Johnson, moderated by Tanya Orellana.
TRU to Present 'Expanding The Idea Of Theater: Performance Art, Devised Theatre And More'
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 80 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 80 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.
Broadway On Demand Launches Partnership With The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
Broadway On Demand has announced a first of its kind partnership with The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to stream and share original theatrical content on The Emmys® OTT Platform, making Broadway On Demand its first content partner.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
Broadway On Demand has announced a first of its kind partnership with The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to stream and share original theatrical content on The Emmys® OTT Platform, making Broadway On Demand its first content partner.
New York's Original City Guide to Return to Weekly Print Publication
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2021
Starting Thursday, November 18th, in time for Thanksgiving, City Guide is returning to print with a newly redesigned magazine, available via widespread city distribution. City Guide can be found in 90% of midtown, downtown, and other tourist-area hotels, in addition to information kiosks and other heavily trafficked spots around the city.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2021
Starting Thursday, November 18th, in time for Thanksgiving, City Guide is returning to print with a newly redesigned magazine, available via widespread city distribution. City Guide can be found in 90% of midtown, downtown, and other tourist-area hotels, in addition to information kiosks and other heavily trafficked spots around the city.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Grosses Tick Up, Theatre Workers Are Leaving the Industry
by Alex Freeman - November 15, 2021
The holidays are starting to look more “normal” for Broadway and NYC - with restrictions on international tourists lifted, the return of the Broadway holiday schedule, and an uptick in grosses post-Halloween, things are starting to feel much more normal in New York - and regions beyond.
by Alex Freeman - November 15, 2021
The holidays are starting to look more “normal” for Broadway and NYC - with restrictions on international tourists lifted, the return of the Broadway holiday schedule, and an uptick in grosses post-Halloween, things are starting to feel much more normal in New York - and regions beyond.
Podcast Exclusive: The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales: Ana Villafañe
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2021
Ana Villafañe is an Outer Critics Circle Award, Astaire Awards, and two-time Drama League Award nominated actress and singer best known for originating the role of Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet!, and starring in the hit musical throughout its entire run on Broadway. She joins the Theatre Podcast to discuss the return of Broadway & so much more.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2021
Ana Villafañe is an Outer Critics Circle Award, Astaire Awards, and two-time Drama League Award nominated actress and singer best known for originating the role of Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet!, and starring in the hit musical throughout its entire run on Broadway. She joins the Theatre Podcast to discuss the return of Broadway & so much more.
Full Cast Announced For Industry Presentation Of BIRDIE & TIM
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
Two Industry Presentations of Kevin Ray Johnson's Romantic Holiday Comedy Birdie and Tim are scheduled for Sunday, December 5th at 7:30 & 9:15 pm in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
Two Industry Presentations of Kevin Ray Johnson's Romantic Holiday Comedy Birdie and Tim are scheduled for Sunday, December 5th at 7:30 & 9:15 pm in New York City.
Apples and Oranges Arts' Champions Musical Development in 2022 with THEatre ACCELERATOR: New Reality Edition
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
Apples and Orange Arts is currently accepting submissions for the Winter 2022 and Spring 2022 cohorts of THEatre ACCELERATOR: New Reality Edition – an immersive virtual musical theatre development program geared towards developing and distributing musicals on stage and in mixed realities.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
Apples and Orange Arts is currently accepting submissions for the Winter 2022 and Spring 2022 cohorts of THEatre ACCELERATOR: New Reality Edition – an immersive virtual musical theatre development program geared towards developing and distributing musicals on stage and in mixed realities.
Paul Bogaev And Gabriel Barre Attached To Musical In Development 38 MINUTES
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
The Hawaiian Missile Crisis is now being developed as a stage musical, '38 MINUTES,' by its conceptor and composer Holly Doubet, with playwright Joseph McDonough, and composers Kathy Babylon and John Vester. The musical will enjoy its first professional concert reading at the Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas, Texas on December 9 and 10, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
The Hawaiian Missile Crisis is now being developed as a stage musical, '38 MINUTES,' by its conceptor and composer Holly Doubet, with playwright Joseph McDonough, and composers Kathy Babylon and John Vester. The musical will enjoy its first professional concert reading at the Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas, Texas on December 9 and 10, 2021.
Nick Martinez and Keri René Fuller to Lead HEARTBREAKERS IN HELL Staged Reading
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
A private, developmental reading of the new musical Heartbreakers in Hell will be presented on November 12 in Manhattan at Open Jar Studios. The cast will be led by Nick Martinez (Bat Out of Hell), Keri René Fuller (Cats, Jagged Little Pill), Kelly McIntyre (Love in Hate Nation), Ben Bogen (Frozen), and Noah Virgile (The Royal Family of Broadway).
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
A private, developmental reading of the new musical Heartbreakers in Hell will be presented on November 12 in Manhattan at Open Jar Studios. The cast will be led by Nick Martinez (Bat Out of Hell), Keri René Fuller (Cats, Jagged Little Pill), Kelly McIntyre (Love in Hate Nation), Ben Bogen (Frozen), and Noah Virgile (The Royal Family of Broadway).
Capital Campaign For Inland Northwest's New $36 Million Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre set box office records for its 2021 summer season, despite COVID-19 challenges, and is now moving forward with plans to offer year-around programming with the building of a performing arts center.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre set box office records for its 2021 summer season, despite COVID-19 challenges, and is now moving forward with plans to offer year-around programming with the building of a performing arts center.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Stage Mag Rolls Out New Features, Holiday Travel Rebounds, All Together Now This Weekend
by Alex Freeman - November 08, 2021
After a week of announcements here at BroadwayWorld (more on those below), it has also been a week of mostly good news throughout the theatre industry - tourism numbers continue to climb in major regional hubs and theatres continue to announce fuller season schedules for the coming year.
by Alex Freeman - November 08, 2021
After a week of announcements here at BroadwayWorld (more on those below), it has also been a week of mostly good news throughout the theatre industry - tourism numbers continue to climb in major regional hubs and theatres continue to announce fuller season schedules for the coming year.
Applications Are Open For the Revamped Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program is committed to honoring, uplifting, and supporting the next generation of Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous and other theatrical leadership of Color.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program is committed to honoring, uplifting, and supporting the next generation of Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous and other theatrical leadership of Color.
Dates & Faculty Announced For Actor Therapy's 2022 Winter Intensive
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
A two-week Musical Theatre intensive for performers who are, or soon to be, #ready4newyork, Ages 18 and up. All students, all faculty: fully vaccinated.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
A two-week Musical Theatre intensive for performers who are, or soon to be, #ready4newyork, Ages 18 and up. All students, all faculty: fully vaccinated.
December Industry Pro Webinar: The New Marketing Cycle with Rian Durham of Situation
by Alex Freeman - November 05, 2021
BroadwayWorld is pleased to announce the next Industry Pro webinar: The New Marketing Cycle with Rian Durham of Situation. Industry Pro webinars are designed to bring the industry together to learn about current best practices to continue charting a path forward during this unprecedented time.
by Alex Freeman - November 05, 2021
BroadwayWorld is pleased to announce the next Industry Pro webinar: The New Marketing Cycle with Rian Durham of Situation. Industry Pro webinars are designed to bring the industry together to learn about current best practices to continue charting a path forward during this unprecedented time.
Emily Bear to Moderate Andrew Lloyd Webber Discussion at TheaterMakers Summit
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
TikTok and musical prodigy Emily Bear (The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical) will moderate the discussion with Eight-time Tony Award winner and keynote speaker Andrew Lloyd Webber at the fifth annual TheaterMakers Summit, this weekend, November 6 and 7, with a special bonus day November 8.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
TikTok and musical prodigy Emily Bear (The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical) will moderate the discussion with Eight-time Tony Award winner and keynote speaker Andrew Lloyd Webber at the fifth annual TheaterMakers Summit, this weekend, November 6 and 7, with a special bonus day November 8.
LISTEN: ANXIETY AND THE ARTIST Podcast Launches New Mini-Series About Access To Care
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
ANXIETY AND THE ARTIST has announced its special mini-series Access to Care. Therapy is a wonderful tool and can be a great way to facilitate healing. However, we acknowledge that therapy is a privilege, and is not always accessible or affordable to those that need it the most.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
ANXIETY AND THE ARTIST has announced its special mini-series Access to Care. Therapy is a wonderful tool and can be a great way to facilitate healing. However, we acknowledge that therapy is a privilege, and is not always accessible or affordable to those that need it the most.
L Morgan Lee Announced as 2021 Recipient of The Mark O'Donnell Prize
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2021
The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons announced today that Obie award-winning actress and theatre maker L Morgan Lee is the 2021 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize, an annual prize presented to an emerging theater artist in recognition of their talent and promise.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2021
The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons announced today that Obie award-winning actress and theatre maker L Morgan Lee is the 2021 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize, an annual prize presented to an emerging theater artist in recognition of their talent and promise.
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