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The Theatre Leadership Project Announces New Company Management Program
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2021
TTLP’s Company Management Program will offer fellowships featuring supplemental opportunities for continued learning and mentorship to up to five employed BIPOC company managers and assistant company managers already working on Broadway shows as New York’s hard-hit theatrical industry reawakens.
Music Theatre International Appoints Kevin Wilson Public Relations To Handle UK and European Press
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2021
MTI's London office oversees the UK and European markets on behalf of its global organisation, typically licensing over 5,000 productions a year across its catalogue of more than 400 titles, to schools, amateur societies, and professionals, reaching audiences of more than 6 million annually.
Playwright Joanna Pickering Inks A Deal With Next Stage Press
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2021
Pickering, is a British, actress and writer. She began writing for theatre in 2018, at Primitive Grace Theatre Ensemble, with artistic directors Paul Calderon and David Zayas, also co-founding members of New York LAByrinth Theatre. In 2020, Pickering was accepted as a member of The League of Professional Theatre Women, as well as The International Centre of Female Playwrights.
Actors' Equity Announces Calandra Hackney as New Assistant Executive Director For The Eastern Region
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2021
As the assistant executive director based in New York, she will oversee the union's operations in 20 states and Washington, D.C., including collective bargaining, contract administration and staff management and development. As part of the executive team, she will work alongside the executive director and assistant executive directors in the central and western regions to build a more equitable and effective union emerging from the pandemic. 
Alysha Umphress, Capathia Jenkins & More Will Take Part in Readings for New Musical, THE OUTRAGEOUS SOPHIE TUCKER
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2021
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker is the story of a turn of the 20th century immigrant girl and how she became the Last of The Red Hot Mamas. The show chronicles her early years as a singing waitress at her family's restaurant in Hartford, and spotlights how a first-generation full-figured Jewish girl partnered with Black performers Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Molly Elkins to revolutionize American entertainment, onstage and off.
TDF Conversation About Challenges Faced By Critics Of Color Now On TDF Stages
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
Jose Solís, Alicia Ramírez and Juan Michael Porter II have a lot in common. All three are passionate about the performing arts and have written theatre articles and reviews for prestigious publications. They are also accustomed to often being some of the few non-white audience members at shows—but that is something they're actively working to change.
Six Playwrights Selected as Recipients of 2021 Helen Merrill Awards
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
Yellow Robe, Jr., was awarded $40,000 in recognition of his exceptional career as a playwright and his contributions to building the field, in particular among Native American theaters.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Challenges in New York, LA, and the UK
by Alex Freeman - July 20, 2021
The news felt like it made a distinct shift after the Fourth of July weekend, with more show openings, casting announcements, and season announcements being the focus, as opposed to ongoing issues related to the pandemic.
National New Play Network Welcomes New Staff & Board Members
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2021
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of professional theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, begins our new fiscal year with new staff, new roles, new Board Members, and gratitude for the work of past team members who have brought us to this moment.
Disability Futures Receives $5 Million in Funding From The Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundations
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2021
This comes after the Disability Futures fellowship launched last fall, the first of its kind created by and for disabled practitioners. The program 20 disabled creatives around the U.S. with unrestricted $50,000 grants.
Listen: Katrina Bowden Chats on The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2021
Since making a name for herself in the comedy world after starring in 30 Rock, this actress has shifted her focus to explore other genres, sharing she 'always likes a challenge', and happily found exactly that while working on her new film.
Stage Entertainment Promotes Dan Hinde to Group Content Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2021
Stage Entertainment has promoted Dan Hinde to Group Content Managing Director. Dan will continue to oversee all programming and productions within the Stage Entertainment portfolio, including producing, long-term planning, securing new titles, acquisition of licenses and quality control of all productions. His promotion is effective immediately.
TRG Arts Study Reveals Majority Of U.S. Performing Arts Orgs Expect In-Person Performances To Resume By October 2021
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2021
More definitive guidelines on social gatherings are enabling U.S. arts and culture leaders' comeback plans, with 55% of U.S. performing arts organizations planning live, in-person performances before October 2021, according to a new study released today by international arts management consultants TRG Arts.
$616,000 Awarded to 92 New York State Artists Working in Fiction, Folk/Traditional Arts, Interdisciplinary Work, Painting, and Video/Film
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2021
The organization has awarded a total of $616,000 to 92 artists (including three collaborations) whose ages range from 25-70 years throughout New York State in the following disciplines: Fiction, Folk/Traditional Arts, Interdisciplinary Work, Painting, and Video/Film.
The Shubert Organization Acquires Showtickets.com
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2021
The Showtickets.com transaction and new partnership serves great purpose for both organizations as Shubert makes strategic investments to enhance its ticketing experience, and as EBG shifts its focus to corporate programs, opaque channels, and distribution partnerships.
Garrett David Kim's ARE YOU THERE TRUMAN? Wins The 14th Annual Barbour Playwrights Award
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2021
Each year, the Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) partners with a local theatre company or playwriting program to present staged readings of new work, with one playwright being awarded a prize of $500.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Diversity in Stage Management, Industry Pro Survey, and Andrew Lloyd Webber: Activist
by Alex Freeman - July 12, 2021
The news felt like it made a distinct shift after the Fourth of July weekend, with more show openings, casting announcements, and season announcements being the focus, as opposed to ongoing issues related to the pandemic.
Actors' Equity & The National Energy Management Institute Collaborate on New Ventilation Protocol
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2021
The National Energy Management Institute and Actors’ Equity Association have partnered to release a new model ventilation standard for live performance spaces. The new specification provides new real-world guidance for how venue operators can ensure a safe workplace and indoor air quality for both workers and audience members alike.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Sonia Sanchez Join 35th Annual Black Theatre Network Conference
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
Today, the Black Theatre Network, the nation's premier organization dedicated to the exploration and preservation of the theatrical visions of the African Diaspora, announced 'Access Granted: About Us, By Us, For Us, Near Us,' the theme of its 35th annual conference.*
BWW Exclusive: Marketing and Strategic Consulting Firm Groner Group Becomes MICHELE GRONER x BRAND NEXUS
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
The Groner Group, a marketing and strategic consulting firm announced today that it is changing its name to “MICHELE GRONER x BRAND NEXUS”. The name change reflects the company’s evolution over the last several years, both in terms of the clients they serve and the changing needs of their existing client base. Along with this name change, a new website and logo have been revealed at brand-nexus.com.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New AEA Guidelines, the UK Commits to Reopen, Sydney Shuts Down Again
by Alex Freeman - July 06, 2021
As we hit the start of the second half of the year, the news stories over the last week really exemplify what we’ll be tracking throughout the fall: Sydney has had to re-enter lockdown, more regions are committing to reopening plans, and the Unions and Producers are working long hours to try and reach agreements to move the industry forward safely.
LISTEN: Norbert Leo Butz Talks Baseball And Broadway On BREAK A BAT
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2021
Listen to the full episode featuring the Tony Award winner, talking all things baseball and Broadway!
The Broadway League Appoints Gennean Scott as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2021
The Broadway League has announced Gennean Scott as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. She will begin her tenure on July 6, 2021.
MTI Will Make Keyboard Programming Available to Customers with KeyboardTEK
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced a partnership with resource developer KeyboardTEK that will make their entire state-of-the-art keyboard programming available to MTI customers.
Candice Marie Woods, Victor Vazquez and Marti G. Cummings to Lead Artist's Strategy Panel
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2021
Join Artist's Strategy for this one-night only conversation as they begin to unpack and unlearn the gender constructs in the entertainment industry. They'll be joined by performer Candice Marie Woods (Ain't too Proud, Book of Mormon), Casting Director Victor Vazquez of X Casting and drag artist and New York City Council Candidate Marti Cummings.

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