The League of Professional Theatre Women Presents Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program Online
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2021
The International Committee of The League of Professional Theatre Women presented its fourth iteration of the Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program through a week-long virtual presentation in February honoring Hanane Hajj Ali of Lebanon.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2021
The International Committee of The League of Professional Theatre Women presented its fourth iteration of the Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program through a week-long virtual presentation in February honoring Hanane Hajj Ali of Lebanon.
Actors' Equity Releases Statement Denouncing Rise in Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2021
Actors' Equity Association has released a statement after news reports that the attacks against Asian Americans that began to spike during the pandemic persisted over the course of 2020, reaching a 150% increase over the year before.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2021
Actors' Equity Association has released a statement after news reports that the attacks against Asian Americans that began to spike during the pandemic persisted over the course of 2020, reaching a 150% increase over the year before.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Upcoming Community Gatherings Featuring Producers, Literary Agents and More
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2021
Theater Resources Unlimited hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. Ask questions, bring answers, be part of a community - it's an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive during these challenging times.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2021
Theater Resources Unlimited hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. Ask questions, bring answers, be part of a community - it's an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive during these challenging times.
Laura Heywood and Susan Vargo Launch Online Marketplace 'Applause Shop' to Help Theatre Artists
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2021
Laura Heywood and producer Susan Vargo (The SpongeBob Musical) have launched Applause Shop, an online marketplace designed to help theatre artists make ends meet, find joyful new homes for Broadway merchandise and memorabilia, and contribute to arts and social issues charities through financial support.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2021
Laura Heywood and producer Susan Vargo (The SpongeBob Musical) have launched Applause Shop, an online marketplace designed to help theatre artists make ends meet, find joyful new homes for Broadway merchandise and memorabilia, and contribute to arts and social issues charities through financial support.
BSMS Announces Recipients of Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarships for BIPOC Stage Managers
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
BSMS has announced the five stage managers that have been chosen to receive the first ever Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarships for BIPOC stage managers. Each recipient will receive a complimentary pass to the Broadway Stage Management Symposium as well as a personal meeting with the adjudicator who chose them.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
BSMS has announced the five stage managers that have been chosen to receive the first ever Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarships for BIPOC stage managers. Each recipient will receive a complimentary pass to the Broadway Stage Management Symposium as well as a personal meeting with the adjudicator who chose them.
THE MONSTER, ORATIO FOR LIVING THINGS, and TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX Win Richard Rodgers Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
The winners of the 2021 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater were announced today by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The winners are: The Monster by Chelsea Marcantel, Michael Mahler, and Alan Schmuckler, Oratorio for Living Things by Heather Christian, and TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
The winners of the 2021 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater were announced today by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The winners are: The Monster by Chelsea Marcantel, Michael Mahler, and Alan Schmuckler, Oratorio for Living Things by Heather Christian, and TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn.
International Contemporary Ensemble Announces Free TUES@7 Events For March
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
The International Contemporary Ensemble continues its TUES@7 series with five events in March 2021: Ensemble Evolution Info Session on March 2; MATA's Radical Pairings, Part 1 on March 16; MATA's Radical Pairings, Part 2 on March 23; and 'Home' with Isabel Lepanto Gleicher, Nuiko Wadden, and Brittany J. Green on March 30.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
The International Contemporary Ensemble continues its TUES@7 series with five events in March 2021: Ensemble Evolution Info Session on March 2; MATA's Radical Pairings, Part 1 on March 16; MATA's Radical Pairings, Part 2 on March 23; and 'Home' with Isabel Lepanto Gleicher, Nuiko Wadden, and Brittany J. Green on March 30.
Sammi Cannold and Rebecca Aparicio Launch THE COMEBACK PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
Theater directors Sammi Cannold (Evita, New York City Center) and Rebecca Aparicio (Jack and the Beanstalk, A.R.T.), in partnership with The Broadway Podcast Network, are launching The Comeback Project, a conversation series to help theatermakers restart in the wake of the pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
Theater directors Sammi Cannold (Evita, New York City Center) and Rebecca Aparicio (Jack and the Beanstalk, A.R.T.), in partnership with The Broadway Podcast Network, are launching The Comeback Project, a conversation series to help theatermakers restart in the wake of the pandemic.
Playwrights Realm Announces 'Script Share', Connecting Aspiring Playwrights with Industry Professionals
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
Script Share provides individuals without access to script conversations via other networks an opportunity to have an engaging, open session about their play with a theater professional. Script Share is a free opportunity for playwrights, who will be selected via a lottery, open today through March 14 (at 11:59 EST).
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
Script Share provides individuals without access to script conversations via other networks an opportunity to have an engaging, open session about their play with a theater professional. Script Share is a free opportunity for playwrights, who will be selected via a lottery, open today through March 14 (at 11:59 EST).
BroadwayHD Founder Bonnie Comley Recognized as Top Female Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
Women's History Month honors the accomplishments of women and great strides are being made but there are still less than 25% female CEOs and even fewer female founders in the media and tech industry.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
Women's History Month honors the accomplishments of women and great strides are being made but there are still less than 25% female CEOs and even fewer female founders in the media and tech industry.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Social Media Webinar Replay, Times Square Tourism on the Rise, and Reaching Millennials
by Alex Freeman - March 01, 2021
A hopeful tone is starting to settle into the industry, even as some of the news and reports about the impact of the past year on local economies - and the creative economy as a whole - are bringing statistical information to what many of us have been feeling and experiencing the whole time.
by Alex Freeman - March 01, 2021
A hopeful tone is starting to settle into the industry, even as some of the news and reports about the impact of the past year on local economies - and the creative economy as a whole - are bringing statistical information to what many of us have been feeling and experiencing the whole time.
Ty Defoe and Rona Siddiqui Join the Dramatists Guild Council
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
The Dramatists Guild of America will welcome two new members to its Council, Ty Defoe and Rona Siddiqui. The Guild is governed by a board of directors (Council) elected from its membership. These writers, in various stages of their theatrical careers, meet monthly to decide policy for the Guild.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
The Dramatists Guild of America will welcome two new members to its Council, Ty Defoe and Rona Siddiqui. The Guild is governed by a board of directors (Council) elected from its membership. These writers, in various stages of their theatrical careers, meet monthly to decide policy for the Guild.
Concord Theatricals Releases Worldwide Licensing Rights to Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE to Professional Theatres
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Concord Theatricals has announced that it has released worldwide licensing rights to Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise to professional theatres. The two-hander will be available on the Samuel French imprint.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Concord Theatricals has announced that it has released worldwide licensing rights to Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise to professional theatres. The two-hander will be available on the Samuel French imprint.
Beehive Dramaturgy Studio Partners with Anticapitalism for Artists
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Beehive Dramaturgy Studio has announced the launch of a new partnership with a team of artist-organizers including Chris Myers (actor, An Octoroon), Stephanie Borgovan (visual artist), Sofia Goodman (researcher/printmaker), Naiyah Ambros (filmmaker), and Annie McFoxwell (actor) on a new programming series called Anticapitalism for Artists.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Beehive Dramaturgy Studio has announced the launch of a new partnership with a team of artist-organizers including Chris Myers (actor, An Octoroon), Stephanie Borgovan (visual artist), Sofia Goodman (researcher/printmaker), Naiyah Ambros (filmmaker), and Annie McFoxwell (actor) on a new programming series called Anticapitalism for Artists.
Calleri Casting Renamed Calleri Jensen Davis
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
James Calleri, Erica Jensen, and Paul Davis announced today that Calleri Casting is being renamed Calleri Jensen Davis, to better reflect the equal partnership that has been central to their 14-time Artios Award-winning company’s success over these past 15 years.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
James Calleri, Erica Jensen, and Paul Davis announced today that Calleri Casting is being renamed Calleri Jensen Davis, to better reflect the equal partnership that has been central to their 14-time Artios Award-winning company’s success over these past 15 years.
Michael Cassel Group Welcomes New York-Based Head Of Creative Development
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
Jane Abramson will join Michael Cassel Group, one of the world's leading theatre producers, as Head of Creative Development, the company's first appointment based in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
Jane Abramson will join Michael Cassel Group, one of the world's leading theatre producers, as Head of Creative Development, the company's first appointment based in New York City.
Michael Cassel Group Announces Jane Abramson to Serve as the Company's New Head of Creative Development
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
Australia-based theatrical producing powerhouse Michael Cassel Group is expanding its global footprint into the United States with its first New York City-based hire. Jane Abramson will serve as the company’s new Head of Creative Development. Abramson will report to Head of Production Todd Lacy.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
Australia-based theatrical producing powerhouse Michael Cassel Group is expanding its global footprint into the United States with its first New York City-based hire. Jane Abramson will serve as the company’s new Head of Creative Development. Abramson will report to Head of Production Todd Lacy.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Introducing BroadwayWorld+ and in Consideration of Reopening
by Alex Freeman - February 22, 2021
This week, we have a lot of stories about the path to reopening from the around the globe - from Australia where reopening has already occurred and they’ve got Broadway productions playing to big houses to a story from The New York Times about what it took to get a new musical up and running in Tokyo with a global creative team.
by Alex Freeman - February 22, 2021
This week, we have a lot of stories about the path to reopening from the around the globe - from Australia where reopening has already occurred and they’ve got Broadway productions playing to big houses to a story from The New York Times about what it took to get a new musical up and running in Tokyo with a global creative team.
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Returns With Director Trey Haley
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2021
On February 27th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by director Trey Haley. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Mr. Haley. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2021
On February 27th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by director Trey Haley. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Mr. Haley. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.
HAMILTON Associate Designers Join 4Wall Sunday Roundtable
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The four Associate Designers of Hamilton the Musical are this week's guests on the 4Wall Sunday Roundtable. Hosts Drew Quinones and Jeff Croiter are joined by Jason Crystal (sound), Angela Kahler (costume), Rod Lemmond (set), Ryan J. O'Gara (lights), all of whom have been involved in every Hamilton production to date, starting at The Public Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The four Associate Designers of Hamilton the Musical are this week's guests on the 4Wall Sunday Roundtable. Hosts Drew Quinones and Jeff Croiter are joined by Jason Crystal (sound), Angela Kahler (costume), Rod Lemmond (set), Ryan J. O'Gara (lights), all of whom have been involved in every Hamilton production to date, starting at The Public Theatre.
NADIA Announces Open Submissions For a New Play or Musical
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
National Arts Diversity Integration Association (NADIA) is accepting script submissions for a new play or musical to be recorded and presented as a staged reading in their Spring 2021 Amplified Currents Festival of the Arts, which will be held online, April 17th-25th, 2021. Deadline to submit is Friday, March 5th, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
National Arts Diversity Integration Association (NADIA) is accepting script submissions for a new play or musical to be recorded and presented as a staged reading in their Spring 2021 Amplified Currents Festival of the Arts, which will be held online, April 17th-25th, 2021. Deadline to submit is Friday, March 5th, 2021.
BWW Exclusive: Kristin's Korner with Special Guest Mark Deklin
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2021
Today's episode features: Mark Deklin- probably best known for his role as the scheming Senator Jack Bowman on ABC (and now Netflix)’s “Designated Survivor.”
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2021
Today's episode features: Mark Deklin- probably best known for his role as the scheming Senator Jack Bowman on ABC (and now Netflix)’s “Designated Survivor.”
Courtney J. Boddie Honored in Crain's Notable Black Leaders List
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
Crain's New York Business has named Courtney J. Boddie, New 42 Vice President, Education & School Engagement, a 2021 Notable Black Leader and Executive for her creative solutions in bringing performing arts to New York City's underserved communities, and for strengthening schools through New Victory Education programs.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
Crain's New York Business has named Courtney J. Boddie, New 42 Vice President, Education & School Engagement, a 2021 Notable Black Leader and Executive for her creative solutions in bringing performing arts to New York City's underserved communities, and for strengthening schools through New Victory Education programs.
THE THEATRE PODCAST With Alan Seales Welcomes Drew Gasparini
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
From LA to NYC and back again, this award winning songwriter stresses the importance of embracing the up's as well as the down's of a career in the arts, and sheds light on the 'permission' a Broadway success with Karate Kid would hopefully give him.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
From LA to NYC and back again, this award winning songwriter stresses the importance of embracing the up's as well as the down's of a career in the arts, and sheds light on the 'permission' a Broadway success with Karate Kid would hopefully give him.
Theatrical Marketing and Social Media - An Important Part of the Ensemble, But Not the Star of the Show
by Alex Freeman - February 17, 2021
Social media is an important part of cultivating your current audience, but when it comes to building new audience members, the tools provided by the social platforms aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
by Alex Freeman - February 17, 2021
Social media is an important part of cultivating your current audience, but when it comes to building new audience members, the tools provided by the social platforms aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
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