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Cinevative Produces Exclusive 90 Minute Cinematic Tribute To Jerry Herman For PlayhouseLive
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2021
The pandemic halted audiences from being able to experience live theatre in-person, but Cinevative worked alongside Pasadena Playhouse to capture new works on-stage for the Playhouse's new digital platform, PlayhouseLive, including the brand new, 90-minute tribute, 'You I Like: A Musical Celebration of Jerry Herman' set to premiere January 10th.
4Wall Entertainment's Sunday Roundtable Series Returns With a Panel on Lighting Designers
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2021
Lighting Designers from Broadway, worldwide tours, dance, events, concerts and architecture will be featured on Episode 29 of 4Wall Entertainment's Sunday Roundtable this Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST. 
The Flashpaper, in Partnership with Broadway Advocacy Coalition, to Host Open Forum
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2021
Theatre Journal The Flashpaper, in partnership with Broadway Advocacy Coalition, will host an Open Forum on January 17, 2021, at 3pm to explore precise ways the industry can make theatre more just in 2021 and beyond. 
American Federation Of Musicians And Employers' Pension Fund Applies To Treasury A 2nd Time To Prevent Insolvency, Reduce Benefits
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
Today, the American Federation of Musicians and Employers' Pension Fund – a multiemployer pension plan – informed participants that the Plan has applied to the U.S. Treasury Department a second time to reduce earned benefits under the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act (MPRA).
Podcast Exclusive: The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales Welcomes Frank DiLella
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
As the host of NY1's 'On Stage' and a microphone for the theatre community, this Emmy Award winner's stories have shifted from Broadway openings and red carpet events, to how people are surviving and pivoting while Broadway is on hold.
Industry Pro Regional Confidence Survey Results
by Alex Freeman - January 07, 2021
Deep budget cuts, a return to the stage in Q3 of 2021, and a surprising amount of confidence are the three biggest highlights from our recent survey of Industry Insiders across the United States.
Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones-Harvey to Establish Front Row Productions Fellowship With Columbia University School of the Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2021
Founders of Front Row Productions and award-winning producers Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey have announced the launch of the Front Row Productions Fellowship with Columbia University School of the Arts Theatre Program. 
Broadway's Jessica Hendy Launches IndieGoGo Campaign For Autobiographical Musical WITH BECKETT
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2021
Broadway's Jessica Hendy will be bringing her own story to the stage in WITH BECKETT - a new and unique, full length, narrative book-musical for a solo artist.
Kristin Chenoweth, Cynthia Erivo, Toby Marlow, and Lucy Moss Join The 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza!
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2021
Cynthia Erivo (Harriet; The Color Purple, Broadway), Kristin Chenoweth (Descendants; Wicked, Broadway), and Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss (SIX co-creators) have joined the talent appearing at the 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza! (JTF OE).
Industry Pro Newsletter: An Expectant 2021, Fundraising Falls Short, and help is on the way for many but not all
by Alex Freeman - January 04, 2021
As we turn the calendar to 2021, we can't leave the lessons learned in 2020 behind us.
The Most Licensed Musical of 2020 is THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE!
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
Beat by Beat Press, a theatrical publishing and licensing company, recently announced that its virtual musical The Show Must Go Online! was the most licensed musical of 2020 with over 1,000 separate productions in 40 countries.
Asmeret Ghebremichael, Diana Huey & More to Star in Online Industry Reading of MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
K-Squared Entertainment will present an online industry reading of Nico Juber’s theatrical debut, Millennials Are Killing Musicals, on January 15, 2021, featuring book, music & lyrics by Juber. Millennials Are Killing Musicals will star Drama Desk Award-winner Asmeret Ghebremichael as Brenda and Diana Huey as Katrina, and more.
Stage Write Gives Educators Virtual Stage For Teaching Theatre Online
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
In a time when so many teachers and educators are forced to find a way to teach theatre online Stage Write Software has released access to its Virtual Stage for use by educators and students to allow for virtual learning from now to the end of the school year at no charge.
Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA Issues New Safety Guidelines, Anti-Racism Work in Seattle, and Save Our Stages Included in the Stimulus
by Alex Freeman - December 28, 2020
Looking back on 2020 illuminates the many paths that are opening for the industry in 2021.
THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES Presents Diana Salameh
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
New York may not be back until Broadway is back, but in the meantime, industry professionals like our co-host continue to find new and exciting ways to adapt to a time with no live theatre.
LIFE IN THE PIT Podcast Finishes 7th Month, Featuring 30 Episodes and 29 Interviews
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
While the instrumentalists who play for musical theatre have been away from the pit and finding other ways to earn an income in 2020, the podcast called Life In the Pit has done its best to give a voice to those who would be playing for productions in a normal year.
Top 10 Plays Announced In The 10th Annual National Jewish Playwriting Contest
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the 10 finalists for the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. Over 250 playwrights from forty states and eight countries submitted plays to the contest. This year, nine of the 10 finalist plays were written by women, the most in the JPP's history.
THE WOMEN OF TOMORROW With Laura Bell Bundy Podcast Releases A Special Holiday Episode
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2020
Women of Tomorrow with Laura Bell Bundy, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced a special holiday episode.
Pasek & Paul To Headline 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2020
Songwriters Pasek & Paul will perform the headlining concert for the 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza!. The Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza! takes place January 15-17, 2021. Individual registration is open through January 4.
PAAL Grants Over $25,000 To Artists With Families In 2020 Alone
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2020
Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) has awarded over $25,000 in grants to artists with families in 2020 alone.
Open Jar Studios Names Rich Bittner As Chief Operating Officer
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
Open Jar Studios today announced that industry veteran Rich Bittner will become their Chief Operating Officer. Bittner, who was previously the Director of Operations, brings more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry to Open Jar Studios.
Industry Pro Newsletter: A 'Devastating' blow for UK producers, a look back on the year that was, and how Australian Operas and Orchestras are looking to 2021
by Alex Freeman - December 21, 2020
As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday calendar, a normally busy time for producing organizations across the world feels very different this year.
Americans for the Arts Chief Executive Steps Aside Amidst Concerns Regarding Diversity and Workplace Management
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
Robert Lynch, the chief executive of Americans for the Arts, has stepped aside after concerns were brought to light regarding the organization’s equity and diversity practices and workplace management.
4Wall Sunday Roundtable Presents Holiday Special
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2020
Join 52 previous roundtable panelists for a quick check in and cheerful goodbye (or good riddance) to 2020!  Guests include designers of live entertainment and TV, producers, general managers production managers, stage managers, electricians, riggers, industry writers, podcast hosts and educators.
Broadway Stage Management Symposium Announces Charlie Blackwell Scholarships for BIPOC Stage Managers
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2020
At the first Broadway & Beyond: Access for Stage Managers of Color event, Matthew Stern, BSMS founder announced a new scholarship specifically for BIPOC stage managers. ”We acknowledge that there is unintended, systemic racism in our industry. At the Symposium, we want to find a way to open the door for stage managers of color.”

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