Jacob Cooper Launches Theatre Design Shop, Eleven O’Clock Studio by BWW News Desk
- August 06, 2025 Eleven O’Clock Studio has officially opened its doors as Broadway’s new destination for world-class creative, branding, and key art. Founded by designer Jacob Cooper, the studio brings together deep theatrical experience with a bold, contemporary vision—delivering campaigns that are striking, smart, and undeniably original.
ILP Theatrical Partners With the Literary Estate of Paddy Chayefsky by BWW News Desk
- August 05, 2025 The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties (ILP), the global company that invests in, acquires, and manages literary estates, has announced a strategic partnership with Simcha Productions, Inc. and Dan Chayefsky for the literary works of Paddy Chayefsky.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Chicago Looks to Replace Pulled NEA Funds, National Theatre Cuts Staff by Alex Freeman
- August 04, 2025 From a new study showing Gen Z’s growing impact on Broadway ticket sales to a casting controversy that has sparked conversations around representation, audiences and creators alike are redefining engagement. Meanwhile, institutions across the U.S. and U.K. confront critical operational issues—from artist housing and staffing changes to emergency funding and infrastructure upgrades. Alongside moments of investment and renewal, the community also mourns the tragic loss of a production manager at Jacob’s Pillow.
Cellist Anastasia Kobekina Records Bach’s Cello Suites for New Album by Emmy Rice
- August 03, 2025 An extraordinary two years for Anatasia Kobekina, who reaches a high point in September when Sony Classical releases the trailblazing cellist’s recording of Bach’s iconic Cello Suites on September 26, 2025.
Jessica Vosk Joins Concept EP Cast of New Original Musical FOXBRIER LANE by Emmy Rice
- August 03, 2025 The new original musical Foxbrier Lane by Brandon Nicholas Pfeltz and Aitan Shachar continues to build momentum with the exciting announcement that celebrated Broadway star Jessica Vosk will join the concept EP recording cast as Florence.
The Art of Recasting by Ben Waterhouse
- August 01, 2025 Recasting a star who is above the title of a musical is a tricky endeavor. That balance of someone who artistically fulfills the role and someone who can sell enough tickets to be worthy of the above-the-title placement is a complex one, and it seems to becoming a more and more common trend recently for shows, particularly star-driven revivals, to not do a second casting, even if they are financially successful.
Exclusive: What Happens When the Great Teachers Are Gone? by Helen Hayden
- August 01, 2025 What happens when your mentors disappear? How do you honor serious classical training in an industry that’s shifting so rapidly toward digital performance and social media? It's a question that actress, writer, and filmmaker Helen Hayden has found herself asking recently. An alumna of Circle In the Square Theatre School (and Vice President on the Executive Board of its Alumni Association), she is sharing how she finds herself continuing to work as an actor while also carrying forward the Circle legacy.
FOR COLORED BOYZ High School Edition Pilot Workshop Program Launches by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2025 Award-winning playwright and educator Bryan-Keyth Wilson has announced the launch of the pilot workshop program for FOR COLORED BOYZ: The High School Edition. Learn more here!
Roundabout Reveals 2025-26 Directing Fellow and Directors Group Cohort by BWW News Desk
- July 29, 2025 Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the newest addition to the artistic team: Directing Fellow Tai Thompson. Learn more about Thompson and about the Directing Fellowship here.
MIRACULOUS by Trey Everett to Have 29-Hour Industry Reading by BWW News Desk
- July 29, 2025 An invitation-only 29-hour reading of Miraculous, a new play from Trey Everett, will be held in New York City. Learn more about Miraculous and about the reading here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Ricamora Scholarship Launches, Caesar’s Offers Industry Job Fairs by Alex Freeman
- July 28, 2025 This week, a look at a pair of new initiatives with different purposes: the first being Conrad Ricamora's 'The Right to Be There' scholarship, a vital step toward supporting Asian American male actors. We also look at the Times Square Casino’s offer of job fairs for theatre professionals, an effort aiming to offer new employment avenues within the industry. Beyond these, leadership transitions continue regionally, with David Muse announcing his departure from Studio Theatre and Adam Weinert joining Hudson Hall. We also look at a report from the UK on freelancer pay problems and the consequences of recent congressional funding cuts hitting organizations across the US.
Photos: Joy Woods Surprises Students At Broadway Artists Alliance by BWW News Desk
- July 28, 2025 On Friday, August 18th, Joy Woods surprised students at Broadway Artists Alliance with a visit. See photos from the event here and learn more about Broadway Artists Alliance.
Musical Satirist Tom Lehrer Passes Away at 97 by Emmy Rice
- July 27, 2025 Tom Lehrer, the satirist whose darkly humorous songs skewered politics, culture, and society throughout the mid-20th century, died on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 97.