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The American Theatre Critics Association has selected five finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2020.

On May 1st, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Kimberly Hardin.

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals announced the nominees for its APAP Awards.

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CEO Holly Reed of MusicalWriters.

After a very challenging year for theatre workers everywhere, the Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS), will unite stage managers from around the world in discussions about our art and craft in a post-pandemic world.

One thing is certain: the performing arts will be a changed industry as we come out of the other side of the pandemic.

Production Designer Nelson Coates has been reelected to a second three-year term as President of the Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800).

The National Independent Venue Association has released a statement addressing grateful the Small Business Administration's reopening of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal tomorrow at 12pm ET.

The live events industry has been shuttered for 13 months, and the results have been devastating.

The TheaterMakers Studio, the premiere online certification training program and community for theater makers, announces their partnership with Broadway Bridges that will enable New York City public high school students to see Broadway shows.

Be An #ArtsHero has announced a partnership with The American Circus Alliance, the first coalition of Circus Arts Workers united to represent and support Circus Arts in America, as they aim to create a national conversation highlighting the Arts & Culture sector and its economic value.

Be An #ArtsHero has announced a partnership with The American Circus Alliance (ACA), the first coalition of Circus Arts Workers united to represent and support Circus Arts in America, as they aim to create a national conversation highlighting the Arts & Culture sector and its economic value.

The council of Actors’ Equity Association has selected Wydetta Carter to serve as the union’s first vice president, the seat designated for principal actors.

Origin Theatre Company has appointed the actor and producer Michael Mellamphy to serve as its new artistic director, replacing Origin’s founder George C.

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The S&S Award is turning producer to become S&S Theatre Productions, dedicated to producing radical new musical theatre­ with partnerships between the UK and the USA.

The pandemic has not only had a deep impact on the entertainment industry from a financial perspective, it has also brought into stark relief the inequalities that have existed just below the surface - and as more regions move toward reopening, more questions continue within the industry of how comp

As anti-Asian discrimination, violence, and hate crimes continue to rise, National Asian/Pasifika/Native/Indigenous/MENA Theatre Leaders commemorate one month after the Atlanta massacre with a new statement calling for local and national public leadership to take action against racism.

Kareem Fahmy, a director and playwright, has launched the BIPOC Director Database.

The evening of entertainment included a welcome video from Tamara Tunie and Black Theatre United; a tribute featuring past Hermitage Greenfield Prize recipients, jurors, and partners; performances of Harris' work; and a stirring musical closing by Ann Morrison and Joseph Holt.

The  2021 International Thespian Festival brings together thousands of theatre students and their teachers to enjoy 40+ educational workshops, inspiring performances, and the opportunity to interact with 60+ colleges, industry leaders, and Broadway professionals — including emcee Michael James Sc

The Whiting Foundation has announced the winners of the 2021 Whiting Awards.

The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation approved the awarding of a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship to choreographer Helen Simoneau, who serves as artistic director of Helen Simoneau Dance.

The Story Collider has announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed longtime Artistic Director Erin Barker as Executive Director, effective July 1, 2021.