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National Alliance for Middle Eastern and North African Theater Makers Launched
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
The Founding Steering Committee, made up of a diverse community of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) American artists, educators, and administrators, has announced the launch of MENA Theater Makers Alliance (MENATMA), the first national alliance devoted to MENA artists and stories in the American theater.
Intersectional Grassroots #ArtsHero Campaign Calls on Senate to Pass Emergency Arts & Culture Funding
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
'Be An #ArtsHero,' an intersectional grassroots campaign to get the U.S. Senate to pass emergency Arts relief, calls on the 5.1 million Americans employed in the U.S. Arts & Culture sector to urge all 100 Senators to pass massive economic relief by August 1st.
Talent Manager ChiChi Anyanwu Launches CHI Talent Management
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
After the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis left her unemployed, talent manager ChiChi Anyanwu turned adversity into opportunity and launched CHI Talent Management to represent Broadway, film and television artists.
Ken Davenport Hired as Advisor of Theatrical Development and Production for Primary Wave Music Publishing
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
BroadwayWorld has learned that producer Ken Davenport has been hired as advisor of theatrical development and production for Primary Wave Music Publishing.
HAMILTON's Ryan Vasquez Launches Voting Initiative
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
With the pandemic crippling campaigns across the country by limiting in-person organizing and volunteer events, candidates in tight races are desperate for ways to connect with their constituents. Swing From Home, led by Hamilton star Ryan Vasquez, asked campaigns decided by narrow margins in 2018 to see how they could help.
Jujamcyn Team Member Danny Duran Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
Jucjamcyn has shared that Danny Duran, a member of their team for over 30 years, has passed away.
VIDEO: Play At Home Creators Discuss The Project
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
When five Artistic Directors across the country (four in their inaugural term) were faced with the closure of their stages, they quickly banded together to produce an opportunity to keep theatre and art alive through a micro-commission program that would become Play at Home.
Creating In Color, Industry Directory For BIPOC Theatre Music Makers Launched
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
A new database and website, designed to service the music makers of the theatre who are BIPOC has been created. In the wake of recent developments in the theatre and in the world at large, many organizations are trying to reach out to this underrepresented group but lack the ability to find those people in their own communities.
BroadwayHD's Bonnie Comley Re-Elected to The Drama League's Board of Directors
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2020
BroadwayHD today announced that Bonnie Comley, Co-Founder of BroadwayHD, has been re-elected to The Drama League's Board of Directors.
MAKING THEATER IN A NEW WORLD Series to Feature Douglas Lyons, Robert Diamond, Sean Cercone, Ken Davenport & More
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2020
The TheaterMakers Studio, the online certification training program and community for theater makers, has announced the launch date for a new 3-part video series on 'Making Theater in a New World,' featuring interviews with industry experts on safety, inclusivity, and streaming theater.
Theatre Forward Names Gretchen Shugart As Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
Theatre Forward has selected Gretchen Shugart as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on April 1, 2020, following 18 years of service by Executive Director Bruce Whitacre.
Literary Managers And Dramaturgs Of The Americas Announces 202o Grant Recipients
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
LMDA has announced the recipients of its 2020 grants and awards programs.
MTEA Creates Representation Committee And Offers Free Webinar On Race, Equity And Inclusion In Musical Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
In June of 2020 the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance (MTEA), an international organization of teachers and professionals, created a much-needed committee for Representation, Equity, and Inclusion (REI), led by MTEA's newly appointed Lead Diversity Officer, Tim Espinosa of Fullerton College.
Multiple Creative Artists Agency Locations Will Remain Closed Through the End of 2020
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
Several Creative Artists Agency locations will remain closed through the end of the year.
Sue Gilad and Larry Rogowsky Host Producing 106 Session Featuring Bret Shuford And Stephen Hanna
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2020
Tony award-winning producers of Moulin Rouge!, Jagged Little Pill, The Other Josh Cohen, and Angels in America host a Producing 106 class for current and aspiring producers.
John Gore Organization Announces Sheila Lavu as New In-House General Counsel
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2020
The John Gore Organization has announced Sheila Lavu as the new in-house General Counsel for the Organization, effective July 1. After 7 years as General Counsel, Bob Brandon will be stepping back to a reduced work schedule and will become Counselor for the organization.
The Stage Managers' Association Announces 2020 Del Hughes Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2020
The Stage Managers' Association has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.
American Alliance for Theatre and Education Announces Online Conference
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2020
For the first time in its history, The American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE), the nation's grassroots professional development organization for educators, scholars, administrators, playwrights, performance artists, and students will host a virtual conference from July 23-August 2, 2020.
VIDEO: Virtual Concert Benefits Project Broadway and Feeding America
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - June 27, 2020
Last night, June 26th, HARMONIZE AGAINST HUNGER launched on YouTube. Tax-deductible contributions were made to Feeding America and Project Broadway. Some highlights included Gaten Matarazzo's rendition of a?oeMichael In the Bathrooma?? from BE MORE CHILL, Michael William Nigro's adaption of a?oeSomeone You Loveda?? by Lewis Capaldi, and Meg Donnelly's performance of a?oeOn My Minda?? by Jorja Smith.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for the Zelda Fichandler Award
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2020
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, announced today that nominations for the Zelda Fichandler Award are now being accepted through July 10, 2020.
Spot-On Arts Academy Launches National Talent Search
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2020
Spot-On Arts Academy, a unique multidisciplinary virtual art academy taught by award winning artists, announces a nation-wide performance competition,
Jay Binder's A LIFE IN CASTING Podcast Premieres on Broadway Podcast Network Today
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
RWS Entertainment Group, Binder Casting in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, have announced .... Jay Binder... A Life In Casting, a 5-episode podcast exploring the life and career of the esteemed casting director.
TADA! Youth Theater Announces Scholarship For Creative Young Black, Indigenous, People of Color
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2020
TADA! Youth Theater is offering a new full-tuition scholarship. In the spirit of TADA's mission to create a space for students from all racial, social, and economic backgrounds and our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community, TADA! is launching the Arts for All Scholarship. The deadline to apply is June 23, 2020.
Music Theatre International, ShowTix4U, and Broadway Media Distribution Launch New Streaming Platform June 18
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2020
The previously announced streaming service from the foremost musical licensing house Music Theatre International (MTI), leading online ticketing company ShowTix4U, and innovative technology provider Broadway Media will launch Thursday, June 18th.

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