The Asian American Writers' Workshop Has Appointed Jafreen M. Uddin as New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
Today, the Asian American Writers' Workshop (AAWW) Board of Directors announced that they have appointed Jafreen M. Uddin as their new Executive Director, following Lillian Cho who has been overseeing the critical 6-month transition phase as the Interim Executive Director after Ken Chen, who had served as the Executive Director since 2008. Ms. Uddin will be the seventh Director since AAWW's founding in 1991 and the first woman in the long-term Executive Director role.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
Today, the Asian American Writers' Workshop (AAWW) Board of Directors announced that they have appointed Jafreen M. Uddin as their new Executive Director, following Lillian Cho who has been overseeing the critical 6-month transition phase as the Interim Executive Director after Ken Chen, who had served as the Executive Director since 2008. Ms. Uddin will be the seventh Director since AAWW's founding in 1991 and the first woman in the long-term Executive Director role.
Theater Resources Unlimited Presents January Panel 'New Year, New Rules: The Updated Equity Agreements and Contracts'
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the January Panel, New Year, New Rules: The Updated Equity Agreements and Contracts, on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 7:30pm at Polaris North Theater, 245 W. 29th Street, 4th floor, NYC. E-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com or register online at https://truonline.org/events/new-year-new-rules/.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the January Panel, New Year, New Rules: The Updated Equity Agreements and Contracts, on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 7:30pm at Polaris North Theater, 245 W. 29th Street, 4th floor, NYC. E-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com or register online at https://truonline.org/events/new-year-new-rules/.
Courtney Reed, Nic Rouleau, and More Join Shadow Star: Broadway's First Mentoring App
by BWW News Desk - January 01, 2020
Broadway's Courtney Reed, Nic Rouleau & more join Shadow Star: Broadway's first mentoring App!
by BWW News Desk - January 01, 2020
Broadway's Courtney Reed, Nic Rouleau & more join Shadow Star: Broadway's first mentoring App!
Robert Cuccioli, Bryce Pinkham and Jim Brochu Will Star In Industry Reading Of THE GOD BOX
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2019
Richard and Susan Bloch will present an invitation only industry presentation of the new play THE GOD BOX by Drama Desk winner, Jim Brochu. Brochu will appear in the reading with Tony nominees, Robert Cuccioli and Bryce Pinkham. Emmy Award winner Dorothy Lyman directs the reading to be held on in New York City January 6, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2019
Richard and Susan Bloch will present an invitation only industry presentation of the new play THE GOD BOX by Drama Desk winner, Jim Brochu. Brochu will appear in the reading with Tony nominees, Robert Cuccioli and Bryce Pinkham. Emmy Award winner Dorothy Lyman directs the reading to be held on in New York City January 6, 2020.
MURIEL'S WEDDING to Have Private Lab Reading in New York City
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2019
Global Creatures will be holding a 12-day developmental lab of Muriel's Wedding in February, 2020 in New York City. The developmental lab will culminate in a private reading.
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2019
Global Creatures will be holding a 12-day developmental lab of Muriel's Wedding in February, 2020 in New York City. The developmental lab will culminate in a private reading.
22-Year-Old Max Yu Wins $45,000 Relentless Award For Playwriting
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2019
According to The New York Times, Max Yu has won the Relentless Award, a $45,000 reward from the American Playwriting Foundation, granted to one playwright a year for work that has not yet been produced.
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2019
According to The New York Times, Max Yu has won the Relentless Award, a $45,000 reward from the American Playwriting Foundation, granted to one playwright a year for work that has not yet been produced.
VIDEO: The Situation Project Brings Students Behind the Scenes at THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2019
The Situation Project has partnered with The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and is now offering a behind-the-scenes look at an immersive experience they have created.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2019
The Situation Project has partnered with The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and is now offering a behind-the-scenes look at an immersive experience they have created.
The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Has Announced $51.3 Million in Grants to Support Public Cultural Programming
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs has announced $51.3 million in grants to support public cultural programming at 985 organizations across New York City as part of its fiscal year 2020 annual funding cycle. The funds support groups working in a vast range of disciplines, serving audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Together, the hundreds of cultural organizations receiving this support form the backbone of New York City's vibrant cultural life. The total includes funding set aside for underserved communities and major new investments in nonprofits that directly support individual artists working throughout the city. The agency continues to prioritize funding equity for culture in every corner of NYC and support for goals outlined in the CreateNYC cultural plan.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs has announced $51.3 million in grants to support public cultural programming at 985 organizations across New York City as part of its fiscal year 2020 annual funding cycle. The funds support groups working in a vast range of disciplines, serving audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Together, the hundreds of cultural organizations receiving this support form the backbone of New York City's vibrant cultural life. The total includes funding set aside for underserved communities and major new investments in nonprofits that directly support individual artists working throughout the city. The agency continues to prioritize funding equity for culture in every corner of NYC and support for goals outlined in the CreateNYC cultural plan.
U.S. Congress Endorses #RightToBearArts, Announcing Funding Increase for National Endowment for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
Today, Congress announced the largest yearly funding increase for the National Endowment for the Arts in recent years. The spending agreement released earlier today includes an increase of more than $7 million in funding for the National Endowment for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
Today, Congress announced the largest yearly funding increase for the National Endowment for the Arts in recent years. The spending agreement released earlier today includes an increase of more than $7 million in funding for the National Endowment for the Arts.
Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards Opens Registration For 2020 Competition
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
The enduring legacy of one of America's most decorated composers has been the basis for launching the Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards, aimed at recognizing and enabling the next generation of music composition talent. The sold out inaugural concert and awards ceremony last month in New York was organized in collaboration with Queens College and took place at Lefrak Concert Hall of the Kupferberg Center for the Arts. Celebrities Martha Stewart, Brian d'Arcy James, Robert Klein, Joe Torre, Marissa McGowan and Paul Shaffer presented the awards and star singer Capathia Jenkins made a surprise guest appearance.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
The enduring legacy of one of America's most decorated composers has been the basis for launching the Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards, aimed at recognizing and enabling the next generation of music composition talent. The sold out inaugural concert and awards ceremony last month in New York was organized in collaboration with Queens College and took place at Lefrak Concert Hall of the Kupferberg Center for the Arts. Celebrities Martha Stewart, Brian d'Arcy James, Robert Klein, Joe Torre, Marissa McGowan and Paul Shaffer presented the awards and star singer Capathia Jenkins made a surprise guest appearance.
Niall Cunningham And Erin Wilhelmi Star In An Industry Reading Of TRICK OF THE EYE By Dennis Hasley
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2019
Niall Cunningham (Socrates, a?oeLife in Piecesa??) and Erin Wilhelmi (To Kill a Mockingbird, A Doll's House Part 2) will star in an industry reading of Trick of the Eye by Dennis Haseley, and directed by Jay Scheib (Bat Out of Hell) on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 at Open Jar Studios (1601 Broadway).
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2019
Niall Cunningham (Socrates, a?oeLife in Piecesa??) and Erin Wilhelmi (To Kill a Mockingbird, A Doll's House Part 2) will star in an industry reading of Trick of the Eye by Dennis Haseley, and directed by Jay Scheib (Bat Out of Hell) on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 at Open Jar Studios (1601 Broadway).
Broadway Veteran Bart Shatto Stars In THE CONFESSIONS OF DAVY CROCKETT
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2019
Five-time Broadway veteran Bart Shatto (War Paint, Hands on a Hard Body, The Civil War, Les Miserables) stars in an invitation-only workshop production of The Confessions of Davy Crockett.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2019
Five-time Broadway veteran Bart Shatto (War Paint, Hands on a Hard Body, The Civil War, Les Miserables) stars in an invitation-only workshop production of The Confessions of Davy Crockett.
CPR - Center For Performance Research Awarded $100,000 From The Howard Gilman Foundation
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2019
CPR - Center for Performance Research, an independent 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the development of new works in contemporary dance, performance and related forms, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a special grant of $100,000 from the Howard Gilman Foundation. The Howard Gilman Foundation has supported hundreds of performing arts organizations that are committed to serving geographically and culturally diverse organizations devoted to excellence in both artistic achievement and audience experience. CPR is honored to be among those receiving support.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2019
CPR - Center for Performance Research, an independent 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the development of new works in contemporary dance, performance and related forms, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a special grant of $100,000 from the Howard Gilman Foundation. The Howard Gilman Foundation has supported hundreds of performing arts organizations that are committed to serving geographically and culturally diverse organizations devoted to excellence in both artistic achievement and audience experience. CPR is honored to be among those receiving support.
Theater Resources Unlimited Presents Panel - The Good Shepherds: How Producers Guide the Development of New Work
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the December Panel, The Good Shepherds: How Producers Guide the Development of New Work, on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 7:30pm at Polaris North Theater, 245 W. 29th Street. E-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com or register online at https://truonline.org/events/the-good-shepherds/.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the December Panel, The Good Shepherds: How Producers Guide the Development of New Work, on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 7:30pm at Polaris North Theater, 245 W. 29th Street. E-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com or register online at https://truonline.org/events/the-good-shepherds/.
Announcing Freedom To ACT 2020: Conference On Acting And The Alexander Technique
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2019
Freedom to ACT, developed by Ann Rodiger and Belinda Mello, is in its 9th year! This year's conference topic is on how the Alexander Technique supports On Camera Presence. The conference will take place on January 10th-12th at Balance Arts Center: 151 West 30th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY. Register for the full conference or sign-up for individual workshops. Freedom to ACT is a collaboration between AT Motion and Balance Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2019
Freedom to ACT, developed by Ann Rodiger and Belinda Mello, is in its 9th year! This year's conference topic is on how the Alexander Technique supports On Camera Presence. The conference will take place on January 10th-12th at Balance Arts Center: 151 West 30th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY. Register for the full conference or sign-up for individual workshops. Freedom to ACT is a collaboration between AT Motion and Balance Arts Center.
A VERY NETFL*X CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: NOW STREAMING LIVE! To Premiere Workshop Presentation This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
It's beginning to look a lot like a thousand holiday movies, and we've got one more to add to your Christmas queue!
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
It's beginning to look a lot like a thousand holiday movies, and we've got one more to add to your Christmas queue!
The First New York City Reading of AUDREY: THE NEW MUSICAL to Take Place in January
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
GREEN LIGHT GROUP PRODUCTIONS (GLG) has announced the first New York City reading of AUDREY: The New Musical as part of the 2020 season of the EAST BROADWAY THEATER PROJECT (Artistic Director: GAIL KRIEGEL) at THE MANNY CANTOR CENTER on January 6th, 2020 at 7PM.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
GREEN LIGHT GROUP PRODUCTIONS (GLG) has announced the first New York City reading of AUDREY: The New Musical as part of the 2020 season of the EAST BROADWAY THEATER PROJECT (Artistic Director: GAIL KRIEGEL) at THE MANNY CANTOR CENTER on January 6th, 2020 at 7PM.
Theatre Forward And Bank Of America Announce ACTivate Awards New Community Access Grant Program
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
On November 7, 2019, the nonprofit organization Theatre Forward announced the launch of the Bank of America ACTivate Awards, a Theatre Forward program that awards grants to member theatres that help promote social good by building lasting relationships, one community at a time. The breakfast event, held at Bank of America Tower in Manhattan unveiled the next phase of Theatre Forward's community access grant program, made possible by Bank of America. With this substantial, multi-year partnership with exclusive corporate sponsor Bank of America, Theatre Forward will continue to support theatre programs that accelerate change in the areas of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and expand the audiences and communities engaged with theatre throughout the country. The first round of grants will be awarded in 2020, and the second round awarded in 2021, with each grant of $50,000 or more.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
On November 7, 2019, the nonprofit organization Theatre Forward announced the launch of the Bank of America ACTivate Awards, a Theatre Forward program that awards grants to member theatres that help promote social good by building lasting relationships, one community at a time. The breakfast event, held at Bank of America Tower in Manhattan unveiled the next phase of Theatre Forward's community access grant program, made possible by Bank of America. With this substantial, multi-year partnership with exclusive corporate sponsor Bank of America, Theatre Forward will continue to support theatre programs that accelerate change in the areas of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and expand the audiences and communities engaged with theatre throughout the country. The first round of grants will be awarded in 2020, and the second round awarded in 2021, with each grant of $50,000 or more.
Podcast Exclusive: The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales: Cody Renard Richard
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
From a horse ranch in Texas to the Great White Way, this Broadway production stage manager has never stopped.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
From a horse ranch in Texas to the Great White Way, this Broadway production stage manager has never stopped.
Jayne & Wayne Productions Present Invite-Only Industry Reading of New Play GONER by Drew Morrison
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
Jayne & Wayne Productions to present an invite only industry presentation of the new play GONER by Drew Morrison and is directed by Matthew McVey-Lee. The reading will be held in New York City on December 11, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
Jayne & Wayne Productions to present an invite only industry presentation of the new play GONER by Drew Morrison and is directed by Matthew McVey-Lee. The reading will be held in New York City on December 11, 2019.
Photo Flash: BroadwayHD's Bonnie Comley Speaks on Panel at Women in Media Event
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
Women in Media held their annual event, which was filled with keynote presentations, panel sessions, breakout workshops and networking opportunities. Bonnie Comley, Founder & CEO of BroadwayHD was the moderator for the Panel: Women-led Disruption: Redefining the Media Space. The panelists included: Michelle Fine-Smith, VP, Global Consumer Partnerships, Variety; Amanda Fraga, VP, Fan Insights, Live Nation; and Lina Cáceres, Digital VP of Artist Development, Commercial & New Business, Latin World Entertainment.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
Women in Media held their annual event, which was filled with keynote presentations, panel sessions, breakout workshops and networking opportunities. Bonnie Comley, Founder & CEO of BroadwayHD was the moderator for the Panel: Women-led Disruption: Redefining the Media Space. The panelists included: Michelle Fine-Smith, VP, Global Consumer Partnerships, Variety; Amanda Fraga, VP, Fan Insights, Live Nation; and Lina Cáceres, Digital VP of Artist Development, Commercial & New Business, Latin World Entertainment.
PAAL Summit Secures New 42 As Sponsor For First National Summit On Parent Support
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
In anticipation of the PAAL Summit happening Friday, December 6, 2019, New 42 will sponsor childcare provision for the first national summit on parent support. This sponsorship allows the PAAL Summit to provide free on-site childcare for event attendees and volunteers. Broadway Babysitters, LLC, will be the professional caregiving service providing care.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
In anticipation of the PAAL Summit happening Friday, December 6, 2019, New 42 will sponsor childcare provision for the first national summit on parent support. This sponsorship allows the PAAL Summit to provide free on-site childcare for event attendees and volunteers. Broadway Babysitters, LLC, will be the professional caregiving service providing care.
Photo Flash: Bonnie Comley of BroadwayHD Speaks on TV of Tomorrow Panel
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
The TV Of Tomorrow NYC conference has become the leading venue for agencies, brands, broadcasters, content-owners and adtech companies to explore the complex interrelationships between audience measurement, big data, and advanced advertising and to network with the creative and business communities that have emerged on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitch, TikTok and other social-video.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
The TV Of Tomorrow NYC conference has become the leading venue for agencies, brands, broadcasters, content-owners and adtech companies to explore the complex interrelationships between audience measurement, big data, and advanced advertising and to network with the creative and business communities that have emerged on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitch, TikTok and other social-video.
Jonathan Hadary Receives Equity Foundation Shakespeare Award
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
Jonathan Hadary has received the annual St. Clair Bayfield Award presented by the Actors' Equity Foundation for his performance as Sicinius Velutus in The Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park Coriolanus. The announcement was made by Judy Rice, President of the Foundation, and Joan Glazer, Managing Director.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
Jonathan Hadary has received the annual St. Clair Bayfield Award presented by the Actors' Equity Foundation for his performance as Sicinius Velutus in The Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park Coriolanus. The announcement was made by Judy Rice, President of the Foundation, and Joan Glazer, Managing Director.
Concord Theatricals Acquires Worldwide Licensing Rights to THE MAD ONES
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
Concord Theatricals has announced that it has secured exclusive worldwide licensing rights to Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk's new musical The Mad Ones. The show is now available for licensing at: samfren.ch/PerformMadOnes
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
Concord Theatricals has announced that it has secured exclusive worldwide licensing rights to Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk's new musical The Mad Ones. The show is now available for licensing at: samfren.ch/PerformMadOnes
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