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Kesselring Prize for Playwriting Awarded to Inda Craig-Galván
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
The National Arts Club (NAC) has selected Inda Craig-Galván as the recipient of the 2019 Kesselring Prize for playwriting. Since 1980, the $25,000 award has been presented to an outstanding playwright deserving of national recognition.
The Broadway Green Alliance Names Molly Braverman Director
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) is pleased to announce that Molly Braverman has been named the new Director of the Broadway Green Alliance. Ms. Braverman will be taking over the role previously held by Emily Harrington.
League Of Professional Theatre Women Welcomes New Officers And Board Members
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
The League of Professional Theatre Women (Shellen Lubin and Catherine Porter, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for over three decades, will launch their 37th season of programming, events, and advocacy, with a special event on Wednesday, September 25 at Theaterlab (357 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018). Pre-reception networking will begin at 6:30pm. The event will officially kick-off at 7pm, followed by post-reception networking from 9pm-9:30pm.
Podcast Exclusive: The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales Welcomes Kirsten Scott
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2019
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales welcomes Kirsten Scott!
Industry Reading Announced For DELIKATESSEN By Richard Atkins
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2019
Group 9 Productions will present an industry reading of 'DeliKateSSen,' a play by Richard Atkins, directed by Matthew Penn with dramaturgy by Mark Medoff, September 23 at 4:30 PM in the Mary Rodgers Room of The Dramatists Guild, 1501 Broadway, 7 fl.
A.R.T./New York Launches Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York) has announced a new comprehensive, theatre-specific sexual harassment prevention training that meets New York City & State requirements for individual employees, freelance artists, and contractors. This inclusive and distinct curriculum addresses the unique conditions of working in theatre and facilitates a shift in the environmental status quo around sexual harassment by going beyond the minimum requirements for legal compliance.
The Theatrical Sound Designers And Composers Association Announce Winners Of The Pat MacKay Diversity In Design Scholarships
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
To encourage diversity in the live event design community, TSDCA (tsdca.org), in partnership with LDI (ldishow.com) and USITT (www.usitt.org), is delighted to announce the sound design winners for the Pat MacKay Scholarships for undergraduate students. 
Ray Bolger's 1948 Tony Award Goes Up for Auction
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Wizard of Oz actor Ray Bolger's 1948 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical in the Broadway production a?oeWhere's Charley?a?? will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on August 29, 2019.
Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces Second Quarterly Gathering Featuring Stephanie Hsu, Shaina Taub, and More
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
The Broadway Advocacy Coalitiona?? (BAC) announces its second quarterly Community Gathering, to be held on Monday, September 9th, 2019 at 7:00pm in the lobby of the Pershing Square Signature Center.
Broadway Tech Accelerator Launches First Cohort
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
Broadway Tech Accelerator announces the participants for in the pilot cohort of BTA a?" Parallux and True Tickets.
Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Hosts 12th Annual 'Mimi' Awards 1/13
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust today announced that the 12th-Annual a?oeMimia?? Awards will be presented on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Lincoln Center Theater. The a?oeMimia?? Awards are presented annually to honor the outstanding artistry and accomplishments of some of the most gifted American playwrights.
The Drama League Appoints Bevin Ross New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
The Drama League has named Bevin Ross its new Executive Director, joining Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks as Co-CEO of the 103-year-old theatre organization. The new appointment will expand the portfolio and reach of The Drama League as the first step in its new strategic plan, while allowing Mr. Stelian-Shanks, who formerly performed both roles for five seasons, to focus exclusively on the company's expanding artistic programs for early, mid, and late career stage directors.
Reading Of A (FUNNY) IMAGINATION Starring Michael Coale Grey Will Be Presented September 1
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Casting has been announced for the upcoming workshop performance of A (Funny) Imagination!
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Co Archive Acquired By NYPL For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts announced today that it has acquired the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company Archive, a comprehensive collection spanning the entirety of the company's existence. Beginning today, the paper-based materials in the collection -- including photographs, correspondence, production notes, company records, and more -- are now available for research at the Library's Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
MTC Appoints Nicki Hunter Artistic Producer
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director, and Barry Grove, Executive Producer, have named Nicki Hunter Artistic Producer at Manhattan Theatre Club. In this capacity she will be responsible for working with the artistic team on season programming as well as producing current MTC shows.
Davenport Theatrical Enterprises Makes The 2019 Inc. 5000 List
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Inc. magazine today revealed that Davenport Theatrical Enterprises is No. 4019 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segmenta?'its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
Scott Strong Joins RED TAIL LIVE
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2019
Red Tail Live is pleased to announce that Scott Strong has been named Director of Marketing for the Fort Worth, Texas-based promoter.
Applications Now Open For The 2020 Drama League Directing Fellowships And Director Residencies
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Artistic Director) opened its applications today for the 2020 Drama League Directors Project, which offer unique Fellowship and Residency opportunities for professional stage directors at all levels of experience to advance their artistry, learn new skills, develop and present new work, and propel their careers. The only program of its kind in the nation, the deadline for completed applications is 11:59pm US EDT on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Aaron Thompson New Eastern Regional Director of Actors' Equity Association
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
Actors' Equity Association has announced that Aaron Thompson has been named Eastern Regional Director.
Theater Resources Unlimited Now Accepting Applications For Producer Mentorship & Development Program
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 TRU Producer Mentorship & Development Program, deadlineSeptember 1, 2019 for both the Foundations Class and Master Class.Questions about the program? Come to a Free Introduction to the program and meet the program directors on Tuesday evening August 20th, 6:30 to 9:00. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit:https://truonline.org/events/intro-to-pdmp-2019-20/
InHouse Booking and Off Broadway Touring Join Forces to Create Broadway & Beyond Theatricals
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Tracey Stroock McFarland, Victoria Lang and Ryan Bogner, the principals of InHouse Booking and Off Broadway Touring, have just announced the formation of Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, a new theatrical firm dedicated to the creation and distribution of quality branded theatrical content for traditional and non-traditional venues throughout North America and beyond.
Broadway Press Agent Shane Marshall Brown Will Take Over HAMILTON & More Upon Sam Rudy's Retirement
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, theatrical press rep extraordinaire Sam Rudy recently announced his retirement from the Broadway scene.
Industry Readings Set For THE PETER PLAYS Starring Steven Hauck, LeeAnne Hutchison, and Grant Neale
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
THE PETER PLAYS, written and directed by John Robert Tillotson, announced today industry readings will be presented at 12 Noon on Thursday, August 8, 2019, and 7:30 pm on Friday, August 9, 2019, at Clinton Cameo Studios (307 West 43rd Street), starring Steven Hauck (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), LeeAnne Hutchison (God Shows Up) and Grant Neale (upcoming: MET Opera Porgy and Bess). Production stage management is by C.A. Clark and Travis Acreman.
Heidi Schreck to Deliver Keynote at Producer's Perspective Super Conference
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Award-winning Writer & Actress, Heidi Schreck, will keynote The 3rd Annual Producer's Perspective Super Conference on November 17th. The 2-day event designed for theatre-makers will be held at SVA Theatre's state-of-the-art stages on November 16th and 17th (333 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011).
Broadway Executives Join Expert-On-Demand Community, CommonGenius, For First-Ever Digital Theatre Mentorship Program
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Today, CommonGenius, an expert marketplace of top consultants, executives and mentors, announced several Broadway executives have joined the platform to offer the first-ever mentorship program to the theatre industry.

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