Former AFL-CIO General Counsel Joins Actors' Equity Association As Special Counsel
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Actors' Equity Association has announced that Lynn Rhinehart has been named Special Counsel, effective immediately.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Actors' Equity Association has announced that Lynn Rhinehart has been named Special Counsel, effective immediately.
Stage Rights Acquires Licensing Rights to DESPERATE MEASURES
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Steele Spring Stage Rights, the licensing company that represents The Marvelous Wonderettes, has just acquired the licensing and theatrical performance rights to the award-winning off-Broadway musical comedy smash that sets William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure in the Wild West.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Steele Spring Stage Rights, the licensing company that represents The Marvelous Wonderettes, has just acquired the licensing and theatrical performance rights to the award-winning off-Broadway musical comedy smash that sets William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure in the Wild West.
Waterwell Drama's New Works Lab Hosts World Premiere Of JUNE JULY AUGUST
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Waterwell is proud to announce the 2019 New Works Lab World Premiere of June July August by Sinead Daly, directed by Heather Lanza.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Waterwell is proud to announce the 2019 New Works Lab World Premiere of June July August by Sinead Daly, directed by Heather Lanza.
VATICAN FALLS Set for Reading Tuesday, March 19
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Vatican Falls, Frank J. Avella's epic play set against the backdrop of the Catholic sex abuse scandal, will have a reading presentation on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7PM at Alchemical Studios, 104 W 14th St., (between 6th & 7th Avenues), NYC.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Vatican Falls, Frank J. Avella's epic play set against the backdrop of the Catholic sex abuse scandal, will have a reading presentation on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7PM at Alchemical Studios, 104 W 14th St., (between 6th & 7th Avenues), NYC.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces The 2019 Audition Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the 2019 Audition Weekend, Combined Auditions presented with sponsorship from BackStage, Actors Connection, The PIT and Reproductions.com on May 19 and 20 at The Peoples Improv Theater, 123 E 24 Street, NYC.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the 2019 Audition Weekend, Combined Auditions presented with sponsorship from BackStage, Actors Connection, The PIT and Reproductions.com on May 19 and 20 at The Peoples Improv Theater, 123 E 24 Street, NYC.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces March Panel: Secrets Of Successful Not-for-Profits
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the March Panel, Secrets of Successful Not-for-Profits: How to Keep Your Theater Company Going and Growing on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:30pm (networking at 7pm) at Polaris North, 245 W. 29th Street, 4th floor, NYC, 10001. This panel is free for TRU members; $12.50 for non-members in advance ($15 at door). Please reserve using the bright red reservation box at https://truonline.org/events/successful-not-for-profits/ or e-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the March Panel, Secrets of Successful Not-for-Profits: How to Keep Your Theater Company Going and Growing on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:30pm (networking at 7pm) at Polaris North, 245 W. 29th Street, 4th floor, NYC, 10001. This panel is free for TRU members; $12.50 for non-members in advance ($15 at door). Please reserve using the bright red reservation box at https://truonline.org/events/successful-not-for-profits/ or e-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com.
Lynn Cohen And Shauna Bloom Cast In Reading Of WHY BIRDS FLY At Dramatist Guild
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
29th Street Playwright Collective presents a reading of WHY BIRDS FLY written by Emma Goldman-Sherman and directed by Brooke Viegut on Friday, March 29th at 7:30pm, in the Dramatists Guild's Mary Rodgers Room, as part of the DG's Friday Night Footlights Reading Series.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
29th Street Playwright Collective presents a reading of WHY BIRDS FLY written by Emma Goldman-Sherman and directed by Brooke Viegut on Friday, March 29th at 7:30pm, in the Dramatists Guild's Mary Rodgers Room, as part of the DG's Friday Night Footlights Reading Series.
MTI Acquires Worldwide Licensing Rights To Broadway's ROCKY
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2019
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to the hit musical Rocky, coinciding with the anniversary of the show's Broadway debut on March 13, 2014 at the Winter Garden Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2019
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to the hit musical Rocky, coinciding with the anniversary of the show's Broadway debut on March 13, 2014 at the Winter Garden Theatre.
Musical Adaptation Of Upton Sinclair's THE JUNGLE To Be Given Private Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, with book, music, and lyrics by Nathan Dame and Rob Baumgartner, Jr., will be given a private industry reading in New York City on March 15th.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, with book, music, and lyrics by Nathan Dame and Rob Baumgartner, Jr., will be given a private industry reading in New York City on March 15th.
New Musical I SPY A SPY to Hold Developmental Lab Presentations March 21 & 22
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Producer Eric Krebs, in association with Harriet Spalding & Michael Planit, will present developmental lab presentations of I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and music & lyrics by SoHee Youn
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Producer Eric Krebs, in association with Harriet Spalding & Michael Planit, will present developmental lab presentations of I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and music & lyrics by SoHee Youn
Equity Members Conclude Arts Advocacy Day On Capitol Hill To Protect NEA Funding
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
New York Representatives from Actors' Equity Association joined the 32nd Annual Arts Advocacy Day meeting in Washington, D.C. to protect the bipartisan National Endowment for the Arts. The meetings were part of a multi-day national arts action summit meeting that united arts advocates from across the country.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
New York Representatives from Actors' Equity Association joined the 32nd Annual Arts Advocacy Day meeting in Washington, D.C. to protect the bipartisan National Endowment for the Arts. The meetings were part of a multi-day national arts action summit meeting that united arts advocates from across the country.
Four Middle Eastern Directors Found Consulting Group
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
Maia Directors was created as a consulting service for organizations and artists engaging with stories and cultures from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA). Services provided by Maia Directors include casting and personnel support, production cultural consulting, script and dramaturgical support, and outreach and communications advising. Founded by theatre artists Kareem Fahmy, Evren Odcikin, Megan Sandberg-Zakian, and Pirronne Yousefzadeh, Maia Directors is an advocate for the inclusion of MENASA artists and stories as a vital part of the American cultural conversation. maiadirectors.com
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
Maia Directors was created as a consulting service for organizations and artists engaging with stories and cultures from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA). Services provided by Maia Directors include casting and personnel support, production cultural consulting, script and dramaturgical support, and outreach and communications advising. Founded by theatre artists Kareem Fahmy, Evren Odcikin, Megan Sandberg-Zakian, and Pirronne Yousefzadeh, Maia Directors is an advocate for the inclusion of MENASA artists and stories as a vital part of the American cultural conversation. maiadirectors.com
Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW Wins 2019 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
The 2019 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.S. playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury for her play Fairview.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
The 2019 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.S. playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury for her play Fairview.
THE PORCH A New Play By Kari Floren Will Receive A Private Industry Reading In NYC
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
La Vie Productions will present a private industry reading of The Porch, a new play by Kari Floren, on Monday, March 4, 2019 in NYC. Directed by Antoinette DiPietropolo, the presentation will take place at Sunlight Studios (321 W 44th Street).
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
La Vie Productions will present a private industry reading of The Porch, a new play by Kari Floren, on Monday, March 4, 2019 in NYC. Directed by Antoinette DiPietropolo, the presentation will take place at Sunlight Studios (321 W 44th Street).
STRANGER SINGS: THE PARODY MUSICAL To Stage Special Industry Readings
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
On the heels of two sold out runs at 54 Below, STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL will be having will be having special industry readings on Monday, March 4th at 4PM & 6:30PM and Tuesday, March 5th at 1PM at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (405 West 55th Street at Ninth Avenue).
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
On the heels of two sold out runs at 54 Below, STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL will be having will be having special industry readings on Monday, March 4th at 4PM & 6:30PM and Tuesday, March 5th at 1PM at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (405 West 55th Street at Ninth Avenue).
Tony Speciale To Direct Industry Reading Of Michael Weller's BUYER BEWARE
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
The Vicious Circle will present two private industry readings of Academy Award-nominee Michael Weller's new play, BUYER BEWARE or How Lenny Bruce Found a Safe Space (and lost it again), directed by Tony Speciale. Casting to be announced.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
The Vicious Circle will present two private industry readings of Academy Award-nominee Michael Weller's new play, BUYER BEWARE or How Lenny Bruce Found a Safe Space (and lost it again), directed by Tony Speciale. Casting to be announced.
Parent Artist Advocacy League Awards First National Childcare Grants For All Disciplines In The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
The first national, all-discipline childcare grant awards from Parent Artist Advocacy League for the Performing Arts have been awarded to five recipients, including four individual childcare grants and one institutional childcare match grant. The institution match grant has multiplied and more institution sponsorships and grants will be awarded for this year as well. In just this first year offering the grants designated for 2018-2019, PAAL received over 100 applications, and the PAAL reviewing committee would like to publicly acknowledge the humbling clarity of need and profound work achieved by each parent artist exhibited in every application received.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
The first national, all-discipline childcare grant awards from Parent Artist Advocacy League for the Performing Arts have been awarded to five recipients, including four individual childcare grants and one institutional childcare match grant. The institution match grant has multiplied and more institution sponsorships and grants will be awarded for this year as well. In just this first year offering the grants designated for 2018-2019, PAAL received over 100 applications, and the PAAL reviewing committee would like to publicly acknowledge the humbling clarity of need and profound work achieved by each parent artist exhibited in every application received.
NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Serino Coyne Team Up for Women's Mentorship Program
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
The NYU Tisch School of the Arts' Department of Drama and live entertainment advertising agency Serino Coyne are proud to announce they have teamed up to create the Women's Mentorship Program, an initiative that pairs female-identifying students interested in arts management with some of New York's top female cultural leaders.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
The NYU Tisch School of the Arts' Department of Drama and live entertainment advertising agency Serino Coyne are proud to announce they have teamed up to create the Women's Mentorship Program, an initiative that pairs female-identifying students interested in arts management with some of New York's top female cultural leaders.
Podcast Exclusive: THE THEATRE PODCAST With Alan Seales: John Bolton
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
With over 25 years in the industry, John Bolton is the ultimate showman. He made his Broadway debut in 1994 and has been honing his comedy skills ever since.John has starred in many many show, with some of the most notable being How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Titanic, Spamalot, Contact, Curtains, Dames At Sea, and A Christmas Story. John is currently starring as Vlad in Anastasia on Broadway, which he has been a part of since the 2016 Hartford, CT production. Anastasia ends its spectacular run on Broadway on March 31, 2019 so get tickets before it's too late!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
With over 25 years in the industry, John Bolton is the ultimate showman. He made his Broadway debut in 1994 and has been honing his comedy skills ever since.John has starred in many many show, with some of the most notable being How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Titanic, Spamalot, Contact, Curtains, Dames At Sea, and A Christmas Story. John is currently starring as Vlad in Anastasia on Broadway, which he has been a part of since the 2016 Hartford, CT production. Anastasia ends its spectacular run on Broadway on March 31, 2019 so get tickets before it's too late!
2019 Excellence In Theatre Education Award Ambassadors Laud Drama Teachers & Arts Education
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) today announced a group of talented actors serving as Ambassadors for the 2019 Excellence in Theatre Education Award.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) today announced a group of talented actors serving as Ambassadors for the 2019 Excellence in Theatre Education Award.
THE BOOK OF MERMAN is Now Available for Licensing
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
Steele Spring Stage Rights, the licensing company that represents The Marvelous Wonderettes, has just acquired the licensing and theatrical performance rights to the hit Off-Broadway parody musical mash-up about a pair of Mormon missionaries and their attempt to convert their unsuspecting target, musical theatre legend Ethel Merman!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
Steele Spring Stage Rights, the licensing company that represents The Marvelous Wonderettes, has just acquired the licensing and theatrical performance rights to the hit Off-Broadway parody musical mash-up about a pair of Mormon missionaries and their attempt to convert their unsuspecting target, musical theatre legend Ethel Merman!
TEDxBroadway Seeks Speakers For 2019 Event
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
With a well-established history of presenting a wide variety of speakers from theater, academics, government, hospitality, sciences, technology and more, TEDxBroadway organizers will once again expand their scope even further this year to find new voices for the upcoming 8th annual event on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at New World Stages.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
With a well-established history of presenting a wide variety of speakers from theater, academics, government, hospitality, sciences, technology and more, TEDxBroadway organizers will once again expand their scope even further this year to find new voices for the upcoming 8th annual event on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at New World Stages.
Marc Viscardi Named Senior Vice President of Marketing and Publicity at Bond Theatrical Group; Mollie Mann Joins as Principal
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
Co-Founders and Principals Temah Higgins and DJ Martin of Bond Theatrical Group, a fully independent booking, marketing and publicity company for live entertainment, announced today that industry veteran Mollie Mann has joined the organization as a Principal. Mollie brings with her 20 years of experience in the commercial theatre industry and will be developing sales and booking strategies for both new and established touring productions. Having booked tours into nearly every market in the country, she'll augment the company's mission of building a fully integrated touring model that aligns booking and marketing efforts from the early stages of tour planning and throughout the entirety of a tour's lifecycle.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
Co-Founders and Principals Temah Higgins and DJ Martin of Bond Theatrical Group, a fully independent booking, marketing and publicity company for live entertainment, announced today that industry veteran Mollie Mann has joined the organization as a Principal. Mollie brings with her 20 years of experience in the commercial theatre industry and will be developing sales and booking strategies for both new and established touring productions. Having booked tours into nearly every market in the country, she'll augment the company's mission of building a fully integrated touring model that aligns booking and marketing efforts from the early stages of tour planning and throughout the entirety of a tour's lifecycle.
Cast Announced For NY Workshop Of The New Musical PASSING THROUGH
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Goodspeed Musicals is producing an invitation only workshop of the new musical Passing Through in NY February 12 -15, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Goodspeed Musicals is producing an invitation only workshop of the new musical Passing Through in NY February 12 -15, 2019.
Tony Speciale To Direct Industry Reading Of Michael Weller's BUYER BEWARE
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
The Vicious Circle will present two private industry readings of Academy Award-nominee Michael Weller's new play, BUYER BEWARE or How Lenny Bruce Found a Safe Space (and lost it again), directed by Tony Speciale. Casting to be announced.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
The Vicious Circle will present two private industry readings of Academy Award-nominee Michael Weller's new play, BUYER BEWARE or How Lenny Bruce Found a Safe Space (and lost it again), directed by Tony Speciale. Casting to be announced.
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