BroadwayHD Partners With Shochiku Co. Ltd to Bring Services to Japan
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theater with more than 270 productions, has signed an agreement with Shochiku Co. Ltd., one of Japan's leading entertainment companies, to introduce premium live theater content to Japan. The agreement covers a variety of shows over a multi-year term. The influx of live theater entertainment will lead to the creation of the Shochiku Broadway Cinema Series, a separate programming offering flagged for BroadwayHD productions. These offerings will be added to Shochiku's current distribution of Met Live content. Release dates and titles will be announced at a later date.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theater with more than 270 productions, has signed an agreement with Shochiku Co. Ltd., one of Japan's leading entertainment companies, to introduce premium live theater content to Japan. The agreement covers a variety of shows over a multi-year term. The influx of live theater entertainment will lead to the creation of the Shochiku Broadway Cinema Series, a separate programming offering flagged for BroadwayHD productions. These offerings will be added to Shochiku's current distribution of Met Live content. Release dates and titles will be announced at a later date.
The Drama League Announces Its 2019 Directors-In-Residence
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2018
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) has announced the theater directors chosen to develop new plays and musicals as part of the 2019 Drama League Artist Residency Program. Public work-in-progress presentations of each residency will be held periodically throughout the year at The Drama League Theater Center, 32 Avenue of the Americas, in Tribeca. Schedules for the presentations, which are open to the public, will be available throughout 2019 at www.dramaleague.org or by calling (212) 244-9494.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2018
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) has announced the theater directors chosen to develop new plays and musicals as part of the 2019 Drama League Artist Residency Program. Public work-in-progress presentations of each residency will be held periodically throughout the year at The Drama League Theater Center, 32 Avenue of the Americas, in Tribeca. Schedules for the presentations, which are open to the public, will be available throughout 2019 at www.dramaleague.org or by calling (212) 244-9494.
Industry Reading Of THE UNPREDICTABLE TIMES Will Be Presented At Broadway's Hudson Theatre In 2019
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
An Industry reading of Kevin Ray Johnson's The Unpredictable Times will be presented Monday, January 7th at Broadway's Hudson Theatre in the Dress Circle Lounge.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
An Industry reading of Kevin Ray Johnson's The Unpredictable Times will be presented Monday, January 7th at Broadway's Hudson Theatre in the Dress Circle Lounge.
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 3rd - THE PROM and MOCKINGBIRD Top Growth!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - December 03, 2018
The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Prom (+5.92%), The Cher Show (+5.81%), King Kong (+2.14%), Once On this Island (+2.05%) and My Fair Lady (+1.91%). The top growing current Broadway plays were To Kill A Mockingbird (+12.74%), The New One (+9.73%), Network (+5.82%), Torch Song (+4.91%) and The Waverly Gallery (+3.49%). The top growing upcoming Broadway productions were Be More Chill (+2.64%), BeetleJuice (+2.21%), Ain't Too Proud (+1.27%), Tootsie The Musical (+0.97%) and Moulin Rouge (+0.60%).
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - December 03, 2018
The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Prom (+5.92%), The Cher Show (+5.81%), King Kong (+2.14%), Once On this Island (+2.05%) and My Fair Lady (+1.91%). The top growing current Broadway plays were To Kill A Mockingbird (+12.74%), The New One (+9.73%), Network (+5.82%), Torch Song (+4.91%) and The Waverly Gallery (+3.49%). The top growing upcoming Broadway productions were Be More Chill (+2.64%), BeetleJuice (+2.21%), Ain't Too Proud (+1.27%), Tootsie The Musical (+0.97%) and Moulin Rouge (+0.60%).
Cinematic Release of THE KING AND I Becomes Biggest Theatre Event In Cinemas Of 2018
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2018
The film version of the multiple Tony award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I: FROM THE LONDON PALLADIUM has become the biggest theatre event in cinemas of 2018 following yesterday's (29 November) screenings around the world. The production is expected to take $2.5m at the box office. In the UK the film reached the number one spot, with more than double the box office of the next film, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2018
The film version of the multiple Tony award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I: FROM THE LONDON PALLADIUM has become the biggest theatre event in cinemas of 2018 following yesterday's (29 November) screenings around the world. The production is expected to take $2.5m at the box office. In the UK the film reached the number one spot, with more than double the box office of the next film, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
Alex Brightman And Tamyra Gray To Star In Readings Of New Musical THE GAME
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
THE GAME, a new musical with book and lyrics by Eric Kornfeld and music by John McDaniel, will be presented in a private industry presentation, Thursday, December 6 at 3:30pm and Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11am. Presentations will be held at Pearl Studios.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
THE GAME, a new musical with book and lyrics by Eric Kornfeld and music by John McDaniel, will be presented in a private industry presentation, Thursday, December 6 at 3:30pm and Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11am. Presentations will be held at Pearl Studios.
David Sonenberg Works to Develop Musical Adaptation of WHEN WE WERE KINGS
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
Producer David Sonenberg is bringing a musical version of his Academy Award winning film 'When We Were Kings', about the now-legendary 1974 Muhammad Ali/George Forman fight held in Zaire, Africa, to the stage. The book for the musical, adapted from the film and written by Shelley Marcus. The songs for the musical are R&B classics from the 1974 Zaire music festival, with the exception of 'Rumble In The Jungle', which was written by The Fugees for the film. A workshop is scheduled for the spring of 2019 with plans for a full stage musical production the following year.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
Producer David Sonenberg is bringing a musical version of his Academy Award winning film 'When We Were Kings', about the now-legendary 1974 Muhammad Ali/George Forman fight held in Zaire, Africa, to the stage. The book for the musical, adapted from the film and written by Shelley Marcus. The songs for the musical are R&B classics from the 1974 Zaire music festival, with the exception of 'Rumble In The Jungle', which was written by The Fugees for the film. A workshop is scheduled for the spring of 2019 with plans for a full stage musical production the following year.
Samuel French Launches New E-Commerce Platform
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
Samuel French, the world's leading publisher and licensor of plays and musicals, launched an all-new e-commerce platform for the US and UK markets in collaboration with Engine Digital, a New York City and Vancouver-based digital consultancy. The new e-commerce platform provides a modern experience for the company's unique customer base that spans Broadway, community theatre, and school productions.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
Samuel French, the world's leading publisher and licensor of plays and musicals, launched an all-new e-commerce platform for the US and UK markets in collaboration with Engine Digital, a New York City and Vancouver-based digital consultancy. The new e-commerce platform provides a modern experience for the company's unique customer base that spans Broadway, community theatre, and school productions.
YesBroadway Announces Broadway's First Influencer Marketing Agency
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
Sam Maher and YesBroadway have announced the launch of YesBroadway's newest branch: an influencer marketing agency. The company is already making waves in the industry with multiple clients. YesBroadway started two years ago as a media company with one simple goal: get more 25-40 year olds seeing more theater. YesBroadway will continue to accomplish that goal, now via influencer marketing as well.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
Sam Maher and YesBroadway have announced the launch of YesBroadway's newest branch: an influencer marketing agency. The company is already making waves in the industry with multiple clients. YesBroadway started two years ago as a media company with one simple goal: get more 25-40 year olds seeing more theater. YesBroadway will continue to accomplish that goal, now via influencer marketing as well.
Michael Cassel Group Makes Three Senior Hires
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
The Michael Cassel Group announced three senior appointments to support its growing production slate, including major Australian theatrical productions, international touring and concert presentations.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
The Michael Cassel Group announced three senior appointments to support its growing production slate, including major Australian theatrical productions, international touring and concert presentations.
Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER Now Available for Licensing Through Samuel French
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
Samuel French has announced the publication and availability of performance rights for Steve Martin's new play, Meteor Shower.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
Samuel French has announced the publication and availability of performance rights for Steve Martin's new play, Meteor Shower.
NYC Casting Offices Join Forces for COATS FOR MONOLOGUES
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
On Tuesday, November 27, various NYC casting offices will participate in COATS FOR MONOLOGUES.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
On Tuesday, November 27, various NYC casting offices will participate in COATS FOR MONOLOGUES.
Broadway Green Alliance's Fall Textile Collection Drive Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) is sponsoring a textile drive on Wednesday, November 28th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Duffy Square (46th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway in Times Square). The collection drive is open to all shows, theatres, industry members, and fans in a collaborative effort to make cleaning out your theatre or your closet a greener experience.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) is sponsoring a textile drive on Wednesday, November 28th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Duffy Square (46th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway in Times Square). The collection drive is open to all shows, theatres, industry members, and fans in a collaborative effort to make cleaning out your theatre or your closet a greener experience.
Advance Completes Acquisition Of Stage Entertainment
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
Stage Entertainment is one of the world's largest theatre producers and owners, operating 20 theatres and partnering with world-renowned creative talent to produce shows attended by over seven million visitors annually. The company entertains audiences in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Leading titles include Disney's The Lion King and Aladdin, Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, Anastasia and Tina: the Tina Turner Musical. Stage Entertainment employs more than 3,000 people worldwide. In the course of the current season, Stage Entertainment will open ten new musical productions including Paramour in Hamburg, a co-production with Cirque du Soleil; the German production of Tina: the Tina Turner Musical as well as the roll-out of Anastasia in Stage Entertainment's network of theatres including Madrid, Stuttgart and The Hague as well as productions planned for Mexico, Japan, Brazil and Australia.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
Stage Entertainment is one of the world's largest theatre producers and owners, operating 20 theatres and partnering with world-renowned creative talent to produce shows attended by over seven million visitors annually. The company entertains audiences in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Leading titles include Disney's The Lion King and Aladdin, Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, Anastasia and Tina: the Tina Turner Musical. Stage Entertainment employs more than 3,000 people worldwide. In the course of the current season, Stage Entertainment will open ten new musical productions including Paramour in Hamburg, a co-production with Cirque du Soleil; the German production of Tina: the Tina Turner Musical as well as the roll-out of Anastasia in Stage Entertainment's network of theatres including Madrid, Stuttgart and The Hague as well as productions planned for Mexico, Japan, Brazil and Australia.
BEFORE THIS NEW YEAR Gets Industry Reading November 19th
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
'Before This New Year,' a coming-of-age identity and right-of-first-passage love story by playwright Liana Sonenclar, will play a reading for industry on Monday, November 19th at 7 PM, at the Jerry Orbach Theater at the Theater Center at 210 West 50th Street, and will feature a notable cast. The play is helmed by director Kimberly Loren Eaton, who has been working on the development of the piece with Sonenclar the past several months through her creative development and production company Theatrum Mundi Productions.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
'Before This New Year,' a coming-of-age identity and right-of-first-passage love story by playwright Liana Sonenclar, will play a reading for industry on Monday, November 19th at 7 PM, at the Jerry Orbach Theater at the Theater Center at 210 West 50th Street, and will feature a notable cast. The play is helmed by director Kimberly Loren Eaton, who has been working on the development of the piece with Sonenclar the past several months through her creative development and production company Theatrum Mundi Productions.
Photo Flash: Inside the Star-Studded Launch Party for The Cast, a New Digital Talent Agency
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
RRR Creative, an innovative creative agency focused on entertainment and fashion, and D'Marie Analytics, a leading social media analytics and influencer casting company, have launched The Cast, the first dedicated digital talent agency exclusively representing leading Broadway talent. Members of the agency's star-filled roster celebrated its launch at the W Hotel in Times Square last night.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
RRR Creative, an innovative creative agency focused on entertainment and fashion, and D'Marie Analytics, a leading social media analytics and influencer casting company, have launched The Cast, the first dedicated digital talent agency exclusively representing leading Broadway talent. Members of the agency's star-filled roster celebrated its launch at the W Hotel in Times Square last night.
Broadway's THE PROM Announces Exclusive Partnership With Kenneth Cole
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
American fashion Designer and social activist, Kenneth Cole, today announced a partnership with Broadway's new musical comedy, THE PROM, to support human rights of LGBTQI people and equality. The partnership includes a fundraising initiative for the UN Foundation in support of UN Free & Equal - a global public information campaign of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to promote the fair and equal rights of LGBTQI+ people globally.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
American fashion Designer and social activist, Kenneth Cole, today announced a partnership with Broadway's new musical comedy, THE PROM, to support human rights of LGBTQI people and equality. The partnership includes a fundraising initiative for the UN Foundation in support of UN Free & Equal - a global public information campaign of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to promote the fair and equal rights of LGBTQI+ people globally.
TodayTix Launches National Ticketing Partnership With Ambassador Theatre Group North America
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
TodayTix, the global ticketing platform connecting audiences to live performances around the world, today launched a new phase of its longstanding partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group North America (ATG). The partnership marks TodayTix's first fully integrated partnership with a commercial theater group.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
TodayTix, the global ticketing platform connecting audiences to live performances around the world, today launched a new phase of its longstanding partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group North America (ATG). The partnership marks TodayTix's first fully integrated partnership with a commercial theater group.
AKA Picks Up 8 Wins at the 14th Annual Davey Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2018
AKA NYC, the integrated advertising agency specializing in live experiences, is celebrating its recent victories at the 14th Annual Davey Awards. Among eight honors, it received the Gold for Best User Experience for the interactive mobile guide to The New York Botanical Garden's exhibition, Georgia O'Keeffe: Visions of Hawai'i.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2018
AKA NYC, the integrated advertising agency specializing in live experiences, is celebrating its recent victories at the 14th Annual Davey Awards. Among eight honors, it received the Gold for Best User Experience for the interactive mobile guide to The New York Botanical Garden's exhibition, Georgia O'Keeffe: Visions of Hawai'i.
Leigh Silverman, Saheem Ali, Among New Members Elected to Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2018
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the theatrical union that unites, empowers and protects professional stage directors and choreographers throughout the United States, announced the election of four officers and two new members of the Executive Board at Monday's Annual Membership Meeting. In addition, Sharon Ott received the annual President's Award for service to SDC.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2018
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the theatrical union that unites, empowers and protects professional stage directors and choreographers throughout the United States, announced the election of four officers and two new members of the Executive Board at Monday's Annual Membership Meeting. In addition, Sharon Ott received the annual President's Award for service to SDC.
Tony Winner Lillias White And Daredevil's Danny Johnson To Lead Industry Readings Of CHICKEN AND BISCUITS
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2018
Obie, Emmy, and Tony winner Lillias White and Marvel and DC television regular Danny Johnson (Daredevil, Luke Cage, Gotham) will lead two industry readings of Douglas Lyons's new family comedy Chicken and Biscuits. Directed by Zhailon Levingston, the full cast includes C. Kelly Wright, Inga Ballard (Ragtime Tour), Akira Golz (Matilda), Doug Goldring, Josh Adam Ramos, and Lauren F. Walker (Charm).
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2018
Obie, Emmy, and Tony winner Lillias White and Marvel and DC television regular Danny Johnson (Daredevil, Luke Cage, Gotham) will lead two industry readings of Douglas Lyons's new family comedy Chicken and Biscuits. Directed by Zhailon Levingston, the full cast includes C. Kelly Wright, Inga Ballard (Ragtime Tour), Akira Golz (Matilda), Doug Goldring, Josh Adam Ramos, and Lauren F. Walker (Charm).
Lonny Price Signs at Paradigm Talent Agency
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018
According to Variety, director, actor, and writer Lonny Price has signed with Paradigm Talent Agency for representation in all areas.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018
According to Variety, director, actor, and writer Lonny Price has signed with Paradigm Talent Agency for representation in all areas.
Mike Karns & Greg Nobile Acquire Theater Review Website 'Did He Like It
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
Broadway producers and entrepreneurs Mike Karns and Greg Nobile have acquired the website DidHeLikeIt.com from producer Ken Davenport in a deal that closed in early October 2018.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
Broadway producers and entrepreneurs Mike Karns and Greg Nobile have acquired the website DidHeLikeIt.com from producer Ken Davenport in a deal that closed in early October 2018.
American Theatre Wing Names Recipients of National Theatre Company Grants; North Carolina Stage Company, New Jersey Repertory Company, and More
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of its 2018 National Theatre Company Grants.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of its 2018 National Theatre Company Grants.
Caledonia Productions Head Patrick Daly To Serve As Overseeing Consultant Across All Theatrical Projects For EON Productions
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, EON Productions today announced they have hired film, television, and theater producer, Patrick Daly, as Overseeing Consultant, in charge of production and development across all theatrical projects. Independent of his work with EON Productions, Daly will continue to run the company he launched last year, Caledonia Productions, in producing and developing its own upcoming slate of stage and screen projects.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, EON Productions today announced they have hired film, television, and theater producer, Patrick Daly, as Overseeing Consultant, in charge of production and development across all theatrical projects. Independent of his work with EON Productions, Daly will continue to run the company he launched last year, Caledonia Productions, in producing and developing its own upcoming slate of stage and screen projects.
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