New Musical CONNECTED...THE MUSICAL to Hold Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2018
Announcing a premier reading of a new musical comedy Connected...The Musical,a multimedia experience in the context of dating in the 21st Century.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2018
Announcing a premier reading of a new musical comedy Connected...The Musical,a multimedia experience in the context of dating in the 21st Century.
New York Mayor's Office Releases Details on $5 Million Women's Fund for Film, Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2018
According to Variety, the New York City Mayor's Office and the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) have finalized the details of the grant program created to fund film and theater projects by, for, or about women.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2018
According to Variety, the New York City Mayor's Office and the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) have finalized the details of the grant program created to fund film and theater projects by, for, or about women.
Kathy Najimy Stars In NATURAL SHOCKS, A Benefit Reading For Ms. Foundation For Women
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2018
Actress and activist Kathy Najimy is teaming up with playwright Lauren Gunderson (I and You) for a benefit reading of her new play Natural Shocks in support of the Ms. Foundation for Women whose programs and grants address domestic violence and gun violence against women. The benefit reading will take place on Monday April 23rd, 2018 at 7pm at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue - one block south of W. 3rd Street).
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2018
Actress and activist Kathy Najimy is teaming up with playwright Lauren Gunderson (I and You) for a benefit reading of her new play Natural Shocks in support of the Ms. Foundation for Women whose programs and grants address domestic violence and gun violence against women. The benefit reading will take place on Monday April 23rd, 2018 at 7pm at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue - one block south of W. 3rd Street).
BEAT BUGS, Featuring Music of The Beatles, Now Available Through Broadway Licensing
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2018
Broadway Licensing releases a new musical adaptation of the Netflix animated TV series Beat Bugs, which is inspired by and includes the music of the Beatles. The musical adaptation, Beat Bugs: Saving Strawberry Fields Forever, features an original script written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti as well as new arrangements of one of the world's most celebrated music catalogs.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2018
Broadway Licensing releases a new musical adaptation of the Netflix animated TV series Beat Bugs, which is inspired by and includes the music of the Beatles. The musical adaptation, Beat Bugs: Saving Strawberry Fields Forever, features an original script written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti as well as new arrangements of one of the world's most celebrated music catalogs.
Mayor's Office Of Media And Entertainment Announces New Latin Media And Entertainment Commission
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2018
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Julie Menin today announced the revitalization of the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission (LMEC) for New York City. Comprised of 18 leaders from the vibrant Latinx creative community here in New York, the commission will leverage partnerships with the city's entertainment, government, and business entities. The mission of the LMEC is to cultivate the next generation of New York City-based Latinx media and entertainment professionals; to promote enhanced Spanish language content on mainstream and emerging media platforms; to attract and retain major Latinx media events in New York City; and to expand the audience for premier Latinx cultural content in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2018
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Julie Menin today announced the revitalization of the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission (LMEC) for New York City. Comprised of 18 leaders from the vibrant Latinx creative community here in New York, the commission will leverage partnerships with the city's entertainment, government, and business entities. The mission of the LMEC is to cultivate the next generation of New York City-based Latinx media and entertainment professionals; to promote enhanced Spanish language content on mainstream and emerging media platforms; to attract and retain major Latinx media events in New York City; and to expand the audience for premier Latinx cultural content in New York City.
BACK, A New Play By Matt Webster, To Receive Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2018
An industry reading of the new play BACK by Matt Webster will take place on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 PM at the Studios at Manhattan Theatre Club (311 West 43rd Street, 8th Floor). Jenna Worsham (The Parisian Woman, The Heidi Chronicles) directs with Terra Mackintosh as 'Leah' and Matt Webster as 'Derek.'
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2018
An industry reading of the new play BACK by Matt Webster will take place on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 PM at the Studios at Manhattan Theatre Club (311 West 43rd Street, 8th Floor). Jenna Worsham (The Parisian Woman, The Heidi Chronicles) directs with Terra Mackintosh as 'Leah' and Matt Webster as 'Derek.'
Photo Flash: Go Inside the NYC Industry Reading of STEINBRENNER!
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2018
After two readings in 2013 and 2014 sponsored by Roundabout Theatre Company, Brian Spector (Come From Away, The Woodsman, Transport) of Keaka Productions was brought on board as Executive Producer. A staged reading took place in August 2015 at Guild Hall in East Hampton, NY, and a table reading was held in September 2017 at Syracuse University Fisher Center in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2018
After two readings in 2013 and 2014 sponsored by Roundabout Theatre Company, Brian Spector (Come From Away, The Woodsman, Transport) of Keaka Productions was brought on board as Executive Producer. A staged reading took place in August 2015 at Guild Hall in East Hampton, NY, and a table reading was held in September 2017 at Syracuse University Fisher Center in New York City.
Chelsea Marcantel's AIRNESS Receives 2018 M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2018
The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has named Airness by Chelsea Marcantel the winner of the 2018 M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award. The award, which recognizes an emerging playwright, will be presented at the Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville on April 7. Airness, which premiered at Humana, concerns a woman entering her first air guitar competition. There she discovers there's an art form at the center of what may seem on the surface like just people pretending to play instruments.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2018
The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has named Airness by Chelsea Marcantel the winner of the 2018 M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award. The award, which recognizes an emerging playwright, will be presented at the Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville on April 7. Airness, which premiered at Humana, concerns a woman entering her first air guitar competition. There she discovers there's an art form at the center of what may seem on the surface like just people pretending to play instruments.
Theatre Communications Group Appoints Gordon Lane Chief Technology Officer
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2018
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gordon Lane as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Gordon joins TCG after spending the last thirteen years at Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, a not-for-profit organization that facilitates the economic development of all communities in Upper Manhattan through job creation, strategic investments, and small business assistance. Serving as their Information Technology Officer, Lane's leadership supported the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone's greatest period of success in the revitalization of the Upper Manhattan community.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2018
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gordon Lane as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Gordon joins TCG after spending the last thirteen years at Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, a not-for-profit organization that facilitates the economic development of all communities in Upper Manhattan through job creation, strategic investments, and small business assistance. Serving as their Information Technology Officer, Lane's leadership supported the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone's greatest period of success in the revitalization of the Upper Manhattan community.
Rachel Donovan Joins Media Agency Arthouse as Chief Creative Officer
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
ARTHOUSE, one of New York City's leading creative media agencies led by CEO Sara Fitzpatrick, announced today that Rachel Donovan will join the ARTHOUSE team as Chief Creative Officer.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
ARTHOUSE, one of New York City's leading creative media agencies led by CEO Sara Fitzpatrick, announced today that Rachel Donovan will join the ARTHOUSE team as Chief Creative Officer.
StubHub Announces Partnership with Roundabout Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, announces today a first-of-its-kindpartnership with Roundabout Theatre Company (RTC), the nation's largest not-for-profit theater company, to provide access to RTC's diverse theatrical programming in five unique New York venues, to its global audience of users. StubHub will provide Roundabout Theatre Company with its vast multi-channel distribution network offering a fully-integrated platform to allow for seamless ticket buying and serve as RTC's premier secondary ticketing partner. In addition, StubHub will continue to work with Roundabout's family of artists on special programming and industry-leading events in its unique Times Square Black Box space.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, announces today a first-of-its-kindpartnership with Roundabout Theatre Company (RTC), the nation's largest not-for-profit theater company, to provide access to RTC's diverse theatrical programming in five unique New York venues, to its global audience of users. StubHub will provide Roundabout Theatre Company with its vast multi-channel distribution network offering a fully-integrated platform to allow for seamless ticket buying and serve as RTC's premier secondary ticketing partner. In addition, StubHub will continue to work with Roundabout's family of artists on special programming and industry-leading events in its unique Times Square Black Box space.
Jeb Brown, Matt Rodin, Katie Thompson, and More to Star in Adam Quinn Directed Reading of BEAU
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
The Directors Company and Dan Stone announce the industry reading of Beau, a new play inside a concert, being presented April 13th at The Directors Company.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
The Directors Company and Dan Stone announce the industry reading of Beau, a new play inside a concert, being presented April 13th at The Directors Company.
Experience Agency MODE Studios Adds Three New Execs to Expand in in Los Angeles and NYC
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
The principals of Seattle-based hybrid experience agency MODE Studios are very proud to welcome three high-profile executives to the company, which is a Women's Business National Enterprise Council Certified business. According to CEO and Executive Producer Colleen Bonniol, and Global Creative Director Bob Bonniol, these new appointments, which are effective immediately, also expand the company's physical presence in Los Angeles and NYC.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
The principals of Seattle-based hybrid experience agency MODE Studios are very proud to welcome three high-profile executives to the company, which is a Women's Business National Enterprise Council Certified business. According to CEO and Executive Producer Colleen Bonniol, and Global Creative Director Bob Bonniol, these new appointments, which are effective immediately, also expand the company's physical presence in Los Angeles and NYC.
Music Theatre International Acquires Rights to Stephen Schwartz's SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2018
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook, an original new musical featuring the beloved songs of Academy and Grammy award winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell).
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2018
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook, an original new musical featuring the beloved songs of Academy and Grammy award winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell).
Veteran General Manager Daniel Kuney Forms New Theatrical Management Firm KGM
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
Veteran General Manager Daniel Kuney has formed KGM, a new full-service theatrical general management firm. Kuney leads the new venture after 16 years of experience as a General Manger both on and Off Broadway. The firm provides producers with a modern new approach that builds upon the best of what has come before while offering the expertise necessary to break ground in a new era of commercial theater.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
Veteran General Manager Daniel Kuney has formed KGM, a new full-service theatrical general management firm. Kuney leads the new venture after 16 years of experience as a General Manger both on and Off Broadway. The firm provides producers with a modern new approach that builds upon the best of what has come before while offering the expertise necessary to break ground in a new era of commercial theater.
Broadway Licensing Launches Junior Varsity Collection for Young Performers
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Broadway Licensing has just announced the Junior Varsity Collection, which adapts some of their most popular titles into versions specifically created for young performers. Developed by leading educational experts and approved by school boards around the country, each show has been crafted to empower, engage and excite students while developing a life-long passion for theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Broadway Licensing has just announced the Junior Varsity Collection, which adapts some of their most popular titles into versions specifically created for young performers. Developed by leading educational experts and approved by school boards around the country, each show has been crafted to empower, engage and excite students while developing a life-long passion for theatre.
Shelby Ladd and Stephen Santore Named New Managing Directors of SpotCo
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2018
SpotCo, one of the world's leading full-service entertainment advertising and branding agencies, has announced that Shelby Ladd and Stephen Santore have been promoted to Managing Directors. They will assume their new positions immediately.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2018
SpotCo, one of the world's leading full-service entertainment advertising and branding agencies, has announced that Shelby Ladd and Stephen Santore have been promoted to Managing Directors. They will assume their new positions immediately.
Actress and Author Alexandra Silber Signs with Deraney Public Relations
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Acclaimed Broadway Actress and Grammy Nominee Alexandra Silber has signed on with Deraney Public Relations. 'Alexandra's talents not only as an actor, but as a writer, are simply inspirational,' said CEO Danny Deraney. 'We are honored to have her join our ever growing roster.'
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Acclaimed Broadway Actress and Grammy Nominee Alexandra Silber has signed on with Deraney Public Relations. 'Alexandra's talents not only as an actor, but as a writer, are simply inspirational,' said CEO Danny Deraney. 'We are honored to have her join our ever growing roster.'
Douglas Sills to Star in DECEPTION, An Industry-Only Staged Reading
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
NEW LIGHT THEATER PROJECT presents Douglas Sills (Tony nominee Scarlet Pimpernel) in a staged reading of Deception by Brian Christopher Williams, on March 19, 2018, in Midtown Manhattan at 1pm and 5pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
NEW LIGHT THEATER PROJECT presents Douglas Sills (Tony nominee Scarlet Pimpernel) in a staged reading of Deception by Brian Christopher Williams, on March 19, 2018, in Midtown Manhattan at 1pm and 5pm.
Big Bridge Theatre Consortium Commissions Arlene Hutton As Inaugural Playwright
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2018
The Big Bridge Theatre Consortium (BBTC), a group of 12 university theatre departments dedicated to peace and interfaith dialogue have joined together to commission Arlene Hutton as their inaugural playwright.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2018
The Big Bridge Theatre Consortium (BBTC), a group of 12 university theatre departments dedicated to peace and interfaith dialogue have joined together to commission Arlene Hutton as their inaugural playwright.
Madison Square Garden Company Names Victoria Parker Executive Vice President of MSG Productions
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company today announced that respected entertainment executive Victoria Parker has been named executive vice president of MSG Productions, effective March 12. Ms. Parker joins the Company after serving as the head of creative strategy for Verizon's Oath Studios.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company today announced that respected entertainment executive Victoria Parker has been named executive vice president of MSG Productions, effective March 12. Ms. Parker joins the Company after serving as the head of creative strategy for Verizon's Oath Studios.
Literary Managers & Dramaturgs of the Americas Names 2018 Bly Creative Capacity Grant Recipients
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2018
The Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA) is pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of Bly Fellowships and Grants. 'In the fourth year of this boundary-expanding grant program, applicants proposed nearly $250,000 in dramaturgical projects. I remain deeply inspired by the range of exciting proposals received from across Canada, the United States, and Central America,' said LMDA President Ken Cerniglia.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2018
The Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA) is pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of Bly Fellowships and Grants. 'In the fourth year of this boundary-expanding grant program, applicants proposed nearly $250,000 in dramaturgical projects. I remain deeply inspired by the range of exciting proposals received from across Canada, the United States, and Central America,' said LMDA President Ken Cerniglia.
Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds Unanimously Elects New Leadership
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) on Wednesday elected Laura Penn of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society(SDC) and D. Joseph Hartnett of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) to be Co-Chairs. They replace longtime Chair Anthony DePaulo of IATSE, who is retiring this week. Additionally, Lawrence Paone, President of the Treasurers & Ticketsellers Union, IATSE Local 751, was elected Secretary-Treasurer.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) on Wednesday elected Laura Penn of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society(SDC) and D. Joseph Hartnett of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) to be Co-Chairs. They replace longtime Chair Anthony DePaulo of IATSE, who is retiring this week. Additionally, Lawrence Paone, President of the Treasurers & Ticketsellers Union, IATSE Local 751, was elected Secretary-Treasurer.
Industry: FROZEN on Broadway and The Actors Fund Partner To Celebrate International Women's Day
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Disney Theatrical Productions and Frozen have partnered with The Actors Fund to celebrate International Women's Day with two special events. Women's Day on Broadway: Celebrating Stories, By, For, and About Women, is a symposium that will take place at The St. James Theatre. There will also be a special performance of Frozen to benefit The Actors Fund and its Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative. The events aim to highlight the importance of a continued investment in the encouragement and mentorship that is crucial to establishing and maintaining gender equality in the Broadway community.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Disney Theatrical Productions and Frozen have partnered with The Actors Fund to celebrate International Women's Day with two special events. Women's Day on Broadway: Celebrating Stories, By, For, and About Women, is a symposium that will take place at The St. James Theatre. There will also be a special performance of Frozen to benefit The Actors Fund and its Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative. The events aim to highlight the importance of a continued investment in the encouragement and mentorship that is crucial to establishing and maintaining gender equality in the Broadway community.
Tamar Climan Launches New Venture as Independent Theatrical Producer
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Veteran theatrical general manager Tamar Climan, has launched a new venture as an independent producer. Ms. Climan co-founded, and for 20 years co-ran, Richards/Climan, Inc. along with David Richards.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Veteran theatrical general manager Tamar Climan, has launched a new venture as an independent producer. Ms. Climan co-founded, and for 20 years co-ran, Richards/Climan, Inc. along with David Richards.
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