Ed Dixon To Star With Rebecca Luker In New Musical PIECE OF MIND Readings
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
Ed Dixon, 2017 Drama Desk winner for Best Solo Performance (Georgie), will star, along with Tony-nominated Rebecca Luker (Mary Poppins, Fun Home), in two invite-only industry presentations of the new musical, Piece of Mind, by Geoffrey Goldberg (book and lyrics) and Steve Sweeting (music). The readings will be directed by Daniel Goldstein (Godspell), music directed by Eric Fotre Leach, and produced by Seaglass Theatrical.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
Ed Dixon, 2017 Drama Desk winner for Best Solo Performance (Georgie), will star, along with Tony-nominated Rebecca Luker (Mary Poppins, Fun Home), in two invite-only industry presentations of the new musical, Piece of Mind, by Geoffrey Goldberg (book and lyrics) and Steve Sweeting (music). The readings will be directed by Daniel Goldstein (Godspell), music directed by Eric Fotre Leach, and produced by Seaglass Theatrical.
Music Theatre International Names Drew Cohen First Global CEO
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh and Freddie Gershon announced today that they have appointed Drew Cohen as the new Chief Executive Officer of Music Theatre International (MTI).
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh and Freddie Gershon announced today that they have appointed Drew Cohen as the new Chief Executive Officer of Music Theatre International (MTI).
Tony Winner Michele Pawk To Star In Today's Presentations Of INTENTIONS By Dorothy Marcic
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
Special industry presentations of INTENTIONS, a new play by Dorothy Marcic, are set for today (Thursday) at 1 & 4 pm at Pearl Studios (519 Eighth Avenue).
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
Special industry presentations of INTENTIONS, a new play by Dorothy Marcic, are set for today (Thursday) at 1 & 4 pm at Pearl Studios (519 Eighth Avenue).
Theatre Journalist Mark Blankenship Joins AKA NYC's Digital Content Team
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2018
Entertainment marketing agency AKA NYC has appointed Mark Blankenship to the newly-created post of Integrated Content and Community Director. Blankenship joins the agency's team of digital experts and will utilize his unique skills and experience to foster high-level ideation and the delivery of innovative, integrated campaigns for theatrical clients in the digital and social space, and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2018
Entertainment marketing agency AKA NYC has appointed Mark Blankenship to the newly-created post of Integrated Content and Community Director. Blankenship joins the agency's team of digital experts and will utilize his unique skills and experience to foster high-level ideation and the delivery of innovative, integrated campaigns for theatrical clients in the digital and social space, and beyond.
TROIKA Entertainment Announces New EVP, Production
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2018
Randall A. Buck, Chief Executive Officer, and Angela Rowles, Chief Operating Officer, announced today the appointment of Kori Prior as Executive Vice President, Production for TROIKA Entertainment, LLC. Ms. Prior will join the company on Monday, March 12, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2018
Randall A. Buck, Chief Executive Officer, and Angela Rowles, Chief Operating Officer, announced today the appointment of Kori Prior as Executive Vice President, Production for TROIKA Entertainment, LLC. Ms. Prior will join the company on Monday, March 12, 2018.
SAG-AFTRA National Board Of Directors Meet, Approve Code Of Conduct and Sound Recordings Code Proposals
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2018
The SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors overwhelmingly approved a Code of Conduct on Sexual Harassment as part of a broader program to combat sexual harassment and achieve workplace equity.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2018
The SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors overwhelmingly approved a Code of Conduct on Sexual Harassment as part of a broader program to combat sexual harassment and achieve workplace equity.
What's the Best Broadway Can Be? Some Inspiring Ideas Worth Spreading
by Damian Bazadona - February 07, 2018
Print this out. Bookmark this article. Share it with your friends in the theatre business. Trust me, it's going to come in handy.
by Damian Bazadona - February 07, 2018
Print this out. Bookmark this article. Share it with your friends in the theatre business. Trust me, it's going to come in handy.
Actors' Equity Association Announces Tax Seminar Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2018
Actors' Equity Association announced today that it will hold a series of tax seminars for actors and stage managers across the country, featuring Sandra Karas, Equity's Treasurer, a working actor, licensed tax attorney and Chair and Director of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. The announcement comes as hundreds of Equity members gathered for the first day of VITA appointments at Equity's New York Office.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2018
Actors' Equity Association announced today that it will hold a series of tax seminars for actors and stage managers across the country, featuring Sandra Karas, Equity's Treasurer, a working actor, licensed tax attorney and Chair and Director of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. The announcement comes as hundreds of Equity members gathered for the first day of VITA appointments at Equity's New York Office.
The Musical Company to License Shaina Taub's AS YOU LIKE IT & TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2018
All the world's a stage! Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery's As You Like It, which was named one of The New York Times' best shows of 2017 after itslauded debut via The Public Theater's Public Works, is now available for worldwide licensing to professional companies from The Musical Company (TMC). The singer/songwriter's acclaimed adaptation of Twelfth Night for Public Works will also be available for worldwide licensing from TMC later this year, after its summer return to the Delacorte Theater.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2018
All the world's a stage! Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery's As You Like It, which was named one of The New York Times' best shows of 2017 after itslauded debut via The Public Theater's Public Works, is now available for worldwide licensing to professional companies from The Musical Company (TMC). The singer/songwriter's acclaimed adaptation of Twelfth Night for Public Works will also be available for worldwide licensing from TMC later this year, after its summer return to the Delacorte Theater.
Actors' Equity Invites Nominations for the 2018 Rosetta LeNoire Award
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2018
Actors' Equity Association has issued a call for nominations for the Rosetta LeNoire Award. The honor, named for the noted actor and theatrical producer Rosetta LeNoire, is given in recognition of outstanding artistic contributions made by either an individual or institution to the universality of the human experience in the American theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2018
Actors' Equity Association has issued a call for nominations for the Rosetta LeNoire Award. The honor, named for the noted actor and theatrical producer Rosetta LeNoire, is given in recognition of outstanding artistic contributions made by either an individual or institution to the universality of the human experience in the American theatre.
Veteran Theatrical Publicist Ryan Ratelle and Creative Director Sam Ratelle Join Forces to Launch RRR Creative
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2018
Veteran theatrical publicist Ryan Ratelle has joined professional forces with Creative Director Sam Ratelle to launch RRR Creative (Triple R Creative), a boutique creative agency specializing in branding and graphic design, public relations, and image / lifestyle direction. Ratelle leads this new venture after thirteen years as a New York City-based theatrical publicist, most recently at DKC/O&M, one of the industry's leading public relations firms.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2018
Veteran theatrical publicist Ryan Ratelle has joined professional forces with Creative Director Sam Ratelle to launch RRR Creative (Triple R Creative), a boutique creative agency specializing in branding and graphic design, public relations, and image / lifestyle direction. Ratelle leads this new venture after thirteen years as a New York City-based theatrical publicist, most recently at DKC/O&M, one of the industry's leading public relations firms.
Mike Kriak, Brisa Trinchero and Tim Kashani to Head Up BroadwayCon Industry Day Panels
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2018
BroadwayCon has announced initial programming for BroadwayCon Industry Day.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2018
BroadwayCon has announced initial programming for BroadwayCon Industry Day.
BroadwayCon 2018 Industry Day Tickets Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2018
BroadwayCon has announced that tickets for BroadwayCon Industry Day are now on sale.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2018
BroadwayCon has announced that tickets for BroadwayCon Industry Day are now on sale.
National Directors Fellowship Now Accepting Applications
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National New Play Network, and Stage Directors & Choreographers Foundation have announced open applications for a fourth round of fellows of the National Directors Fellowship (NDF).
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National New Play Network, and Stage Directors & Choreographers Foundation have announced open applications for a fourth round of fellows of the National Directors Fellowship (NDF).
The Shubert Organization Is Honored With The Hearing Loss Association of America's 2018 National Access Award
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2018
Broadway's Shubert Organization is the recipient of the 2018 National Access Award from The Hearing Loss Association of America.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2018
Broadway's Shubert Organization is the recipient of the 2018 National Access Award from The Hearing Loss Association of America.
Stephanie Yankwitt, Margaret Dunn and Hunter Arnold to Launch TBD Casting
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2018
TBD Productions (Stephanie Yankwitt and Hunter Arnold, Owners) announces the official launch of TBD Casting , led by Casting Director and Co-Producer Stephanie Yankwitt and Casting Director Margaret Dunn. With a combination of over 25 years of experience in the industry, the work of this female-driven casting office spans theatre, TV, film, commercials, and web series.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2018
TBD Productions (Stephanie Yankwitt and Hunter Arnold, Owners) announces the official launch of TBD Casting , led by Casting Director and Co-Producer Stephanie Yankwitt and Casting Director Margaret Dunn. With a combination of over 25 years of experience in the industry, the work of this female-driven casting office spans theatre, TV, film, commercials, and web series.
American Theatre Wing Announces Recipients of 2017 Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Classroom Resource Grants
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2017
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President and CEO) announced today the recipients of the 2017 Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Classroom Resource Grants. Grant requests of up to $100,000 were considered for K-12 public schools, with nearly 200 applications received from across 40 states. Requests totaled nearly $4.2 million.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2017
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President and CEO) announced today the recipients of the 2017 Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Classroom Resource Grants. Grant requests of up to $100,000 were considered for K-12 public schools, with nearly 200 applications received from across 40 states. Requests totaled nearly $4.2 million.
Local Teacher Presented with Broadway League Apple Award
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, local teacher Jason Ford was presented with the national 2017 League Educator Apple Award at Francis Parker School #23 by Rachel Reiner, Director of Audience Engagement at The Broadway League, based in NYC. Now in its fifteenth year, the award acknowledges the efforts of local teachers and advocates who support programs relating to Broadway or Touring Broadway shows, promoting further development of theatre education. Jason accepted the award amongst an audience of students and peers who cheered in support of his achievement.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, local teacher Jason Ford was presented with the national 2017 League Educator Apple Award at Francis Parker School #23 by Rachel Reiner, Director of Audience Engagement at The Broadway League, based in NYC. Now in its fifteenth year, the award acknowledges the efforts of local teachers and advocates who support programs relating to Broadway or Touring Broadway shows, promoting further development of theatre education. Jason accepted the award amongst an audience of students and peers who cheered in support of his achievement.
AKA NYC Hosts Experiential Marketing for Broadway and Beyond Event
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2017
Members of the Broadway Industry convened at the Whitby Hotel in Manhattan November 27th for a roundtable discussion, hosted by AKA NYC, on the importance of brand experience and experiential marketing. Founding editor-in-chief of Event Marketer and author Dan Hanover (Experiential Marketing: Secrets, Strategies, and Success Stories from the World's Greatest Brands) headlined the event. He was joined by experiential marketers Jeffrey Swierk, North American Sponsorship at Mastercard; and Zach Overton, Vice President of Customer Experience and General Manager, 837, Samsung Electronics America, in a lively discussion, moderated by Amanda Blackman, AKA NYC SVP, Creative Strategy and Experiential Design.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2017
Members of the Broadway Industry convened at the Whitby Hotel in Manhattan November 27th for a roundtable discussion, hosted by AKA NYC, on the importance of brand experience and experiential marketing. Founding editor-in-chief of Event Marketer and author Dan Hanover (Experiential Marketing: Secrets, Strategies, and Success Stories from the World's Greatest Brands) headlined the event. He was joined by experiential marketers Jeffrey Swierk, North American Sponsorship at Mastercard; and Zach Overton, Vice President of Customer Experience and General Manager, 837, Samsung Electronics America, in a lively discussion, moderated by Amanda Blackman, AKA NYC SVP, Creative Strategy and Experiential Design.
Industry: Sony/ATV Signs Jay Landers to Develop Stage and Screen Projects
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has entered into an exclusive consultancy with music industry veteran Jay Landers and his Lighthouse Company. In this role, Landers will mine Sony/ATV's vast catalog of songs and develop motion picture and theatrical projects.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has entered into an exclusive consultancy with music industry veteran Jay Landers and his Lighthouse Company. In this role, Landers will mine Sony/ATV's vast catalog of songs and develop motion picture and theatrical projects.
Bid for Lunch with Mark Cuban and More in Charitybuzz's 3rd Annual Entrepreneur Auction
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
Charitybuzz is launching its third annual Entrepreneur Auction, offering exclusive experiences with prominent leaders across industries, geographies and backgrounds.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
Charitybuzz is launching its third annual Entrepreneur Auction, offering exclusive experiences with prominent leaders across industries, geographies and backgrounds.
Shakina Nayfack's New Play CHONBURI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & BUTTERFLY CLUB Sets Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
CHONBURI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & BUTTERFLY CLUB, a new play written and directed by Shakina Nayfack (Hulu's Difficult People ), will get a special invite-only industry presentation on November 16 & 17.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
CHONBURI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & BUTTERFLY CLUB, a new play written and directed by Shakina Nayfack (Hulu's Difficult People ), will get a special invite-only industry presentation on November 16 & 17.
Get a Free Script for the Four-Character Musical THE GREEN ROOM
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
The Green Room is an award-winning, critically acclaimed college musical all about four theater majors struggling to find their way to Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
The Green Room is an award-winning, critically acclaimed college musical all about four theater majors struggling to find their way to Broadway.
Shakina Nayfack's New Play CHONBURI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & BUTTERFLY CLUB Sets Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2017
CHONBURI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & BUTTERFLY CLUB, a new play written and directed by Shakina Nayfack (Hulu's Difficult People ), will get a special invite-only industry presentation on November 16 & 17.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2017
CHONBURI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & BUTTERFLY CLUB, a new play written and directed by Shakina Nayfack (Hulu's Difficult People ), will get a special invite-only industry presentation on November 16 & 17.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's THE DIAMOND AS BIG AS THE RITZ Gets Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2017
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Diamond as Big as The Ritz is set for a staged reading for the theatre industry at 7pm, Today, November 9, and 1pm Friday, November 10, at the Dramatists Guild Fund's The Music Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2017
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Diamond as Big as The Ritz is set for a staged reading for the theatre industry at 7pm, Today, November 9, and 1pm Friday, November 10, at the Dramatists Guild Fund's The Music Hall.
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