New Report Warns of Rising Costs and Urgent Need for Investment in British Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 23, 2025
The 2025 State of British Theatre report from the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre reveals record attendance and economic contributions, but warns of rising costs, skills shortages, and a critical need for new public investment to secure the sector’s future.
by Joshua Wright - May 23, 2025
The 2025 State of British Theatre report from the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre reveals record attendance and economic contributions, but warns of rising costs, skills shortages, and a critical need for new public investment to secure the sector’s future.
Ashley Blanchet, Kennedy Kanagawa and More Star in REUNIONS Reading
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
A private invitation-only reading of the new musical Reunions, took place yesterday, Thursday May 22, at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Learn more.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
A private invitation-only reading of the new musical Reunions, took place yesterday, Thursday May 22, at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Learn more.
Yo-Yo Ma & More To Skip Kennedy Center Following Washington Performing Arts Exit This Season
by Joshua Wright - May 22, 2025
Washington Performing Arts will not use the Kennedy Center for its 2025-2026 season. Instead, major artists including Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Midori will perform at alternate venues like Strathmore and Sixth & I. The decision follows recent shifts in Kennedy Center leadership and programming.
by Joshua Wright - May 22, 2025
Washington Performing Arts will not use the Kennedy Center for its 2025-2026 season. Instead, major artists including Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Midori will perform at alternate venues like Strathmore and Sixth & I. The decision follows recent shifts in Kennedy Center leadership and programming.
Jonathan Whitton Joins Studio Seaview as General Manager
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Tony, Olivier and Peabody Award winning production company Seaview is proud to announce Jonathan Whitton has joined Seaview to serve as General Manager for Studio Seaview productions.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Tony, Olivier and Peabody Award winning production company Seaview is proud to announce Jonathan Whitton has joined Seaview to serve as General Manager for Studio Seaview productions.
Blue Roses Project Theatre Initiative Launched by Gideon Glick and James Will McBride
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Actor and writer Gideon Glick and producer-director James Will McBride are launching Blue Roses Project. Learn more about the Blue Roses Project here!
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Actor and writer Gideon Glick and producer-director James Will McBride are launching Blue Roses Project. Learn more about the Blue Roses Project here!
SCHMIGADOON! Musical Gets NYC Reading
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Broadway Video and No Guarantees Productions are presenting a New York City reading of Schmigadoon! We have all of the details here!.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Broadway Video and No Guarantees Productions are presenting a New York City reading of Schmigadoon! We have all of the details here!.
SpotCo Welcomes Founder Drew Hodges Back as Executive Creative Consultant
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
SpotCo Managing Directors Callie Goff and Steve Sosnowski are welcoming back agency founder Drew Hodges as an Executive Creative Consultant. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
SpotCo Managing Directors Callie Goff and Steve Sosnowski are welcoming back agency founder Drew Hodges as an Executive Creative Consultant. Learn more!
Actors’ Equity Denounces Passage of House Tax Budget without Tax Fairness for Performing Artists
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Last night's House budget exlcluded the Performing Artists Tax Parity Act (PATPA), which would correct an unintended consequence of prior tax reform efforts. Read Actors' Equity's statement here.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Last night's House budget exlcluded the Performing Artists Tax Parity Act (PATPA), which would correct an unintended consequence of prior tax reform efforts. Read Actors' Equity's statement here.
Disney Musicals in Schools Launches 'Stage Connect', Free Teacher Training Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025
Disney Musicals in Schools is launching Stage Connect, a new, innovative online teacher training program that will bring the magic of musical theater to more kids and schools across the United States. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025
Disney Musicals in Schools is launching Stage Connect, a new, innovative online teacher training program that will bring the magic of musical theater to more kids and schools across the United States. Learn more!
Alliance For Jewish Theatre Launches Free Theatrical Resource Guide
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The Alliance for Jewish Theatre has announced the launch of 'Jewish Theatrical Resources: A Guide for Theaters Producing Jewish Work'. The guide is available for download for free.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The Alliance for Jewish Theatre has announced the launch of 'Jewish Theatrical Resources: A Guide for Theaters Producing Jewish Work'. The guide is available for download for free.
Broadway Dreams Welcomes New Board Leadership & Members
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
As Broadway Dreams enters a new year of transformative programming, the organization has appointed its 2025 Board of Directors slate. Learn more about the team here!
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
As Broadway Dreams enters a new year of transformative programming, the organization has appointed its 2025 Board of Directors slate. Learn more about the team here!
The Prince Fellowship Now Accepting Applications Through June
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Fellowship program, presented by The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Fellowship program, presented by The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts. Learn more!
Nancy Daly Will Receive Actors' Equity Foundation's Patrick Quinn Award
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The Actors' Equity Foundation has announced the final recipient of its awards for 2025: Nancy Daly for the Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The Actors' Equity Foundation has announced the final recipient of its awards for 2025: Nancy Daly for the Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors.
Theatre Communications Group Appoints Kamilah Long as Director of Advancement and Philanthropic Engagement
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the appointment of Kamilah Long as Director of Advancement and Philanthropic Engagement, a new leadership role aligned with TCG’s vision for a just and thriving theatre ecology.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the appointment of Kamilah Long as Director of Advancement and Philanthropic Engagement, a new leadership role aligned with TCG’s vision for a just and thriving theatre ecology.
TRU to Present 'The Most Unkindest Cuts Of All: America's Defunding Of The Arts'
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
Theatre Resources Unlimited will present The Most Unkindest Cuts of All: America's Defunding of the Arts in May. Learn more and see how to attend the virtual event.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
Theatre Resources Unlimited will present The Most Unkindest Cuts of All: America's Defunding of the Arts in May. Learn more and see how to attend the virtual event.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Impact of NEA Grant Cuts, Global Arts at a ‘Tipping Point’
by Alex Freeman - May 19, 2025
This week's newsletter navigates a complex landscape for the theatre industry, from the immediate shockwaves of NEA grant terminations and their profound impact on individual organizations, as detailed by Cara Joy David, to A.R.T./NY's revealing 'Health + Wealth' report offering both stark realities and paths toward resilience in a challenging post-COVID environment. On Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber's potential acquisition of the former Mark Hellinger Theatre and the celebration of the Broadway League's latest award winners. Regionally, we see both ambitious growth with the announcement of David Rockwell's new magic theater in Chicago and concerning retrenchment as Berkeley's Aurora Theatre suspends its upcoming season.
by Alex Freeman - May 19, 2025
This week's newsletter navigates a complex landscape for the theatre industry, from the immediate shockwaves of NEA grant terminations and their profound impact on individual organizations, as detailed by Cara Joy David, to A.R.T./NY's revealing 'Health + Wealth' report offering both stark realities and paths toward resilience in a challenging post-COVID environment. On Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber's potential acquisition of the former Mark Hellinger Theatre and the celebration of the Broadway League's latest award winners. Regionally, we see both ambitious growth with the announcement of David Rockwell's new magic theater in Chicago and concerning retrenchment as Berkeley's Aurora Theatre suspends its upcoming season.
The NEA Grant Terminations and What it Means for the Future of American Theatre
by Cara Joy David - May 19, 2025
Theater makers have a “show must go on” spirit. So it is no surprise that the vast majority of the over forty artistic leaders I spoke to in the last two weeks believed they would find a way to survive even without promised National Endowment for the Arts funding. But it won’t be easy.
by Cara Joy David - May 19, 2025
Theater makers have a “show must go on” spirit. So it is no surprise that the vast majority of the over forty artistic leaders I spoke to in the last two weeks believed they would find a way to survive even without promised National Endowment for the Arts funding. But it won’t be easy.
Actors' Equity Opposes Gov. Newsom's Proposal to Cut California Arts Funding
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Arts Advocates released statements after a surprise proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom's May Budget Revision that would eliminate $11.5 million in arts funding for the Equitable Payroll Fund. Read them here!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Arts Advocates released statements after a surprise proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom's May Budget Revision that would eliminate $11.5 million in arts funding for the Equitable Payroll Fund. Read them here!
Norbert Leo Butz and Elizabeth Stanley Will Lead Private Industry Presentation Of TIME STOPS
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Bonlo LLC will present Time Stops, a new musical about grief, reinvention, and the power of creative connection, in a private, invitation-only industry presentation on May 30 at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Bonlo LLC will present Time Stops, a new musical about grief, reinvention, and the power of creative connection, in a private, invitation-only industry presentation on May 30 at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios in New York City.
Off-Broadway Alliance Will Host Final Spring Seminar, 'Marketing and Promotion'
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
The Off-Broadway Alliance will conclude its Spring 2025 Sunday Seminar Series with “Marketing and Promotion” in June at The Theater Center. Learn more about the event here.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
The Off-Broadway Alliance will conclude its Spring 2025 Sunday Seminar Series with “Marketing and Promotion” in June at The Theater Center. Learn more about the event here.
Submissions Open for the 2nd On One Foot 10-Minute Playwriting Contest
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2025
Wayne L. Firestone of plays2gather (p2g) and David Winitsky of Jewish Plays Project (JPP) are proud to announce their second ten-minute play contest seeking plays that respond to the prompt: 'Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown'.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2025
Wayne L. Firestone of plays2gather (p2g) and David Winitsky of Jewish Plays Project (JPP) are proud to announce their second ten-minute play contest seeking plays that respond to the prompt: 'Moving Forward at the Edge of the Unknown'.
Charlene Adhiambo and Amy B. Tiong Named 2025 Recipients of The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Graduate students Charlene Adhiambo and Amy B. Tiong have been named as the 2025 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship. Learn more about the Fellowship and the recipients here!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Graduate students Charlene Adhiambo and Amy B. Tiong have been named as the 2025 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship. Learn more about the Fellowship and the recipients here!
SDCF Receives $50K Gift From Lynnette Barkley to Support Development Program Alumni
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has received a generous gift of $50,000 from director and choreographer Lynnette Barkley to establish the Lynnette Barkley Fund. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has received a generous gift of $50,000 from director and choreographer Lynnette Barkley to establish the Lynnette Barkley Fund. Learn more here!
Paper Mill Playhouse Will Hold Private Industry Presentation For New Musical PERPETUAL SUNSHINE & THE GHOST GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
A private industry presentation of the Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical Perpetual Sunshine & the Ghost Girls will take place at Paper Mill Playhouse on Monday, May 19.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
A private industry presentation of the Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical Perpetual Sunshine & the Ghost Girls will take place at Paper Mill Playhouse on Monday, May 19.
Keenan Scott II's THE GENIUS OF BEING STUPID to Have Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
The York Theatre will present a developmental industry reading of The Genius of Being Stupid, a new solo work written and performed by Keenan Scott II. Learn ore!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
The York Theatre will present a developmental industry reading of The Genius of Being Stupid, a new solo work written and performed by Keenan Scott II. Learn ore!
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