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Native Son Awards 2025 Will Honor Colman Domingo, Paul Tazewell, Sean Bankhead, and More
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2025
In celebration of Pride Month, Native Son will host the 2025 Native Son Awards highlighting the achievements of the changemakers who have made undeniable and lasting impact through their work and advocacy in their industries.
Actors’ Equity Association Business Rep Walt Kiskaddon to Retire After Nearly 27 Years
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
After nearly 27 years serving Actors’ Equity Association, Business Representative Walt Kiskaddon is retiring on June 6, 2025. Learn more about Kiskaddon's career here.
Alan Cumming Joins MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Producing Team
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
Emmy, Tony, and Olivier Award-winning actor Alan Cumming has joined the producing team for My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)'s five night limited engagement in New York. Learn more!
Broadway Cares Reveals Key Additions to Leadership Team
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has announced key additions to its leadership team: Director of Development Sarah Cardillo, Senior Development Officer Brian Marshall, Senior Partnerships Officer Cydney Regus and Senior Content Manager Francesca Toscano.
New Light Theater Project Awards Literary Prize to Nina Kissinger's THIS IS GOVERNMENT
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
A new comedy with heart, THIS IS GOVERNMENT grapples with the real-time consequences of political disarray. Learn more about the show and the award here!
SUNSET BOULEVARD, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and More Will Join Clive Barnes Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
Stars of Broadway’s Sunset Boulevard, English, and Maybe Happy Ending will join New York City’s acclaimed dancers for the 15th Anniversary Clive Barnes Awards. Learn more here!
Concord Originals Acquires Legendary Film Studio RKO Pictures
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2025
​​​​​​​Concord Originals has acquired RKO, the legendary film studio behind such classic film properties as King Kong, Citizen Kane, The Best Years of Our Lives, It’s a Wonderful Life, Suspicion, and more.
Ars Nova Launches New Artists in Residence Program
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2025
Ars Nova has launched its new Artists in Residence Program. The Artists in Residence Program is an individually tailored, development-based residency for early career performing artists of all disciplines.
Photos: Broadway’s ROMEO + JULIET Hosts Puppy-Filled R+R Event for Industry Colleagues
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2025
Members of the Broadway community were invited to enjoy a lighthearted afternoon of relaxation and celebration courtesy of this season’s Tony-nominated revival of ROMEO + JULIET. Check out photos from the event!
Industry Pro Newsletter: As The Broadway Box Office Booms, States Look at Reducing Funds
by Alex Freeman - June 03, 2025
This week, we’re looking at key data on the financial health of the industry from Broadway's record-setting season to the critical role of stable real estate for smaller New York City companies, as revealed by A.R.T./NY's 'HEALTH + WEALTH' report. While we celebrate achievements like the Excellence in Theatre Education Award and the Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, we also look at ongoing challenges in arts funding across the nation, with states like California, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire facing proposed cuts and shrinking resources.
Broadway Ticket Prices More Affordable Post-Pandemic Despite Record Breaking 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - June 03, 2025
Broadway’s 2024/2025 season set a box-office record at $1.89 billion, but after adjusting for inflation, real grosses fall short of the $1.83 billion ($2.25 billion in 2025 dollars) from 2018/2019. Attendance of 14.7 million was just under the 14.77 million record, and average ticket prices rose only 4 percent, trailing inflation’s 25 percent gain and lagging 30 percent wage growth.
Katie Dalton Named President Of Broadway Loyalty Program Audience Rewards
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
Katie Dalton has been appointed President of Audience Rewards, Broadway's Official Loyalty Program. Dalton has been with Audience Rewards since joining as marketing director in 2010, most recently serving as Executive Vice President.
Video: Broadway Celebrates the Unveiling of Terrence McNally Way
by Joey Mervis - June 02, 2025
Just last week, East 9th street between Broadway and University Place was officially co-named Terrence McNally Way in honor of the late legendary playwright Terrence McNally, who proudly lived on East 9th Street for 24 years. Watch highlights from the special day in this video. 
The Broadway Green Alliance is Accepting Applications For NYC Theatre Greening Grants
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2025
The Broadway Green Alliance is now accepting applications for their NYC Theatre Greening Grants. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, July 15 at 5pm ET.
Pro-Trump Kennedy Center Executive Fired Over Past Anti-Gay Remarks
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2025
Floyd Brown, a pro-Trump activist and former Kennedy Center executive, says he was fired after refusing to recant views on same-sex marriage. The dismissal follows months of leadership upheaval under Donald Trump’s chairmanship.
Broadway Box Office Analysis- May 2025 + Which Shows Might Rule Summer?
by Ben Waterhouse - May 30, 2025
The past month represented the strongest May grosses in Broadway history, with each week being well over the $40 million mark for the second month in a row. These grosses were high enough to make the 2024-2025 Broadway season the highest grossing season in history, beating the 2018-2019 season.
Theatrical Rights Worldwide Promotes Three Key Executives
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
TRW promoted Lysna Marzani to the position of Managing Director, TRW Plays, Craig Pospisil to the position of Senior Vice-President, TRW Plays and Robert Vaughan to the position of Senior Vice-President, TRW Plays.
3rd Annual Pipeline Award Winners Revealed
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
The Pipeline Arts Foundation has unveiled the early to mid-career musical theatre teams that have been named Pipeline Arts Foundation Award winners for 2025.
Laura Lux’s GLITTER AND GLASS Memoir to be Adapted for the Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
Producers Laura Patrick and Todd Adamson (We Will Rock You) of Turn the Page Media have commissioned playwright and actress Susan Ferrara to adapt Laura Lux’s memoir Glitter and Glass for the stage. Learn more.
Guthrie Theater Reports Dramatic Fiscal Turnaround with Reduced Deficit
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2025
The Guthrie Theater narrowed its deficit from a record $3.8 million to $85,578 on a $29.6 million budget by trimming programming and administrative costs and drew 307,986 patrons in fiscal year 2024.
Thomas Hopkins Productions Unveils Key Leadership Appointments
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
Thomas Hopkins Productions has revealed key leadership appointments as it continues to expand operations across both markets. Learn more about the company and its projects here!
Seoulful Productions Launches New Program KOREAN WRITERS LAB
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
Seoulful Productions is launching a pilot program, KOREAN WRITERS LAB. The inaugural cohort will begin meeting bi-weekly, starting in June 2025. Learn more here!
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/29/2025; Jobs In Operations, IT, and More
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/29/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Angie Schworer Will Lead Private Industry Reading of THE LEGEND OF PRAIRIE PARK
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
A private industry reading of the new play The Legend of Prairie Park, a dark workplace comedy by T.J. Pieffer, is being presented May 29 at Open Jar Studios in New York City. Angie Schworer will star.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/25/25: Final Week of the 2024-2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/25/2025.

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