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Find Your Light Foundation Donates $1.25 Million Toward Arts Education Programs by BWW News Desk
- April 16, 2025 The Find Your Light Foundation (FYLF), founded by Josh Groban, announced that in its most recent grant cycle it awarded over $1.25 Million to 189 nonprofit organizations, which will provide high-quality arts education to over 300,000 K-12 youth.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Pasadena Playhouse's Comeback & The National Theatre Tries to Meet the Moment With More Backstage Training by Alex Freeman
- April 14, 2025 This week's newsletter examines key trends shaping the theatre world, beginning with an Actors' Equity report revealing increased contracts for actors of color alongside a decline for women. We then explore how social media is transforming dance, impacting both individual artists and established companies. Regionally, we celebrate the Pasadena Playhouse's regained control of its building and address community concerns over cuts to San Francisco's Dream Keeper Initiative, while also highlighting the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards. Internationally, we compare West End and Broadway attendance figures and address the UK's growing need for backstage professionals due to declining school drama programs.
Matt Hoffman Receives Essential Theatre Playwriting Award by BWW News Desk
- April 14, 2025 Essential Theatre has announced the 2025 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award winner, Matt Hoffman, for his script A Very Special Hospital Learn more here!
Tri-M Foundation Announces Recipients Of The Performing Arts Grant Program by BWW News Desk
- April 14, 2025 Tri-M Foundation has announced the recipients of the sixth cycle of its Performing Arts Grant program. Launched in 2020, the Performing Arts Grant program supports the development and presentation of innovative arts projects, events, and festivals by regional non-profit arts organizations.
Free SM TECH FRIDAY Webinar Series Returns For Limited Season by BWW News Desk
- April 14, 2025 The popular free webinar series, SM Tech Fridays, are back! SM Tech Fridays explore programs, apps, and products for theater practitioners. The webinars are free and open to everyone to learn the latest innovations on products old and new.
Liza Birkenmeier Receives 40th Annual Whiting Award for Drama by BWW News Desk
- April 10, 2025 Liza Birkenmeier is the 2025 winner for the 40th Annual Whiting Award for Drama. The awards, of $50,000 each, are based on early accomplishment and the promise of great work to come.
Photos: Nicole Scherzinger and More at TDF's COSTUMES & COCKTAILS by BWW News Desk
- April 09, 2025 On Monday night TDF, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to sharing the power of the performing arts with everyone, threw a raucous and glamorous party - Costumes & Cocktails – to celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection. See photos here!
NewYorkRep and Sea Dog Rising Launch 'Curtain Rising' Play Development Program by BWW News Desk
- April 09, 2025 Two of New York’s most dedicated non-profit theater companies, NewYorkRep and Sea Dog Theater, are joining forces to launch Curtain Rising, a play development initiative committed to fostering bold new voices in playwriting.
Broadway's Christopher Jackson Honored With 2025 Garden Of Dreams Hero Award by BWW News Desk
- April 09, 2025 The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced that Grammy and Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated songwriter, composer and actor Christopher Jackson is the 2025 recipient of the Garden of Dreams Hero Award.
Sandy Duncan Will Be Interviewed at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Next Month by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2025 Sandy Duncan, a beloved star of Broadway, television and film, will be the focus of an exclusive Drama Desk interview/audience Q&A program that will feature video clips of some of her greatest performances.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Arts Economic Impact in the US, London Ticket Sales Beginning to Stabilize by Alex Freeman
- April 07, 2025 A new report this week highlights the economic impact of the arts on the US economy. In New York, we spotlight the influx of Olivier Award-winning productions, and a significant shift in audition practices by Equity. Regionally, we examine leadership transitions at theaters in Dallas, Maine, and Boston, and internationally, we delve into the latest Olivier Award winners and infrastructure investments in Canadian theatre, alongside a report on stabilizing West End audience numbers.
STABLE GENIUSES AT THE END OF THE WORLD Reading Set For This Week by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2025 A new musical about President Ronald K. Mump is in the works – and it won’t be playing at the Kennedy Center. Stable Geniuses At the End of the World is a loud and proud artistic resistance piece – set for an industry reading this week.
GODS OF MERCY Reading Set For This Month by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2025 An invite-only reading will be held for Gods of Mercy by Joshua Owen, directed by Sammy Zeisel and featuring Timothy Busfield, Constance Shulman, Ethan Dubin and Rebeca Robles.
Rhode Island Court Denies Funding Relief in Lawsuit Against the NEA by BWW News Desk
- April 04, 2025 The U.S. District Court in Rhode Island yesterday denied a motion for preliminary injunctive relief by arts organizations applying for National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding. We have the full story here.