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Loni Ackerman To Star In Industry Reading Of TO LIFE
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2025
FMC Productions LLC will present an industry reading of TO LIFE. TO LIFE portrays one afternoon in a hospital room in a death-defying traumedy revealing family secrets.
2025 Richard Rodgers Awards Recipients Revealed
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2025
The American Academy of Arts and Letters has revealed the three recipients of its 2025 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater. Learn more about the recipients here!
Gregg Barnes, Wilberth Gonzalez and More Receive 2025 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown. Learn more about the awardees for the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards here!
José Luis Valenzuela Awarded SDCF Gordon Davidson Award for Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service in the American Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced that director José Luis Valenzuela has received its 2024 Gordon Davidson Award. Named in honor of the founding artistic director of Los Angeles’s Center Theatre Group .
Ken-Matt Martin Appointed As Producing Director At Baltimore Center Stage And Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2025
Preeminent theater director, cultural worker, and collaborator Ken-Matt Martin has been appointed as Producing Director at both Baltimore Center Stage and Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/20/2025; Jobs In Publicity, Development and More
by - February 20, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/20/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
BETWEEN THE LINES JR. Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2025
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has announced that Between The Lines JR. is now available for licensing. The Broadway Junior adaptation of the Off-Broadway musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer, features a book by co-written by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and music & lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson
Full Cast Set for ALONG THE BENT AND NARROW Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2025
The full cast has been sent for a reading of Owen Lou Wilson's Along the Bent and Narrow directed by Danny Sharron. See who is starring and learn how to attend.
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2025
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
Industry Pro Newsletter: A Shift in NEA Grants, and the Latest on the Kennedy Center Situation
by Alex Freeman - February 18, 2025
This week’s newsletter highlights a range of developments in the theater world, from national funding priorities to local artistic leadership changes and discussions surrounding accessibility.  We'll explore the NEA's focus on celebrating America's history through its 2026 grants, celebrate the artistry of makeup and hair designers at the MUAHS Awards, and examine leadership transitions at the Kennedy Center.  Additionally, we'll spotlight new artistic directors at regional theaters and share Sir Tim Rice's advocacy for increased surtitles in productions, reflecting a broader conversation about making theater more inclusive and engaging for all.
Ryan Silverman and Jared Zirilli Will Star in Industry Reading of New Musical TESLA
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2025
The York Theatre will present developmental industry readings of the new musical Tesla February 20–21 at Open Jar Studios. 
THIS IS NOT A DRILL Musical To Hold Industry Reading In New York City
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2025
After numerous workshops and development, 'This is NOT A Drill,' a new musical by Holly Doubet, is set to hold an exclusive by-invitation-only industry reading in New York City this March.
LOVELY IDIOTS by Brad Dickson to Have Industry Reading at Open Jar Studios
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2025
Playwright BRAD DICKSON in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications llc, will bring to New York an industry presentation of his uproarious play, LOVELY IDIOTS to Open Jar. Learn more.
Alivia Quattrocki and Aaron Pierce Will Lead BEND TOWARD THE LIGHT Reading
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2025
Following a successful table reading at NYU Tisch in 2024, writers Sarah Slipp and Bryce Palmer will present the latest iteration of Bend Toward the Light in a reading at the Dramatists Guild Foundation Music Hall on Thursday, February 22 at 5pm. This reading comes just before the musical's next major step: the Syracuse New Works, New Voices Festival in April.
Oscar Selby, Malcolm Minor, Sabrina Gottlieb, And Will Van Moss Will Lead TWO PRINCES Reading
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2025
Doctor Karen Selby and the Kalamazoo Regional Theatre will present developmental industry reading of new musical Two Princes on February 24th at Open Jar Studios.
CHOCOLATIER: A NEW MUSICAL To Hold Reading In March
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2025
Next month, an invited reading will be presented of Chocolatier, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Colby Thompson. Learn more about the upcoming musical.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL New Musical to Hold Industry Reading in New York City
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2025
After numerous workshops and development, 'This is NOT A Drill,' a new musical by Holly Doubet, is set to hold an exclusive by-invitation-only industry reading in New York City this March on Theatre Row.
Benjamin Pelteson, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Mallory Portnoy to Lead ALONG THE BENT AND NARROW Reading
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2025
Benjamin Pelteson, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Mallory Portnoy will star in a private reading of Owen Lou Wilson's Along the Bent and Narrow directed by Danny Sharron. Learn more!
Christopher Ashley to be Honored by SDC Foundation with 'Mr. Abbott Award'
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2025
The “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala will take place March 31, 2025, at City Winery in New York City, honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/13/2025; Jobs In Development, Production and More
by - February 13, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/13/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
TheatreDNA Acquires Victor Gotesman Performing Arts Planning
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
TheatreDNA has acquired Victor Gotesman Performing Arts Planning, one of the nation's top research and consulting firms for feasibility studies and business planning in the cultural arts market.
SOUND CLASH THE MUSICAL: DEATH IN THE ARENA to Have Gala in February
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
Sound Clash the Musical: Death in the Arena, originally conceived by Levi Roots (the reggae musician, chef and entrepreneur) is set to return in a new form as it undergoes redevelopment into a full-scale musical with original music. Learn more!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Shrinking Orchestras, Trump Moves to Reshape the Kennedy Center Board
by Alex Freeman - February 10, 2025
Erin Harkey takes the helm at Americans for the Arts, while Nidia Medina and Liam Sinclair step into key leadership roles at INTAR Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland. Broadway sees ongoing changes, from the shrinking size of show orchestras to Broadway Bridges expanding student access. Meanwhile, political actions threaten arts institutions, with Trump’s move against the Kennedy Center board and potential funding cuts in Philadelphia. We’ve also got the full list of winners at the Obie Awards, and the latest updates on the New York State investigation into Shen Yun.
MOVE|NYC| Reveals 2025 National YoungArts Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
MOVE|NYC| has announced 2025 National YoungArts Award winners including: Ava-Nicole Fincher, 17, Brooklyn; Alannah Vass, 17, Brooklyn;  Keith Hinds, 16, Staten Island, and Ava-Rachel Lieber, 17, Livingston, New Jersey. 
THE HERDS Launch Training Programme
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
The Herds has announced a new training programme - The Emerging Company (E-Co) that will give young aspiring performers of all backgrounds the chance to join the new large-scale public art work.

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