Stage and Screen Actor Bruce French Dies at 79
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Bruce French has passed away at age 79 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. French is best known for his recurring role as Father Lonigan on the NBC daytime drama Passions.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Bruce French has passed away at age 79 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. French is best known for his recurring role as Father Lonigan on the NBC daytime drama Passions.
TESLA: A NEW MUSICAL to Have to Have Industry Readings at Open Jar
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2025
The York Theatre will present developmental industry readings of Tesla, a new musical with book, lyrics and music by Robert Lindsey-Nassif. Learn more about the new musical!
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2025
The York Theatre will present developmental industry readings of Tesla, a new musical with book, lyrics and music by Robert Lindsey-Nassif. Learn more about the new musical!
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2025
The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2025
The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!
Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025.
Insufficient Funds to Present Industry Reading of Isabel Monk Cade's FUNNY VALENTINE
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Insufficient Funds, the independent theatre and film production company, will be presenting an industry reading of Isabel Monk Cade's new play 'Funny Valentine,' directed by Frederic Winkler. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Insufficient Funds, the independent theatre and film production company, will be presenting an industry reading of Isabel Monk Cade's new play 'Funny Valentine,' directed by Frederic Winkler. Learn more!
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
STAGE DOOR PASS Social Network for Theater Fans Set to Launch
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Stage Door Network, in partnership with Stage Write Software, will launch STAGE DOOR PASS, a social network for theater lovers. Learn more about the new social media.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Stage Door Network, in partnership with Stage Write Software, will launch STAGE DOOR PASS, a social network for theater lovers. Learn more about the new social media.
20 Unique Audition Songs for Kids
by Sarah Lasko - February 06, 2025
Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre. From simple melodies to challenging pieces, find options suitable for different voice types and ages.
by Sarah Lasko - February 06, 2025
Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre. From simple melodies to challenging pieces, find options suitable for different voice types and ages.
Broadway Symposium Scholarships Open for BIPOC stage managers
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Applications are now open for BIPOC stage managers to apply for scholarships to the Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS). Learn more about how to apply here!
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Applications are now open for BIPOC stage managers to apply for scholarships to the Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS). Learn more about how to apply here!
Situation Will Host 'The Year-End Broadway Bump: Who is the Holiday Buyer?'
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Join Situation for the next installment of its Broadway Audiences Series in partnership with Broadway Direct and The Shubert Organization and learn more about the 2024 Holiday season audiences.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Join Situation for the next installment of its Broadway Audiences Series in partnership with Broadway Direct and The Shubert Organization and learn more about the 2024 Holiday season audiences.
Materials for the Arts Launches Application Period For Young Designers
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Materials for the Arts (MFTA), a program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, has launched the application period for its second cohort of the Young Designers program.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
Materials for the Arts (MFTA), a program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, has launched the application period for its second cohort of the Young Designers program.
Christina Anderson & Mfoniso Udofia to Receive the 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has revealed the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards in the amount of $100,000 each. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has revealed the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards in the amount of $100,000 each. Learn more!
TRU to Present This And That: Conversations About A Life In Theater (2)
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Join in on This and That: Conversations About a Life in Theater (2).
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Join in on This and That: Conversations About a Life in Theater (2).
Lively McCabe Entertainment Appoints Allison Bressi to President & Producer
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
Allison Bressi has been named President of Lively McCabe Entertainment, the global theatrical production and management company behind theatrical titles Clue and Mystic Pizza, among others. LEARN MORE!
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
Allison Bressi has been named President of Lively McCabe Entertainment, the global theatrical production and management company behind theatrical titles Clue and Mystic Pizza, among others. LEARN MORE!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/2/25 - WICKED & ALL IN Top the List With Over $2 Million
by - February 04, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/2/2025.
by - February 04, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/2/2025.
Lincoln Center Hosts Event on Arts Education in New York City Public Schools
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
The Lincoln Center Theater Education Department will host a special convening for peer organizations who do arts work with multilingual learners in NYC schools.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
The Lincoln Center Theater Education Department will host a special convening for peer organizations who do arts work with multilingual learners in NYC schools.
Tara Rubin Casting Rebrands as The TRC Company
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
Broadway casting agency Tara Rubin Casting has rebranded as The TRC Company. Casting associates Claire Burke, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Xavier Rubiano and Peter Van Dam will now lead the company.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
Broadway casting agency Tara Rubin Casting has rebranded as The TRC Company. Casting associates Claire Burke, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Xavier Rubiano and Peter Van Dam will now lead the company.
Tara Rubin Casting Unveils New Name The TRC Company
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
Tara Rubin CSA and her casting office Tara Rubin Casting revealed that Claire Burke CSA, Kevin Metzger-Timson CSA, Xavier Rubiano CSA, Peter Van Dam CSA will now lead the company under the banner THE TRC COMPANY.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
Tara Rubin CSA and her casting office Tara Rubin Casting revealed that Claire Burke CSA, Kevin Metzger-Timson CSA, Xavier Rubiano CSA, Peter Van Dam CSA will now lead the company under the banner THE TRC COMPANY.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center, Soulpepper, Opera Australia—Major Theatres Face Leadership Shakeups
by Alex Freeman - February 03, 2025
This week’s theatre news highlights key shifts in leadership, policy, and industry trends. From calls for cultural organizations to expand their audiences to the reintroduction of legislation supporting performing artists, financial sustainability remains a pressing theme. On Broadway, Hell’s Kitchen earns a GRAMMY, while Sardi’s prepares to welcome back Broadway Bets. Leadership changes at the Kennedy Center, Syracuse Stage, and Soulpepper Theatre signal transitions across major institutions, and international headlines bring further challenges, including the cancellation of Coraline and Opera Australia’s ongoing turmoil. As the industry navigates these developments, adaptation and advocacy remain at the forefront.
by Alex Freeman - February 03, 2025
This week’s theatre news highlights key shifts in leadership, policy, and industry trends. From calls for cultural organizations to expand their audiences to the reintroduction of legislation supporting performing artists, financial sustainability remains a pressing theme. On Broadway, Hell’s Kitchen earns a GRAMMY, while Sardi’s prepares to welcome back Broadway Bets. Leadership changes at the Kennedy Center, Syracuse Stage, and Soulpepper Theatre signal transitions across major institutions, and international headlines bring further challenges, including the cancellation of Coraline and Opera Australia’s ongoing turmoil. As the industry navigates these developments, adaptation and advocacy remain at the forefront.
Paying Tribute to Linda Lavin
by Cara Joy David - February 03, 2025
I was raised on television. So, it is no surprise that my first exposure to Linda Lavin was Alice, the reruns of which ran on a local New York channel when I was little. But when I grew older, I realized that as good as Lavin was on television, she was really a creature of the stage. I have trouble believing Broadway has not yet dimmed the lights for this Tony-winning Theater Hall of Fame member.
by Cara Joy David - February 03, 2025
I was raised on television. So, it is no surprise that my first exposure to Linda Lavin was Alice, the reruns of which ran on a local New York channel when I was little. But when I grew older, I realized that as good as Lavin was on television, she was really a creature of the stage. I have trouble believing Broadway has not yet dimmed the lights for this Tony-winning Theater Hall of Fame member.
The York Theatre Launches Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
In celebration of Black History Month, The York Theatre has announced The Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program which honors the legacy of Micki Grant. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
In celebration of Black History Month, The York Theatre has announced The Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program which honors the legacy of Micki Grant. Learn more here!
Manhattan Musical Theatre Lab Resumes Operations Under New Leadership
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
Manhattan Musical Theatre Lab has officially relaunched as of January 2025, under new leadership, after pausing in 2018. Learn more about the company and its mission here!
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
Manhattan Musical Theatre Lab has officially relaunched as of January 2025, under new leadership, after pausing in 2018. Learn more about the company and its mission here!
The League Of Professional Theatre Women to Present Inaugural Billie Allen Award Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - February 01, 2025
The League of Professional Theatre Women has announced the inaugural LPTW Billie Allen Award Ceremony, celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Billie Allen, a groundbreaking artist, director, and former co-president of the League.
by Blair Ingenthron - February 01, 2025
The League of Professional Theatre Women has announced the inaugural LPTW Billie Allen Award Ceremony, celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Billie Allen, a groundbreaking artist, director, and former co-president of the League.
Photos: ROMEO + JULIET & More Host Benefit Performances
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Recently, the Broadway productions of Romeo + Juliet, Left on Tenth, and Our Town hosted a performance benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund as part of their Benefit Performance program, Producer's Picks. See photos here!
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Recently, the Broadway productions of Romeo + Juliet, Left on Tenth, and Our Town hosted a performance benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund as part of their Benefit Performance program, Producer's Picks. See photos here!
The Old Globe Appoints Kim Montelibano Heil as Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
The Old Globe has appointed Kim Montelibano Heil to the position of Associate Artistic Director. Heil, a theatre artist, administrator, educator, and producer for over 20 years, began her new role earlier this month. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
The Old Globe has appointed Kim Montelibano Heil to the position of Associate Artistic Director. Heil, a theatre artist, administrator, educator, and producer for over 20 years, began her new role earlier this month. Learn more!
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