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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/8/24 - WICKED on Broadway Continues to Lead Amid Movie Release
by - December 10, 2024
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/8/2024.
MTI Acquire Licensing Rights for HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
by Nicole Rosky - December 10, 2024
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the heart-filled Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio. 
LAMDA Will Open New Studio Facilities in New York City
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2024
The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art has announced the opening of new offices and studio facilities in New York City in a move that will bring its industry-leading training to the United States.
Charles Evered's CLASS to Have Industry Presentation at Open Jar
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2024
GOTO GOTO Studio in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications llc will bring to New York an industry presentation of the regional cast of Charles Evered's CLASS directed and starring Ben Atkinson with Eliza Banaszak. Learn more!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Jukebox Musical Trend: Financial Boon or Creative Challenge?
by Alex Freeman - December 09, 2024
Leadership transformations and financial strategies are reshaping the theater world, with new leaders like Alisha Tonsic at TCG and Jan Svendsen Weiss launching ACTivate4Good to drive innovation and social impact. Broadway faces mounting pressures as producers navigate rising costs and favor jukebox musicals over original works to mitigate risks. Regionally, initiatives like BroadwayWorld’s donation database and the reinvention of Cal Shakes’ scene shop demonstrate resilience amid challenges.
ATG Entertainment Names Lori Hotz as North American CEO
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2024
Lori Hotz, a senior executive with a track record of leadership, innovation, and breakthrough business results, has joined ATG Entertainment's senior leadership team as North American CEO. Learn more about Hotz.
Yaron Lifschitz Receives International Society for the Performing Arts 2025 Distinguished Artist Award
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2024
Circa’s Artistic Director and CEO Yaron Lifschitz has been announced as the recipient of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2025 Distinguished Artist Award.
New Play CARING FOR THE DEAD Will Receive Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2024
Caring for the Dead, a provocative new play by Kati Schwartz, will have a private industry reading at Open Jar Studios in December. Learn more about the performance here!
New Play HOP THA A To Have Industry Reading In This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2024
SPARK Theatricals has announced an exclusive industry presentation of hop ThA A, a new play by James Anthony Tyler.
Theatre Communications Group Completes Co-Executive Leadership Team
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2024
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced the selection of Alisha Tonsic as Co-Executive Director of National Operations and Business Development.
Full Cast Set For Industry Reading of CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2024
The full cast has been announced for Amas Musical Theatre's developmental readings of Call Me From the Grave, a new musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Romano, and book by Harold Hodge, Jr. at Ripley-Grier Studios.
Phil Lloyd Appointed Chief Marketing Officer of ATG Entertainment
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2024
Phil Lloyd has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer of ATG Entertainment. The role covers everything from consumer facing marketing, to CRM, social media, corporate brand, eCommerce, performance marketing, internal and external communications.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/5/2024; Jobs In Props, Costumes and More
by - December 05, 2024
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/5/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Stage Version of 1660 VINE Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - December 05, 2024
1660 Vine is an ensemble tale that follows a group of influencers as they take up residence in a famed Hollywood apartment building to pursue their dreams of social media stardom. With an original script and score written by a diverse group of young songwriters bringing their own authentic life experiences into the show, the various characters of 1660 Vine confront questions of fame, influence, identity, and mental health.
Adam Siegel Named Executive Director of Second Stage Theater
by Nicole Rosky - December 04, 2024
Adam Siegel, currently Managing Director of Lincoln Center Theater, will be Second Stage Theater’s new Executive Director. Mr. Siegel joins the organization full-time April 1, 2025.
Foundation For Stage Managers Reveals Grants Awarded During The Fall 2024 Grants Cycle
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2024
The Foundation for Stage Managers has announced that two arts organizations and an individual have been selected to receive monetary grants in the Foundation’s Fall 2024 grant cycle. 
Taylor Trensch, Allan K. Washington, John Cariani to Lead THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS Presentation
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2024
An industry presentation of Gorgeous Nothigns will be held December 6 in New York City with Danny Mefford directing and choreographing. Learn more.
20 Great Audition Songs for Mezzos
by Sarah Lasko - December 03, 2024
If you’re a mezzo, it can feel overwhelming to find material you love that hasn’t already been sung to death. There’s so much great audition material for mezzos, and much of it is already in everyone’s audition book. Find great audition songs for mezzo-sopranos here!
World Premiere Play BACKTALK To Receive Two Developmental Readings
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2024
Playwright Rob Ackerman and director Jeremy Webb (collaborators on Tabletop, Drama Desk Award) will reunite for two private industry readings of the new play, BackTalk, written by Ackerman and directed by Webb, on December 12, 2024, at Sunlight Studios (321 West 44tH Street, New York, NY 10036).
Applications Now Open for Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Artivism Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2024
The Broadway Advocacy Coalition has teamed up with New York City based advocacy organization, Community Capacity Development to ground and expand their upcoming BAC Artivism Fellowship. Learn how to apply!
Industry Pro Newsletter: J.P. Morgan’s NextList, Budget Cuts in Berlin, and Shen Yun Allegations
by Alex Freeman - December 02, 2024
This week's newsletter highlights pivotal moments and developments shaping the theatre world, from New York to Berlin. In academia, Professor Christian Parker redefines dramaturgy’s role at Columbia, while Broadway remembers the late Gavin Creel with a livestreamed memorial. Globally, J.P. Morgan’s NextList and Berlin’s proposed arts budget cuts spark reflections on the value of culture, as regional and international initiatives, including MTI’s support for disaster-stricken theatres and new leadership at The Old Vic, underscore the resilience and adaptability of the arts. Lastly, a troubling lawsuit involving Shen Yun Performing Arts raises questions about labor conditions in the performing arts.
Theatre Resources Unlimited Awarded $25,000 By The New York State Council On The Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2024
Theatre Resources Unlimited (TRU) announced that after a successful fundraising benefit on Sunday, November 17, 2024, TRU received a $25,000 grant from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
Theater Resources Unlimited Will Host 'What I Am Thankful For: Focusing on the Positive (in Spite of It All)'
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Learn more about this week's upcoming events here!
All Out Arts Honors Erik Bottcher and Jay Michaels
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
All Out Arts has announced the 2024 Fresh Fruit Festival Award WINNERS for Outstanding Productions in Playwrighting, Directing, Performances, and Technical Achievement at an event honoring Erik Bottcher and Jay Michaels.
Liz Callaway And More To Lead Developmental Readings of New Musical MARATHON
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
Marathon, a new musical featuring a book & lyrics by Kara Cutruzzula, music by Kristoffer Bjarke, and direction by Tyrone L. Robinson will receive two private industry readings.

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