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Telly Leung To Produce Industry Reading of OCEAN WALK By Gianfranco Lentini by BWW News Desk
- November 26, 2024 Broadway's Telly Leung, best known for his roles in Aladdin, Allegiance, and Glee, steps into the role of producer by presenting the debut industry reading of OCEAN WALK, a powerful and timely new play by up-and-coming queer playwright Gianfranco Lentini.
BTC to Host 2nd Annual BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala in March by BWW News Desk
- November 26, 2024 BTC will host its second annual Building the Change Gala in New York City at the Rainbow Room. This year's gala will celebrate inclusion in the arts with the presentation of three prestigious awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
David Schwimmer and James Oh Join Lookingglass Theatre Company Board by BWW News Desk
- November 25, 2024 After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is welcoming two new Board members as it prepares to reopen January 30, 2025. Learn more!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Bluesky for Broadway & Tax Incentives for Theatre in Massachusetts by Alex Freeman
- November 25, 2024 Broadway embraces new platforms like Bluesky and Stage Mag, while regional developments include Massachusetts’ live theater tax credit and Portland’s push for funding transparency. Leadership changes at the Fountain Theatre and Birmingham Rep signal fresh directions for these institutions. Finally, celebrations and reflections, from Broadway’s marketing triumphs to the UK’s National Lottery milestone, emphasize the ongoing balance of creativity, recognition, and sustainability in the performing arts.
Blue Man Group to End New York and Chicago Runs After Over 30 Years by Joshua Wright
- November 23, 2024 Blue Man Group, the renowned theatrical troupe known for its wordless performances featuring drum-beating and paint-splashing bald blue characters, will conclude its New York run on February 2.
Meet a Marketer: Rachel J.S. Hewitt, Founder of Rachel / Media by Alex Freeman
- November 21, 2024 Rachel / Media has managed substantial advertising budgets, consistently achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive sustainable growth, conversions, and brand awareness. A highlight of their work includes the social media campaign for Elegies, which gained international traction through strategic celebrity engagement and account development, and the creation of the viral digital event Lightning Thief Appreciation Day for TheaterWorksUSA.
New Musical CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE Will Receive Developmental Readings by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2024 Amas Musical Theatre will present 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.
Industry Reading Of THE MATRIARCHS Set For Next Month by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2024 Anna & Kitty, Inc. will present a reading of THE MATRIARCHS, written by playwright Liba Vaynberg, directed by OBIE winner Taylor Reynolds. Lear more here!
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2024 Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award. Learn more about the award and the recipients!
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos by Sarah Lasko
- November 20, 2024 Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!
New 42 Launches Free Online Arts Education Resources by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2024 New 42 has announced the launch of the New Victory Arts Education Resource Library, a free digital library which offers Pre-K-12 educators a comprehensive, user-friendly collection of performing arts-based materials.
Donald Holder to Lead Lighting Design at David Geffen School of Drama by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2024 Donald Holder will join the faculty of David Geffen School of Drama at Yale as Professor in the Practice and will serve as Head of the Lighting Design Concentration at the Geffen School and Lighting Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre.
Shane Todd Will Release MUMMY on YouTube by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2024 Comedian, actor and podcaster Shane Todd will release his first ever YouTube special with his smash hit sell out show ‘Mummy’ which launches this week. Learn more here!
Black List/TRW Collection Reveal First Four Plays by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2024 The Black List and Theatrical Rights Worldwide announced the first four plays published as part of the Black List/TRW Collection. Learn more about the plays here!
TADA! Youth Theater Reveals 2025 Musical Theater Winter/Spring Classes by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2024 TADA! Youth Theater has announced registration for after-school and weekend 2025 Winter/Spring Semester Musical Theater Classes for students, ages 3 to 14. Learn more here!
PAC NYC Adds Seven New Shows in 2025 - AFRICAN EXODUS, CUCKOO & More by BWW News Desk
- November 19, 2024 The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed seven new productions to take the stage in early 2025, including African Exodus by The Centre for the Less Good Idea and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Toronto’s Fleck Dance Theatre to Close, Congestion Pricing Returns by Alex Freeman
- November 19, 2024 Colleen Dilenschneider emphasizes the transformative power of staff interactions in arts organizations. Key stories include legal and policy developments in New York, protests targeting tolerance-focused theatre in Michigan, and the financial struggles of Chicago’s Links Hall. Internationally, barriers for working-class creatives in the UK and the closure of Toronto’s Fleck Dance Theatre underscore critical concerns about accessibility and sustainability in the arts worldwide.
Theatre Producers of Color Reveals 2024 Cohort by BWW News Desk
- November 18, 2024 Theatre Producers of Color has revealed their 2024 cohort for the fourth-annual education program – “Producing 101'. Learn about the new cohort and the program!