Anne Reid Receives Rose d’Or Awards 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Last night, the 2025 winners of the prestigious 64th Rose d’Or Awards were revealed in a ceremony hosted in London by comedian Dara Ó Briain. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award went to the legendary Anne Reid.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Last night, the 2025 winners of the prestigious 64th Rose d’Or Awards were revealed in a ceremony hosted in London by comedian Dara Ó Briain. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award went to the legendary Anne Reid.
Donja R. Love Names Andrew Russell Recipient of the 2025 Write It Out! Prize
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Donja R. Love has announced Andrew Russell as the 2025 recipient of the Write It Out! Prize for playwrights living with HIV and AIDS. Learn more about Russell and the prize here!
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Donja R. Love has announced Andrew Russell as the 2025 recipient of the Write It Out! Prize for playwrights living with HIV and AIDS. Learn more about Russell and the prize here!
Sean Cercone Launches The Licensing House With Barry Manilow's HARMONY
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Sean Cercone, founder and CEO of Broadway Licensing Global and On Demand, is launching a new theatrical licensing firm, called The Licensing House. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Sean Cercone, founder and CEO of Broadway Licensing Global and On Demand, is launching a new theatrical licensing firm, called The Licensing House. Learn more here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Andrew Lloyd Webber on Broadway Economics, Paddington Takes First Bow on the West End
by Alex Freeman - December 01, 2025
This week, we look at the record-setting viewership of the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and renewed efforts in New York and abroad to redefine cultural priorities. Across Broadway, we probe shifting economic pressures on creatives through a new interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Meanwhile, with the announcement of a new arts and culture transition committee by Zohran Mamdani, incoming leadership may reimagine the city’s cultural agenda. On a regional level, we follow the pioneering costume exhibition by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance at Denver International Airport — a celebration of decades of creative work — and internationally, we cover a new report revealing post-pandemic shifts across UK theatres, as well as the opening night of Paddington: The Musical in London’s West End.
by Alex Freeman - December 01, 2025
This week, we look at the record-setting viewership of the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and renewed efforts in New York and abroad to redefine cultural priorities. Across Broadway, we probe shifting economic pressures on creatives through a new interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Meanwhile, with the announcement of a new arts and culture transition committee by Zohran Mamdani, incoming leadership may reimagine the city’s cultural agenda. On a regional level, we follow the pioneering costume exhibition by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance at Denver International Airport — a celebration of decades of creative work — and internationally, we cover a new report revealing post-pandemic shifts across UK theatres, as well as the opening night of Paddington: The Musical in London’s West End.
Live & In Color To Open 2026 Submissions For Playwright Commission And Musical Development Retreat
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
Live & In Color will open submissions on December 15 for its 2026 June Bingham New Playwright Commission and Fall Musical Development Retreat, offering two programs that support emerging writers through stipends, workshops, and industry presentations.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
Live & In Color will open submissions on December 15 for its 2026 June Bingham New Playwright Commission and Fall Musical Development Retreat, offering two programs that support emerging writers through stipends, workshops, and industry presentations.
FDR'S VERY HAPPY HOUR To Receive Industry Readings As Part Of APAP
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
High Hard Heat will present special industry presentations of FDR's Very Happy Hour at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center. This immersive civics experiment is conceived by Regan Linton and M. Graham Smith.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
High Hard Heat will present special industry presentations of FDR's Very Happy Hour at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center. This immersive civics experiment is conceived by Regan Linton and M. Graham Smith.
MusiCoLab Appoints Marley Shropshire as Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
MusiCoLab, the non-profit organization that supports the development of new musical theater in Philadelphia, has appointed Marley Shropshire as its new Executive Director.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
MusiCoLab, the non-profit organization that supports the development of new musical theater in Philadelphia, has appointed Marley Shropshire as its new Executive Director.
SAMURAI OF BLUE EYES to Have Invitation-Only Bilingual Reading
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Invitation-only industry readings of the new straight play Samurai of Blue Eyes-written by Ryuma Matsuzaka-will be held. Directed by Saki Kawamura, the reading will be performed in both Japanese and English.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Invitation-only industry readings of the new straight play Samurai of Blue Eyes-written by Ryuma Matsuzaka-will be held. Directed by Saki Kawamura, the reading will be performed in both Japanese and English.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/27/2025; Jobs In Props, Marketing & More
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/27/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/27/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
TRU to Present 'What I Am Thankful For: Focusing On The Positive (in Spite Of It All)'
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next is What I Am Thankful for: Focusing on the Positive (in Spite of It All).
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next is What I Am Thankful for: Focusing on the Positive (in Spite of It All).
Studiocanal Launches Stage Division
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
STUDIOCANAL has announced STUDIOCANAL ON STAGE, emphasising STUDIOCANAL’s focus on IP and the continued exploitation of their catalogue with more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries spanning 100 years of film history.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
STUDIOCANAL has announced STUDIOCANAL ON STAGE, emphasising STUDIOCANAL’s focus on IP and the continued exploitation of their catalogue with more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries spanning 100 years of film history.
Industry Reading Announced for TOO BRIGHT TO SEE, a New Musical Adaptation of Kyle Lukoff’s Novel
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
An industry reading has been scheduled for Too Bright To See, a new musical based on Kyle Lukoff’s Newbery Honor–winning novel. The reading will take place December 16 at Judson Memorial Church, with performances at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
An industry reading has been scheduled for Too Bright To See, a new musical based on Kyle Lukoff’s Newbery Honor–winning novel. The reading will take place December 16 at Judson Memorial Church, with performances at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Siamese Collective to Present Concert Reading Of DEAR MR. C At Open Jar Studios
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Siamese Collective will present a concert reading of Dear Mr. C at Open Jar Studios. Dear Mr. C is an intimate, verbatim, indie-pop memoir with a hint of traditional Thai lullaby.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Siamese Collective will present a concert reading of Dear Mr. C at Open Jar Studios. Dear Mr. C is an intimate, verbatim, indie-pop memoir with a hint of traditional Thai lullaby.
Court Theatre Training Company Awarded Major OfS Funding To Upgrade Facilities and Expand Creative Arts Training
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Court Theatre Training Company has secured £252,866 in capital investment from the Office for Students (OfS) to modernise and expand its training facilities.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Court Theatre Training Company has secured £252,866 in capital investment from the Office for Students (OfS) to modernise and expand its training facilities.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Wins Big at the Clio Awards, UK Looks to Ban Resellers
by Alex Freeman - November 24, 2025
From award-winning Broadway marketing campaigns and fresh digital viewing options for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to updates on tax credits and Tony eligibility, the industry continues to adapt on multiple fronts. Regional and national stories examine how institutions are navigating political scrutiny and how artists across the country are sustaining their work amid financial pressures. Internationally, major regulatory changes in the U.K. signal further shifts in how audiences access live performance.
by Alex Freeman - November 24, 2025
From award-winning Broadway marketing campaigns and fresh digital viewing options for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to updates on tax credits and Tony eligibility, the industry continues to adapt on multiple fronts. Regional and national stories examine how institutions are navigating political scrutiny and how artists across the country are sustaining their work amid financial pressures. Internationally, major regulatory changes in the U.K. signal further shifts in how audiences access live performance.
Update on the Broadway Tax Credit - Deadline Shifts and How Non-Profits are Qualifying
by Cara Joy David - November 24, 2025
There has been a lot of press about the NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, but so much remains unclear. I continue to get regular questions about it, months after any major news hit. I can report now that Empire State Development (ESD), which administers the credit, is taking applications from shows with a first paid performance on or prior to December 1, well over a month after the previously reported deadline. This article will also cover a frequently asked question regarding nonprofit eligibility for the tax credit.
by Cara Joy David - November 24, 2025
There has been a lot of press about the NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, but so much remains unclear. I continue to get regular questions about it, months after any major news hit. I can report now that Empire State Development (ESD), which administers the credit, is taking applications from shows with a first paid performance on or prior to December 1, well over a month after the previously reported deadline. This article will also cover a frequently asked question regarding nonprofit eligibility for the tax credit.
Broadway Green Alliance Director Molly Braverman Represents U.S. Theatre Industry at SUSTAINABLE THEATRE: A GLOBAL CHALLENGE in London
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The Broadway Green Alliance will highlight its global sustainability efforts as Director Molly Braverman participates in Sustainable Theatre: A Global Challenge, hosted by the Theatre Green Book and the National Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The Broadway Green Alliance will highlight its global sustainability efforts as Director Molly Braverman participates in Sustainable Theatre: A Global Challenge, hosted by the Theatre Green Book and the National Theatre.
Springboard to Design Launches $150,000 Fundraising Campaign
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Broadway is set to welcome its next generation of groundbreaking designers through Springboard to Design, a tuition-free, immersive week-long program that empowers high school students from diverse communities to explore careers in theater design.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Broadway is set to welcome its next generation of groundbreaking designers through Springboard to Design, a tuition-free, immersive week-long program that empowers high school students from diverse communities to explore careers in theater design.
New York City Gay Men's Chorus Will Honor John Kander at Annual Gala HARMONY
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
This very special evening includes: an open bar, three-course dinner, and entertainment with performances from the New York City Gay Men's Chorus and friends from Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
This very special evening includes: an open bar, three-course dinner, and entertainment with performances from the New York City Gay Men's Chorus and friends from Broadway.
Immersive New Musical MIDNIGHT AT FORBIDDEN CITY Will Receive Staged Reading With All-Asian Team
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
A staged reading of Midnight at Forbidden City, an immersive new musical inspired by the trailblazing Asian American performers of San Francisco's legendary Forbidden City nightclub.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
A staged reading of Midnight at Forbidden City, an immersive new musical inspired by the trailblazing Asian American performers of San Francisco's legendary Forbidden City nightclub.
Actress and Broadway League Alum Harriet Slaughter Dies at 88
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Harriet Slaughter, a Broadway actress and longtime director of labor relations at the League of American Theater Producers, died on November 12.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Harriet Slaughter, a Broadway actress and longtime director of labor relations at the League of American Theater Producers, died on November 12.
Virgin Voyages Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Sea To Land Production Company
by David McKibbin - November 22, 2025
Virgin Voyages just announced the launch of “Screw It, Let’s Do It Productions,” a new company that brings over 20 original shows and signature “Happenings” (spontaneous cast-led performances and celebrations) from the open ocean to dry land.
by David McKibbin - November 22, 2025
Virgin Voyages just announced the launch of “Screw It, Let’s Do It Productions,” a new company that brings over 20 original shows and signature “Happenings” (spontaneous cast-led performances and celebrations) from the open ocean to dry land.
Theater Resources Unlimited Will Host Town Hall on Understanding and Respecting Neurodivergent Artists
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
TRU conversations continue about issues of current cultural significance, with a particular focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
TRU conversations continue about issues of current cultural significance, with a particular focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Learn more here!
ShowTown Theatricals Reveals New General Management Hires
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
ShowTown Theatricals has announced four new hires within its New York general management office: General Managers Megan Curren and Amanda Feldman and Associate General Managers Miguel Ortiz and Siani Woods.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
ShowTown Theatricals has announced four new hires within its New York general management office: General Managers Megan Curren and Amanda Feldman and Associate General Managers Miguel Ortiz and Siani Woods.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names Charlotte Cohn As 2026 Denham Fellow
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Charlotte Cohn as this season's SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Sound opening in May 2025 produced by Center Stage Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Charlotte Cohn as this season's SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Sound opening in May 2025 produced by Center Stage Theatre.
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