Industry Pro Newsletter: Tom Viola Retires, Cutting Ball and West Bank Cafe Announce Closures by Alex Freeman
- July 22, 2024 Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, announced his retirement, and we look at the closure of New York's iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre. Additionally, NYC's HERE Arts Center names four new co-directors, and the beloved Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returns this September.
BORDEN: A New Musical to Have Private Reading in August by BWW News Desk
- July 18, 2024 BORDEN: A NEW MUSICAL will have a private reading on August 4th in NYC, featuring Ruby Gibbs, Gabbi Mack, and Madeline Powell. Learn more.
Ford and Mellon Foundations Reveal 2024 Disability Futures Fellows by BWW News Desk
- July 18, 2024 The Ford Foundation and the Mellon Foundation announced the 2024 recipients of the Disability Futures Fellowship, an initiative administered by United States Artists that is dedicated to platforming and amplifying disabled creative practitioners across various mediums and geographies.
Beth Malone, Rema Webb, and More Join Industry Reading of STARTING WITH...ENDING AS by BWW News Desk
- July 17, 2024 An industry reading of Staring With...Ending As is set for July 19th. Starting With...Ending As illuminates the power of decisions we make on a daily basis, exposing the impact those choices make on not only our own lives, but also the lives of those closest to us.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Making an Original Broadway Cast Recording & NYC's Record Investment by Alex Freeman
- July 15, 2024 This week's newsletter celebrates New York City's record $254 million investment in cultural institutions. Regionally, Milwaukee theaters respond artistically to the Republican National Convention, and new leadership appointments at Virginia Repertory Theatre and Shakespeare Center Los Angeles promise fresh visions.
Louis Stancil Acting Studio Expands to New York City by BWW News Desk
- July 15, 2024 Louis Stancil Acting Studio is expanding into New York City next month. The studio will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, August 10.
PRODUCER HUB Achieves Independent Not-For-Profit Status by BWW News Desk
- July 11, 2024 PRODUCER HUB – a critical resource for independent producers working across the performing arts – has spun off into an independent 501(c)3 organization. Learn more about the organization.
Kayla Hamilton Launches Circle O, a New Cultural Organization by BWW News Desk
- July 09, 2024 Kayla Hamilton is launching Circle O, a Bronx-based cultural organization for Black Disabled and multiply marginalized creatives, focusing on performance, education, and consultation. Learn more about the organization!
Candela Reveals Fellows For Its Second Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program by BWW News Desk
- July 09, 2024 Candela, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing high-quality theater education for emerging playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows for its second annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Unveiling BroadwayWorld's Trendsetters & Is the New UK Government a Boost for the Arts? by Alex Freeman
- July 08, 2024 BroadwayWorld launches its Trendsetters program to connect influencers and shows, while Drabinsky's legal woes continue with a lost appeal. SOLT and UK Theatre call for governmental support, while QPAC appoints a new Chief Executive. Additionally, the UK Labour Party proposes substantial cultural funding boosts, aiming to revitalize the arts sector
Reelarc To Host Los Angeles Actor Networking Event This Month by Blair Ingenthron
- July 06, 2024 Reelarc, the leading actor demo reel production company, has announced an exclusive networking event designed for actors looking to expand their professional network and connect with fellow creatives in the industry.