Americans for the Arts Begins Search For New President and CEO by BWW News Desk
- April 18, 2024 The Americans for the Arts’ Board of Directors has announced the organization's next phase of transformation as it focuses on its service to the arts and culture sector. A CEO selection committee has been formed to commence a national search to find a successor to the current President & CEO, Nolen Bivens.
Ladies Of Laughter Contest Seeks Funny Women by BWW News Desk
- April 18, 2024 Comedy producers are searching for America's funniest women in stand-up comedy to award over $10,000 in national comedy bookings and the 2024 Ladies of Laughter titles this coming July and August in the New York metropolitan area.
Broadway Licensing Global Acquires Rights to THE SHARK IS BROKEN by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2024 Broadway Licensing Global has acquired the rights to The Shark is Broken, by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. The 95 minute, three-person play received a highly praised premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019. It has since gone on to widely celebrated runs on London’s West End and a recently closed run, on Broadway.
Chuck Steedman Named President and CEO of LiveCo by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2024 LiveCo - the leading specialty live entertainment company which has been delivering over 3,000 shows worldwide yearly since its founding only two years ago - has named entertainment and sports veteran Charles H. (Chuck) Steedman as President and Chief Executive Officer.
IMG Artists and TACT Artists Management Will Launch Strategic Alliance by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2024 Two of the world’s leading artists’ agencies, IMG Artists and TACT Artists Management, have announced a strategic alliance that will involve their vocal departments working together to pool expertise and resources.
SDC Foundation Awards Cristin Carole with 2023-2024 Denham Fellowship by BWW News Desk
- April 15, 2024 Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, has named Cristin Carole as this season’s SDCF Denham Fellow . Learn more!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Concord Theatricals' Catalog Now On Stage Mag by Alex Freeman
- April 15, 2024 As news of additional cuts comes from more councils in the UK, in the US, a new piece of legislation looks to support the still struggling live entertainment industry as it emerges into the new normal. As evidence of the need for such action, we’ve got stories about layoffs at a New Jersey NPR station, as well as another urgent fundraising plea.
Stage Managers' Association Foundation Reveals Spring Grants by BWW News Desk
- April 15, 2024 An arts organization and four individuals have been selected to receive monetary grants from the Stage Managers’ Association Foundation (SMAF) in the Foundation’s Spring 2024 grant cycle.
Tri-M Foundation Reveals Recipients Of The Performing Arts Grant Program by BWW News Desk
- April 15, 2024 Tri-M Foundation has announced the recipients of the fifth cycle of its Performing Arts Grant program. Launched in 2020, the Performing Arts Grant program supports the development and presentation of innovative arts projects, events, and festivals by regional non-profit arts organizations.
Pittsburgh Public Theater and American Theatre Partner For Critical Insight Fellowship by BWW News Desk
- April 10, 2024 Critical Insight is a new generative writing fellowship that unites dynamic emerging voices in arts journalism with high-impact cultural critics and reporters through an industry-first partnership between Pittsburgh Public Theater and American Theatre magazine.
Asia Society Welcomes New President and CEO Dr. Kyung-wha Kang by BWW News Desk
- April 09, 2024 Dr. Kyung-wha Kang has officially assumed her role as President and CEO of Asia Society. In an introductory video message, Dr. Kang said she’s “excited and honored” to begin, adding that Asia Society’s mission is more important today than ever.
Legendary Singer Connie Francis Presents Renowned Artist Yaacov Heller with Award by BWW News Desk
- April 09, 2024 The National Society of Arts and Letters of Florida (NSAL) bestowed internationally renowned artist Yaacov Heller with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent NSAL’s Star Maker Awards Gala at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton.
SDC and LORT Reach Agreement on a Four-Year Contract by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2024 Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, the national union of stage directors and choreographers, and the League of Resident Theatres have reached agreement on a new four-year contract. Learn more about the agreement.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Study Looks to the Preparedness of Arts Orgs to Face Future Challenges by Alex Freeman
- April 08, 2024 In a sign of an industry on the rebound, Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles is getting ready to announce a return of programming at the Mark Taper Forum, where production was paused last year while the organization went through a budget crunch. Additionally, following the casting of a Black actress in the role of Juliet, an upcoming West End production of Romeo and Juliet from the Jamie Lloyd Company started dealing with racist backlash online - we’ll show you how the company responded.
CRAWLSPACE: A TRUE CRIME MUSICAL is Now Available For Licensing by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2024 Crawlspace: A True Crime Musical with book and lyrics by Jason Spraggins and music by Matt Glickstein is now available for licensing. Learn more about how to license the production here!
Concord Theatricals Acquires From Avalon Secondary Rights For OPERATION MINCEMEAT by BWW News Desk
- April 05, 2024 Concord Theatricals has secured from Avalon exclusive worldwide secondary licensing rights to David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts’ 2024 Best New Musical WhatsOnStage Award and six-time Olivier Award nominated West End hit, Operation Mincemeat.