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TYA/USA Will Launch 2024 National Festival and Conference
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2023
Hosted by the Alliance Theatre, the TYA/USA 2024 Festival & Conference will invite theatremakers from across the country to gather for artistic exchange, dialogue, and framing for the future that will motivate us to action.
The Dramatists Guild Joins With Other Groups in Condemning Cancellation of Play at Santa Monica College
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2023
A joint letter has been sent to the president of Santa Monica College regarding the school’s cancellation of the play By the River Rivanna by G. Bruce Smith. Read the letter here.
Matt Bogart, Lauren Zakrin & More to Star in THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA Industry Presentation
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
The new musical comedy The Last Days of Cleopatra , penned by acclaimed composer and playwright Charlie Barnett, is set to have an exclusive invite-only industry presentation.
Photos: Drama League's Gabriel Stelian Shanks, Bevin Ross, and Bonnie Comley Celebrate Irene Gandy 
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 05, 2023
Gabriel Stelian Shanks, Bevin Ross, and Bonnie Comley were joined by The Drama League Board, staff, family, and friends to announce major gifts to The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships.
TRW Plays Will Publish Three New Plays From Playwright Abby Rosebrock
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
TRW Plays, the plays publishing division of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, will publish three new plays from playwright Abby Rosebrock: BLUE RIDGE, DIDO OF IDAHO, and SINGLES IN AGRICULTURE. Learn more about the plays here!
Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Opens Applications For National Critics Institute Program
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has opened applications for writers and critics for its annual National Critics Institute program. Learn more about how to apply here!
New York Stage and Film Launches '40 Campaign'
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
New York Stage and Film has successfully launched the “NYSAF 40 Campaign: The Foundation of American Storytelling” in honor of their 40th Anniversary in 2025. For nearly four decades, NYSAF has been an integral part of the arts in the U.S. and vital to the creation of thousands of new stories for the stage and screen.
Industry Pro Newsletter: More Unruly Audiences in London, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Beats Their Emergency Funding Goal
by Alex Freeman - December 04, 2023
Cara Joy David dives into the eligibility decision surrounding Gutenberg!, and some good news on the regional front - success in one of the emergency fundraising campaigns at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Not only were they able to save their season, but exceeded their goal in a way that makes future planning possible and the full staff has been retained.
IndieSpace Reveals Recipients of their 2023 Pay Your People Grants
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
On Tuesday, November 28th IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, hosted The Big Give at Chelsea Factory (547 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001) and handed out $1000 grant checks to 60 recipients of their annual Pay Your People Grants.
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Will Honor Martyna Majok and Mona Mansour With 2023 Steinberg Playwright Awards
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust announced the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2023 Steinberg Playwright Awards in the amount of $100,000 each.  This year's recipients of the “Mimi” Awards are Martyna Majok and Mona Mansour. 
Ephie Aardema, Talia Suskauer, and Leenya Rideout Will Lead an Industry Reading of AND YOU SHALL BE A BLESSING
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Ephie Aardema, Talia Suskauer and Leenya Rideout will lead an industry reading of AND YOU SHALL BE A BLESSING, a new play, with music, exploring the life of trailblazing singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman.
Samuel-Taylor, Bethlehem Million, Angelica McEwan, And More Lead Industry Reading Of New Play PHASES
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
For three nights only, from December 13th - December 15, PHASES, a character driven, speculative sci-fi play by Samuel-Taylor will debut as a staged reading at The Black Box at Playwrights Downtown for an invited audience. 
Donja R. Love Names Matty Mahoski As The Recipient Of 2023 Write It Out! Prize For Playwrights Living With HIV
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
Donja R. Love announces Matty Mahoski as the recipient of the 2023 Write It Out! Prize for playwrights living with HIV. Mahoski's play, 'UN(IN)SURE,' was selected by Love from four finalists. Write It Out! is a program and prize for people living with HIV, designed to cultivate their artistic voice.
The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Makes Landmark $2 Million Gift to Roundabout Theatre Company and Reveals New Leadership
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater recently made a landmark $2 million gift to Roundabout Theatre Company, fulfilling a pledge made by its founder, Laura Pels, during a special campaign to mark the company’s 50th Anniversary.
BWAY HEADSHOTS Celebrates Grand Opening Today
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
Open Jar Studios and BWAY Printing have announced the Grand Opening of BWAY HEADSHOTS, an innovative and state of the art premium headshot printing service conveniently located in Times Square within the Open Jar Studios complex at 1601 Broadway.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals New Members For Youngblood Program
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced new members for the 2023-2024 season: jose sebastian alberdi, Libby Carr, Hanna Novak, Audley Puglisi, Eliana Theologides Rodriguez, Marissa Joyce Stamps, Graham Techler and May Treuhaft-Ali.
NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME A New Play To Have Private Industry Readings In Nyc On December 7 & 8
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2023
'NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME' is a new play that will have private industry readings in NYC on December 7 & 8. Find out more about this exciting production.
Cast Set For Industry Reading of CHRISTMAS EVE IN DIKANKA
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2023
The cast has been announced for two industry readings of Christmas Eve in Dikanka, a new musical with book, music and lyrics by Kit Goldstein Grant, adapted from the story by Ukrainian novelist Nikolai Gogol.
Actors' Equity Association Stands With The Association Of International Comedy Educators At Second City Chicago
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Actors’ Equity Association supports the Association of International Comedy Educators at Second City Chicago in their pursuit of fair working conditions and compensation. t.
Christopher Gattelli to Direct MARY AND MAX, THE MUSICAL NYC Industry Salon
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Drew & Dane Productions' Mary and Max, The Musical, with a book by Crystal Skillman and music and lyrics by Bobby Cronin, will hold a private industry salon on December 1 in New York.  Tony winner Christopher Gattelli will direct.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Margaret Gould Stewart As New Chair Of The Board Of Trustees
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that Margaret Gould Stewart will succeed Jeff Johnson as the Chair of the Board of Trustees. Johnson has led the board for the last five years and will remain a member of the Board of Trustees.
Stage Managers' Association Foundations Launches New Grants
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Two arts organizations have been selected to receive financial grants from the Stage Managers' Association Foundation in the most recent grant cycle.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Hal Luftig Company Reorg Plan Approved by Courts, Harry Potter Heads to High School
by Alex Freeman - November 27, 2023
This week in the newsletter, we’ve got a look at how high schools can win a chance to be the first to produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Cara Joy David takes us through the recent ruling in the Hal Luftig Company bankruptcy, and the Wall Street Journal takes a look at how some regional theatres are thriving in a challenging environment.
CHRISTMAS EVE IN DIKANKA - A Musical Adaptation of a Ukrainian Story to Have Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
Get a sneak peek of the upcoming industry reading of 'Christmas Eve in Dikanka,' a captivating musical adaptation of a Ukrainian story. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Ukrainian folklore and experience the magic firsthand.
The American Theatre Guild Takes Part in #GivingTuesday
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the country, is proud to participate in the world's biggest day of generosity: #GivingTuesday.

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