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Magician Milt Larsen Dies at 92
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
Milt Larsen has died at 12:28pm on Sunday, May 28th, in Los Angeles of Natural Causes at 92. The patriarch of magic, Milt was perhaps best known for his life-long role in the world of magic and illusion, and grew up in a family of magicians.  
Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley to Lead HOUDINI AMONG THE SPIRITS Industry Readings
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley will portray Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle respectively in Houdini Among the Spirits, a new musical.
Choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO Dies at 91
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
The legendary choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO died peacefully on Sunday night, 21 May.
Listen: The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales: Paulo Szot
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
Paulo Szot is a Brazilian operatic baritone singer and actor who is known for his powerful and versatile voice, which has allowed him to excel in various genres, including opera, musical theater, and popular music.
Roundabout's Theatrical Workforce Development Program Receives Mayoral Citation; Now Accepting Applications
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company and Education at Roundabout have announced a Mayoral Citation honoring the Theatrical Workforce Development Program, the theatre industry’s first workforce development program to train and place young adults in professional technical theatre careers.
Concord Theatricals Releases Revised Version of THE GHOST TRAIN For Licensing
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Concord Theatricals has announced that one hundred years after it was first written, Arnold Ridley's genre-defining The Ghost Train has been released in a new revised version by Jocelyn and Nicolas Ridley.
Lorna Courtney and Victor Abreu Named Winners of the 13th Annual Clive Barnes Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Broadway star Lorna Courtney of & Juliet and New York City Ballet member Victor Abreu were announced the winners of the 13th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre.
The Exchange Will Award $500,000 to Local Arts Groups and Students
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
The Exchange (formerly the Woman’s Exchange) announced that it will award $500,000 to 24 regionally based arts and cultural organizations and 14 high school and college students. Additionally, five organizations are recipients of the new Elizabeth Lindsay Arts in Education grant.
Amas Musical Theatre Reveals Winners of Fifth Annual Eric H. Weinberger Award For Emerging Librettists
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
 Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) has announced the recipients of the fifth Eric H. Weinberger Award for Emerging Librettists, a juried cash and production grant given annually to support the early work and career of a deserving musical theatre librettist.
Smith Street Stage Offers A Queer Retelling Of Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT All June Long
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
Brooklyn's Smith Street Stage, committed to presenting Shakespeare's classic stories in new and accessible ways, returns to Carroll Park for their annual FREE outdoor Shakespeare performances with a captivating new production of As You Like It,  June 7th to 25th (Thursday -Sunday) at 7:30 p.m.
Neil Meron to Serve as North American Consultant for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
Acclaimed film, television and theatre producer, Neil Meron, will serve as a consultant to Lloyd Webber’s London-based Really Useful Group.
Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Awards Season Officially Underway
by Alex Freeman - May 22, 2023
The nominations for the 12th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards are announced, recognizing outstanding productions such as 'FAT HAM,' 'TITANIQUE,' and 'MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.' The winners of the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Drama League Awards are revealed, honoring exceptional performances on and off Broadway.
Actors' Equity Association Again Urges Passage of Medicare for All in New Statement
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Actors’ Equity Association has released a statement in response to Senator Bernie Sanders and Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell reintroducing the “Medicare for All” bill in Congress.
Photos: The Drama League Professionals Week Producers Dinner
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2023
The Drama League’s Gabriel Stellian Shanks (Artistic Director), Bevin Ross (Executive Director), and Bonnie Comley (Board President) welcomed the 2023 Directing Fellows at Sardi’s in Times Square.
Lortel Theatre Launches New Play Development Program - 'Alcove At The Lortel'
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
With the recent announcement of Lucille Lortel Theatre's purchase and renovation of a new theater space in Chelsea and its appointment of two new Co-Artistic Directors of New Work, Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced the launch of: The Alcove at the Lortel, a new play development program.  
Connecting Communities Digital Initiative Launches Next Round of Award Opportunities
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Individuals and educational and cultural institutions who seek to imaginatively remix and reuse the Library of Congress’ digital collections and create projects centering one or more of the following groups, Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander and/or other communities of color — are invited to apply to award opportunities through the Connecting Communities Digital Initiative.
Society Of Composers & Lyricists President Testifies At House Committee Hearing On AI And Intellectual Property
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Today, the president of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, Ashley Irwin, testified on behalf of the SCL before the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet of the House Committee of the Judiciary (HCJ) Hearing on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part I - Interoperability of AI and Copyright Law.
The Broadway League Presents The 2023 League Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The Broadway League congratulates the honorees of the League Awards, which were announced today during the 33rd annual Spring Road Conference, celebrating industry professionals whose outstanding achievements contribute to the success of Broadway on the Road. Since 1992, the League Awards recognize those who have displayed exemplary service to the Touring Broadway industry and are regarded as innovators in their profession.
Sanaz Toossi, Jamila Woods & More Named Space on Ryder Farm 2023 Residents
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
SPACE on Ryder Farm, the artist residency program and organic farm located on Ryder Farm in Putnam County, New York announced the residents for the 2023 season.
Choreographer Jennifer Weber Signs With UTA
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Tony Award-nominated choreographer Jennifer Weber has signed with UTA for representation in all areas.
Rosie's House Ovation Gala Raises Record Breaking Funds
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Rosie’s House' Ovation Gala broke all fundraising records at its event held at The Camby Autograph Collection on May 6. Nearly doubling the amount raised at last year Gala, Chair Christina Chambers led a glittering evening of music, food, cocktails, live and silent auctions, and inspiring youth performances with over 275 in attendance.
TJ Martell Foundation 45th Annual New York Honors Gala Returns Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The T.J. Martell Foundation, the music industry's leading foundation that provides funds for innovative cancer research, has announced the honorees for the 45th Annual New York Honors Gala, which will return to New York City for the first time since 2019 and be held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday June 13, 2023. 
Lane Marsh Named Director Of Operations For Broadway's GM Foresight Theatrical
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Foresight Theatrical, a leading Broadway general management company, under the supervision of partners Allan Williams, Aaron Lustbader and Mark Shacket, has named Lane Marsh as Director of Operations.  Marsh, also a general manager at FST, has been with the company since its formation in 2012.   The FST partners also announced that Nick Ginsberg and Jalaina Ross have been promoted to general managers. 
Industry Pro Newsletter: English Wins the Pulitzer, Five Day Work Week in the UK
by Alex Freeman - May 15, 2023
This week, we take a look at recovery across the creative sector in an article from TRG Arts, Dance Magazine looks at how the dance industry has changed, and a new labor agreement between the Actors Union in the UK and producers highlights some of the major shifts in the industry across the globe.
Amara McNeil Receives 2023 Howard Binkley Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program has announced its 2023 Fellow, Amara McNeil. Amara is a New York-based, Hartford-raised, theatrical lighting designer and filmmaker. 

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