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Cast Set for MIKE & MINDY'S WILD WEEKEND JAM Industry Presentations at Open Jar Studios
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Meet the Cast of Mike & Mindy's Wild Weekend Jam (Music & Lyrics by Bucky Heard & Timothy D. Lee of The Righteous Brothers with a book by Eileen Nelson & Mark Corallo; directed by Scott Werntz).
Debbie Gravitte & Sam Gravitte to Star in Industry Reading of NOTHIN' BUT LOVE
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte (Jerome Robbin’s Broadway) and her son Sam Gravitte, recently Fiyero in the Broadway production of Wicked, will play mother and son in two private industry presentations of Nothin’ But Love.
Asm Global Acts Foundation Increases College Scholarship Program Throughout The United States
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Having recently announced a five-year plan to deepen its corporate responsibility commitments - including the largest and greenest portfolio of sustainable venues on earth - ASM Global is dramatically expanding its ASM Global Stars Scholarship Program this week into cities throughout the United States.
TALK OF THE TOWN: James Thurber's Years with Ross to Present Two Industry Readings This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
ALK OF THE TOWN: James Thurber's Years with Ross, a new comedy by Mike Bencivenga will present two industry readings on Tuesday, May 16 at 3pm and 7pm.
Iakowi:he'ne' Oakes is the Inaugural Recipient of the Dramatists Guild Foundation's Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) has announced Iakowi:he'ne' Oakes as the inaugural recipient of The Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award for her work as the Founder and Director of the North American Indigenous Center of New York.
Actors Connection is Hosting a Free Online Q&A with Broadway Casting Director Merri Sugarman
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Actors Connection is hosting a Free ZOOM Q&A with Merri Sugarman to celebrate her new book- From Craft to Career: A Casting Director’s Guide for the Actor on Thursday, May 25th at 7pm EST/ 4pm PST.
2023 Art Mamas Residencies Recipients At STONELEAF Revealed
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
The second annual cohort of the Art Mamas x STONELEAF residencies have been announced, chosen from over 180 applicants. This summer, Haimy Assefa, Nakeya Brown and Andria Lo will participate in the Group Residency and Koyoltzintli in the Family Residency. Each artist will be given an unrestricted stipend and a week to focus on themselves and their practice. 
Jessica Ferreira Named Vice President of The Pekoe Group
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Jessica Ferreira has been named Vice President of The Pekoe Group. In her new role, Jessica will provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the agency.
Christina Anderson Wins 2023 Steinberg/ATCA Award for THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Playwright Christina Anderson has won the 2023 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for her play the ripple, the wave that carried me home.
Industry Pro Newsletter: TCG Conference Goes to Chicago, Garrett to Leave Oregon Shakespeare
by Alex Freeman - May 08, 2023
The Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has selected Chicago, IL as the location for its 2024 National Conference, which will be hosted by the League of Chicago Theatres. Meanwhile, the WGA strike, turmoil at regional theaters continues, and Britain gets a King who loves the arts.
Chris Colfer, Cameron Esposito, And Alexandra Billings Will Participate In A Virtual Panel On Queer Visibility And Authorship
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
On Saturday, June 3 at 2 PM EDT, Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will host a virtual panel on the importance of queer people telling their own stories.
The Herb Alpert Award in the Arts Announces 2023 Winners
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
May 3, 2023 will mark the 29th annual celebration of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) which will be presented to eleven risk-taking, mid-career artists – experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.
Hermitage Partners With Roundabout Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
 The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced a new partnership with the Tony Award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company, the nation's largest not-for-profit theater with a celebrated history of producing iconic works for nearly 60 years.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Final Tony Eligibility Decisions, Drama League Awards
by Alex Freeman - May 01, 2023
MFA programs in performing arts face challenges in adapting. Tony eligibility decisions and Drama League nominations revealed. 2023 Tony Awards Live Pre-Show to be streamed for free on Pluto TV. Easter Bonnet Competition raises over $3.6 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Read on for more.
Doug Reside and Elliott Masie to Host AI & Theater Discussion in May
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Moderators Doug Reside (Billy Rose Theater Division of New York Public Library for the Performing Arts) and Elliott Masie (MASIE Productions & Broadway Hackathon) will host both a briefing on the current AI technologies and their potential impacts on all aspects of theater.
Brooklyn Public Library and Friends of George's Will Receive 2023 Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Defender Awards
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) has announced the recipients of 2023 Defender Awards. By refusing to succumb to the banning of books and drag performances, both recipients are leaders in the fight against censorship and the repression of free speech that has overtaken parts of the country.
New Entertainment Community Fund Survey Spotlights Pandemic Impact On Entertainment Industry Workers
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The Entertainment Community Fund, formerly The Actors Fund, the national human services organization supporting the needs of those working in the entertainment and performing arts industry, today released the results of a new survey assessing the needs of the entertainment community three years after a national shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic that left tens of thousands of workers in the entertainment industry unemployed and uninsured.
Tyne Daly, John Glover & More to Star in A BRIEF CRACK OF LIGHT Industry Readings
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
Walking Path Entertainment, LLC will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of A Brief Crack of Light, a play written by William Semans and Roy M. Close.
Creative Pinellas Announces Barbara St. Clair to Retire as Chief Executive Officer
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
Barbara St. Clair, CEO of Creative Pinellas has announced that she will retire at the end of this year. She has led Pinellas County’s non-profit Local Arts Agency (LAA) since 2016.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces New Asphalt Art Grant Opportunity
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that all cities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. can apply for $25,000 USD Asphalt Art Initiative grants to help improve street safety, activate public spaces, and engage community residents.
Playwright Robert Patrick Dies At 85
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
Robert Patrick, aka Robert Patrick O'Connor, writer of poems, lyrics, short stories, novels, and a pioneering playwright known for his contributions to Off-Off Broadway and the Caffe Cino has passed away at the age of 85. He died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles on April 23, 2023 (407 years to the day after Shakespeare's death). 
BroadwayHD Welcomes McLean Mills as New Director of Content and Production
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023
BroadwayHD has appointed McLean Mills as new Director of Content and Production.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway vs Resellers, A Deeper Look at the Dallas Theater Center Cuts
by Alex Freeman - April 24, 2023
The Performing Artist Tax Parity Act reintroduced provides tax relief for artists. AMC partners with Black Theatre Coalition to support diversity. Broadway struggles with ticket resellers, but official ticket sellers like Telecharge, Ticketmaster, and Broadway Direct help customers find direct box office tickets.
Adrienne Haan & William Michals to Lead FINAL DAY? THE MUSICAL Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2023
Curtis Productions will present private industry readings of “FINAL DAY? The Musical” with book, music & lyrics by Danny Curtis and music direction by Richard Danley. 
Apples and Oranges Arts Spotlights The Heroine's Journey With Latest THEatre ACCELERATOR Development Cohort
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2023
Dubbed THEatre ACCELERATOR: The Heroine's Journey in XR, Apples and Oranges Arts applies their signature use of new technology to help writers develop and distribute new musicals that forefront female identifying characters.

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