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Raúl Esparza to Join Drama Desk Special Event Q&A in May
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
Raúl Esparza, who will soon be starring as Fagin in the New York City Center Encores! production of Lionel Bart's Oliver!, will be the focus of an exclusive Drama Desk interview/audience Q&A program on Tuesday, May 9 from 5:30 to 7:00pm.
Performing Artist Tax Parity Act Reintroduced; DPE Responds
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Judy Chu (D-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA).
URBAN Photo Awards Presents The Category CREATIVE For The Single Photos Contest​
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
URBAN Photo Awards 2023 presents the CREATIVE category for single photos, dedicated to images that challenge perceptions and push the boundaries of traditional photography, inviting the viewer to see the city in new and unexpected ways.
Micaela Diamond Signs With CAA
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Micaela Diamond has signed with CAA. Diamond is managed by Lisa Loosemore at Viking Entertainment. Her publicists are Molly Barnett and Chelsea Nachman at Grapevine PR.
Thompson Turner Productions Becomes TT Partners With The Addition of Rebecca Habel and Adam Miller as Partners
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Thompson Turner Productions, the venerable Broadway and touring general management and producing office, becomes TT Partners, effective April 19. Co-Founder David Turner is joined by general managers Rebecca Habel and Adam Miller as partners in the new entity. 
Gemma Summerfield Joins Promethean Artists
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Winner of the 2022 Tenor Viñas competition, rising star Soprano Gemma Summerfield joins the roster of Promethean Artists for general management. Ms. Summerfield will be represented by Artist Manager Callan Coughlan for operatic, orchestral, and recital engagements throughout the world.
2023 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebrates Rennie Harris, Sandy Rodriguez, Aleshea Harris, Angélica Negrón, Sanford Biggers, and More
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
The annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP) Dinner on Sunday, April 16th honored dancer-choreographer Lorenzo 'Rennie' Harris and visual artist Sandy Rodriguez. This was the culmination of a weekend-long celebration of events, hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat (Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO) in partnership with the Greenfield Foundation.
Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute Announces 2023 Margo Jones Award
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
Susan V. Booth, artistic director of the Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL is the 2023 recipient of the Margo Jones Award.
Lyricist/Composer Sheilah Rae to be Honored by The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
The board of The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation will honor lyricist/composer Sheilah Rae at a private reception on April 20, 2023 at The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South.
The Drama League Names 2023 Directors Project Recipients
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
The Drama League has announced the fourteen exceptional stage directors receiving the fellowships, assistantships, and residencies of the 2023 Drama League Directors Project.
Industry Pro Newsletter: A Touring Contract Agreement, Tony Eligibility Rulings for Nonbinary Performers
by Alex Freeman - April 17, 2023
Actors' Equity Association and the Broadway League have come to an agreement on touring contracts. In addition, President Biden appointed a number of high-profile artists to the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Furthermore, a recent ruling on Tony eligibility has raised questions about Tony nominators and nonbinary performers.
Tri-M Foundation Reveals Recipients Of The Performing Arts Grant Program
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2023
The Tri-M Foundation has announced the recipients of the fourth 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.
Hannah Elless To Lead Industry Reading Of THE GOREE ALL-GIRL STRING BAND MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
A private industry reading of a new stage musical, The Goree All-Girl String Band, will be held at the Drama League in NYC on April 24th.
The Drama League Launches Digital Archive of 2022-23 International Directors Summit
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The Drama League has launched its digital archive of the 2022-2023 International Directors Summit, which united eight world-class directors from around the globe for a series of conversations about the changing nature of their work.
Broadway Stage Management Symposium Sets Venue & Topics For 9th Annual Stage Manager Conference
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The 9th annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium will be presented at the beautiful Open Jar Studios in the heart of Times Square, where numerous Broadway shows rehearse.
Recipients Revealed For the Lortel Theatre's 2023 NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
The Lucille Lortel Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of the 4th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, created as an opportunity for aspiring young writers citywide to get unparalleled access to professional theater artists for mentoring. The Fellows and Finalists of the program represent different boroughs of NYC, as well as D75 and D79 schools.
Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.
Annaleigh Ashford, Christian Borle, and More Set for 2023 Broadway Teachers Workshop
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
The Broadway Teachers Workshop is an annual conference designed to inspire teachers and directors with new teaching methods, enhanced production skills and an exchange of ideas with peers and professional Broadway artists behind the scenes on Broadway in New York City.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Shucked's Journey to Broadway, A Complete Awards Season Calendar
by Alex Freeman - April 10, 2023
SHUCKED, a musical that debuted in Utah, has raised questions about the use of non-profit venues for regional tryouts, which allow producers to develop shows with less media attention and at lower costs.
Schools Receive Premier Communities for Theatre Education Distinction
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
EdTA has announced its first-ever cohort of Premier Communities for Theatre Education, which celebrates school communities for their contributions to student success in theatre. To qualify, schools and districts must demonstrate that their theatre programs are rooted in EdTA’s Opportunity to Learn Standards and provide resources at or above levels suggested by the National Core Arts Standards in Theatre.
Forge NYC Announces The 2023 Forge Fellows
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Joining FORGE from across the U.S. and the world–and bringing their expertise in a vast array of fields including video game design and hairstyling alongside screenwriting, live performance, visual art and multimedia –these sixteen makers have been awarded a fully-subsidized six-month engagement with FORGE NYC, bookmarked with 14 points of contact curated to help them build the skills, systems, plans, and practices that will carry them not only through their current projects, but their life's work as creators. 
Podcast Exclusive: Steven Levenson Talks Hulu's UP HERE on The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2023
Listen to Steven Levenson on the latest episode of The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales!
Kanyok Arts Initiative Celebrates Five Years With Guest Of Honor Andy Blankenbuehler
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2023
​​​​​​​Kanyok Arts Initiative, an intimate New York City training program that bridges aspiring artists from the studio to the professional stage through a re-imagined multi-disciplinary curriculum, announces the KAI Gala, Sunday April 30 at 5:00pm with special guest of honor, Tony Award winning director-choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler.
Touring Producers Troika Entertainment Joins Crossroads Live Group
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
BroadwayWorld has just learned that touring producers TROIKA Entertainment is now part of the Crossroads Live Group, bringing more than 30 years of experience producing, managing, and booking touring productions.
Libby Pratt Announced as Third Awardee of the Annual Baxter St Family Residency at STONELEAF RETREAT
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Libby Pratt has been announced as the 2023 recipient of the Baxter St Family Residency at STONELEAF RETREAT. The two-week program, started in 2021 with inaugural recipient Nona Faustine, provides lens-based artists who are also mothers with an unrestricted grant of $2,500, focused studio time, one-on-one critiques with members of Baxter St's Art Advisory Board, and family accommodations on STONELEAF's 22-acre property in New York's Catskill Mountains.

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