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Broadway Visits Rural Wyoming For a Two-Week Musical Theatre Intensive at Sheridan College
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2022
The Arts at Sheridan College welcomes students between the ages of 15 and 26 to register for a two-week musical theatre intensive opportunity. This program will connect participants with college and industry professionals to experience training and performances in voice, acting, and dance.
New Study Claims 63% of Deaf Consumers Say Hollywood Perpetuates Negative Stereotypes
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
Sixty-three percent of Deaf consumers say Hollywood perpetuates negative stereotypes about the Deaf community and 82% believe the entertainment industry needs to offer more career support for Deaf Professionals according to a first-of-its kind study released today by NRG in partnership with Deaf West Theatre.
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing and Publishing Rights for the Catalog of William S. Yellow Robe, Jr.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
Concord Theatricals and DG Copyright Management have announced that Concord’s Samuel French imprint will represent the legendary William S. Yellow Robe, Jr.’s full dramatic catalog for licensing and publishing.
Createtheater and Suny Cortland Performing Arts Announce THE BONE HARP as First Collaboration
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
CreateTheater's Executive Producer Cate Cammarata and Kevin Halpin, Musical Theatre Program Coordinator of SUNY Cortland's Musical Theater Department, have selected THE BONE HARP (Book and Lyrics by Laura Stratford, Music by Heidi Joosten) as their first College Musical Theater Partnership collaboration.
Applications Open For The Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
Theatre Communications Group has opened the application for The Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship! This is a valuable opportunity that we don't want students to miss out on!
Industry Pro Newsletter: NYC Tourism is Back, Regional Awards Voting Underway
by Alex Freeman - November 21, 2022
As many theatres get into the swing of their holiday shows and end of year giving campaigns, some good signs for the New York theater industry as tourism continues to rebound from the pandemic. While things still aren’t back to the record setting year of 2019, the city is anticipating ending the year at about 85% of those levels.
Applications Now Open for The Drama League's 2023 Next Stage Residency
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
The Drama League will offer a second Next Stage Residency in 2023, through a Regrowth and Capacity Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. This grant will support the organization’s celebrated umbrella of service programs, collectively called The Directors Project.
Ron OJ Parson to Receive SDCF's Zelda Fichandler Award
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society announced the recipient and finalist for its annual Zelda Fichandler Award.
Composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate Announces Upcoming Performances in Honor of Native American Indian Heritage Month
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
Emmy-winning composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate  is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma, and is dedicated to the development of American Indian classical composition, often incorporating tribal languages, stories, and dances into his works.
Createtheater and Suny Cortland Performing Arts Announce THE BONE HARP as Their First College Musical Theater Partnership Collaboration
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
CreateTheater's Executive Producer Cate Cammarata and Kevin Halpin, Musical Theatre Program Coordinator of SUNY Cortland's Musical Theater Department, have selected THE BONE HARP (Book and Lyrics by Laura Stratford, Music by Heidi Joosten) as their first College Musical Theater Partnership collaboration. Music direction is by Jeff Cox.
The Independent Presenters Network Resumes Its Biennial Meeting In London
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
The Independent Presenters Network (IPN) resumed its biennial meeting in London last month. The meeting, which is usually held every two years, was on hold for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York Artists Equity Association Awarded $10,000 In Recovery Funding From The New York State Council On The Arts
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
NYAE has received a Regrowth and Capacity grant of $10,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts. This grant will support the organization's Paying Artists Program, as they continue their ongoing recovery from pandemic challenges.
Original Musical MARIAN Starring Emilie Kouatchou & More to Have Additional Invite-Only Readings This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Liquid Theatre Collective and Randy Donaldson, Executive Producer, will present two additional private, invitation only readings of MARIAN, an original musical based on the life of world-renowned contralto, Marian Anderson.
SDC Now Accepting Nominations For 2023 Barbara Whitman Award
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announced that nominations for the 2023 Barbara Whitman Award are now being accepted through December 19, 2022.
SDC Announces Executive Board Election Results
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2022 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 14. Evan Yionoulis was elected to serve a second term as Executive Board President.
Celebrated Arts Leader Harold Wolpert Launches My Purple Crayon Consulting
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Harold Wolpert, a three-time Tony Award­­–winning arts executive with more than 30 years of experience, and longtime leader and producer at some of the nation's most prestigious not-for-profit theater companies, announces the launch of My Purple Crayon Consulting.
10 Finalists Announced for The Lewis Prize for Music's $500,000 Accelerator Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2022
The Lewis Prize for Music – a philanthropic music arts organization advancing systems change through creative youth development – has announced ten finalist for its fourth annual Accelerator Awards.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Funding Challenges in the UK and US, New Leaders Take Their Posts
by Alex Freeman - November 14, 2022
In the US, programs designed to help businesses and producers make it through the pandemic have been winding down or coming to an end over the last fiscal year - but audiences and funding aren’t yet back to their pre-pandemic levels, leaving leaders in a tough position to figure out how to get their institutions back on firm financial footing.
BroadwayHD and Don Roy King Hold Panel at the American Theatre Critics Association Conference
by James Blinken - November 13, 2022
BroadwayHD's Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane, along with and Don Roy King had a Panel at the American Theatre Critics Association Conference last Friday!
SDC Foundation Professional Development Program 2022-2023 Season Cycle 1 Opportunities Now Open
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) is now accepting applications for its Professional Development Program 2022-2023 Season Cycle 1.
MARY ASTOR'S PURPLE DIARY - THE MUSICAL Will Have First Private Industry Reading Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2022
Michael & Mardie LLC (Michael Garin and Mardie Millit) will present the FIRST private industry reading of MARY ASTOR'S PURPLE DIARY, an original musical inspired by the book of the same name by Edward Sorel, with book by Mardie Millit and music and lyrics by Michael Garin.
John Cariani to Star In Industry Reading of MEMOIRS OF A FORGOTTEN MAN
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2022
D.W. Gregory's political thriller Memoirs of a Forgotten Man will receive an industry reading on Thursday, December 1 at 2:30 p.m. Directed by James Glossman, the reading takes place at the Mary Rodgers Room at the Dramatists Guild.
Joe Barros Named Artistic Director of The London Summer Music Theatre Academy
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2022
Partners for The Arts Abroad names Joe Barros as Artistic Director of The London Summer Music Theatre Academy. Conceived in 2018, The London Summer Music Theatre Academy is a rigorous young artist training program founded by producers Vincent Connor and Michael J. Polo. 
Broadway Advocacy Coalition Opens Applications for its Flagship Programs
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
The Broadway Advocacy Coalition has teamed up with New York City based advocacy organizations to ground and expand their upcoming BAC Artivism Fellowship and Theater of Change course at Columbia Law School. Applications for both programs are now open.
Podcast Exclusive: The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales Chats With Robyn Hurder
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
Robyn Hunter is an actress best known for originating the role of Nini in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical', which also earned her a Tony Award nomination. Her other Broadway credits include 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', 'Chicago', 'Grease', and 'Nice Work If You Can Get It'.

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