TodayTix Group Acquires Secret Cinema Immersive Film and Television Experience Company
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
TodayTix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, announced that it has acquired Secret Cinema, the London-based entertainment company that specializes in immersive film and television events.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
TodayTix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, announced that it has acquired Secret Cinema, the London-based entertainment company that specializes in immersive film and television events.
Justin Cooley and Mira Nadon Win Clive Barnes Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
The Clive Barnes Foundation, under the leadership of Holly Jones and Lloyd Mayor, announced the winners of the 12th Annual Clive Barnes Awards.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
The Clive Barnes Foundation, under the leadership of Holly Jones and Lloyd Mayor, announced the winners of the 12th Annual Clive Barnes Awards.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New CEO of Second City, New Leadership Across the Country
by Alex Freeman - September 19, 2022
With the announced closing of Broadway’s longest running show, questions have risen about tourism (the numbers in New York actually look much stronger than a hot take on Phantom might suggest), about the resiliency of brands (also highlighted by what the future might hold for Second City), and what gets audiences excited to come out to the theater.
by Alex Freeman - September 19, 2022
With the announced closing of Broadway’s longest running show, questions have risen about tourism (the numbers in New York actually look much stronger than a hot take on Phantom might suggest), about the resiliency of brands (also highlighted by what the future might hold for Second City), and what gets audiences excited to come out to the theater.
Broadway DNA Acquires Licensing Rights For HERE THERE BE DRAGONS
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
International theatrical licensor Broadway DNA has announced acquired the rights to 'Here There Be Dragons - A New Musical Quest,' the new Off-Broadway musical inspired by the classic tabletop fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, featuring a book and lyrics by Chase O'Neill and music by Theo Teris.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
International theatrical licensor Broadway DNA has announced acquired the rights to 'Here There Be Dragons - A New Musical Quest,' the new Off-Broadway musical inspired by the classic tabletop fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, featuring a book and lyrics by Chase O'Neill and music by Theo Teris.
THE TUNEABOMBER To Have Industry Presentation in New York City Ahead Of St. Louis Debut
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2022
John Lampe and Michael Wysong's Unabomber musical, The TUNEabomber will give an invited industry presentation at Open Jar Studios in Manhattan on October 3rd at 7pm. After this, the show will make its St. Louis debut at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center in Kirkwood, Missouri on October 7th.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2022
John Lampe and Michael Wysong's Unabomber musical, The TUNEabomber will give an invited industry presentation at Open Jar Studios in Manhattan on October 3rd at 7pm. After this, the show will make its St. Louis debut at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center in Kirkwood, Missouri on October 7th.
OSWALDO VIGAS Foundation Launches New Online Catalogue Raisonné
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
The Oswaldo Vigas Foundation announces the launch of the Oswaldo Vigas online Catalogue Raisonné. Oswaldo Vigas (1923-2014) was a pioneering Venezuelan artist who developed a unique artistic vocabulary inspired by the magical and mystical elements of Latin American culture.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
The Oswaldo Vigas Foundation announces the launch of the Oswaldo Vigas online Catalogue Raisonné. Oswaldo Vigas (1923-2014) was a pioneering Venezuelan artist who developed a unique artistic vocabulary inspired by the magical and mystical elements of Latin American culture.
History Matters: Celebrating Women's Plays Of The Past Announces Winner of the 2022 Judith Barlow Prize
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Not-for-profit History Matters: Celebrating Women's Plays Of The Past has announced its winner for the 2022 Judith Barlow Prize. The annual Judith Barlow Prize is awarded to a student playwright for an exceptional one-act play inspired by the work of an historic female playwright. The winner of the prize receives a $2,500 award and a reading of their work, with a $500 award to the participating professor.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Not-for-profit History Matters: Celebrating Women's Plays Of The Past has announced its winner for the 2022 Judith Barlow Prize. The annual Judith Barlow Prize is awarded to a student playwright for an exceptional one-act play inspired by the work of an historic female playwright. The winner of the prize receives a $2,500 award and a reading of their work, with a $500 award to the participating professor.
Front Row Productions Names Lamar Richardson 2022 Fellow
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones-Harvey’s Front Row Productions Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, named Lamar Richardson as the 2022 Front Row Productions Fellow.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones-Harvey’s Front Row Productions Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, named Lamar Richardson as the 2022 Front Row Productions Fellow.
Queens Theatre's Training Program For Actors With Disabilities Returns In October
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Applications are being accepted now through September 23rd for the fifth round of Queens Theatre's Theatre For All (TFA) Professional Actor Training Program. The free, two-week program will run virtually this season, from Monday, October 17th through Friday, October 28th and is open to Deaf or Disabled performers, aged 18 and over. Through intensive workshops over the two weeks, students will build skills, as well as their networks.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Applications are being accepted now through September 23rd for the fifth round of Queens Theatre's Theatre For All (TFA) Professional Actor Training Program. The free, two-week program will run virtually this season, from Monday, October 17th through Friday, October 28th and is open to Deaf or Disabled performers, aged 18 and over. Through intensive workshops over the two weeks, students will build skills, as well as their networks.
MJ to Present $20,000 in Scholarships for HBCU Students in Celebration of HBCU NY Football Classic
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
MJ will partner with Color Farm Media, Reggie Van Lee and Nico Sidoti to present two $10,000 scholarships to previously selected students from Historically Black College and Universities in celebration of MJ’s sponrosing of the 2022 Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart: Morehouse Tigers vs. Howard Bison football game.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
MJ will partner with Color Farm Media, Reggie Van Lee and Nico Sidoti to present two $10,000 scholarships to previously selected students from Historically Black College and Universities in celebration of MJ’s sponrosing of the 2022 Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart: Morehouse Tigers vs. Howard Bison football game.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Victory Gardens Terminates All Staff, A New Broadway Season is Underway
by Alex Freeman - September 12, 2022
Last week, the Board of Directors at Victory Gardens opted to terminate their full staff and change the fundamental direction of the institution. This is the latest development in a sweeping labor reset taking place across the industry.
by Alex Freeman - September 12, 2022
Last week, the Board of Directors at Victory Gardens opted to terminate their full staff and change the fundamental direction of the institution. This is the latest development in a sweeping labor reset taking place across the industry.
MOB WIFE to Hold Private Industry Reading Next Week
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
The creative team of “Mob Wife, A Mafia Comedy” has announced a private industry reading of this madcap musical on Monday, September 12, 2022 in Manhattan.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
The creative team of “Mob Wife, A Mafia Comedy” has announced a private industry reading of this madcap musical on Monday, September 12, 2022 in Manhattan.
Five Playwrights Receive Prestigious Helen Merrill Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Five playwrights are the 2022 recipients of The New York Community Trust’s prestigious Helen Merrill Award for Playwriting.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Five playwrights are the 2022 recipients of The New York Community Trust’s prestigious Helen Merrill Award for Playwriting.
$10,000 Racial Equity Grants Awarded To Three School Theatre Programs
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Two Cincinnati area schools and one Atlanta school will receive $10,000 to participate in the second-year pilot phase of the Educational Theatre Foundation's (ETF) Pathway program designed to foster racial equity through school theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Two Cincinnati area schools and one Atlanta school will receive $10,000 to participate in the second-year pilot phase of the Educational Theatre Foundation's (ETF) Pathway program designed to foster racial equity through school theatre.
Hermitage Announces Madeleine George as New Recipient of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that accomplished playwright and screenwriter Madeleine George, currently a writer on the hit Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” has been newly selected as the 2021 recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that accomplished playwright and screenwriter Madeleine George, currently a writer on the hit Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” has been newly selected as the 2021 recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
MJ to Present First Broadway Sponsorship of Inaugural HBCU New York Football Classic
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
MJ will partner with Sports Eleven05 and Van Wagner Sports to present the 2022 Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart: Morehouse Tigers vs. Howard Bison football game on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Metlife Stadium; the first time the game has been played in the tri-state area in 8 years.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
MJ will partner with Sports Eleven05 and Van Wagner Sports to present the 2022 Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart: Morehouse Tigers vs. Howard Bison football game on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Metlife Stadium; the first time the game has been played in the tri-state area in 8 years.
Industry Pro Newsletter: No Good Answer on Masks, New Funds for Upgrades in London
by Alex Freeman - September 06, 2022
Theatre companies across the globe continue to grapple with some of the earliest questions posed upon reopening: what to do about masks? As more mixed policies come into play, we continue to see that there are segments of the audience that won’t come with masks, and segments that won’t come without, putting producers in a difficult position.
by Alex Freeman - September 06, 2022
Theatre companies across the globe continue to grapple with some of the earliest questions posed upon reopening: what to do about masks? As more mixed policies come into play, we continue to see that there are segments of the audience that won’t come with masks, and segments that won’t come without, putting producers in a difficult position.
Managing Partners of Broadway Strategic Return Fund LP Under Investigation by the SEC
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
Curtis Wayne Cronin and John Joseph, managing partners of Broadway Strategic Return Fund LP, a fund that invests in Broadway shows, are under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which sued them failing to comply a subpoena.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
Curtis Wayne Cronin and John Joseph, managing partners of Broadway Strategic Return Fund LP, a fund that invests in Broadway shows, are under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which sued them failing to comply a subpoena.
Broadway's Robi Hager Prepares For Industry Workshop Premiere Of LITTLE DUENDE
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
Mexican-American musical theatre writer and performer Robi Hager (Broadway's Spring Awakening, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Bye Bye Birdie, Doctor Zhivago; National Tours of Fun Home and Spring Awakening) is preparing for the industry workshop premiere of his original musical Little Duende.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
Mexican-American musical theatre writer and performer Robi Hager (Broadway's Spring Awakening, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Bye Bye Birdie, Doctor Zhivago; National Tours of Fun Home and Spring Awakening) is preparing for the industry workshop premiere of his original musical Little Duende.
Directors Gathering Announces (DG) Convening: Manifesting an Ecosystem for Directors
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2022
Directors Gathering has announced (DG) Convening:Manifesting an Ecosystem for Directors, building an interconnected and diverse community for directors. The gathering will take place virtually October 15-17, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2022
Directors Gathering has announced (DG) Convening:Manifesting an Ecosystem for Directors, building an interconnected and diverse community for directors. The gathering will take place virtually October 15-17, 2022.
Broadway Licensing and Broadway Media to Offer CLUE Scenic Projections
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Broadway Licensing has partnered with world-renowned design and production specialists Broadway Media to offer stunning script-accurate Clue Scenic Projection at an affordable price, beginning September 12.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Broadway Licensing has partnered with world-renowned design and production specialists Broadway Media to offer stunning script-accurate Clue Scenic Projection at an affordable price, beginning September 12.
Open Jar Studios Acquires Theatrical Printing Service BWAY PRINTING
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Open Jar Studios announced today that it has acquired the theatrical printing company Bway Printing, bringing additional theatrical resources to the popular Broadway rehearsal venue. Bway Printing is a boutique printing service, catering to the unique printing needs of the Broadway community, specializing in printing scripts and scores, hand-delivered for Broadway rehearsals at an affordable price.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Open Jar Studios announced today that it has acquired the theatrical printing company Bway Printing, bringing additional theatrical resources to the popular Broadway rehearsal venue. Bway Printing is a boutique printing service, catering to the unique printing needs of the Broadway community, specializing in printing scripts and scores, hand-delivered for Broadway rehearsals at an affordable price.
The Cultural Solidarity Fund Has Granted Over $1 Million To Over 2,000 Arts Workers In Need
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Cultural Solidarity Fund (CSF), a coalition of cultural institutions administered by the IndieSpace/Indie Theater Fund with leadership from LEIMAY was organized during the pandemic to provide both solidarity and support to the arts community at a time when its very survival was in question.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Cultural Solidarity Fund (CSF), a coalition of cultural institutions administered by the IndieSpace/Indie Theater Fund with leadership from LEIMAY was organized during the pandemic to provide both solidarity and support to the arts community at a time when its very survival was in question.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Using the Arts to Fund the Arts? Edinburgh Sees Large Ticket Sale Drop
by Alex Freeman - August 29, 2022
As summer comes to a close, many regional theaters are preparing to get their new seasons started - for many, this season still carries with it a lot of risk - some of the shows in their season are still shows they had intended to do at some point during the pandemic, and segments of the audience are still hesitant to return to their seats.
by Alex Freeman - August 29, 2022
As summer comes to a close, many regional theaters are preparing to get their new seasons started - for many, this season still carries with it a lot of risk - some of the shows in their season are still shows they had intended to do at some point during the pandemic, and segments of the audience are still hesitant to return to their seats.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Tour Recoups Investment
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
The producers of the first national tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced that the touring production has recouped its $4.7 million investment after 39 weeks on the road. The Equity tour, which launched in October 2021 at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI, will continue through May 7, 2023 with the final scheduled engagement in Sacramento, CA.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
The producers of the first national tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced that the touring production has recouped its $4.7 million investment after 39 weeks on the road. The Equity tour, which launched in October 2021 at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI, will continue through May 7, 2023 with the final scheduled engagement in Sacramento, CA.
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