BAC'S Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Announces Scholars
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2022
The Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Broadway stage manager Cody Renard Richard announced the 10 recipients of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program, dedicated to honoring, uplifting and supporting the next generation of Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) theatre-makers working behind the scenes.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2022
The Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Broadway stage manager Cody Renard Richard announced the 10 recipients of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program, dedicated to honoring, uplifting and supporting the next generation of Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) theatre-makers working behind the scenes.
Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarship Announced for BIPOC Stage Managers
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2022
In partnership with Broadway Stage Managers, Narda E. Alcorn, Lisa Dawn Cave, Beverly Jenkins, Kenneth J. McGee, & Cody Renard Richard, the Broadway Stage Management Symposium awards five scholarships for stage managers of color to attend the annual professional development and networking conference for stage managers, the Broadway Stage Management Symposium.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2022
In partnership with Broadway Stage Managers, Narda E. Alcorn, Lisa Dawn Cave, Beverly Jenkins, Kenneth J. McGee, & Cody Renard Richard, the Broadway Stage Management Symposium awards five scholarships for stage managers of color to attend the annual professional development and networking conference for stage managers, the Broadway Stage Management Symposium.
Amanda Jane Cooper To Join IAMT For Presentation Of TRUE NORTH: A MAGICAL NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Fresh off a 2-week return as Glinda in Broadway's hit musical Wicked, Amanda Jane Cooper will lead a cast of rising stars in the upcoming presentation of TRUE NORTH: A MAGICAL NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL at the Institute of American Musical Theatre in NYC. The invite-only performances are set for March 14, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Fresh off a 2-week return as Glinda in Broadway's hit musical Wicked, Amanda Jane Cooper will lead a cast of rising stars in the upcoming presentation of TRUE NORTH: A MAGICAL NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL at the Institute of American Musical Theatre in NYC. The invite-only performances are set for March 14, 2022.
Submission Deadline Extended For TRU Beginnings/How To Write A Musical That Works Part Three: Reckoning And Resolution
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the next in their TRU Beginnings series of workshops for the early development of new work: How to Write a Musical that Works, Part Three: Reckoning and Resolution on Sunday, February 27, 2022, noon to 7pm ET, on Zoom.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the next in their TRU Beginnings series of workshops for the early development of new work: How to Write a Musical that Works, Part Three: Reckoning and Resolution on Sunday, February 27, 2022, noon to 7pm ET, on Zoom.
Former Columbia Artists Theatricals President Gary McAvay Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
Gary McAvay, former President of Columbia Artists Theatricals has passed away at age 68.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
Gary McAvay, former President of Columbia Artists Theatricals has passed away at age 68.
TCG Receives Support from National Endowment for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for theatre, has announced they have been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for theatre, has announced they have been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Dramatic Publishing Wins Arbitration, Regional Jimmy Awards Competitions Announced
by Alex Freeman - February 14, 2022
Across the industry last week, two trends have begun to emerge more fully: the first being we continue to have more data on just how bleak things were for the industry over the past two years. The second is that more companies are ready to emerge from that darkness stronger than ever - with new spaces ready to open and new seasons being announced.
by Alex Freeman - February 14, 2022
Across the industry last week, two trends have begun to emerge more fully: the first being we continue to have more data on just how bleak things were for the industry over the past two years. The second is that more companies are ready to emerge from that darkness stronger than ever - with new spaces ready to open and new seasons being announced.
Creatives Rebuild New York Launches Programs to Support 2,700 Artists Across New York State
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
Today, Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) launched two funding opportunities aimed at providing transformational support for individual artists across New York State. The $125 million initiative provides either guaranteed income or employment opportunities to artists.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
Today, Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) launched two funding opportunities aimed at providing transformational support for individual artists across New York State. The $125 million initiative provides either guaranteed income or employment opportunities to artists.
Lively McCabe Entertainment Acquires Broadway Theater Workshops
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
Lively McCabe Entertainment has announced that it has acquired Broadway Theater Workshops (BTW).
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
Lively McCabe Entertainment has announced that it has acquired Broadway Theater Workshops (BTW).
2021 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
The Jonathan Larson Grant is an unconditional annual investment in individual talent. The grant is awarded to musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams, early in their career, to support artistic endeavors and safeguard long-term music writing careers.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
The Jonathan Larson Grant is an unconditional annual investment in individual talent. The grant is awarded to musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams, early in their career, to support artistic endeavors and safeguard long-term music writing careers.
2022 McKnight Community-Engaged Artist Fellows Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
Pillsbury House Theatre is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of the McKnight Fellowships for Community-Engaged Artists: Douglas R. Ewart and Olivia Levins Holden.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
Pillsbury House Theatre is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of the McKnight Fellowships for Community-Engaged Artists: Douglas R. Ewart and Olivia Levins Holden.
New Dramatists Welcomes Human Resources Executive Laura Politi To The Board
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2022
New Dramatists, an artistic home and developmental laboratory for professional playwrights, has announced the addition of new Board member, Laura Politi.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2022
New Dramatists, an artistic home and developmental laboratory for professional playwrights, has announced the addition of new Board member, Laura Politi.
American Lyric Theater Announces Aria Access Project: A New Hub Of Free Downloadable Contemporary Arias For Singers and Music Educators
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2022
American Lyric Theater (ALT) today announced the Aria Access Project (AAP), a free hub of downloadable contemporary aria sheet music written by alumni of ALT’s Composer Librettist Development Program.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2022
American Lyric Theater (ALT) today announced the Aria Access Project (AAP), a free hub of downloadable contemporary aria sheet music written by alumni of ALT’s Composer Librettist Development Program.
Database Of Plays By Women Launches Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2022
New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced the March 4, 2022 launch of ON HER SHOULDERS: Celebrating 1,000 Years of Women Writing Plays, the first-of-its-kind database of women from the around the world who have used the dramatic form of expression for the whole, or for part, of their literary careers.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2022
New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced the March 4, 2022 launch of ON HER SHOULDERS: Celebrating 1,000 Years of Women Writing Plays, the first-of-its-kind database of women from the around the world who have used the dramatic form of expression for the whole, or for part, of their literary careers.
Actors' Equity Association Announces New Public Health Consultants
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
Actors’ Equity Association has announced that a team of doctors led by Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill are the new public health consultants for the union, effective immediately. This team also advises the American Guild of Music Artists and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society on COVID-19 safety.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
Actors’ Equity Association has announced that a team of doctors led by Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill are the new public health consultants for the union, effective immediately. This team also advises the American Guild of Music Artists and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society on COVID-19 safety.
MTC Announces Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship & Inaugural Recipient Zora Howard
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced the creation of the Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship, which will be awarded by MTC annually.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced the creation of the Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship, which will be awarded by MTC annually.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Shelly Lowe Confirmed as NEH Chair, Broadway Data Shows Reopening Did Not Go As Planned
by Alex Freeman - February 07, 2022
While the data from the early winter show that Broadway’s reopening didn’t go as planned, and the January closing announcements were an emotional blow after the Omicron surge, the slate of opening dates announced on Broadway for early to mid-April, have many in the industry starting to feel optimistic that this time a corner has truly been turned.
by Alex Freeman - February 07, 2022
While the data from the early winter show that Broadway’s reopening didn’t go as planned, and the January closing announcements were an emotional blow after the Omicron surge, the slate of opening dates announced on Broadway for early to mid-April, have many in the industry starting to feel optimistic that this time a corner has truly been turned.
One Week Until REFLEX Is Available To Stream
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
There's one week left until the virtual streaming premiere of REFLEX, the new show from visual and sound artist and juggler Jay Gilligan. Beginning February 14, all thirteen performances of REFLEX through February 19 will offer digital livestream tickets for $20.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
There's one week left until the virtual streaming premiere of REFLEX, the new show from visual and sound artist and juggler Jay Gilligan. Beginning February 14, all thirteen performances of REFLEX through February 19 will offer digital livestream tickets for $20.
LISTEN: JoAnna Garcia Swisher Kicks Off Art Of Kindness Season 2
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
JoAnna Garcia Swisher is the guest on today's special episode of The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul. Swisher discusses making Netflix's Sweet Magnolias season 2, acts of kindness that changed the course of her career and much more in this empowering conversation.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
JoAnna Garcia Swisher is the guest on today's special episode of The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul. Swisher discusses making Netflix's Sweet Magnolias season 2, acts of kindness that changed the course of her career and much more in this empowering conversation.
New HOLA Spotlight to Feature Loren Escandon on Instagram LIVE
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2022
Tonight, HOLA starts a new cycle of their HOLA Spotlight, in which the organization will be talking with artists and personalities who, in one way or another, actively participate to represent their community. They invite all to join them as they celebrate actor and filmmaker Loren Escandon, who will share about how, through her characters and productions, she has been able to represent Afro-Latin women and exploit their realities as a result of her context, socioeconomic status, and cultural background.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2022
Tonight, HOLA starts a new cycle of their HOLA Spotlight, in which the organization will be talking with artists and personalities who, in one way or another, actively participate to represent their community. They invite all to join them as they celebrate actor and filmmaker Loren Escandon, who will share about how, through her characters and productions, she has been able to represent Afro-Latin women and exploit their realities as a result of her context, socioeconomic status, and cultural background.
TADA! Youth Theater Announces In-Person School Break Camps
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2022
Through improvisation and good old-fashioned fun, TADA! school break camps are the perfect blend of musical theater training, storytelling, and fun theater games to keep young minds engaged, active, and having a blast over their break!
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2022
Through improvisation and good old-fashioned fun, TADA! school break camps are the perfect blend of musical theater training, storytelling, and fun theater games to keep young minds engaged, active, and having a blast over their break!
Artist Rights Alliance Names New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), an artist-run, non-profit organization fighting for songwriters and musicians in the modern music economy, announced that former longtime Viacom vice president Stacey Dansky has been named Executive Director.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), an artist-run, non-profit organization fighting for songwriters and musicians in the modern music economy, announced that former longtime Viacom vice president Stacey Dansky has been named Executive Director.
NYC Musicians' Union Local 802 Endorses Senator Chuck Schumer
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
The NYC Musicians' Union Local 802 has announced its endorsement of Senator Chuck Schumer in his bid for re-election.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
The NYC Musicians' Union Local 802 has announced its endorsement of Senator Chuck Schumer in his bid for re-election.
The Shubert Organization Acquires GalaPro App
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
The Shubert Organization announced today it has acquired the GalaPro App, the software that allows for real-time translations and captioning in theaters. After incubating GalaPro in 2016, The Shubert Organization implemented an organization wide rollout of the software in all of its theatres.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
The Shubert Organization announced today it has acquired the GalaPro App, the software that allows for real-time translations and captioning in theaters. After incubating GalaPro in 2016, The Shubert Organization implemented an organization wide rollout of the software in all of its theatres.
Black Theatre Coalition Announces Fellowships
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2022
Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Executive Director Olivia Jones and Program Director Lico Whitfield, announced today the members of their inaugural cohort of Fellows in conjunction with partners of current Broadway Productions.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2022
Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Executive Director Olivia Jones and Program Director Lico Whitfield, announced today the members of their inaugural cohort of Fellows in conjunction with partners of current Broadway Productions.
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