Inside Broadway Marks 40th Anniversary & Announces The Return Of Its Touring Production
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Celebrating its 40th anniversary season in 2022, Inside Broadway announces the return of its professional touring production this year – the first time since COVID-19, bringing classic Broadway musicals directly into New York City school's auditorium to give the students, teachers, and staff a fun, educational, and safe live theatre experience.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Celebrating its 40th anniversary season in 2022, Inside Broadway announces the return of its professional touring production this year – the first time since COVID-19, bringing classic Broadway musicals directly into New York City school's auditorium to give the students, teachers, and staff a fun, educational, and safe live theatre experience.
Online Learning Platform A Bit Lit Follows Launch With Course On Elizabethan Theatres
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Following a successful launch event in mid-January, A Bit Lit is pleased to announce its first follow-on course. How To Make An Elizabethan Theatre will offer a more-in depth look at the world of theatre in Shakespeare’s time.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Following a successful launch event in mid-January, A Bit Lit is pleased to announce its first follow-on course. How To Make An Elizabethan Theatre will offer a more-in depth look at the world of theatre in Shakespeare’s time.
Mia Pinero Will Release Debut Album “Growing Up”
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Mia Pinero will release her debut album, Growing Up, a 'musical journal entry' preserving a moment unlike any other. From waiting in the wings as an understudy in the highly anticipated revival of West Side Story, to making her Broadway debut as Maria, Mia Pinero's star was on the rise, until a global pandemic landed her back in her hometown of Racine, Wisconsin.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Mia Pinero will release her debut album, Growing Up, a 'musical journal entry' preserving a moment unlike any other. From waiting in the wings as an understudy in the highly anticipated revival of West Side Story, to making her Broadway debut as Maria, Mia Pinero's star was on the rise, until a global pandemic landed her back in her hometown of Racine, Wisconsin.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Smaller Shows Feel the Squeeze, CTG Eyes Transformation
by Alex Freeman - January 31, 2022
While we’ve thought we were looking at this turning point before, that doesn’t change the fact that the work to bring further equity to the industry remains ongoing, and as companies continue to chart their paths forward, many are working to build that equity into their recovery.
by Alex Freeman - January 31, 2022
While we’ve thought we were looking at this turning point before, that doesn’t change the fact that the work to bring further equity to the industry remains ongoing, and as companies continue to chart their paths forward, many are working to build that equity into their recovery.
A4 Announces 2022 Jadin Wong & Van Lier Artist Fellowships
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
The Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) with support from the New York Community Trust, announces two new fellowship opportunities for emerging Asian American artists: the 2022 Jadin Wong Fellowship in Dance/Choreography and the 2022 Van Lier Fellowship in Visual Arts Practice.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
The Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) with support from the New York Community Trust, announces two new fellowship opportunities for emerging Asian American artists: the 2022 Jadin Wong Fellowship in Dance/Choreography and the 2022 Van Lier Fellowship in Visual Arts Practice.
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Announces 2022 Finalists
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize today announces 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women+ playwrights - now in its 44th year .
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize today announces 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women+ playwrights - now in its 44th year .
The Foundation for Contemporary Arts Announces John Cage Award Winner
by Marissa Tomeo - January 29, 2022
On January 27th, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts announced its 2022 awards, with 20 artists recognized in the fields of dance, music & sound art, performance art & theater, poetry, and the visual arts. Among the grantees is Petr Kotik, who receives the 2022 John Cage Award.
by Marissa Tomeo - January 29, 2022
On January 27th, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts announced its 2022 awards, with 20 artists recognized in the fields of dance, music & sound art, performance art & theater, poetry, and the visual arts. Among the grantees is Petr Kotik, who receives the 2022 John Cage Award.
Trafalgar Entertainment Appoints Ellen McPhillips As New Regional Programming Director and Establishes Central Programming Team
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
Trafalgar Entertainment – the international live entertainment business founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire – has announced the appointment of Ellen McPhillips as Regional Programming Director and the creation of a Central Programming Team in an exciting move for regional theatres, producers and theatregoers.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
Trafalgar Entertainment – the international live entertainment business founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire – has announced the appointment of Ellen McPhillips as Regional Programming Director and the creation of a Central Programming Team in an exciting move for regional theatres, producers and theatregoers.
Lena Hall, Sophia Anne Caruso & More to Star in Staged Reading of TWIST OF FATE
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
The York Theatre Company in association with Willette Klausner and Jim Kierstead, Executive Producer, will present a presentation of the musical comedy Twist of Fate with book and lyrics by Lissa Levin (Kleban Award Winner) and music by Ron Abel (Ben Jones Love Songs).
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
The York Theatre Company in association with Willette Klausner and Jim Kierstead, Executive Producer, will present a presentation of the musical comedy Twist of Fate with book and lyrics by Lissa Levin (Kleban Award Winner) and music by Ron Abel (Ben Jones Love Songs).
Annie Golden, Olivia Puckett, Natalie Walker Lead Industry Reading Of New Musical PRIME DAY
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
Prime Day, a new musical by James Harvey (The Bald Faced Truth, The Crack in the Ceiling), will receive an industry reading on February 4th, 2022, at 2pm. The private event will be held at The Tank (312 West 36th Street).
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
Prime Day, a new musical by James Harvey (The Bald Faced Truth, The Crack in the Ceiling), will receive an industry reading on February 4th, 2022, at 2pm. The private event will be held at The Tank (312 West 36th Street).
INTAR Theatre Presents Inaugural Max Ferrá Director Fellowship to Itzel Ayala
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
INTAR THEATER announced today that the award-winning off-Broadway theater company has presented its first Max Ferrá Director Fellowship to Itzel Ayala. The fellowship is in memory of INTAR’S founding Artistic Director and is intended to supply a major career boost and visibility for the recipient.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
INTAR THEATER announced today that the award-winning off-Broadway theater company has presented its first Max Ferrá Director Fellowship to Itzel Ayala. The fellowship is in memory of INTAR’S founding Artistic Director and is intended to supply a major career boost and visibility for the recipient.
Recipients of 2022 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
The Kleban Foundation is celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre with the announcement of the 2022 prizewinners. The Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to César Alvarez (they/them).
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
The Kleban Foundation is celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre with the announcement of the 2022 prizewinners. The Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to César Alvarez (they/them).
The Acting Company Names New Senior Management Leaders
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
The Acting Company, a leading national touring theatre, names two seasoned arts executives to further bolster its commitment to bringing audiences across the country excellent live theatre. Erik Schroeder will serve as Managing Director and Deborah Steinglass will become Director of Advancement. They join the recently appointed, Artistic Director Kent Gash at The Acting Company.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
The Acting Company, a leading national touring theatre, names two seasoned arts executives to further bolster its commitment to bringing audiences across the country excellent live theatre. Erik Schroeder will serve as Managing Director and Deborah Steinglass will become Director of Advancement. They join the recently appointed, Artistic Director Kent Gash at The Acting Company.
United States Artists Announce 2022 Fellowship Awardees
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
United States Artists has announced the 2022 USA Fellowship awardees — the creative disruptors, social sculptors, and material vanguards who ignite our imagination beyond limits.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
United States Artists has announced the 2022 USA Fellowship awardees — the creative disruptors, social sculptors, and material vanguards who ignite our imagination beyond limits.
TRU Announces 1/28 Community Gathering Via Zoom
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 80 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. T
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 80 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. T
Wayne Brady Joins Forces With FLS Academy and Speechless To Create 'FLS+'
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Award-winning actor/producer/improviser Wayne Brady will join applied improvisation training companies Freestyle Love Supreme Academy, LLC and Speechless Inc. as Chief Creative Officer in a merger set for early 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Award-winning actor/producer/improviser Wayne Brady will join applied improvisation training companies Freestyle Love Supreme Academy, LLC and Speechless Inc. as Chief Creative Officer in a merger set for early 2022.
The Black List Will Expand Beyond Hollywood, Allowing Theatre Writers to Showcase Their Work
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Four nonprofit theaters have already agreed to commission a new production from a writer discovered through the Black List, including Miami New Drama in Florida, the Movement Theater Company in New York, Victory Gardens in Chicago and Woolly Mammoth in Washington.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Four nonprofit theaters have already agreed to commission a new production from a writer discovered through the Black List, including Miami New Drama in Florida, the Movement Theater Company in New York, Victory Gardens in Chicago and Woolly Mammoth in Washington.
The Black Theatre Matters Bill Honored By Inaugural Anthem Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
The Anthem Awards announced today that The Black Theatre Matters Bill — legislation drafted from over 500 interviews, work sessions, town halls, and other forums led by Davon Williams LLC — has been honored as a Finalist for Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Special Projects in the Inaugural Anthem Awards Social Impact Celebration.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
The Anthem Awards announced today that The Black Theatre Matters Bill — legislation drafted from over 500 interviews, work sessions, town halls, and other forums led by Davon Williams LLC — has been honored as a Finalist for Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Special Projects in the Inaugural Anthem Awards Social Impact Celebration.
Wingspace Theatrical Design to Present Free Virtual Salon With LAIKA STUDIOS
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
As part of their free virtual salon series, Wingspace Theatrical Design will present a roundtable discussion with LAIKA Studios panelists Erica Benoit, Anastastia McCalister, and Megan Wilkerson, moderated by Anna Driftmier.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
As part of their free virtual salon series, Wingspace Theatrical Design will present a roundtable discussion with LAIKA Studios panelists Erica Benoit, Anastastia McCalister, and Megan Wilkerson, moderated by Anna Driftmier.
Roundabout Announces Roundabout Directing Fellowship/Roundabout Directors Group Applications
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Roundabout Theatre Company is now accepting applications for two of the institution's signature Artists-in-Residence programs: the Roundabout Directing Fellowship and the Leon Levy Foundation Roundabout Directors Group.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Roundabout Theatre Company is now accepting applications for two of the institution's signature Artists-in-Residence programs: the Roundabout Directing Fellowship and the Leon Levy Foundation Roundabout Directors Group.
Submissions Now Open for the Relentless Musical Award
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
The American Playwriting Foundation and Building for the Arts have announced that submissions for the Relentless Musical Award are now open and will close on March 1, 2022. The creators of the winning submission will receive $65,000, the largest cash prize in American theater presented to an unproduced work. There is no fee to apply.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
The American Playwriting Foundation and Building for the Arts have announced that submissions for the Relentless Musical Award are now open and will close on March 1, 2022. The creators of the winning submission will receive $65,000, the largest cash prize in American theater presented to an unproduced work. There is no fee to apply.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Pay Equity Standards, Audiences Want Vaccine Mandates
by Alex Freeman - January 24, 2022
In New York, some governmental support may be renewed for the performing arts sector in the form of the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit. Meanwhile last week, members of the creative economy were in front of the House Small Business Committee to lobby for more support from a national level.
by Alex Freeman - January 24, 2022
In New York, some governmental support may be renewed for the performing arts sector in the form of the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit. Meanwhile last week, members of the creative economy were in front of the House Small Business Committee to lobby for more support from a national level.
Latino Filmmakers Network to Host Network Event at SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
by Marissa Tomeo - January 22, 2022
The Latino Filmmakers Network will host events during Sundance’s 2022 Film Festival Village, which is now being livestreamed here. The network has been livestreaming events, workshops, and pitching opportunities from January 21st and will continue to do so until the 26th. This year marks the eighth annual Latino Filmmakers Network event.
by Marissa Tomeo - January 22, 2022
The Latino Filmmakers Network will host events during Sundance’s 2022 Film Festival Village, which is now being livestreamed here. The network has been livestreaming events, workshops, and pitching opportunities from January 21st and will continue to do so until the 26th. This year marks the eighth annual Latino Filmmakers Network event.
Broadway Stage Management Symposium Announces Dates & Keynote Speakers For 8th Annual Stage Manager Conference
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
The 8th annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium will bring together stage managers from around the world on Saturday, May 21st – Sunday, May 22nd, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
The 8th annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium will bring together stage managers from around the world on Saturday, May 21st – Sunday, May 22nd, 2022.
AEA Urges Congress to Pass New Appropriations Bill with Increased NEA Funding Without Delay
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Actors’ Equity Association has released a statement from union President Kate Shindle on the need for Congress to pass an appropriations bill with funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The current continuing resolution that funds the government expires Feb. 18.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Actors’ Equity Association has released a statement from union President Kate Shindle on the need for Congress to pass an appropriations bill with funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The current continuing resolution that funds the government expires Feb. 18.
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