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Broadway & Beyond Will Host Networking Event For Stage Managers of Color This Month by BWW News Desk
- January 05, 2022 This free networking event offers stage managers of color the unique opportunity to connect directly with industry professionals who are in positions to share advice and personalized counsel and – crucially – to hire.
RING OF KEYS Announces New Executive Leadership by BWW News Desk
- January 04, 2022 Ring of Keys has announced a new Executive Director, Aislinn Frantz (she/her). Frantz will succeed Founding Executive Director, Andrea Prestinario (she/her), who will continue to work with the organization as Board Chair.
TRU to Present '50 Years Of Leadership: A Conversation With Producer/Theater Owner Eric Krebs' by BWW News Desk
- January 04, 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.
Black Theatre Coalition Announces New Executive Director and Program Director by BWW News Desk
- January 04, 2022 Black Theatre Coalition, the organization aiming “to build a sustainable, ethical roadmap to increase employment opportunities for Black theatre professionals” brings on Lico Whitfield as Program Director and Olivia Jones as Executive Director.
Industry Pro Newsletter: LA Institutions Require Boosters, Boston Invests in the Arts by Alex Freeman
- January 03, 2022 While the next few weeks may be rough within the industry as we continue to grapple with another surge in the virus related both to the new variant and holiday travel, we remain in a much stronger position - new treatments are available for those that do contract the virus, and the number of people receiving vaccines and boosters continues to rise.
New Broadway Documentary AT THIS PERFORMANCE... is in Production by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2022 At This Performance... will be bringing you stories from Broadway actors such as Jessica Vosk (Finding Neverland, Wicked), Kayla Davion (Waitress, King Kong, Tina), Dana Steingold (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Avenue Q, Beetlejuice), and more.
TRU Announces Producer Bootcamp - Raising Money For Theater 2022 by BWW News Desk
- December 29, 2021 Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the TRU Producer Bootcamp, Raising Money for Theater 2022: Who, How and When to Ask, held virtually on Sunday, January 23, 2022, 12pm-7pm ET.
Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA's New Executive Director, More Restrictions Around the Globe by Alex Freeman
- December 27, 2021 While the production shutdowns (and recent closing announcements) are an echo of March 2020, it is important to remember that across Broadway and across the country, there were many productions that were able to continue their holiday performance schedule without interruption, thanks to the health and safety protocols that theatres have in place.
Actors' Equity Association Names Alvin Vincent, Jr. New Executive Director by BWW News Desk
- December 22, 2021 Actors' Equity Association, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has named Alvin Vincent, Jr. to be its 12th executive director. He assumes the role on February 1.
Actors' Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA Extend Pandemic Agreement by BWW News Desk
- December 21, 2021 Actors' Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists today announced an extension to their 2020 agreement addressing the coverage of live theater that is recorded or streamed for exhibition to a remote audience.
Listen: Robin de Jesús Talks TICK, TICK... BOOM! & More With Alan Seales by BWW News Desk
- December 20, 2021 Robin takes us behind the scenes of working with Andrew Garfield, from their first reading, to the table work where they realized the weight and importance of Michael and Jonathan's relationship as a catalyst for the second half of the movie.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Cancellations, The Policy Changes, and The Worry by Alex Freeman
- December 20, 2021 The cancellations. The story in the industry of the last week or so has been reminiscent of March 2020, though as many observers and epidemiologists have reminded theatre fans - it isn’t as bad as that. The cancelled performances are a sign that testing programs are working.
Concord Theatricals and Irving Berlin's Estate Announce Extension of Long-Term Relationship by BWW News Desk
- December 20, 2021 Concord Theatricals has announced that it is extending its representation as the exclusive worldwide theatrical agent for the estate of Irving Berlin. The Irving Berlin Collection, which includes Annie Get Your Gun, White Christmas and Holiday Inn, has been championed through Concord’s R&H Theatricals imprint for over thirty years.
The League Of Professional Theatre Women Awarded Receives NYSCA Grant by BWW News Desk
- December 16, 2021 The League of Professional Theatre Women (Mary E. Hodges and Katrin Hilbe, Co-Presidents), announced today a grant award totaling $59,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State's $105 million investment in the arts for FY2022, NYSCA has awarded more than $80 million since June 2021.
The Broadway League Elects New Board of Governors & New Vice Chair of the Road by BWW News Desk
- December 15, 2021 At yesterday’s Annual Meeting of The Broadway League, the membership elected a new Board of Governors, a new Vice Chair of the Road, and reelected the Secretary/Treasurer. The current Chair, Lauren Reid, will retain her position for the two years remaining in her term.
New National Study Finds Many Grants Lack Wage Requirements that Could Make Industry More Inclusive by BWW News Desk
- December 14, 2021 A new national study released by Actors’ Equity Association at the National Press Club today reviewed the grant criteria of the nation’s largest state and local art agencies prior to the pandemic and found that many agencies lack grant criteria to support a truly inclusive arts industry.
Blake Tatroe Joins Michael Cassel Group To Lead International Touring by BWW News Desk
- December 14, 2021 Michael Cassel Group today announced the appointment of Blake Tatroe as Director, International focussing on the roll-out of the company's touring theatrical productions around the globe and the development of new musical markets.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Revising The Nutcracker, New Restrictions in Europe by Alex Freeman
- December 13, 2021 For many theatre and dance companies, now is the time for the big moneymaker - Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker in most cases, a slightly different holiday tradition in other places. We are still waiting to see what the final numbers look like as companies grapple with new variants, new restrictions, and stringent (and often costly) testing protocols for their performance company
Industry Pro Webinar Replay - The New Marketing Cycle by Alex Freeman
- December 08, 2021 As theatres across the globe have started the journey back to normal operations, one thing has become abundantly clear: audience members aren’t buying tickets in the same way, or on the same cycle, that they were beforehand. As many producers have noted, audiences are buying tickets later and later in the cycle, with many ticket purchases coming within two weeks of the performance date. This shift means that producers and their marketing team must reconsider how and when they’re making their media buys. For this webinar, we were joined by Situation Interactive’s Rian Durham to discuss what producers should be considering, how Situation is dealing with the shift, and more!