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BLAIR RUSSELL is a Tony nominated producer, developer, supporter, and lover of theatre whose experience ranges from fringe festivals to Broadway shows. He specializes in the development of new plays and musicals.

He produces live immersive audio dramas as Director of Operations for Resounding.

As a producer, Blair is most proud of bringing Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris to Broadway. Some of his other favorite credits include the critically acclaimed immersive Off-Broadway production of Sweeney Todd at the Greenwich House Theater, and the West End productions of Gyspy with Imelda Staunton and Show Boat at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Blair Russell Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals


Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has revealed the residencies for 24 writers to develop nine new musicals. Learn more about the artists!

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals


For its 14th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 23 and August 25. Each writing team will live in a private home in the Hudson Valley for one week to focus solely on writing their musical.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of STILL at DR2 Theatre


Colt Coeur is now presenting the New York premiere of STILL by Lia Romeo. Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, STILL began previews on April 13, for a limited engagement through May 18, 2024, at DR2 Theatre. The production officially opened on April 15. Check out photos here!

TRU Community Gathering Via Zoom Amplifying Asian And American-Asian Voices: Meet Leviathan Lab


A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date nearly 200 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

TRU To Host Community Gathering Via Zoom - Getting Past The Bad Rap: Hip Hop's Slow Entry Into Mainstream Theater


A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 175 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

Trey Ellis, Rona Siddiqui, Anthony Fedorov & More to Join Goodspeed's 12th Annual JMF Writers Grove


Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.

John-Andrew Morrison, Angie Schworer, Gizel Jiménez, and Elizabeth Teeter Will Lead Reading of New Musical SALEM


Tony nominee John-Andrew Morrison (A Strange Loop) and Angie Schworer (Some Like It Hot, The Prom,) lead the cast of Salem, a new musical comedy.

TRU to Present 'Streaming Musicals Revisited: Insights Into The Role Of Virtual In A Changing Landscape'


Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) for their weekly Community Gathering via Zoom. Explore the role of virtual performance in a changing landscape with Tom Polum, CEO of Streaming Musicals.

TRU to Present 'How Theater Serves Community, And Community Serves Theater, LA Style'


Theater Resources Unlimited will present How Theater Serves Community, and Community Serves Theater, LA Style in January.

New Salem Witch Trials Musical is in Development


A new adaptation following the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 is in development, led by producer Blair Russell. The dark musical comedy features music and lyrics by Jennifer Lucy Cook with a book by T.J. Pieffer and Shelby Solla.

Theater Resources Unlimited And CreateTheater.com Host TRU Producer Bootcamp: Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and CreateTheater.com invite you to a S.P.A. Day: a workshop created to help Self Producing Artists relax about producing. Learn more about the event and how to sign up here!

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Unveils Lineup for 2023 Fall Conference at Pershing Square Signature Center


Get all the details about the lineup of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 2023 Fall Conference, featuring 'New Musicals on the Horizon' at Pershing Square Signature Center in NYC. Find out the dates and be prepared for an exciting event in the world of musical theatre.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present TRU Producer Bootcamp: Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing


Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and CreateTheater.com for the TRU Producer Bootcamp: Essentials of Successful Self-Producing workshop. Learn how to view your creative work from a business perspective, make smarter choices, and generate your own opportunities.

'The Music Would Stick With Me for The Rest of My Life': Guest Blog by Producer Blair Russell on The Long Road to Bring FOR TONIGHT to the Stage


The new musical For Tonight by Shenelle Salcido and Spencer Williams plays a one-night-only staged concert on September 5 at the Adelphi Theatre. Lead producer Blair Russell (Slave Play, Lizard Boy) discusses the often circuitous journey the show, and many shows like it, have faced to make it from an idea on the page to the West End stage.

Submissions Now Open For Fall Term Theater Resources Unlimited Producer Development & Mentorship Program


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) has announced that applications are open for the fall term of the Producer Development & Mentorship Program. The program consists of two different producing courses plus mentorship opportunities that are available to producers and artists who are interested in taking a deep dive into the modern world of commercial and non-profit producing. 

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Submissions Now Open For Fall Term Of PDMP: Producer Development & Mentorship Program


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces that submissions are now open for the fall term of its PDMP: Producer Development & Mentorship Program. The deadline for consideration is September 1, 2023.

Submissions Now Open For Theater Resources Unlimited - Fall Term Of PDMP: Producer Development & Mentorship Program


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces that submissions are now open for the fall term of its PDMP: Producer Development & Mentorship Program.

Amy Di Bartolomeo and More Will Lead New Musical FOR TONIGHT at the Adelphi Theatre


Amy Di Bartolomeo (SIX, We Will Rock You) and Jacob Young (Mamma Mia, Heathers) are today announced in the leading roles of new musical For Tonight, alongside Dale Evans (Jesus Christ Superstar) and BAFTA award-winning actress Emily Burnett (CBBC’s So Awkward, The Dumping Ground).

Theater Resources Unlimited Upcoming TRU Community Gathering Via Zoom A Free Introduction To The TRU Producer Training Program


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 150 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

Theater Resources Unlimited Upcoming TRU Community Gathering Via Zoom Outside The Box: Alternative Spaces And Site-Specific Theater


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 150 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

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