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Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026

On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.

Gloucester Stage Company Appoints Brooke Smith As Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Gloucester Stage Company named Brooke Smith as Managing Director, joining Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw ahead of the company's 47th season, which includes a world premiere and regional premieres.

2026 Slamdance Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2026

The 2026 Slamdance Film Festival, the artist-led organization “by filmmakers, for filmmakers,” has unveiled its 2026 lineup. The festival will run in-person from February 19 to 25, 2026, and virtually from February 24 to March 6, 2026.

Robert Lenzi, Tyce Green and More Set for Reworked AMERICAN PSYCHO: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

Houston Broadway Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the Houston Premiere of American Psycho: The Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at White Plains Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for their Mainstage production of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

NTPA Announces Stardust Volunteer Award Winners
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023

Find out who won the volunteer awards at last night's Stardust Awards Gala here!

13th Annual ZED FEST Film Festival Opens November 4, 2022 At The Regal Noho West
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2022

The 13th Annual Film Festival opens November 4, 2022 at Regal Noho West, North Hollywood, CA.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOVIE SCENES of All Time - from CITIZEN KANE to PINK FLAMINGOS, from THE SOUND OF MUSIC to PARASITE
by Peter Nason - May 26, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest scenes in cinema from 1901 to 2020. See if your favorite movie moments made the list!

Anika Noni Rose to Have a Recurring Role on the Amazon Anthology Series THEM
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 2, 2019

Amazon has announced that Anika Noni Rose, Brooke Smith, P.J. Byrne, Malcolm Mays, Jeremiah Birkett and Sophie Guest will recur opposite Deborah Ayorinde and Ashley Thomas in their new anthology series Them, according to Deadline.

BWW Previews: WEEKENDER in Columbia, SC
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Jun 8, 2017

Soda City stages are showing strong this weekend with two openings and more ROCK.

University of South Carolina Theatre Stages ANIMAL FARM Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2017

???????The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present George Orwell's timeless parable of political corruption, Animal Farm, April 14-22 at Drayton Hall Theatre.  

Noah Bean, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Jonny Orsini and Grace Van Patten Join THE WHIRLIGIG Off-Broadway; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017

The New Group has announced full casting for Hamish Linklater's The Whirligig, with Noah Bean, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Jonny Orsini and Grace Van Patten, and as previously announced, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet and Maura Tierney, set to appear in this world premiere directed by Scott Elliott.

Apocalyptic Play MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY Set for UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2017

The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the apocalyptic comedy Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, February 17-25 at Longstreet Theatre. 

Apocalyptic Play MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY Set for UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2017

The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the apocalyptic comedy Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, February 17-25 at Longstreet Theatre. 

Abigail Breslin, Norbert Leo Butz and More Join The New Group's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016

The New Group announces additional casting for productions coming up in the company's 2016-2017 Season.

Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of UofSC Theatre's COSI at Longstreet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016

The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present Louis Nowra's hit Australian comedy, Cosi, November 11-19 at Longstreet Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in costume below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of UofSC Theatre's COSI at Longstreet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2016

The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present Louis Nowra's hit Australian comedy, Cosi, November 11-19 at Longstreet Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in costume below!

GROUNDED, One-Woman Play About Drone Warfare, Comes to Longstreet Theatre October 8-12
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2016

The University of SC Theatre Program will present Grounded by George Brant, a gripping drama about the psychological cost of modern warfare, October 8-12 at Longstreet Theatre. 

UofSC Lab Theatre to Present FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS, 4/21-24
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2016

The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the comedy Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, April 21-24 at the Lab Theatre. 

UofSC Theatre to Stage HERCULINE AND LOLA This Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015

The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present HERCULINE AND LOLA by Dipika Guha November 15-21 at the Center for Performance Experiment.