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Alley Theatre Receives Bank of America ACTivate Award from Theatre Forward
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre is one of six recipients of the Bank of America ACTivate Awards. The Bank of America ACTivate Awards, a Theatre Forward grants program, seeks to foster and accelerate theatres’ efforts to become more equitable, diverse, and inclusive of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color individuals and groups.

Theatre Forward Announces Advancing Strong Theatre Grants To Promote Equity, Diversity And Inclusion In Regional Theatres
by Julie Musbach - May 8, 2018

Theatre Forward is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of its Advancing Strong Theatre grant program, an initiative focused on funding and promoting greater access and opportunity in the American Theatre.  Advancing Strong Theatre seeks to accelerate change in the areas of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) by providing the resources for recipients to explore, initiate or deepen collaborative relationships with those from a group currently under-represented in the activities of the theatre as audience members or participants in other programs.

Katori Hall, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tom Kitt and More Among 2017-18 Tony Awards Nominating Committee
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2017-2018 Broadway season. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

2016-17 Tony Awards Nominating Committee Revealed; See Who's New & Who's Returning!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 22, 2016

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2016-17 Broadway season. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. 

Claudia Rankine's CITIZEN and More Slated for Primary Stages' 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2016

Primary Stages announced their upcoming 32nd Season on March 14 at a champagne reception celebrating the Centennial of the birth of late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Primary Stages collaborator, Horton Foote.

Theatre Aspen Artistic Director Joins 2015-16 Tony Award Nominating Committee
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015

?The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2015-2016 Broadway season, which includes Theatre Aspen's Executive Artistic Director Paige Price.

2015-16 Tony Awards Nominating Committee Announced; Find Out Who's New & Who's Returning!
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2015

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2015-2016 Broadway season.  The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. 

Jane Jung Named New Managing Director of The Civilians
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 13, 2014

The Civilians, the Obie award-winning theatre company, welcomes Jane Jung to the team as Managing Director, beginning Nov. 13, 2014. Jung joins The Civilians after four years as General Manager of Ping Chong + Company where she supported the work of Ping Chong and the company's Undesirable Elements documentary theater series.

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces 2012 Philadelphia Theatre Initiative Grant Recipients
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 20, 2012

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage has awarded $873,000 through the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative (PTI) to seven theaters, presenters, and artists in the Philadelphia area. These include six grants for upcoming productions in the 2012-14 seasons, and one for research and development of a new play.

Pew Center Announces 2011 Grant Recipients
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 5, 2011

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage has awarded $1,013,000 through the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative (PTI) to 10 theater companies, performing arts presenters, and independent theater artists.

Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces 2010 Philadelphia Theatre Initiative Grant Recipients, 8/16
by Ilan Mester - Aug 16, 2010

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage has announced more than $960,000 in grants from the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative (PTI) to 13 theater companies, presenters, and theater independent artists.

Philadelphia Theatre Initiative Awards More than $900,000 To 15 Theatres
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 15, 2009

The Philadelphia Theatre Initiative (PTI), a program of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, announced today grants totaling $938,111 to 15 theatres, presenting organizations and individual theatre artists in the Philadelphia region.

Philadelphia Theatre Initiative Announces Grant Winners
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2008

The Philadelphia Theatre Initiative (PTI) today announced $863,000 in grants awarded to seven producing theatres, two performing arts presenting organizations, and three independent theatre performance artists.