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Theatre Rhinoceros to Celebrate Halloween With GHOULS, ZOMBIES, & PSYCHOS!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

Theatre Rhinoceros, the nation’s longest-running LGBTQ+ theatre company, will celebrate Halloween night with Ghouls, Zombies, & Psychos! A Halloween Shocker.

OTHELLO, GOAT BLOOD, & More Included in 25-26 Season at Theatre Rhinoceros
by Emmy Rice - Aug 9, 2025

Theatre Rhinoceros, the longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre anywhere, will present six mainstage productions this season ranging from brand new plays to Rhino favorites to musical theatre classics.

Actors' Equity Association Applauds CA Legislature Restoration of Cut Live Arts Funding
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

The state legislature restored a surprise budget cut from Gov. Gavin Newsom in May that would eliminate $11.5 million in arts funding for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund.

Industry Pro Newsletter: As The Broadway Box Office Booms, States Look at Reducing Funds
by Alex Freeman - Jun 3, 2025

This week, we’re looking at key data on the financial health of the industry from Broadway's record-setting season to the critical role of stable real estate for smaller New York City companies, as revealed by A.R.T./NY's 'HEALTH + WEALTH' report. While we celebrate achievements like the Excellence in Theatre Education Award and the Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, we also look at ongoing challenges in arts funding across the nation, with states like California, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire facing proposed cuts and shrinking resources.

Chance Theater Joins impACT Anaheim Giving Day
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

On June 4th, Chance Theater will join the 2025 impACT Anaheim Giving Day, a citywide initiative uniting individuals and businesses to support causes that strengthen Anaheim’s youth, families, and cultural vitality.

Actors' Equity Opposes Gov. Newsom's Proposal to Cut California Arts Funding
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Arts Advocates released statements after a surprise proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom's May Budget Revision that would eliminate $11.5 million in arts funding for the Equitable Payroll Fund. Read them here!

Gavin Newsom Joins REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 28 Episode Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

This week on Real Time with Bill Maher features a one-on-one interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic governor of California and host of the new podcast “This is Gavin Newsom.”

WICKED Movie, CONCLAVE, & More Win Top Honors at the ADG Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025

For the Excellence in Production Design in a Feature Film awards categories, Craig Lathrop won the Period Feature Film award for “Nosferatu,” Nathan Crowley took home the Fantasy Feature Film award for “Wicked” and Suzie Davies won the Contemporary Feature Film award for “Conclave.”

Theatre Rhinoceros and Pangea NYC to Present ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024

Theatre Rhinoceros and Pangea NYC will present All's Well that Ends Well, adapted and directed by Theatre Rhinoceros' Executive Artistic Director John Fisher on August 2nd and 9th.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Seattle Rep Layoffs, Pittsburg Fire, and Tony Awards Highlights
by Alex Freeman - Jun 17, 2024

This week, we are connecting the excitement of award season with the realities facing theaters. We'll catch you up on the Tony Awards' memorable moments, including a complete winners list and behind-the-scenes photos. Exclusive essays from producers Jeffrey Richards and Rachel Sussman offer personal insights into their Tony-nominated productions.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Public Theater Crew Joins IATSE & NYC Congestion Pricing Postponed
by Alex Freeman - Jun 10, 2024

Starting tonight with a special preview episode, 'The Broadway Cast' with Ben Cameron is coming to BroadwayWorld. Also, we report on the indefinite postponement of NYC's congestion pricing plan. Stories include the Cultural Solidarity Fund's COVID relief efforts, Public Theater crew members joining IATSE.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Ticketmaster Security Breach
by Alex Freeman - Jun 3, 2024

This week we celebrate Baltimore's CJay Philip for her upcoming Tony Award in theater education and LaChanze's launch of a new multimedia production company. On a concerning note, Ticketmaster has experienced a major security breach. Finally, we examine the pressing need for unity in the arts community amidst ongoing discord and funding debates.

Legislators Restore Some Arts Cuts, Advocates Call for Full Funding
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024

Legislators have agreed to restore 75 percent of the recent arts funding cuts announced by Gov. Newsom, but advocates are continuing to push for full funding to support the arts community.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Pay What You Can Ticketing, Broadway Season Grosses
by Alex Freeman - May 28, 2024

As we hit the final stretch ahead of the Tony Awards, this week we’re including the first in a series of guest essays from the producers of the Best Production nominees, with this installment from Tommy producers Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.

Arts Advocates Launch Campaign Urging Governor Newsom To Reverse Arts Funding Cuts Proposed In May Revise
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

On Friday, May 10, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom presented his May Revision proposal for the 2024-25 State Budget. With a remaining $27.6 billion dollar deficit in the current year, the arts were among the hardest hit in Newsom’s proposed spending cuts.

African-American Shakespeare Company Present 1970s-Set THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024

Experience the classic Shakespeare play, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, reimagined in 1970s San Francisco by the African-American Shakespeare Company. This unique adaptation promises a fresh and exciting take on the timeless tale.

Theatre Rhinoceros Presents the World Premiere of THE PRIDE OF LIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024

Theatre Rhinoceros will present the world premiere of non-binary playwright Roger Q. Mason's boundary-breaking play The Pride of Lions. The Pride of Lions is directed by Ely Sonny Orquiza, stars seven Bay Area actors, and is supported by a creative team of both local and Southern California design talent.

African-American Shakespeare Company Presents PIPELINE By Dominque Morisseau
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024

Experience the powerful drama PIPELINE by Dominique Morisseau, presented by the African-American Shakespeare Company from March 16-31.

THE PRIDE OF LIONS Comes to Theatre Rhinoceros Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

GLAAD Media Award winning Theatre Rhinoceros will present the World Premiere of The Pride of Lions. Performances run March 28-April 21.

Theatre Rhinoceros to Present BILLY in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024

Theatre Rhinoceros presents BILLY - Bay Area LGBTQ theatre icon John Fisher queers the espionage genre in this action-packed play.