Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Changes in Opera Large and Small
by Alex Freeman - Nov 10, 2025
This week’s roundup highlights major leadership changes, funding shifts, and renewed investment in the performing arts. OPERA America has named Michael J. Bobbitt as its next President & CEO, while Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced $1.5 million in emergency food grants nationwide. In New York, The Joyce Theater Foundation received a landmark $15 million gift, and Broadway productions prepare to take the stage at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Regionally, Chicago’s cultural department faces a proposed budget reduction, Theatre Washington released a new industry impact report, and Houston Grand Opera appointed James Gaffigan as its next Music Director. Meanwhile, in the UK, opera and arts education take center stage with efforts to broaden access and strengthen creative learning.
Video: Tom Francis Shares His Mom's Reaction to SUNSET BLVD Tony Nomination
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025
Tom Francis, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for his acclaimed performance as Joe Gillis in the Broadway production of Sunset Blvd, recently visited TODAY to discuss the nomination and his experience with Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie. Check out the interview.
How/Where/When to Stream the Vice Presidential Debate Live
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2024
On Tuesday, October 1st Ohio senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz face off in the Vice Presidential Debate, hosted by CBS News. Watch the debate on Peacock, with full coverage starting at 8PM Eastern on NBC News NOW.
Video: The Cast of STEREOPHONIC Performs 'Drive'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 11, 2024
The cast of Stereophonic made their television debut on Thursday, with a performance of the song Drive as part of TODAY's Citi Concert Series. Following the performance, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb caught up with Juliana Canfield who plays Holly in the Tony Award-winning play. Watch the performance and interview now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 20, 2024
by - May 20, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed this weekend.
Video: Watch the Cast of THE WIZ Perform 'Ease On Down the Road' on THE TODAY SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024
As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' the cast of The Wiz stopped by the show on Friday to perform the song 'Ease on Down the Road' from the new production of the classic musical. Before the performance, Nichelle Lewis, who is playing Dorothy, discussed The Wiz with TODAY's Hoda Katb and Savannah Guthrie. Watch the interview and performance now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 16, 2024
by - May 16, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch the Cast of SUFFS Perform 'The March' on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Shaina Taub and the cast of Suffs stopped by the show on Wednesday to perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Ahead of their performance of The March, Tubb discussed the show with TODAY's Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie. Watch the interview and performance now!