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Broadway Jukebox: The Greatest of Gavin Creel

We remember Gavin's incredible impact on those he knew and those who knew him through is work on and off stage by rounding up some of Gavin Creel's best Broadway performances on Spotify. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Broadway Cares' Tom Viola Remembers Gavin Creel- 'We Lost the Best One'

Broadway has suffered a terrible loss with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. Gavin, a board member or Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, asked that donations in his name be made to BC/EFA.
Performers Announced For A TECTONIC CABARET In October

Tectonic Theater Project's annual gala A Tectonic Cabaret will take place at Current (Pier 59 Chelsea Piers) starting with a 6:30 PM cocktail hour and performances beginning at 7:30 PM.
Photos: Gingold Theatrical Group Gala Honors Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty

Gingold Theatrical Group recently held its 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Photos: Stars Turn Out for Gingold Group's 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala

See photos from inside the Gingold Theatrical Group 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing.
Brenda Braxton & Santino Fontana to Perform at Gingold Theatrical Group Gala

Gingold Theatrical Group has revealed performers for the 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
TRU to Present 'A Life of Service in the Arts: Tom Viola's Remarkable Journey'

Theater Resources Unlimited continues its weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, offering over 200 conversations since April 2020. Join this Friday to hear Tom Viola's journey with BroadwayCares/Equity Fights AIDS.
TRU to Present Hybrid And Beyond: Maximizing The Theater Experience For Those Who Cannot Attend Live Theater

Theater Resources Unlimited will continue its weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, focusing on maximizing the theater experience for those unable to attend live performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tectonic Theater Project To Honor Broadway Cares' Tom Viola at A Tectonic Cabaret

Tectonic Theater Project will honor Tom Viola of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for his contributions to the theater community. Learn more about Viola and about the event.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Legal Battles, Leadership Changes, and Financial Struggles

In New York, leadership transitions at Lincoln Center signal a new chapter, while regional theaters like Timeline and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival push forward with ambitious projects despite financial hurdles. Internationally, theaters like the Bristol Old Vic and the Old Vic in London grapple with ethical and economic dilemmas.
A New Season of Sing For Your Seniors 20 Years On

For nearly 20 years, Sing For Your Seniors has brought Broadway-caliber talent into senior centers across New York City, providing afternoon sessions of showtunes and camaraderie to audiences in need of connection.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Economic Barriers and Ballet: 2024 Data Reports Highlight Challenges

In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.
Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Funding Preserved & IATSE Joins Casino Opposition

We highlight the U.S. House of Representatives' decision to preserve NEA funding, the new collective bargaining agreement between Actors' Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League, and a GoFundMe campaign to save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre. Additionally, IATSE joins the No Times Square Casino Coalition.
Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty To Be Honored At Gingold Theatrical Group's 2024 GOLDEN SHAMROCK GALA

Gingold Theatrical Group has announced that their 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala will be held on Monday September 23 at 6pm at Robert Restaurant atop the Museum of Arts & Design. The evening will honor Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing.
Photos: Inside the 2024 Fire Island Dance Festival

Captivating world premieres and celebrated works shined within the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great South Bay’s expanse of sea and sky at this year’s record-breaking edition of Fire Island Dance Festival. Check out out photos from inside the festival here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Tom Viola Retires, Cutting Ball and West Bank Cafe Announce Closures

Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, announced his retirement, and we look at the closure of New York's iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre. Additionally, NYC's HERE Arts Center names four new co-directors, and the beloved Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returns this September.
BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola To Step Down At the End of 2024

Tom Viola, the longtime Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, has announced that he will leave his position at the end of 2024. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches

The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Tom Viola been nominated for?

Tom Viola has been nominated for the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre (Tony Awards).

What awards has Tom Viola won?

Tom Viola has won the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre (Tony Awards) for his contributions to the Broadway community. He has also received the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical for his work on "Once." Additionally, he was nominated for the 2014 Tony Award for Best Play for "All the Way."

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