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Photos: Patricia Delgado, Justin Peck and More Honored at MADE IN NY Awards Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman hosted the first-ever “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony. See photos here!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Shows Feel Tourism Dip + NEXT ON STAGE Returns
by Alex Freeman - Sep 15, 2025

As the fall season kicks off, the theater world is abuzz with new beginnings, major milestones, and mounting tensions in New York’s cultural core. This week’s newsletter spotlights fresh opportunities for emerging performers with the launch of NEXT ON STAGE Season 6, while Broadway braces for shifting trends amid a tourism slowdown. From a packed fall lineup of new shows to community opposition against a proposed Times Square casino, the stakes are high both on and off stage. We also check in on honors for key industry figures, regional recognition with the BroadwayWorld Awards, and vital funding for theater abroad.

Review: THE DRINKWATER BROTHERS Delivered an Auspicious Debut at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 24, 2025

Last night at 54 Below, we all got to witness what can happen when all things align. The musical choices were an Easter basket of “goodies” – and, then, a surprise visit from TONY winner Alice Ripley? Yes, it was that kind of night.

Mayor Adams Convenes NYC's First-Ever Live Performance Industry Council To Discuss Issues Plaguing Industry
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

Mayor Adams convenes NYC's first-ever live performance industry council to discuss issues plaguing industry. Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative.

Democrats Seeking HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda For A Convention Performance
by Michael Dale - Jun 21, 2016

Democrats reportedly seeking 'young pop artists' for next month's four night prime-time telecast.

Manchester International Festival 2013 Draws Over 250,000 Audience Members
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 26, 2013

Epic Theatre Ensemble Announces Talkbacks for RICHARD III: BORN WITH TEETH
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 12, 2013

The Award winning Epic Theatre Ensemble announces post performance forums lead by scholars, authors, and entertainers, immediately following several performances of RICHARD III: BORN WITH TEETH at the Pershing Square Signature Center. The production, directed by Ron Russell, begins performances Tuesday, April 16, opens on Saturday, April 20th and continues through Saturday, May 4th. RICHARD III: BORN WITH TEETH begins previews Tuesday, April 16th. The Forum's are presented as part of Epic's goal to inspire vital dialogue about social, ethical, and political issues and to build thoughtful citizenship in local communities.

Photo Coverage: 'BroadwayWorld.com on Ice' Holiday Concert
by Walter McBride - Dec 13, 2006

Sunday night, December 10th at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater, BroadwayWorld.com celebrated the holidays with an exciting, star-studded concert to raise money for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. It also blew the roof out! Santa, his elves and everything but the kitchen sink were on show and brought cheer and cheers for all. The cast dressed to kill and thrill.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Party for The Color Purple
by Walter McBride - Dec 3, 2005

The Color Purple, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd St.) on November 1st and opened on Thursday, December 1, 2005. BroadwayWorld was there to capture all the night'e excitement!