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McCallum Theatre Adds Two Executives To Senior Management Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2021

The McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California announced today the appointment of Yvonne Bell as its new Vice President of Development and Tony Jilek-Guidry as Vice President of Marketing, Sales & Guest Services. Both executives have begun their work with the McCallum Senior Management team.

Wingspace Theatrical Design Presents Free Virtual Salon With  United Scenic Artists Local #829
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021

As part of their free virtual salon series, Wingspace Theatrical Design will present a conversation with United Scenic Artists Local #829 National Business Agent Carl Mulert and Business Rep for Live Performance Cathy Kwon moderated by Broadway associate designer Meredith Ries.

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, May 10- Norm Lewis, Patti LuPone and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2021

Today (May 10) in live streaming: Live at the Lortel with David Henry Hwang, Restart Stages with Norm Lewis, Alan Cumming and more visit Cast Party, and so much more!

Kirk Douglas Theatre Will Dim Lights in Honor of Anne Douglas Tomorrow, May 1
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2021

 On Saturday, May 1 at 8 p.m., Center Theatre Group will dim its lights in honor of longtime Center Theatre Group board member and philanthropist Anne Douglas who passed away on April 29, 2021.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 30- Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2021

On this day in 2009, Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 officially punched the Broadway time clock on its opening night at the Marriott Marquis.

Applications for 17th Annual Fred Ebb Award Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2021

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company announced today that applications for the seventeenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters are now available. Applications will be accepted from June 1 - June 30, 2021. The winner will be selected in November of 2021.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, HADESTOWN, THE PROM & More Announced For CTGLA's 54th Season; Broadway-Bound 1776 Postponed
by Alan Henry - Apr 13, 2021

Center Theatre Group announced today that the 54th season at the Ahmanson Theatre will begin November 30, 2021, three months later than it was most recently scheduled and 20 months after the theatre closed in March of 2020.

The Music Center Launches DANCE AT DUSK A New Outdoor Dance Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2021

The Music Center will welcome back limited audiences in a safe manner to enjoy live performances with a new outdoor series called Dance at Dusk.

The Music Center Becomes First Performing Arts Center To Obtain UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark For Indoor Air Quality
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2021

The Music Center announced it has become the first performing arts organization to earn the UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark for Indoor Air Quality.

Stage and Screen Meld In FROM THE FISHBOWL From TFTV and Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2021

In a first-time collaboration, The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) is partnering with the Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre to present From the Fishbowl, a new fantastical work devised in collaboration with Theatre Studies and Design & Technology students and directed by illusionist and physical theatre creator Wolfe Bowart.

Center Theatre Group to Hold Free Virtual Events for Theatre Students and Early-Career Professionals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2021

Center Theatre Group is inviting theatre students and early-career professionals to participate in one of two upcoming daylong virtual events meant to prepare students and emerging professionals for a career in the arts. The College & Career Fair for the Arts runs from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday March 20, 2021. 

Flashback Video: Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood in Center Theatre Group's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2021

In recognizing the recent passing of legendary actress Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood joins Center Theatre Group to reflect on his performing alongside her and Vanessa Williams at the Ahmanson Theatre in 2014 in “The Trip to Bountiful” by Horton Foote.

Matthew Bourne's THE RED SHOES is Coming to Center Theatre Group's Digital Stage in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021

Center Theatre Group is extending its series of beautifully captured New Adventures productions on the Digital Stage with Matthew Bourne’s production of “The Red Shoes.” Streamed five times only, the schedule will be Friday, March 19 at 8 pm; Saturday, March 20 at 5 and 8 pm; and Sunday, March 21 at 1 and 5 pm (all times Pacific).

VIDEO: New Lyric Video Launched in Honor of 42nd Anniversary of THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021

Today Concord Theatricals launched a brand new lyric video in honor of the 42nd anniversary of the Broadway opening of THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG. The play was presented on Broadway by Emanuel Azenberg at the Imperial Theatre in New York City, beginning previews on February 2, 1979 and opening on February 11.

Stratford Festival Mourns the Loss of Christopher Plummer
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2021

The Stratford Festival was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Christopher Plummer's death. The theatrical pioneer was a member of the Stratford acting company for 11 seasons between 1956 and 2012.

Social Roundup: The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Christopher Plummer
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 5, 2021

Read what theatre stars from across social media are saying about the passing of Christopher Plummer.

VIDEO: On This Day, February 5- Happy Birthday, Alex Brightman
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2021

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of two-time Tony nominee, Alex Brightman!

Los Angeles Female Playwrights Initiative Looks at So Cal LORT Stages for Gender and Racial Parity
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021

Numbers count. Since 2011 and the release of “The Study” (which revealed that only 20% of the plays on all LA-area stages were written by women), LA Female Playwrights Initiative has been tallying numbers of women playwrights and directors for nine Southern California League of Resident Theatres.

TRU Announces January Panel 'Developing New Works in a Virtual New World: Different Countries, Different Challenges'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2021

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the monthly Panel, Developing New Works in a Virtual New World: Different Countries, Different Challenges on Thursday, January 28, 2021 via Zoom. The panel will be led by Australian producer Neil Gooding, New York producer Cody Lassen, and London producer Katy Lipson.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 22- Happy Birthday, Katie Finneran!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2021

Katie Finneran received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in the recent Broadway revival of Promises, Promises, as well as Tony®, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in the Broadway revival of Noises Off.

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