Industry Pro Newsletter: New AEA Guidelines, the UK Commits to Reopen, Sydney Shuts Down Again
by Alex Freeman
- Jul 6, 2021
As we hit the start of the second half of the year, the news stories over the last week really exemplify what we’ll be tracking throughout the fall: Sydney has had to re-enter lockdown, more regions are committing to reopening plans, and the Unions and Producers are working long hours to try and reach agreements to move the industry forward safely.
England to Resume 'Normal' Life From July 19
by Matt Wolf
- Jul 5, 2021
English life looks set to return to something resembling normalcy from July 19, following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement this evening that the majority of the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus are due to end in two weeks - a month later than had originally been planned. With COVID-19 cases nonetheless on the rise due to the Delta variant, the government pointed to a successful vaccination rollout to instil confidence in relaxing the limits that have been imposed on social contacts at theatres, concerts, and sports events, as well as weddings and funerals.
30 Theatre Books for Your Summer Reading List
by Team BWW
- Jul 4, 2021
There is no better time than summer to relax by the pool and curl up with a great book, and you're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 30 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's summer reading!
Photo Flash: First Look at Andrew Lloyd Webber's CINDERELLA!
by Stephi Wild
- Jul 1, 2021
Cinderella has officially arrived, beginning previews on Friday ahead of a Wednesday, July 14 opening night at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London’s West End. Check out all new photos and learn more about the show!
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Sets Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jun 29, 2021
Broadway In Chicago has announced the reopening of its theatres on October 5, 2021, including two pre-Broadways, PARADISE SQUARE and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, four direct-from-Broadway productions Disney’s FROZEN, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, COME FROM AWAY, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL and more.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Springsteen Returns to Broadway, New Results from UK Pilot Study
by Alex Freeman
- Jun 28, 2021
It was a big week in New York theatre as Bruce Springsteen opened a Broadway show for the first time in 15 months to a fully vaccinated crowd. While theatre has continued in various forms throughout the pandemic, seeing the return of a show to one of the major commercial centers of the industry was an important step from an economic and emotional standpoint.
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