On the eve of the two-year-anniversary of the Broadway Shutdown, The Broadway Women's Alliance and YesAnd Productions today announced that the first episode of the new docuseries Here's To The Ladies Who is now available for streaming.
The Broadway community will honor the memory of Philip J. Smith, the esteemed Chairman Emeritus of The Shubert Organization who was highly regarded for his contributions to American theatre for more than 63 years. Mr. Smith passed away on January 15, 2021, at the age of 89.
This past Friday, New York Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city will end its Key to NYC program on Monday, which required patrons aged 5 or older to show proof of full vaccination to attend indoor theater and concert venues. However, the Broadway League has confirmed that its current rules will stay in place through April 30, 2022 as previously announced.
Last night, The Broadway League welcomed New York City public high school students from five boroughs to have the ultimate insider theatre experience at Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, as part of the League's 10th Annual High School Broadway Shadowing Program.
Across the industry last week, two trends have begun to emerge more fully: the first being we continue to have more data on just how bleak things were for the industry over the past two years. The second is that more companies are ready to emerge from that darkness stronger than ever - with new spaces ready to open and new seasons being announced.
The Broadway League, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced The Black Business of Broadway, a new bi-monthly podcast that highlights the stories, how to’s, and successes of the Black administrators, producers, directors, managers, creatives, and legends of Broadway. T
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to drop the state's indoor mask mandate today, but will that change affect the rules for Broadway audiences anytime soon? BroadwayWorld has just learned from the Broadway League that mask guidance will indeed stay in place through April 30, 2022 as previously announced.
The Broadway League has announced 20 participating shows for the spring 2022 season of Broadway Bridges. Broadway Bridges is The Broadway League’s initiative with the goal to give every New York City public high school student the chance to experience a Broadway show before graduation.
NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau, today announced the extension of NYC Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets to 15 participating shows for an additional two weeks, through February 27.
A winter storm is brewing in the Northeast, with significant snowfall expected to hit New York City this weekend. The Broadway League explains what warrants a Broadway snow day.
Hannah Lowther, whose viral musical theatre parody videos made a splash on TikTok in the first lockdown, has recently joined the ensemble for The Other Palace production of Heathers. We sat down with her to discuss social media fame, the TikTok musical theatre revolution, and why an 80s cult classic remains relevant today.
To commemorate the life of prolific actor, director and cultural icon Sidney Poitier, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, January 19 at exactly 7:45PM.
Everyone knows it is tough times for the theater industry. Broadway’s indeed thankfully back, but amid rising Covid cases wreaking havoc on casts and keeping audiences away, the return has not been smooth. And now the theater industry has entered the cold winter months, traditionally tough times at the box office. So when the producers of MRS. DOUBTFIRE announced the show was taking a “hiatus” – as the press release read – from January 10 through March 14, theater insiders could understand why. But nothing is as simple as it seems. The decision shines a spotlight on the tense relationship between Broadway producers and Broadway’s 14 unions in these difficult times.
Bookings are now open for 2-for-1 tickets to 18 participating shows for experiences from January 18 through February 13.
The Broadway League announced today that the owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres in New York City are extending mask and vaccine requirements through April 30, 2022, along with the Buy With Confidence program which allows for flexible exchanges and refunds.
At This Performance... will be bringing you stories from Broadway actors such as Jessica Vosk (Finding Neverland, Wicked), Kayla Davion (Waitress, King Kong, Tina), Dana Steingold (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Avenue Q, Beetlejuice), and more.
Broadway is open for business, and we encourage you to see a show today! While most shows are performing as usual, some shows may suspend performances out of an abundance of caution and care for the actors, musicians, crew, and audience members.
Broadway is back and what better time to celebrate its return than the holidays! If your holiday plans include seeing a Broadway show, take note that of the special holiday schedule for this week.
The Broadway community mourns the loss of prolific composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who passed away on November 26, 2021 at age 91. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners dimmed the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute today, December 8 at exactly 6:30pm.
The Broadway League announced today that the owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres in New York City will now require vaccinations for children ages 5 -11 years old, effective December 14, 2021, in accordance with the new Key to NYC Guidelines.
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