This week, we’re looking at key data on the financial health of the industry from Broadway's record-setting season to the critical role of stable real estate for smaller New York City companies, as revealed by A.R.T./NY's 'HEALTH + WEALTH' report. While we celebrate achievements like the Excellence in Theatre Education Award and the Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, we also look at ongoing challenges in arts funding across the nation, with states like California, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire facing proposed cuts and shrinking resources.
It's Tonys week and, in commemoration of the show's 10 nominations, Death Becomes Her stars Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the hit musical. Watch their conversation!
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!
MCC Theater has released a video of Death Becomes Her Stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard singing 'The Confrontation' from Les Misérables at this year's MISCAST25. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
Michelle Williams is currently starring on Broadway in the Tony-nominated musical Death Becomes Her, an experience that the actress continues to enjoy more than six months into the run. Watch a new interview with the actress on Today with Jenna & Friends.
This week, we delve into the financial health of the arts, from a record-breaking Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraiser and new leadership at TCG, to concerning reports on theatre workforce compensation and critical investment needs for aging arts centers. We also look at exciting venue developments like the Astor Place Theater's new chapter and Lincoln Center's campus redesign, alongside insights into where grassroots theatre is truly flourishing.
On Thursday, Death Becomes Her stars Michelle Williams and Jennifer Simard joined CBS Mornings to discuss the acclaimed new musical. The show has been nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including one for Simard's performance as Helen Sharp. Watch the interview!
Clifford Bell, the late renowned Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer will be honored and remembered at a musical event entitled, Here’s To Life – A Celebration of Clifford Bell, to be presented at Catalina Jazz Club.
See photos from the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards red carpet here! Learn more about the Chita Rivera Awards and about the winners, including Buena Vista Social Club and more.
54 BELOW will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Winners for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced! This year's winners included the choreographers and ensemble of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway, SMASH star Robyn Hurder and more! See the full winners list below!
Here's to Life! A Celebration of Clifford Bell will be held at Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles in June. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Additional performances have been revealed for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on Monday May 19 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!
Watch a video of the cast of Death Becomes Her performing a Tiny Desk concert for NPR! See Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Chistopher Sieber, Michelle Williams, Josh Lamon, Taurean Everet, and Ximone Rose perform songs from the hit musical.
This week's newsletter navigates a complex landscape for the theatre industry, from the immediate shockwaves of NEA grant terminations and their profound impact on individual organizations, as detailed by Cara Joy David, to A.R.T./NY's revealing 'Health + Wealth' report offering both stark realities and paths toward resilience in a challenging post-COVID environment. On Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber's potential acquisition of the former Mark Hellinger Theatre and the celebration of the Broadway League's latest award winners. Regionally, we see both ambitious growth with the announcement of David Rockwell's new magic theater in Chicago and concerning retrenchment as Berkeley's Aurora Theatre suspends its upcoming season.
16-time Grammy Award winner David Foster made a surprise appearance at the curtain call of BOOP! The Musical last night, sharing his excitement about the upcoming Original Cast Recording of BOOP! The Musical. See footage here!
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