Irene Gandy News

The Drama League 2023-24 Season Recap

by James Blinken — June 5, 2024

This season's alumni have made remarkable contributions to the theatrical landscape with an impressive array of productions across various prestigious venues.

Feature: The VIPS Behind The Curtain at the Ziegfeld Ballroom!

by James Blinken — May 20, 2024

The 2024 Drama League Awards were held on May 17th at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, marking a spectacular celebration of theatrical excellence!

The Drama League Reveals Recipients of 2024 Directors Project

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2024

The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.

Broadway in Hats! @ The Central Park Conservancy Luncheon

by James Blinken — May 6, 2024

On May 1, 2024, the Central Park Women's Committee donned their hats at the 42nd annual Olmsted Luncheon, also known as 'the ladies' hat luncheon.

Photos: Tony-Winner David Rockwell Hosts the Broadway Design Celebration at CIVILIAN

by A.A. Cristi — May 3, 2024

Broadway's finest designers and artisans met this week for the Broadway Design Celebration at CIVILIAN Hotel.

Irene Gandy, Aisha Jackson and DeDe Ayite Will Be Honored at 3rd Annual Black Women On Broadway Awards

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2024

The  Black Women on Broadway Awards will return for their third annual event on June 10 at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City.

2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!

by Nicole Rosky — April 29, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards

by Nicole Rosky — April 22, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of STALKER at New World Stages

by Bruce Glikas — April 3, 2024

Performances are now underway for Stalker, which just celebrated its opening night Off-Broadway at New World Stages.

Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and More Will Lead Kenny Leon's OUR TOWN Revival

by Nicole Rosky — April 3, 2024

Grover's Corners, here they come! The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, just announced that the play will feature 28 actors.

Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT

by Bruce Glikas — March 2, 2024

See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!

Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala

by Jennifer Broski — February 13, 2024

Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music.

Ava DuVernay to be Honored at Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2024

Black Theatre Coalition will honor Producer and Director Ava DuVernay with the first Poitier-Belafonte Award for Cultural Activism at its Inaugural “Building the Change” Gala.

Photos: Leslie Odom, Jr. Honored With Sardi's Portrait

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2024

On Friday, January 17th, Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adrienne Warren, and Melba Moore Join Talkback Series at PURLIE VICTORIOUS

by Stephi Wild — January 9, 2024

A slew of stars are joining the lineup for 'Victorious Talkbacks' the series of post-show events following performances of the Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr.