Jim Semmelman News

TRU to Present 'Keeping The Flame Alive: Honoring The Legacy Of Artists We Have Lost'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 18, 2026

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is in its sixth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings.

TRU to Present 'Designs For A Living: How Clothes Make The Character'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 11, 2026

TRU is in its sixth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings, and celebrating its 300th consecutive conversation.

Marilyn Chris Returns in THE GIGGLING GRANNY at Theater for the New City

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2026

Theater for the New City will present a return engagement of The Giggling Granny, starring Marilyn Chris, from February 26 through March 15, 2026.

THE GIGGLING GRANNY Comes to Theater For the New City in January

by Stephi Wild — December 12, 2024

'The Giggling Granny,' a solo play written for Marilyn Chris by Marsha Lee Sheiness, will be presented by Theater for the New City, in January.

Theater Resources Unlimited To 2024 TRU Love Benefit Auction Open Through November 24

by A.A. Cristi — November 20, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited held their first live gala since 2019, honoring Irene Grandy and Susan E.

Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction Is Now Live

by A.A. Cristi — November 14, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction, open until November 24, 2024, featuring 37 prizes including Broadway tickets and exclusive experiences.

Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx Will Headline Theater Resources Unlimited's 2024 TRU Love Benefit

by Blair Ingenthron — November 9, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion.

Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit: PASSION...PASS IT ON!

by A.A. Cristi — October 23, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit, featuring Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx, on November 17 at Green Room 42 in NYC.

Christy Altomare, Liz Callaway & More to Take Part in CCM Concert Honoring Stephen Flaherty at Carnegie Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 1, 2023

Stephen Flaherty, the Tony Award-winning Broadway composer, writing partner to book writer/lyricist Lynn Ahrens, will receive a multimedia, multi-ensemble, all-star tribute entitled “The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Honors Alumnus: STEPHEN FLAHERTY AT CARNEGIE HALL!

Christy Altomare, Aaron Lazar & More to Star in 30 YEARS OF STEPHEN: THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN FLAHERTY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 18, 2022

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music will present an evening of music and stories, featuring their incredible students and a sampling of CCM's most notable alumni.

TRU Community Announces ZOOM Gathering- Santa's Coming To Town In Spite Of COVID: Developing New Shows For The Holidays

by A.A. Cristi — December 13, 2021

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 80 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

Theater Resources Unlimited To Establish Scholarship Fund At The 2018 TRU Love Benefit

by Stephi Wild — October 29, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited will establish a new TRU scholarship fund at its annual TRU Love Benefit this November 4th at Caroline's on Broadway.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Additions To The Performance Lineup At 2018 TRU Love Benefit

by A.A. Cristi — October 9, 2018

2016 TONY AWARDS Broadcast Honored with Directors Guild Award

by Caryn Robbins — February 7, 2017

Glenn Weiss and the directing team of the 70th Annual Tony Awards, have won a Director's Guild Award in the category of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports-Specials.

70th Annual TONY Awards Helmers Nab Directors Guild Award

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2017

Glenn Weiss and the directing team of the 70th Annual Tony Awards, have won a Directors Guild Award in the category of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports-Specials.

LA LA LAND's Damien Chazelle, TONY's Glenn Weiss Among Director's Guild Award Winners; Full List

by Julie Musbach — February 5, 2017

LA LA LAND director Damien Chazelle nabbed the top feature film award at last night's 69th Annual Director's Guild Awards.

70th Annual Tony Awards Nab Director's Guild Award Nomination

by BWW News Desk — January 12, 2017

Glenn Weiss and the directing team of the 70th Annual Tony Awards, have been nominated for a Director's Guild Award in the category of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports-Specials.

Lucy Shropshire to Perform at the Metropolitan Room, 6/16

by Tyler Peterson — June 2, 2016

 Lucy Shropshire returns to the Metropolitan Room back by popular demand.

BRUSH STROKES to Offer Encore Performance as Part of NY THESPIS Theater Festival

by Tyler Peterson — September 23, 2015

Out of 65 productions in the NY THEISPIS Theater Festival, Brush Strokes, a new musical, has been selected for one of the six Encore Production.

New Musical BRUSH STROKES Set for NY THEISPIS Theater Festival

by Tyler Peterson — August 24, 2015

Brush Strokes is a new musical that has been selected for the NY THEISPIS Theater Festival.