Just last night, MCC Theater celebrated the opening of the World Premiere of Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira (Empathitrax) and directed by Mike Donahue (MCC's Collective Rage). Previously titled Here She Is, Boys, Which Way to the Stage will run through May 22 at the Newman Mills Theater at MCC Theater.
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of the theatrical union Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that it has received a $200,000 gift from an anonymous donor to support its Emergency Assistance Fund.
ASTEP announced it has received a $25,000 commitment from the Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation towards year-end arts during COVID-19. ASTEP is a non-profit organization founded by Broadway musical director Mary-Mitchell Campbell and students at Juilliard who sought to transform the lives of youth using the most powerful tool they had — their art.
The Billie Holiday Theatre announced today a $300,000 grant from the Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation to establish the Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation Scholarship Fund for programs under the Theatre’s newly expanded Education & Humanities Division, including the Black Arts Institute and Youth Arts Academy.
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced the creation of an Emergency Assistance Fund to aid Members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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The New 42nd Street Gala will celebrate the vision and legacy of Cora Cahan, founding President & CEO, as she steps down after 29 years of extraordinary leadership. Proceeds from the Monday, June 3, 2019, event at The Plaza Hotel will benefit The New Victory Theater's innovative arts and engagement programs which reach more than 55,000 kids each year.
ARTISTS STRIVING TO END POVERTY (ASTEP) announced today that it has received a $50,000 commitment from the Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation (SLFF) towards their arts programming in partnership with the International Rescue Committee's Refugee Youth Summer Academy (RYSA). ASTEP is a non-profit organization founded by Broadway musical director Mary-Mitchell Campbell and students at Juilliard who sought to transform the lives of youth using the most powerful tool they had - their art. Today, ASTEP connects performing and visual artists with youth from underserved communities in the U.S. and around the world to awaken their imaginations, foster critical thinking, and help them break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit announced today that it has received a $1 million grant that will fund two of their key programs - the Summer Camp and the Mosaic Experience Empowerment Program (MEEP).
As previously announced, Hamilton recently welcomed new cast members including Great Comet alum Denee Benton. Get a first look at Benton in the role in the stunning photograph by Josh Lehrer below!
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) announced today that it has received a $2 million commitment from the Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation, Inc. (SLFF). The DGF is an established non-profit organization that fuels the future of American theater by supporting the writers who create it. DGF fosters playwrights, composers, lyricists, and book writers at all stages of their careers. DGF creates educational programs; provides awards, grants, and stipends; offers free space to create new works; and gives emergency aid to writers in need.
Broadway gypsies, tramps and thieves gathered at the Neil Simon Theatre last night, where The Cher Show celebrated an opening night fit for a legend. In attendance was Cher herself, as well as costume designer extraordinaire, Bob Mackie. Check out photos from the red carpet below!
Acclaimed professional storyteller, actress, teacher, coach, writer and entrepreneur, Michaela Murphy, was recently appointed Director of Education at Bucks County Playhouse.
HAMILTON just celebrated its opening night in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre (6233 Hollywood Blvd at Hollywood & Vine St), and BroadwayWorld has photos from the star-packed festivities below!
After announcing on Twitter last night that she had a big announcement to share on the TODAY show, the WAITRESS composer/lyricist has announced that she is coming out from the wings onto the stage of the hit Broadway show.
As previously announced, The Public Theater will host the exhibit MY SHOT Portraits From Hamilton, one-of-a-kind portraits by acclaimed photographer Josh Lehrer.
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The Public Theater announced today that it will host the exhibit MY SHOT Portraits From Hamilton, one-of-a-kind portraits by acclaimed photographer Josh Lehrer.
The standby for all three Schuyler sisters is the latest subject in HAMILTON's series of portraits taken by photographer Josh Lehrer using his 1839 lens.
The New York Empire presented by Citi today unveiled a diverse star-studded lineup of National Anthem singers for its inaugural Mylan World TeamTennis presented by GEICO season at the venerable Forest Hills Stadium at The West Side Tennis Club, the home of the US Open for over 60 years. The Empire season will open on Sunday, July 31, against the five-time defending champion Washington Kastles, with six total home dates on the schedule.
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