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Following the news that HAMILTON's original stars will see a share of the blockbuster musical's takings, the company of Broadway's SHUFFLE ALONG has won profit-sharing participation of its own.
Broadway's WAITRESS began performances on Friday, March 25 with a bang, setting a house record for a single performance the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and announcing a new block of tickets on sale through January 1, 2017. WAITRESS opens today, April 24, 2016. Get ready for tonight's opening bows by scrolling down to learn more about the company, plus watching highlights from the show!
How many of these great songs do you know from underappreciated musicals?
The world is wide enough, after all. HAMILTON's original stars won't be going home with empty pockets after a significant profit-sharing deal.
Ken Davenport and Michael Jackowitz, the producers of the new Off-Broadway musical Daddy Long Legs, are pleased to announce the winner of the 'Give A Girl Her Chance' contest, which will gift an Off-Broadway debut to one talented young woman.
As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, the producers of Hamilton recently sent out a casting notice specifying they are 'looking for non-white men and women, ages 20s to 30s, for both the Broadway production and upcoming national tours. No theatre experience necessary.' Representatives for the production say the language used was approved by Actors' Equity, and the show's producers have just released the following statement on the issue.
Actors Equity Association has just released a statement regarding yesterday's tweet about Hamilton's 'non-white' casting controversy. To read the Hamilton producers' statement from yesterday, CLICK HERE.
Actors' Equity Association President Kate Shindle has news to share! Below, watch as she explains the #BigChanges to come to Equity News starting April 4.
In episode 705: Kate Shindle gives a very candid talk into her new position as President of Actor's Equity, and what changes might be needed down the line. Patrick Noonan discusses his career and long relationship (300+ performances) with the comedy Shear Madness, now Off-Broadway in NYC. Matt Okin discusses the challenges of acquiring a brand new space for Black Box Studios in Teaneck, NJ. We also hear two songs from the team Kooman and Dimond from their CD, 'Out of My Head'.
On Monday March 28th at 7:30 p.m., The Cutting Room will present "Not One More: Broadway Fighting Against Gun Violence" as a benefit concert for Americans for Responsible Solutions. The concert will feature acclaimed artists from the Broadway community including Jessica Vosk (Fiddler on the Roof), Jon Victor Corpuz (The King and I), The Skivvies, Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde), Shakina Nayfack, Alexander Sage Oyen, Ali Stroker (Spring Awakening), and more to be announced.
Ken Davenport and Michael Jackowitz, the producers of the new Off-Broadway musical DADDY LONG LEGS, have announced the "Give A Girl Her Chance" Contest, which will gift an Off-Broadway debut to one talented young woman.
In December, Kate Shindle took the stage at Feinstein's/54Below to perform 'Ghost Light' by Kerrigan and Lowdermilk. The concert was directed by Brandon Ivie.
Who better to hear from on Presidents Day 2016, than Actors' Equity Association President, Kate Shindle? Below, watch as she discusses the challenges of her new position (which she took on in May 2015), as well as goals for the future, and more! And now, a word from your President...
The Dolphin Show, America's largest student-produced musical, proudly announces GYPSY as the 74th Annual Dolphin Show. GYPSY is to be directed by School of Communications senior Aaron Simon Gross and produced by School of Communication seniors Brandon Nadig and Alexandra Wolfe, with support from a cast and team of over 150 Northwestern University students. GYPSY will run for five performances (with one being pay-what-you-decide) from January 22nd through January 30th in Cahn Auditorium, with tickets going on sale to the general public on November 30th.
SATURDAY AM UPDATE: The Governor has called a state of emergency, encouraging everyone to stay home. He will hold a press conference at 10am to update on road closures.
Known to Broadway audiences as 'Archie,' (one of the teens from Jason Robert Brown's 2008 musical, 13) Gross is all grown up and broadening his theatrical horizons as a student, director, and performer. Below, check out what he had to say about GYPSY, Broadway, and beyond!
Actors' Equity Association and Cirque du Soleil Theatrical, the theatrical division of Cirque du Soleil and the division charged with producing shows for Broadway, have entered into an agreement for all future Cirque du Soleil Theatrical productions on Broadway (as well as pre-Broadway and post-Broadway tours) to be produced under Equity contracts.
The bill would have redefined the employee status of performing artists.
A huge congrats to BC/EFA, which just announced GYPSY OF THE YEAR's outstanding grand total of $4,786,239 after six weeks of fundraising efforts! Broadway's BOOK OF MORMON brought in the top funds, and KINKY BOOTS took 'Best Presentation' at the event.
The 27th annual edition of the Gypsy of the Year competition will feature special performances from 14 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows today, December 7 (4:30 PM) and tomorrow, December 8 (2 PM) at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street, NYC). Gypsy of the Year (#gypsyoftheyear) celebrates six weeks of intensive fundraising by Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions.
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