Just yesterday, Actors' Equity President Kate Shindle and Executive Director Mary McColl toasted the 2015-2016 Broadway Season with a celebration at Haven Rooftop at the Sanctuary Hotel (132 West 47 Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos below!
Earlier today, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players announced they would be cancelling their planned production of THE MIKADO due to complaints from the Asian American community about the show's offensive stereotyping, as well as NYGASP's casting of caucasian actors in Asian roles.
After considering feedback from members, the National Council of Actors' Equity Association (Equity) today adopted a broad set of options that include several important changes to the original proposal, including the availability of the Showcase Code, a Small Professional Theatre Agreement, and changes to the Los Angeles Membership Company Rule.
Actors' Equity Association ("AEA" or Equity) has announced that Gail E. Gabler will be the union's new western regional director/assistant executive director effective Monday, December 1, 2014.
The Chicago Tribune reported today that Actors' Equity will launch a new advertizing and social media campaign in Chicago that will 'educate' audiences about the difference between Equity and non-Equity touring productions of Broadway musicals.'
Actors' Equity Association (Equity) has announced a focused campaign to bring live theater to the forefront in Los Angeles. At its September meeting, Equity's National Council passed a resolution to support a member mobilization and communications effort. Equity is embarking on a series of initiatives to learn more about its membership's ideas and concern about theater in L.A.
The company of Bullets Over Broadway just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!
Actors Equity has just announced a town hall meeting for members to discuss salaries for touring productions. It was recently announced that the upcoming tours for KInky Boots and Newsies willl offer its actors tiered contracts- with weekly salaries around $1,000, instead of the usual $1,800. The issue sparked much discussion on Twitter and Facebook, and many gathered for an Equity meeting the was held earlier today.
Actors' Equity Association President Nick Wyman spoke at AEA's centennial celebration in St. Louis on Monday, November 25, 2013, and BroadwayWorld has his full speech below!
Actors' Equity Association ("AEA" or Equity) has announced the selection of Ralph Remington as Western regional director/assistant executive director, effective January 2014. Remington succeeds Mary Lou Westerfield who steps down from the post at the end of the year.
With several plays in repertory opening on Broadway this year, theatre fans are already wondering what this will mean for the 2014 Tony Awards. Both NO MAN'S LAND/WAITING FOR GODOT and TWELFTH NIGHT/RICHARD III will take Broadway bows this fall, featuring such stage heavyweights as Mark Rylance, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and more- but will they be eligible for both of their performances?
Actors' Equity Association ("AEA" or Equity) has announced the selection of Sean Taylor as Central regional director/assistant executive director effective Monday, November 11, 2013. Taylor succeeds Christine Provost who stepped down from the post in August.
Last night, June 17, stars of Broadway, TV and Film in celebrated the 100th anniversary of Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the oldest performing arts union representing 49,000 professional stage actors and stage managers working on Broadway, off-Broadway and regionally across the US. The evening was hosted by Broadway veterans Norm Lewis and Harriet Harris. BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration, and you can check out photos from the performances below!
Last night, June 17, stars of Broadway, TV and Film in celebrated the 100th anniversary of Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the oldest performing arts union representing 49,000 professional stage actors and stage managers working on Broadway, off-Broadway and regionally across the US. BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration, and you can check out photos from inside the event below!
The 58th Annual Drama Desk took place last night, May 19th at Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street), and miserable rain didn't stop the festivities. Some of the stars skipped the red carpet to avoid the weather and took shelter under the marquee of Town Hall. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the dry attendees below!
Actors' Equity Association ("AEA" or "Equity") today announced the extension of Mary McColl's contract as executive director for another three-year term, effective January 2014. The decision was a unanimous vote at a special meeting of the Union's national council. Ms. McColl was named to the post in October 2010 and began her role in January 2011.
The company of PIPPIN just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Stephanie Pope. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!
The company of JEKYLL & HYDE just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Jason Wooten. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!
The company of MOTOWN just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Michael Arnold. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!
The company of MATILDA just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Nadine Isenegger. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!
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