New Group News

Ben Chandler Releases 'Strawberry Candy'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 29, 2020

22-year-old artist and producer, Ben Chandler, has released his sweet new single “Strawberry Candy.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, October 29- with Beth Malone, Next On Stage and More!

by Nicole Rosky — October 29, 2020

Today (October 29) in live streaming: Beth Malone visits Backstage Live, Meet the Top 5 on Next On Stage, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 28- with Rafeal Casal, Adrienne Warren, and More!

by Nicole Rosky — October 28, 2020

Today (October 28) in live streaming: Rafeal Casal and Adrienne Warren visit Backstage Live, A Very Brady Musical, and so much more!

The New Group Off Stage Continues REUNION READING SERIES With Events Featuring Matthew Broderick, Melissa Errico & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2020

The New Group is continuing its Reunion Reading Series of iconic plays from the company's first 25 years with two plays by Wallace Shawn, featuring the original casts from The New Group's acclaimed productions.

BWW Interview: Christine Joëlle of REACH at The Road Theatre Company

by Shari Barrett — October 17, 2020

For an inside look at the creation of 'Reach' by Jennie Webb, one of the four plays being streamed on Saturday, October 24 as part of the UNDER CONSTRUCTION Zoom series, I reached out to that play's producer Christine Joëlle, who shared how the short piece was created via a collaboration with the t

The Museum of Arts and Design to Present Virtual Free Trunk Shows With International Jewelry Artists

by A.A. Cristi — October 13, 2020

The Museum of Arts and Design celebrates the craft of artist-made jewelry with MAD About Jewelry 2020, virtual shows and sales of more than 40 of the world's most innovative contemporary jewelry artists.

Harmony Helper App Partners With Choirs To Assist In Virtual Learning During Pandemic, Launches Group Portal

by A.A. Cristi — October 1, 2020

Harmony Helper, the premier app that provides singers the convenience and control of a 24/7 digital rehearsal room anytime, anywhere – announced the launch of their group portal today.

AAPAC Releases THE VISIBILITY REPORT: RACIAL REPRESENTATION ON NEW YORK CITY STAGES for 2017-18

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 1, 2020

AAPAC released its newly titled annual report today, 'THE VISIBILITY REPORT: RACIAL REPRESENTATION ON NEW YORK CITY STAGES,' covering employment statistics by race for actors, playwrights, composers, librettists and directors for the 2017-18 season for all of Broadway and the 18 largest non-profit t

Repentance Debut Album 'God For A Day' Out Now

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 30, 2020

God For A Day is out now via Art is War Records/Intercept Music.

Six Emerging L.A. Playwrights Selected For IAMA's Second Annual UNDER 30 PLAYWRIGHTS LAB

by A.A. Cristi — September 29, 2020

Emerging Los Angeles-based playwrights Alicia Carroll, Noa Gardner, Jaime Jaget, Rosie Narasaki, Gabriela Ortega and Ebony Priddie have been selected to participate in IAMA Theatre Company's second annual Under 30 Playwrights Lab.

Nominations Deadline EXTENDED For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 2 Singing Competition

by BWW Staff — September 28, 2020

Deadline extended! BroadwayWorld announced that by popular demand, the deadline to BROADWAY'S NEXT ON STAGE SEASON 2 has been extended to September 28 at midnight.

WP THEATER Announces 15 Artists for 2020-22 WP LAB

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2020

WP THEATER has announced the 15 artists selected for the 2020-2022 WP Lab.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. Joins Peter Dinklage-Led CYRANO Musical Film Adaptation

by Nicole Rosky — September 21, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage will lead MGM's Cyrano musical film adaptation, reprising a role he played off Broadway in 2019.

BWW Review: THE PUZZLE WITH THE PIAZZA at Torrance Theatre Company

by Shari Barrett — September 21, 2020

THE PUZZLE WITH THE PIAZZA tells the story of septuagenarian Althea Witlin, who has one jigsaw puzzle among her large collection that shea??s never worked.

Old Dominion Release Amazon Original Cover of Bill Withers' 'Lean On Me'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 18, 2020

Today, Old Dominion have released an Amazon Original cover of “Lean On Me.

Nominations Now Open For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 2 Singing Competition

by BWW Staff — September 16, 2020

Entries now open! BroadwayWorld announced today the launch of BROADWAY'S NEXT ON STAGE - a new, online musical theatre singing competition for student performers sponsored by Broadway Records! Inspired by your favorite network TV singing contests, the site is inviting high school and college aged st