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Philip Himberg Appointed Theatre Communications Group President

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, announces new leadership of its board of directors and seven new members. Philip Himberg, producing artistic director of the Sundance Institute Theatre Program, will assume the position of board president. He succeeds Martha Lavey, artistic director of Steppenwolf, who concluded a two year term in June. He will be joined by returning vice president, James Bundy, artistic director, Yale Repertory Theatre and newly appointed vice president Rachel Kraft, executive director, Lookingglass Theatre Company. Roche Schulfer, executive director, Goodman Theatre will serve as treasurer and Olga Sanchez, artistic director, Miracle Theatre Group, will serve again as secretary. Lavey will remain on the board as immediate past President.

Sundance Institute Theatre Lab to Workshop PAPER DOLLS, 5/17-29

The Sundance Institute Theatre Program today announced it will be workshopping from May 17-29, 2011 PAPER DOLLS, a new play written by the Program's Producing Artistic Director Philip Himberg and directed by Mark Brokaw.

Sundance Institute Theatre Lab to Workshop PAPER DOLLS, 5/17-29

The Sundance Institute Theatre Program today announced it will be workshopping from May 17-29, 2011 PAPER DOLLS, a new play written by the Program's Producing Artistic Director Philip Himberg and directed by Mark Brokaw.

NAMT Awards $62,000 to support New Musical Development

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announces 15 awards granted from their National Fund for New Musicals, a major funding program to support NAMT member not-for-profit theatres in their collaboration with writers to create, develop, and produce new musicals.

Chita Rivera, Robert Petkoff, et al. Set for Sundance Institute Lab

Sundance Institute announced today the acting company participating in its 2011 Theatre Lab held at The Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada from March 27-April 17. The Theatre Lab provides an atmosphere focused on artistic development and collaboration to develop and refine new theatre work with the support of full casts. Building upon the Sundance Institute's history of cultivating international exchange and dialogue, the 2011Theatre Lab projects and participants illustrate and explore the world's most innovative storytelling. A record number 89 artists began their Lab experience on World Theatre Day, bringing works from the United States, Mexico, and Tanzania to the three week workshop. Sundance Institute is grateful for the assistance of the Performing Arts Residency Program at The Banff Centre.

ARMADEUS, CHRISTMAS CAROL et al. set for Geva Theatre Center in 2010-2011

Geva Theatre Center, Rochester's leading professional theatre, has been at the cultural heart of the Genesee Valley for over 35 years. Offering the very best in live theatre, from fresh looks at classics and musicals, to lively comedies and powerful, thought-provoking dramas, Geva has something for everyone. The Geva Theatre Center is located at 75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14607.

ARMADEUS, CHRISTMAS CAROL et al. set for Geva Theatre Center in 2010-2011

Geva Theatre Center, Rochester's leading professional theatre, has been at the cultural heart of the Genesee Valley for over 35 years. Offering the very best in live theatre, from fresh looks at classics and musicals, to lively comedies and powerful, thought-provoking dramas, Geva has something for everyone. The Geva Theatre Center is located at 75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14607.

ARMADEUS, CHRISTMAS CAROL et al. set for Geva Theatre Center in 2010-2011

Geva Theatre Center, Rochester's leading professional theatre, has been at the cultural heart of the Genesee Valley for over 35 years. Offering the very best in live theatre, from fresh looks at classics and musicals, to lively comedies and powerful, thought-provoking dramas, Geva has something for everyone. The Geva Theatre Center is located at 75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14607.

Photo Coverage: Davis, Olivo et al. Honor Nottage with Steinberg Playwright Prize

This week, top theatrical talent paid tribute to playwright Lynn Nottage, recipient of the 2010 ‘Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award', presented by The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust. Scenes highlighting Ms. Nottage's work (including Ruined, Intimate Apparel and a preview of her upcoming By The Way, Meet Vera Stark) were performed by actors Quincy Tyler Bernstine (In the Next Room), two-time Tony Award-winner and Oscar-nominee Viola Davis (Fences, King Hedley II), Kimberly Hébert Gregory (The Brother/Sister Plays), Russell Hornsby (Intimate Apparel), Tony Award-winner Karen Olivo (West Side Story, In the Heights) and Condola Rashad (Ruined). The 3rd Annual ‘Mimi' Awards were be presented at a ceremony at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center Theater. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

AMADEUS Opens at Geva Theatre Center, 9/7

Geva Theatre Center, Rochester's leading professional theatre, has been at the cultural heart of the Genesee Valley for over 35 years. Offering the very best in live theatre, from fresh looks at classics and musicals, to lively comedies and powerful, thought-provoking dramas, Geva has something for everyone. The Geva Theatre Center is located at 75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14607.

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