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The Tank has announced a full slate of programming for LimeFest 2020. Previously known as LadyFest, LimeFest is a zesty digital festival to celebrate new works by some of the most exciting womxn, nonbinary and gender non-conforming artists with stories that we believe must be centered, exalted and provided resources.

It has been reported that Andrew Lloyd Webber's LW Theatres have begun redundancy consultations, while the Southbank Centre has confirmed 400 jobs are at risk.

The Stage has reported that Andrew Lloyd Webber is using the London Palladium as a testing ground to develop methods that could make theaters safe for the return of audiences. 

Founding Artistic Director Akia, announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company recently concluded its ensemble auditions. This was the first open call since 2017 held specifically for resident ensemble members.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), will extend their acclaimed production of Idris Goodwin's Bars and Measures, directed by Kristan Seemel. This limited engagement at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) has been extended to run through November 17. Tickets for the show are $40 and may be purchased via OvationTix at www.urbanstages.org or by phone at 1.866.811.4111.

Urban Stages will open its' season with the New York Premiere of Idris Goodwin's Bars and Measures, directed by Kristan Seemel. This limited engagement at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) begins preview performances on Friday, October 18, opening on Wednesday, October 23 and will run through Sunday, November 10, 2019. Tickets for the show are $40 ($25 during previews; $50 on opening and $15 student rush) and may be purchased via OvationTix at www.urbanstages.org or by phone at 1.866.811.4111.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), will open its' season with the New York Premiere of Idris Goodwin's Bars and Measures, directed by Kristan Seemel.

Urban Stages will open its' season with the New York Premiere of Idris Goodwin's Bars and Measures, directed by Kristan Seemel. 

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), will open its' season with the New York Premiere of Idris Goodwin's Bars and Measures, directed by Kristan Seemel. This limited engagement at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) begins preview performances on Friday, October 18, opening on Wednesday, October 23 and will run through Sunday, November 10, 2019. Tickets for the show are $40 ($25 during previews; $50 on opening and $15 student rush) and may be purchased via OvationTix at www.urbanstages.org or by phone at 1.866.811.4111.

Ever had your heart ripped out? Know how it feels to be tethered by an unhealthy connection? Let's just say it, breakups hurt. They can even be a little messy! Almost Maimed is a gruesomely relatable parody about love, loss, and the brutality of ghosting. Whether you've lost your mind over a lover or two, or you leave a trail of broken hearts in your wake-Almost Maimed will speak to the scars on your achy-breaky heart. You may even feel a splatter or two. (Poncho row: first-come, first-served!)

Ever had your heart ripped out? Know how it feels to be tethered by an unhealthy connection? Let's just say it, breakups hurt. They can even be a little messy!

Come join us for 4 nights of fun with the Rogue Theater Festival, August 15th - 18th. From plays to improv to burlesque shows you're sure to have a blast. We give playwrights from all over the platform to present their original work right here in New York City. Please come out to support these emerging playwrights as everyone has a story to tell. Rogue Theater Festival is excited to be making a splash into the NYC festival scene. We are proud to bring to life pieces that have never seen the stage before and seasoned pieces that have been performed all over the world.. Let's make a wave!

The Tank will present their third annual Lady Fest, featuring new work by some of the most exciting lady-identified artists out there, in celebration of womxnhood and the female voice, in all its glory.

To celebrate International Women's Day tomorrow, the women of the West End production of Waitress, including the cast, creatives, front-of-house staff as well as the production, theatre management, marketing and PR teams, posed for a photo!

From ghosts to regicide plots, WWII bombs to the birth of musical theatre, the hallowed halls of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Theatre Royal Drury Lane have almost seen it all. Now over 1000 of the theatre's iconic auditorium seats will find new homes in three regional volunteer-run venues as part of its £45 million revival.

The final crowd of theatregoers will enter Andrew Lloyd Webber's Theatre Royal Drury Lane tonight before the longest continually running theatre in the world goes dark for 20 months for a landmark £45 million renovation project.

Really Useful Theatres (RUT) has officially announced it is renamed LW Theatres.

Really Useful Theatres Group (http://www.reallyusefultheatres.co.uk/) announced today that Mike Hamer has joined the London Palladium as Venue Manager. Joining from KOKO in Camden where he has spent the last 11 years, Mike has vast experience in the live music industry. As well as his extensive venue background, he has also been involved in Glastonbury and V Festivals. Earlier in his career Mike specialised in opening new restaurants in London.

Urban Stages, Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director, will kick-off its 34th season with the World Premiere of Zhu Yi's A DEAL, directed by John Giampietro. This limited engagement at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street), begins performances on November 15, opens on Monday, November 20 and will run through December 10, 2017. Tickets for are $35 ($25 during previews; $50 on opening and $15 student rush) and may be purchased via OvationTix at www.urbanstages.org or by phone at 1.866.811.4111.

Urban Stages is kicking off its 34th season with the World Premiere of Zhu Yi's A DEAL, directed by John Giampietro. This limited engagement at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street), opened last night, November 20, and will run through December 10, 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!