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Photo Flash: The Actors Fund Opens The Shubert Pavilion in Englewood
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017


The Actors Fund Home (155-175 West Hudson Avenue, Englewood, New Jersey), an acclaimed assisted living and skilled nursing care facility for the performing arts and entertainment community, celebrated the opening of The Shubert Pavilion at their facility in Englewood, New Jersey on Friday, October 6, 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the dedication below!

Getting Real About Real Estate: The State of Broadway's Plans for Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2017


There may be a broken heart for every light on Broadway, but there certainly isn't a house for every show.

National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey Opens 10/6 in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2017


National Geographic Encounter will open to the public in Times Square on Friday, October 6, 2017, with Ocean Odyssey, a first-in-kind immersive entertainment experience that transports audiences on a breathtaking undersea journey from the South Pacific across the ocean to the west coast of North America.

Shubert Organization's Plans to Build New 45th Street Theatre Are No More
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 12, 2017


Currently, the Shubert Organization owns seventeen Broadway theatres in New York City, but for years rumors have circulated that they want to make it eighteen.

Katori Hall, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tom Kitt and More Among 2017-18 Tony Awards Nominating Committee
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017


The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2017-2018 Broadway season. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

2016 Tony Awards Nab Four Emmy Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017


The June 2016 broadcast of the 70th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Tony Award winner James Corden, was honored today with four Prime Time Emmy Award nominations in the categories of:

Tony Awards Social Media Team to Offer Facebook 'Thank You Cam' and More
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2017


Broadway's biggest night becomes Broadway's biggest day as the Tony Awards' social channels present real-time, interactive, and exclusive content this Sunday, June 11.

Spectrum News NY1 to Air ON STAGE LIVE RED CARPET TO THE TONYS, 6/11
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2017


Spectrum News NY1's On Stage will deliver its signature Broadway coverage with an exclusive two-hour Live Red Carpet to the Tonys special at the 71st Annual Tony Awards® on Sunday, June 11.

Sara Bareilles, Glenn Close, Sutton Foster, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More to Appear at 71st Annual Tony Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017


Additional stars have been announced for the 71st Annual Tony Awards, which will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on CBS, Sunday, June 11th, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay). The TONY AWARDS are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Photo Coverage: The Stars Sang Out! On Stage at Stars In The Alley
by Walter McBride - Jun 3, 2017


STARS IN THE ALLEY, hosted by Tituss Burgess, presented its free outdoor concert yesterday in Shubert Alley, featuring the casts of ANASTASIA, BANDSTAND, COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MISS SAIGON and more. BroadwayWorld was there to help celebrate the season and share music with the masses, check out the photos below!

Tunes from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, GREAT COMET, COME FROM AWAY, ANASTASIA and More Featured on Tony Award Season Compilation Album; Track List Unveiled!
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017


Tony Award Productions and Broadway Records have announced the first ever Tony Award Season compilation album to be released on CD and digitally at most major music retailers including Barnes & Noble and iTunes/Apple Music on June 9, 2017.

Ben Platt, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, OSLO & More Win at the Drama League Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2017


This afternoon, Broadway's brightest gathered at the Marriott Marquis Times Square to celebrate this years Drama League Awards nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

Broadway Bets Raises Record-Breaking $286,900 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017


Exhilarating fun and incredible fundraising were in the cards as Broadway fans, stars and behind-the-scenes players raised a spectacular $286,900 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Monday, May 15, 2017, at the third annual edition of Broadway Bets, Broadway's official poker tournament.

Groove with the 2017 Nominees! First Ever Tony Award Season Compilation Album Out This June
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017


Tony Award Productions and Broadway Records have announced the first ever Tony Award Season compilation album to be released on CD and digitally at most major music retailers including Barnes & Noble and iTunes/Apple Music on June 9, 2017.

Dallas Theater Center Honored with 2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association, that the Dallas Theater Center in Dallas, TX, will be the recipient of the 2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award.

Breaking: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, GREAT COMET & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations; Check Out the Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2017


The Drama League has announced the 2017 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. Scroll down for the full list of nominees!

BC/EFA's Broadway Bets, Broadway's Official Poker Tournament, Returns this May
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2017


An evening of revelry and friendly rivalry is in the cards for the theatre community when Broadway Bets, Broadway's official poker tournament, returns for its third edition on Monday, May 15, 2017. The event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the Third Annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Mar 15, 2017


The third annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for New York City Public Schools just took place at Broadway's Music Box Theatre, hosted by Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan. More than 100 talented students from five New York City high schools across the city made their Broadway debuts performing from their selected winter musicals or plays.

Rachel Bay Jones and Jennifer Laura Thompson to Participate in Shubert High School Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2017


Rachel Bay Jones and Jennifer Laura Thompson, who play moms in the hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen and are both moms to teenagers in real life, will serve as presenters in the Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for New York City Public Schools. The third annual festival will take place Monday, March 13, 2017 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), home to Dear Evan Hansen, at 7 p.m.  More than 100 talented students from five New York City high schools across the city will make their Broadway debuts performing from their selected winter musicals or plays.

Third Annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for New York City Public Schools Will Take Place March 13
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2017


The third annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for New York City Public Schools will take place Monday, March 13, 2017 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) at 7 p.m. More than 100 talented students from five New York City high schools across the city will make their Broadway debuts performing from their selected winter musicals or plays.

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