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The American Theatre Wing has extended the deadline to turn in applications for its 2009 SpringboardNYC Program, to be held on June 1 - 12, 2009 in New York City. Due to an overwhelming amount of interest, the American Theatre Wing will now accept applications through April 15.

Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth, Tony Award winner for 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown,' and Tony Award nominee for originating the role of Glinda the Good Witch in 'Wicked,' performed her Benefit Concert at Westport Country Playhouse (Mark Lamos, artistic director, Michael Ross, managing director) on March 28th instead of the original date of February 7th, 8 p.m

The American Theatre Wing has announced its newest episode of its popular 'Working in the Theater' series, titled 'New Writers, New Musicals: The 2009 Jonathan Larson Grants.' The episode features 2009 Jonathan Larson Grants recipients Mark Allen, Dave Malloy, Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore.

The American Theatre Wing has announced its newest episode of its popular 'Working in the Theater' series, titled 'New Writers, New Musicals: The 2009 Jonathan Larson Grants.' The episode features 2009 Jonathan Larson Grants recipients Mark Allen, Dave Malloy, Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore.

A.R.T./New York (Alliance of Resident Theatres/ New York) has joined forces with The American Theatre Wing and the Michael Tuch Foundation to present the eighth annual A.R.T./New York Internship Fair on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The fair is open to undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors seeking theatre internships for the summer and fall of 2009. Representatives from more than 50 New York theatres, including The New Group, New York Stage and Film, Signature Theatre Company and Roundabout Theatre Company will be present to meet with potential interns and discuss careers in the theatre. The fair will be held at The Westin Hotel in New York (270 W 43rd St. at 8th Ave).

A.R.T./New York (Alliance of Resident Theatres/ New York) has joined forces with The American Theatre Wing and the Michael Tuch Foundation to present the eighth annual A.R.T./New York Internship Fair on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The fair is open to undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors seeking theatre internships for the summer and fall of 2009. Representatives from more than 50 New York theatres, including The New Group, New York Stage and Film, Signature Theatre Company and Roundabout Theatre Company will be present to meet with potential interns and discuss careers in the theatre. The fair will be held at The Westin Hotel in New York (270 W 43rd St. at 8th Ave).

American Theatre Wing presented the 2009 Jonathan Larson Grants on Tuesday, March 17 at Touch 240 West 52nd Street, NYC (Between Broadway and 8th Avenue).

A.R.T./New York (Alliance of Resident Theatres/ New York) has joined forces with The American Theatre Wing and the Michael Tuch Foundation to present the eighth annual A.R.T./New York Internship Fair on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The fair is open to undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors seeking theatre internships for the summer and fall of 2009. Representatives from more than 50 New York theatres, including The New Group, New York Stage and Film, Signature Theatre Company and Roundabout Theatre Company will be present to meet with potential interns and discuss careers in the theatre. The fair will be held at The Westin Hotel in New York (270 W 43rd St. at 8th Ave).

On Sunday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m., Lisa Loomer (Distracted) and Christopher Shinn (Hedda Gabler) will be featured on American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' playwright panel alongside Gina Gionfriddo (Becky Shaw), Stephen Adly Guirgis (Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train), & Tina Howe (Chasing Manet). The program, moderated by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, will air on CUNY TV beginning Sunday, March 8, 2009 (with additional airings March 13, 14 and 15 - check local listings). It will be also be available for viewing and for download as a podcast at www.americantheatrewing.org beginning March 11, 2009.

On Sunday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m., Lisa Loomer (Distracted) and Christopher Shinn (Hedda Gabler) will be featured on American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' playwright panel alongside Gina Gionfriddo (Becky Shaw), Stephen Adly Guirgis (Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train), & Tina Howe (Chasing Manet). The program, moderated by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, will air on CUNY TV beginning Sunday, March 8, 2009 (with additional airings March 13, 14 and 15 - check local listings). It will be also be available for viewing and for download as a podcast at www.americantheatrewing.org beginning March 11, 2009.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that, in honor of the late playwright Horton Foote, they will air a special episode of their popular 'Working in the Theater' series titled 'Horton Foote's America.'

The American Theatre Wing has announced that, in honor of the late playwright Horton Foote, they will air a special episode of their popular 'Working in the Theater' series titled 'Horton Foote's America.'

A.R.T./New York (Alliance of Resident Theatres/ New York) has joined forces with The American Theatre Wing and the Michael Tuch Foundation to present the eighth annual A.R.T./New York Internship Fair on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The fair is open to undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors seeking theatre internships for the summer and fall of 2009. Representatives from more than 50 New York theatres, including The New Group, New York Stage and Film, Signature Theatre Company and Roundabout Theatre Company will be present to meet with potential interns and discuss careers in the theatre. The fair will be held at The Westin Hotel in New York (270 W 43rd St. at 8th Ave).

The American Theatre Wing announced today that they will hold a 'Celebrate Jonathan Larson' sweepstakes on their website, in conjunction with the 2009 Jonathan Larson? Grants. Fans can enter now until 10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2009 to win prizes including a copy of Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway: Blu-Ray Edition and American Theatre Wing t-shirts. One lucky grand-prize winner will get to attend the invitation-only presentation of the 2009 Jonathan Larson Grants on March 17, 2009 in New York City.

The American Theatre Wing is now accepting applications for its 2009 SpringboardNYC Program, to be held on June 1 - 12, 2009 in New York City. At this two week college-to-career transition program, students have the opportunity to participate in training sessions and workshops in preparation for finding jobs in the New York theatre community while living in New York. Taught by industry professionals, sessions include on-your-feet audition training with directors and casting directors and seminars with the industry's leading agents and managers, as well as intimate conversations with working actors.

The American Theatre Wing today announced the recipients of the 2009 Jonathan Larson? Grants. The grants, given annually to honor emerging composers, lyricists and book writers, help to continue Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson's dream of infusing musical theatre with a contemporary, joyful, urban vitality.

The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' will feature 'Making Ogre Broadway' on CUNY TV on Sunday, January 11 at 5 p.m. The segment will repeat on Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, January 17 at 11 a.m. The program becomes available as streaming audio and podcast from Americantheatrewing.org beginning Wednesday, January 14.

Today, the calendar for the 2008-2009 Tony? Award season was announced. The American Theatre Wing's 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards will air on CBS on Sunday, June 7th from 8:00 - 11:00 PM (ET/PT time delay). The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.

The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' will feature 'Making Ogre Broadway' on CUNY TV on Sunday, January 11 at 5 p.m. The segment will repeat on Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, January 17 at 11 a.m. The program becomes available as streaming audio and podcast from Americantheatrewing.org beginning Wednesday, January 14.

The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' will feature '99 and Under' on CUNY TV on Sunday, December 7 at 5 p.m. The segment will repeat on Friday, December 12 at 9 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m. The program becomes available as streaming audio and podcast from www.americantheatrewing.org beginning Wednesday, December 10.