Steve Spiegel News

Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) today announced exclusive representation to license MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS, a holiday reimagining of the mega-hit and Tony Award-nominated Best Musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, for North America. 

TRW Plays, the newly formed play licensing division of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, has announced the addition of Craig Pospisil to its staff. Bringing over 30 years of licensing experience, Craig will serve as Vice-President of TRW Plays working alongside Executive Director, Lysna Marzani.

Recent signings include Robert O'Hara and four of his new plays, ZOMBIE: THE AMERICAN, BARBECUE, ANTEBELLUM and MANKIND,  Ken Levine (M*A*S*H, Cheers, Frasier, The Simpsons) with AMERICA'S SEXIEST COUPLE and ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS,  and Stan Zimmerman (Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Roseanne, The Brady Bunch Movies) with YES, VIRGINIA and RIGHT BEFORE I GO.

Leicester Curve has released an official statement, revealing that Seyi Omooba's claims of religious discrimination were rejected by an employment tribunal. Omooba took legal action against Curve after being dismissed from a production of The Color Purple for posts on social media that were deemed homophobic.

Broadway musical theatre licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) has been a pioneer in developing theatrical resources that become industry standards. Changing the landscape of how theater has been produced globally, the forward-thinking licensing company is the first to launch their entire catalog on BookTix Live.

Leading musical theatre licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) adds THE OTHER JOSH COHEN to its roster of best-selling titles. Creators Steve Rosen & David Rossmer said 'We are beyond thrilled that performers at professional and amateur theaters around the world can now experience the joy of putting on their own production of THE OTHER JOSH COHEN.

Lively McCabe Entertainment announces a partnership with Brian Kelley -- of the multi-platinum, award-winning duo Florida Georgia Line -- via his CuzBro Productions banner, on the recently announced new musical MAY WE ALL. Kelley and partners Stephen Snedden and Justin Halliwell join previously announced producers, Lively McCabe Entertainment President Michael Barra, and Elyse Cogan, Director, Theatrical for BMG. CuzBro will be actively involved in the creative development of the project, and a developmental production will be staged in Memphis, Tennessee at Playhouse on the Square in the fall of 2020 (dates TBA). The producers are simultaneously pursuing a feature film adaptation of the musical.

Broadway's award-winning musical THE PROM will launch a National Tour in Providence, Rhode Island at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in February 2021.

Lively McCabe Entertainment Co-President Michael Barra proudly announces a slate of three new stage musicals in partnership with licensing agency Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) and music powerhouse BMG. These initial three projects, all which will have premiere productions in 2020 (TBA), will feature select music from the BMG catalog, as part of their previously announced partnership with Lively McCabe.

Musical theatre licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) has entered into an agreement with Monty Python for licensing of the authorized live performance of the group's work. The script, a selection of the seminal sketches from the original BBC TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969-1974), is only for performance by school and university theatre groups in North America. The show has been in development for several years and after a final pilot production in 2017, now approved for licensing by Monty Python.

BWW chatted to the vice-president of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Drew Baker, about show licensing and the new British Musicals Collection that has just been launched.

CPA Theatricals, the Chicago non-profit organization dedicated to developing new musicals and creating opportunities for young people to experience musical theatre, has reached an agreement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide for licensing of its new musical 57TH NATIONAL MATHLETE SUM-IT (THE ALMOST ALL-GIRL MATH MUSICAL).

Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) have just announced the opening of their UK office on Regent Street, London.

Broadway musical licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) and Rock The Audition's Sheri Sanders have partnered to create a series of new rock musicals that bridge the gap between popular music and musical theatre.

Musical theatre licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) announced a slew of key promotions today. TRW President & CEO Steve Spiegel made the promotions public through a statement released from TRW's World Headquarters in New York City.

Broadway musical licensor TRW (Theatrical Rights Worldwide) and Broadway Media Distribution (BMD) have partnered to offer the latest in scenic technology for their customers with the release of Scenic Projections.

Broadway musical licensor TRW (Theatrical Rights Worldwide) announced today the release of The Addams Family Young@Part as part of their collection of Broadway shows adapted for elementary and middle school aged kids.

Queen's hit musical WE WILL ROCK YOU, which ran for twelve record breaking years in London's West End and has been performed throughout the world to an audience of more than 16 million people is now available as a School Edition in North America.

Musical licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) has announced the acquisition of the North American licensing rights to the hit musical SCHOOLS WILL ROCK YOU. Based on the Olivier Award winning WE WILL ROCK YOU, SCHOOLS WILL ROCK YOU features music and lyrics by Queen and story and book by Ben Elton, developed exclusively for schools.

Musical theatre licensing house Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) hosted 175 regional theatre managers and creatives for a celebration of their 10th year representing Broadway, Off Broadway and theatre for young audience shows. The invitation-only dinner and concert event was held Oct 15, aboard the luxury yacht Atlantica, setting sail from Pier 61 at 7pm, providing breathtaking views of New York City.