This week, stories abound about the impact funding can have on the arts - from the UK, an editorial about how the collapse of funding for the creative industry was predictable. In the US, we have stories of large gifts making a huge impact - no-cost rentals at 59E59 - as well as changes to the way Florida is apportioning their arts budget.
The storm of openings has begun on Broadway, as we prepare for what will be an even busier April leading into the conclusion of the 2023-2024 Broadway season. Amidst that storm, great work continues off-Broadway, as Cara Joy David reminds us when she pays a visit to Dead Outlaw.
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Nathan Lucrezio, who is currently appearing in The Who's Tommy. Nathan told us all about his backstage routines, favorite moments, and more!
As the unionization wave continues to move through theatrical workers across the country, two developments last week highlighted the movement: the Public Theatre declined to voluntarily recognize the unionization effort of their workers, and workers at the Goodman Theatre sought their own union affiliation.
Performers Steven Sapp and Mildred Ruiz-Sapp will be the speakers at the Jandon Business of the Arts Distinguished Lecture, sharing their insights and experiences in the world of performing arts.
IATSE Local 2 has officially filed a petition to organize the front-of-house, box office, and concession staff at Chicago’s prestigious Goodman Theatre. The move mirrors successful unionization efforts at other leading nonprofit arts organizations in the city, including the Steppenwolf Theatre.
The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!
TRW Plays, a division of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, has acquired the global licensing rights for two new plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by Doug Wright and DOWNSTATE by Bruce Norris. Learn more about both plays here!
Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2023–2024 season with the rolling world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry by John Patrick Shanley. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete and creative team for An American Soldier at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.
A newly reimagined production of The Who’s TOMMY is headed to Broadway, beginning previews performances next week. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day. Check out photos here!
Watch a discussion about the artistic process of producing Barrington Stage's annual 10 minute play festival - featuring director Matthew Penn and cast members Peggy Pharr Wilson, Matt Neely and Robert Zukerman.
Applications are open through March 18 for Theatre Exile's 2024 Paper Wings spring and summer Theatre Camps. Learn more about the camps and see how to register.
See first look photos of Where We Belong, written and performed by Madeline Sayet and directed by Mei Ann Teo. Where We Belong is on stage at Folger Theatre from February 15 through March 10, 2024. Tickets are $20-$84.
Watch as Dot-Marie Jones (“Glee”) for ten questions about her career and HIGHWAY PATROL at the Goodman Theatre. Emmy Award-winning actor Dana Delany (China Beach, Desperate Housewives) stars in her new thriller at Goodman Theatre this winter, appearing alongside three-time Emmy Award nominee Dot-Marie Jones (Glee’s Coach Beiste) and emerging Chicago actor Thomas Murphy Molony (A Christmas Story, The Musical at Marriott Theatre and Fun Home at Paramount) in the world-premiere production.
The newly reimagined production of The Who’s TOMMY begins Broadway previews tonight, March 8, 2024 at the Nederlander Theatre, with opening night on March 28, 2024. Meet the cast of The Who's Tommy here!
Chicago Children's Theatre's 2023-24 season finale will be a celebration of the same joyful energy that launched the company nearly 20 years ago, A Year with Frog and Toad. Learn more about the production here!