The Nederlander Organization News

Last week, Broadway Across America convened approximately 250 of the commercial theater industry’s most influential leaders for the Biennial Broadway Across America Theatrical Conference. See photos.

On his 80th birthday, six-time Tony Award–winning producer Kenneth D. Greenblatt has retired as GFour Productions Founder and Chairman. Learn more here.

The Voza Rivers Legacy Series will continue its inaugural season by celebrating emerging talent, love, and legacy with a powerful presentation of If Only Yesterday.

Broadway insiders and powerhouse companies from across entertainment and beyond will ante up for a night of competitive cards and industry buzz at Broadway Bets, returning Monday, May 18, 2026.

2025 has emerged as a defining year—one marked by artistic milestones, civic recognition, and now a transformational investment in arts education for Lane and Comley.

Nick Scandalios, the Executive Vice President of the Nederlander Organization, recently received a coveted portrait at Sardi's, with an unveiling for the piece taking place on November 21. Check out photos here!

Long-time President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton will leave that position and as of January 1, 2026, General Manager Alan J. Chille will take the helm as President and CEO of PPAC.

On November 5, 2025, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognized New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honored them as Living Landmarks at its recent gala.

DPAC has announced that school registration is now open for the 2025–2026 season of the DPAC Rising Star Awards, central North Carolina’s High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane will be honored by the New York Landmarks Conservancy at the 2025 Living Landmarks Celebration on November 5 at The Plaza.

Idina Menzel joins LaChanze and others on the inaugural Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council, aiming to enhance sustainability in theater.

The Commercial Theater Institute (CTI) in partnership with The Broadway League and TDF has announced the dates for its flagship programs: the 3 Day Intensive and the 12 Week Deep Dive Program. 

The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot. While it may not be apparent to those who unknowingly pass by the church, the venue across from the Gershwin’s stage door was once a glorious Broadway theater… and could potentially be one again someday.

Elena Ferrante-Martin, Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, NV) and KoKo M. Thornton, Enloe High School (Durham, NC) will be bestowed with the Inspiring Teacher Award, at the 2025 Jimmy Awards.

The North Charleston Performing Arts Center's Best of Broadway series will host its annual “Select Your Seat” Open House Party this week. Learn more about the event here!

This week's newsletter navigates a complex landscape for the theatre industry, from the immediate shockwaves of NEA grant terminations and their profound impact on individual organizations, as detailed by Cara Joy David, to A.R.T./NY's revealing 'Health + Wealth' report offering both stark realities and paths toward resilience in a challenging post-COVID environment. On Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber's potential acquisition of the former Mark Hellinger Theatre and the celebration of the Broadway League's latest award winners. Regionally, we see both ambitious growth with the announcement of David Rockwell's new magic theater in Chicago and concerning retrenchment as Berkeley's Aurora Theatre suspends its upcoming season.

Broadway’s official game night, Broadway Bets, will return this month. Special guests set to shuffle up and deal include Emmy Award winner Hank Azaria and more. Learn more about the event here!

Following its triumphant run on Broadway, Kimberly Akimbo is now delighting audiences across the country on its first national tour. The Tony Award-winning musical—named Best Musical at the 2023 Tony Awards—features a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and a score by Jeanine Tesori, the team behind Shrek the Musical and Fun Home.

The Best of Broadway series will present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (September 16 – 21, 2025) and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (November 4 – 9, 2025) as part of the 2025 – 2026 Best of Broadway season at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

Andrew Lloyd Webber wants to buy the former Mark Hellinger Theatre, currently the Times Square Church. Learn more about the history of the theatre and the current state of negotiations.