Theatre Development Fund News

Playwrights Horizons has announced complete details for the eagerly-awaited New York premiere of Dead Man's Cell Phone, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl starring Mary-Louise Parker. Completing the cast of Dead Man's Cell Phone are David Aaron Baker, Carla Harting and Kelly Maurer

Theatre Development Fund has announced special holiday hours for their two TKTS Discount Ticket Booths for same-day tickets to Broadway, Off Broadway, music and dance performances.

The Commercial Theater Institute (CTI), now in its 27th year, has extended the application deadline for the 14 week CTI program to Friday, December 7, 2007.

Theatre Development Fund's TKTS booths for same-day discount tickets in Times Square and South Street Seaport are currently open during the current Broadway labor situation.

The Commercial Theater Institute (CTI), now in its 27th year, is currently accepting nominations for its Annual Intensive 14-Week Program, which presents hard, factual information on all aspects of commercial theatre producing including Broadway, off-Broadway and the Road, in a very intimate lecture/discussion setting. Strictly limited to 25 participants, the program begins on January 21, 2008, for 14 consecutive Monday night sessions, in the Times Square area.

Rosie O'Donnell, the 13-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, television talk show host, author, film, television, and stage actress will serve as the National Ambassador for this year's Kids' Night on Broadway, the annual event during which young people ages 6 to 18 can attend a Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Tickets for the February events go on sale November 4 at 12PM (ET).

Playwrights Horizons has announced additional casting and details for the third production of its 2007/2008 Season, the World Premiere of Doris To Darlene, A Cautionary Valentine, a new play by Jordan Harrison.

A Chorus Line is proud to announce the launch of 'My Life On The Line,' a new blog on the A Chorus Line website (www.achorusline.com). 'My Life On The Line' was inspired by the life experiences shared by students participating in Theatre Development Fund's (TDF) Open Doors program after they had seen the show. These New York City high school students tell their stories of how they have put themselves 'on the line,' much like the characters in the smash hit musical who put themselves 'on the line' by telling their personal struggles during a Broadway audition.

The League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. (www.LiveBroadway.com) announced today the recipients of its 12th annual National Education Grants.

The first two preview performances of Walmartopia, the up-coming off-Broadway 'musical with a mission,' have been postponed. Performances are now set for Thursday, August 23 at 8PM at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

The League of American Theatres and Producers and The Times Square Alliance presents the 16th Annual Broadway on Broadway on Sunday, September 16 at 11:30 a.m.

The League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers is proud to announce those who have been elected to the Board of Directors for the 2007-'08 season

Theatre Development Fund, through its TDF Accessibility Programs (TAP), will sponsor the 10th Annual 'Interpreting for the Theatre' Institute from June 4 - 9 held at The Juilliard School in New York City.

The Lucille Lortel Awards, celebrating Off-Broadway theatre, were presented on Monday, May 7th at New World Stages, and BroadwayWorld was there!

Gavin Lee, whose performance as Bert in Mary Poppins has earned him Olivier, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, was recently featured on the Theatre Development Fund's website, TDF.org.

THE LEAGUE OF OFF-BROADWAY THEATRES AND PRODUCERS today presented THE 22nd ANNUAL LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OFF-BROADWAY at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

An array of acclaimed stars, playwrights and directors attended a cocktail party for the 22nd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards ceremony, and BroadwayWorld was there!

An array of acclaimed stars, playwrights and directors will attend a cocktail party for the 22nd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards ceremony