Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026
On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.
Tickets Now on Sale for Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's 2025 Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY. The festival will feature offerings and original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more.Learn more about the festival!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - May 22, 2025
MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical, is an electric jukebox musical based on the 2001 film Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann. The stage adaptation, like the movie, is a visually extravagant love story set in the Montmartre district of Paris at the turn of the 20th century. It opened on Broadway in 2019.
Initial Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.
Dave Matthews Band Announces U.S. Summer Tour
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024
The headline run will bring the band back to some of fans' favorite venues, including Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI (June 21 and 22), Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY (July 5 and 6) and The Gorge in George, WA (August 30-September 1), where the band traditionally celebrates Labor Day weekend.
Cast And Creative Team Announced For SAMUEL TAKES A BREAK At The Yard
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024
'Get the scoop on the cast and creative team for 'Samuel Takes a Break' at The Yard Theatre. This genre-bending play explores the legacy of slavery in Ghana and beyond, written by Rhianna Ilube and directed by Olivier award winner Anthony-Simpson Pike.'
Anthony Anderson to Host the Emmys in January
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2023
Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Anthony Anderson is the host of new FOX game show We Are Family, from executive producer Jamie Foxx, premiering Wednesday, January 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. He starred for eight seasons in the multi-award nominated sitcom black-ish, where he portrayed Andre “Dre” Johnson and served as executive producer.
Almost Monday Chase the Summer Sun With New Single 'Sweet Feelings'
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2023
Almost Monday releases their new single 'Sweet Feelings' to chase the summer sun. Don't miss this catchy and upbeat track that will make you feel good. Comprised of Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Cole Clisby (guitar) and Luke Fabry (bass), almost monday capture the feeling of longing for the simplicity of a California afternoon on “sweet feelings.”