Vital Theatre Company Acquires Rights To MYRA AND THE DRAWING DRAMA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2022
Vital Theatre Company has announced the acquisition of the rights to the new children's picture book 'Myra and the Drawing Drama', written by Rosemary Rivera and illustrated by Mario Menjivar, for the creation a new family musical with Book and Lyrics by Jeremy Dobrish and Music and Lyrics by David Mallamud which will debut in Vital Theatre Company's 2022-2023 Season.
Dance/NYC Announces Dance Advancement Fund 2022–2023 Grantees
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022
The service organization Dance/NYC has announced the 37 recipients and 8 runner ups of the 2022–2023 Dance Advancement Fund, made possible by the generous support of the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Ford Foundation. The purpose of the funding initiative is to address the inequitable distribution of resources in the dance field and advance its resilience and thriving by supporting dance making organizations and groups with budgets between $10,000 and $500,000.
Kennedy Center Reaches Agreement With IATSE Local 22 Stagehands
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2021
The Kennedy Center announces it has reached a three-year agreement with its stage crew, members of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 22. Resolution was reached today with the stagehands after mutual agreement on wages, benefits, work rules and a clarification of jurisdiction with regard to non-theater work at the Kennedy Center.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Makes Investment in Future of Learning, Engagement
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2014
At today's annual meeting of the Governing Members, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announced that Fiscal Year 2014 achieved a second consecutive modest surplus, in line with Blueprint: 2023, the organization's 10-year plan. This achievement owes in large part to annual contributions of $17.4 million, exceeding budgeted goals. This is the third consecutive year of increased individual giving ($5.4 million), donor base (10,350 donors) and subscription sales growth (13,760 subscriptions). Fiscal Year 2014 concluded on August 31, 2014 and represents the 2013-14 concert season.
Hyatt Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
by Robert Diamond - Jul 31, 2013
Mark S. Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer of Hyatt
Hotels Corporation, said, 'Our second quarter of 2013 reflected ongoing
positive trends in transient demand at U.S. hotels and strong average
daily rate progression.