John Gilmour

Industry Pro Newsletter: Doomsday for the American Theater? Not in Milwaukee
by Alex Freeman - May 26, 2026

On the business side, ATG Entertainment is reportedly being prepared for a possible sale by its private equity owner, while Pittsburgh Public Theater terminated its staff ahead of its merger with Pittsburgh CLO — two stories that speak to the consolidation and financial pressures reshaping the industry. Against that backdrop, Milwaukee Repertory Theater stands out as a striking counterexample: the company has nearly doubled its operating budget since 2020, opened a landmark $80 million theater complex, and is expanding its season to 13 productions, fueled by a philosophy of investing in artists and audiences rather than contracting.

Broadway League Reveals Recipients of 2026 League Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

'Feast Tofino' Month-Long Culinary Celebration Showcases 25 Acclaimed British Columbia Chefs and West Coast Vancouver Island's Boat-to-Table Cuisine, May 1 - 31, 2013
by Robert Diamond - Mar 27, 2013

Tourism Tofino, the Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild (TUCG) and event organizers today published details of the third annual Feast Tofinoa month-long series of culinary events celebrating the region's boat-to-table cuisine to be held on the West Coast of Vancouver Island beginning May 1, 2013.

WHY THE LONG FACEBOOK? Set for Chicago Sketchfest, 1/10
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 17, 2012

POKE! LIKE! Add WHY THE LONG FACEBOOK? to your events January 10th at 10pm at Stage 773 (1225 West Belmont Avenue) in Sketchfest. Sketchfest runs all week, find tickets at www.stage773.com.

Call Bar Hosts Appearance by JERSEY SHORE: THE MUSICAL Today, May 2
by Paul W. Thompson - May 2, 2012

Chicago's Call Bar has announced that the cast of "Jersey Shore: The Musical" will perform at The Call tonight, May 2, 2012, during "Curtains Up! Wednesday" - Andersonville's Showtune Night!

The Call Hosts Appearance by JERSEY SHORE: THE MUSICAL Cast on May 2
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 30, 2012

Chicago's Call Bar has announced that the cast of "Jersey Shore: The Musical" will perform at The Call on Wednesday night, May 2, 2012, during "Curtains Up! Wednesday" - Andersonville's Showtune Night!