Actors' Equity Launches Redesigned and Enchanced Web Site
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 26, 2006
Actors' Equity Association, the national union for stage actors and stage managers, has redesigned its popular website, with major improvements in appearance, usability, benefits and online services. The website (www.actorsequity.org) was initially launched in 1998 and has steadily grown in popularity. In March, 2006, the site received nearly seven and a half million hits.
Photo Coverage: The Pajama Game Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride
- Feb 24, 2006
The Pajama Game opened on February 23, 2006 and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the Gypsy Robe Ceremony. The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits.
Photo Coverage: The Woman in White Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride
- Nov 18, 2005
The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits. For The Woman in White, the Robe was presented to Elena Shaddow.
Photo Coverage: Gypsy In Our Souls
by Walter McBride
- Nov 14, 2005
The Cocktail Party was held for GYPSY IN OUR SOULS: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Actor's Equity - Chorus Equity Merger at the American Airlines Theatre Complex in Times Square, New York City on November 7, 2005 and BroadwayWorld was there!
Entertainment COBRA subsidy bill signed by Governor Pataki
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 23, 2004
The Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Coalition, coordinated by The Actors' Fund of America, announces that Governor George E. Pataki has signed into law legislation creating the New York State Insurance Continuation Assistance Demonstration Project. This program will help income-eligible entertainment industry workers and certain dislocated factory workers in the State to keep their current health insurance coverage through COBRA premium assistance.
