Mary McColl Extends Contract as Actors' Equity Association's Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013
Actors' Equity Association ("AEA" or "Equity") today announced the extension of Mary McColl's contract as executive director for another three-year term, effective January 2014. The decision was a unanimous vote at a special meeting of the Union's national council. Ms. McColl was named to the post in October 2010 and began her role in January 2011. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Inside MOTOWN's Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - Apr 17, 2013
The company of MOTOWN just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Michael Arnold. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below! (more...)
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Actors' Equity Association Receives National Charter from AFL-CIO
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2013
Actors' Equity Association (AEA or Equity), the labor union representing more than 49,000 professional stage actors and stage managers in the US, today received an historic national charter in its centennial year from the AFL-CIO. The direct charter, which was given at the morning session of the AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting, makes AEA the 57th labor organization to receive the distinguished honor of formal association with the national federation of American unions. (more...)
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Theatre Aspen Hosts Panel in NYC, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2012
Theatre Aspen's Board of Trustees will host an intimate panel discussion on November 8th, featuring distinguished leaders in the theatrical field. The event will be held in conjunction with the Colorado theatre's quarterly board meeting, being held for the first time in New York City. The event will be held at Ars Nova, a non-profit theatre known for developing exciting new artists, and is by invitation only. (more...)
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William Ivey Long, David Henry Hwang, and More Included in 2013 Tony Administration and Management Committees
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2012
The Tony Awards has just announced members of the 2012-13 Administration and Management Committees for next season's ceremony. The 2012-13 management committee will include: Mark Abrahams, Kristin Caskey, Ted Chapin, Sondra Gilman, James Higgins, Heather Hitchens, Paul Libin, William Ivey Long, Michael Price, Jane Safer, Charlotte St. Martin, Scott Sanders, Nick Scandalios, Thomas Viertel, Robert Wankel, and Barry Weissler. (more...)
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Thomas Carpenter Named Eastern Regional Director of AEA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2012
Actors' Equity Association (Equity) announced today the appointment of Thomas Carpenter to the position of Eastern Regional Director/Assistant Executive Director and General Counsel. Mr. Carpenter joins the Equity staff on August 27, 2012. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Inside the Tonys Eve Cocktail Party!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 10, 2012
Last night, June 9, The Tony Awards Administration Committee hosted the annual Tony Eve Cocktail Party Tony at the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to celebrate this year's Special Tony Award winners. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Apr 26, 2012
A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, on April 24 the robe was presented to NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT 'gypsy' Cameron Adams. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Inside the NEWSIES Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Apr 02, 2012
A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, the latest receipient was NEWSIES cast member Aaron J. Albano at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. (more...)
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Equity Passes New Production Contract
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2011
Actors' Equity Association has passed a new production contract that most notably will allow for six shows in three days up to twelve times a year. (more...)
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Actors' Equity and Broadway League Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contracts
by BWW News Desk - Oct 04, 2011
Actors' Equity Association (Equity), the national union of professional stage actors and stage managers, and The Broadway League (League), the national trade association for the Broadway and touring industry, have announced that they've successfully reached a tentative agreement for the Production Contract. This collective bargaining agreement outlines the terms and conditions of employment for stage actors and stage managers working in commercial Broadway and touring productions.
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Photo Coverage: HAIR Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Jul 18, 2011
The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre and officially opened on Wednesday, July 13. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the famed Gypsy Robe ceremony and brings you photo coverage below! (more...)
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