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Hugh Coles, Arielle Jacobs & Jelani Remy to Star In TRAILS Musical Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


Hugh Coles, Arielle Jacobs, and Jelani Remy will star in an invitation-only presentation of the new musical TRAILS on June 6th, directed by Lorin Latarro. Learn more about the workshop!

TCG Reveals Recipients of 2024 Rising Leaders of Color Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024


Theatre Communications Group has revealed the participants in the eighth round of its Rising Leaders of Color Program. See who is taking part.

Steve Schonberg Joins Midland Center for the Arts as Vice President, Marketing & Sales
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2024


Midland Center for the Arts has announced that Steve Schonberg will join the Center’s executive team on June 10th as Vice President, Marketing & Sales. He will succeed Diane Willcox, who previously announced her retirement scheduled for this summer.

Stage Adaptation of Film TAKE THE LEAD Will Have a Reading Today
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024


Take the Lead, the new musical based on the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas, will have a private reading today in New York City. The musical will have its world premiere next year at Paper Mill Playhouse.

This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in Marketing, Audience Services, and More
by - May 30, 2024


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/30/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Peter Van Norden to Receive the Actors' Equity Foundation's Michael McCarty Recognition Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024


The Actors’ Equity Foundation will bestow its 2024 Michael McCarty Recognition Award to actor Peter Van Norden. Learn more about Van Norden and about the award.

Photos: Inside Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024


The 19th annual Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale took place on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre. See photos!

LaChanze Launches New Multimedia Production Company LaChanze Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024


Tony Award-winning producer LaChanze is launching her new multimedia production company, LaChanze Productions. Learn more about the company!

Milwaukee Rep Will Undergo $78 Million Renovation
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024


Demolition will soon begin for the $78 million renovation of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, aimed at enhancing accessibility and theatrical capabilities at the downtown Milwaukee complex.

Cultural Solidarity Fund Executes Over $1,000,000 In Relief Grants To Artists Impacted By Covid-19
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024


The Cultural Solidarity Fund has distributed over $1,000,000 in relief grants to support artists impacted by Covid-19, providing crucial financial assistance to those in the arts community. Learn more about the grants.

Ancram Center for the Arts Awarded $50,000 for Expansion by the New York State Council on the Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024


Ancram Center for the Arts announced a grant award totaling $50,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the organization’s theater renovation and expansion.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/26/24 - HAMILTON, MERRILY & More Top the List
by - May 28, 2024


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/26/2024.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Pay What You Can Ticketing, Broadway Season Grosses
by Alex Freeman - May 28, 2024


As we hit the final stretch ahead of the Tony Awards, this week we’re including the first in a series of guest essays from the producers of the Best Production nominees, with this installment from Tommy producers Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.

Arizona Theatre Matters Unveils 5-Year Strategic Plan for Global Leadership In Inclusive Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024


Arizona Theatre Matters reveals a 5-year strategic plan to become a global leader in inclusive theater, emphasizing diversity, equity, and innovative stage-to-film productions.

On Site Opera Returns To West Side Community Gardens For Three Free Performances
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024


On Site Opera will perform three free shows at the West Side Community Gardens, offering accessible opera experiences in a beautiful outdoor setting. Enjoy live opera in the heart of the community.

Tectonic Theater Project Launches the Moment Work Summer Institute
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024


Tectonic Theater Project has announced the Moment Work Summer Institute, taking place with several classes and workshops from Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, July 19, 2024 in New York City.

Kate Hamill, Austin Pendleton & More to Star in DRESS OF FIRE Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


Nina Kethevan’s Dress of Fire will get an invite-only industry reading on May 30, 2024. See who is starring and learn more about the show!

This Week's Classifieds- Jobs is Costumes, Props and More
by - May 23, 2024


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/23/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

The Broadway League Releases 2023-24 Season Statistics - $1.54 Billion in Grosses
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024


The Broadway League has released end-of-season statistics for the 2023-2024 season, which began on May 22, 2023, and ended on May 19, 2024.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/19/24 - MERRILY, WICKED & More Top the List
by - May 22, 2024


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/19/2024.

The Broadway League Presents 2024 League Awards Honoring Touring Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024


The annual League Awards were held today during The Broadway League’s 2024 Spring Road Conference. See who received awards and learn more about the League Awards!

Photos: Inside The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024


The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts took place May 14-21 highlighting Music for Film and TV Animation and featuring top creatives in the business. Check out photos here!

Bloomberg Philanthropies Expands Innovative Arts Internship Program
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced an expansion of the Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) program, which for 12 years has placed rising public high school seniors in over 1,700 paid seven-week long summer internships at more than 250 cultural organizations.

Feature: The VIPS Behind The Curtain at the Ziegfeld Ballroom!
by James Blinken - May 20, 2024


The 2024 Drama League Awards were held on May 17th at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, marking a spectacular celebration of theatrical excellence!

The Drama League Will Celebrate Pride Month With New Plays THE ARCHIVISTS and DADDY
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


The Drama League will celebrate Pride Month in June with first glimpses of two exciting new LGBTQIA+ plays. Partnering with The American LGBTQ+ Museum, they will present a staged reading of The Archivists and an open rehearsal of Daddy.


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