Leading Musicians Announce the Launch of the Black Orchestral Network (BON) and the 'Dear American Orchestras' Campaign
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2022 Today, Black members of more than forty orchestras announced the Black Orchestral Network (BON). BON is a collective of Black orchestral musicians dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for Black people in the orchestral field. The group was built on the motto, “if we increase ...
The Industry Expands Artistic Leadership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 22, 2021 The Industry has significantly restructured and expanded its artistic leadership, forming a cooperative of three equal co-artistic directors who will bolster the vision and expand the artistic programming of the organization as it begins its second decade....
Senate Holds Hearing Regarding Relief For the Live Entertainment Industry
by Stephi Wild - December 16, 2020 The senate held a congressional hearing on Tuesday regarding the need for relief for the live entertainment industry....
Mercury Theatre Announces Playwrights, Producers and Directors Cohorts to Embark on New Bespoke Programmes
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2021 The Mercury Theatre Colchester has today announced the successful leading theatre-makers selected for their three dedicated talent development programmes for promising and innovative Playwrights, Producers and Directors from the East of England to create and develop new work....
Black Theatre United Announces The Broadway Marketing Internship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2022 Black Theatre United has announced the launch of the Broadway Marketing Internship Program, a summer-long initiative that provides 8 paid internships for undergraduate education students....
Survey Finds That People Are Considering Leaving The Victorian Music Industry
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2021 A new study looked at how the pandemic has impacted the Victorian music sector – it found that 58% of respondents are considering leaving the industry. ...
bkONE Productions Brings ROMEO + JULIET to Industry City!
by A.A. Cristi - June 17, 2022 brooklynONE productions (bkONE) is bringing back their Brooklyn Shakespeare Festival in a big way! After having performed their last one in 2019, they are excited to bring Shakespeare back, with a new exciting location!...
LIGHT THE WAY DANCE CONVENTION Will Be Performed at Sydney Coliseum Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - July 01, 2021 The inaugural LIGHT THE WAY DANCE CONVENTION to be hosted by Luke Jacobz will provide a spectacular three days and nights of learning, performance, and dance from 6 to 8 August at the Coliseum Theatre, West HQ....
DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL of the United States launches DISCUS Academy
by Marina Kennedy - January 27, 2021 The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the leading voice and advocate for the U.S. spirits industry, today announced the launch of DISCUS Academy, an initiative to provide education and training for distilled spirits industry professionals....
Industry Pro Newsletter: Lortel Winners Announced, Drama Desk Nominations Delayed
by Alex Freeman - May 02, 2022 At the top of our Industry Trends section this week, we have a story about honey from the bees at the Vienna State Opera. Paired with our other story about implementing digital ticketing at venues, we can see this as two ways that companies can go about reducing the environmental harm that comes fro...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Smaller Shows Feel the Squeeze, CTG Eyes Transformation
by Alex Freeman - January 31, 2022 While we’ve thought we were looking at this turning point before, that doesn’t change the fact that the work to bring further equity to the industry remains ongoing, and as companies continue to chart their paths forward, many are working to build that equity into their recovery....
Industry Pro Newsletter: NLRB examines the Independent Contractor Question
by Alex Freeman - February 28, 2022 The geopolitical landscape shifted in a major way over the weekend, with Russia invading Ukraine in an unprovoked attack on their sovereignty. The resulting conflict has caused many arts organizations, including the Met Opera, to cut ties with artists and organizations that are connected to Russian ...
Former Rockettes Help to Bridge The Diversity Gap In Precision Dance With Moving Armor Dance Network
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 30, 2021 2020, the year of lockdowns and zoom will forever change the landscape of how we work and learn. Like most, the dance world had to adapt fairly quickly to the digital world, finding ways to connect, and keep children safe....
VIDEO: Be An #ArtsHero Testifies Before Congress
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022 The hearing gathered artists and creative workers led by Carson Elrod, co-founder of Be An #ArtsHero/Arts Workers United, to testify on the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their industry and ways that Congress can better support the creative economy moving forward. ...
NATAS Announces Call For Scholarship Entries
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2021 The Foundation of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the call for entries for the Foundation's 2021 Scholarship Programs. ...
Bodywork Company Announces New Commercial Dance Course Lead By Industry Professionals
by Stephi Wild - June 17, 2021 Representing the cutting edge of a fast-evolving industry, this exclusive training experience will expose participants to new choreography and techniques, honing their craft across an intensive 12-week course....
December Industry Pro Webinar: The New Marketing Cycle with Rian Durham of Situation
by Alex Freeman - November 05, 2021 BroadwayWorld is pleased to announce the next Industry Pro webinar: The New Marketing Cycle with Rian Durham of Situation. Industry Pro webinars are designed to bring the industry together to learn about current best practices to continue charting a path forward during this unprecedented time....
THE CULT OF POP: LIVE! to be Presented at St. Marks Comics
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 29, 2021 brooklynONE productions (bkONE) teams with Cultural Compulsive Disorder (CCD) for a one-night pop culture event. Joining with the iconic St. Marks Comics newly located in Industry City, The Cult of Pop Live Podcast event is one that should not be missed....
GOPAR Launches First-ever Industry Survey For Individuals
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2021 The anonymous survey aims to measure the impact of the pandemic on the region’s arts and entertainment industry professionals....
The Country Music Association Funds Additional Nonprofit Partners
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021 Furthering its support of music industry professionals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Country Music Association has announced continued efforts through its Music Industry COVID Support (MICS) initiative....
Industry Pro Newsletter: 'Keep the Requirements' say DC Theatregoers, April's Top Ten off-Broadway Shows
by Alex Freeman - April 04, 2022 Survey data suggest that theatregoers want to see mitigation measures - such as vaccination requirements and masked audiences - remain in place for the foreseeable future. This survey data specifically comes from DC, but the Broadway League is also taking notice and mulling their own plan whether or...
Lin-Manuel Miranda Honored With Songwriter Icon Award by National Music Publishers' Association
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 16, 2022 The National Music Publishers’ Association held its annual meeting at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The event honored industry leaders, iconic songs and songwriters and examined new data. The program opened with GRAMMY Album of the Year winner Jon Batiste performing a stunning tribute to the 20...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Associates Get a Union, Gulfshore Playhouse Joins LORT
by Alex Freeman - February 21, 2022 Congratulations to Gulfshore Playhouse on becoming the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatre’s - a story we have under the regional section of this week’s newsletter. We also have the story of Hollywood retaining their return to work protocols to keep their sets as safe as possible, even as ...
ATX Theatre Launches New Website and Prepares for Return of Live Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2021 ATX Theatre, a coalition of Austin’s more than 80 theatre companies, has announced the launch of a new website, which will be a hub for all things Austin theatre. The group formed to encourage collaborations and resource-sharing just before COVID-19 closed theatre doors....
Showcase 2020 Relaunched As Showcase Base - Revealing Newly Expanded Platform
by Stephi Wild - April 06, 2021 Online showcasing platform Showcase 2020 has relaunched with a new name and new expanded platform, marking the one-year anniversary of their launch.... |