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 ... 
Industry Pro Newsletter: Policies Diverge Across Regions, Why Theatres Need to Utilize TikTok
by Alex Freeman - August 15, 2022 The industry is in a weird spot right now, and the stories in this week’s newsletter highlight the divergent paths different segments of the industry are going down. As the industry recovers and reforms, we’ll continue to see these kinds of divides on the regional level, and we’ll bring you coverage... 
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.... 
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by HaleyJane Rose - January 17, 2023 Stay up-to-date on the latest latest industry news, trends, and offers by subscribing to our weekly Industry Pro newsletter on LinkedIn. ... 
The Broadway League and Actors' Equity Association Negotiate New Production Contract
by Cara Joy David - November 14, 2022 In late September, The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity Association kicked negotiations into high gear for the next Broadway and sit-down production contract. The last contract expired, but was extended while the two groups worked through various pandemic-related issues. Equity, ever the fan of a ...
The Broadway League and Actors' Equity Association Negotiate New Production Contract
by Cara Joy David - November 14, 2022 In late September, The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity Association kicked negotiations into high gear for the next Broadway and sit-down production contract. The last contract expired, but was extended while the two groups worked through various pandemic-related issues. Equity, ever the fan of a ...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Directors in the UK, Women of Color Leaving Theater at Alarming Rate
by Alex Freeman - January 09, 2023 how are things going regionally? This week, Cara Joy David takes a look at what bumpy waters might be ahead for these large regional companies. Additionally, stories of troubling trends on who is leaving the field - women of color, directors in the UK - and theaters adjusting their leadership models...
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Leadership Model at Pennsylvania Shakes, New Auditions at Princeton
by Alex Freeman - August 08, 2022 Our two Industry Trend stories this week take a look at a few of the different ways that people are trying to bring change to the theatre industry: reforming the work environment that has long been problematic, and the way Princeton is working on developing a new audition process to help bring more ... 
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!...
Is Streaming Theatre Over?
by Cara Joy David - November 28, 2022 Streaming helped the industry stay alive through the pandemic. Now, as audiences are again heading to the theater, many theaters are ceasing streaming options. However, some are digging in on their commitment to virtual viewing....
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. ...
Can Broadway Rebound in 2023?
by Cara Joy David - December 05, 2022 It’s no secret that Broadway has not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. The Thanksgiving week box office gross was $37,475,773, compared to $41,687,333 for Thanksgiving week 2019. (While fewer shows were playing, capacity was also down, as was average ticket price.) The list of reasons for this is lo...
Are Theater Development Programs Important?
by Cara Joy David - November 21, 2022 The theater we see is not usually a first draft of a work. That seems obvious, but very little press attention is paid to just how a show gets developed. One way has traditionally been through theater development programs. These programs are intensive communal experiences, often pairing the artist w... 
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....
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...
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Funding Challenges in the UK and US, New Leaders Take Their Posts
by Alex Freeman - November 14, 2022 In the US, programs designed to help businesses and producers make it through the pandemic have been winding down or coming to an end over the last fiscal year - but audiences and funding aren’t yet back to their pre-pandemic levels, leaving leaders in a tough position to figure out how to get their... 
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 ... 
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW to be Screened at the Industry City Bandshell Courtyard This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2022 brooklynONE productions (bkONE) with Cultural Compulsive Disorder (CCD) and The Pigeon Pack team for another one-night pop culture Halloween event. Working out of Brooklyn's Industry City bandshell, The Rocky Horror Picture Show will screen on October 22nd at 7pm.... 
Actors Benevolent Fund Of Nsw, In Association With We The Industry, Announce A New Grant For Aspiring Theatre Practitioners
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2022 Created in honour of Tessa and Chrysanthy Mallos, whose generous bequest to ABFNSW has made this opportunity possible, the Mallos Training Grant is offered to artists and arts workers from underrepresented groups, seeking a career in the arts industry.... |
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