Foundry Demolition Halted One Month: IRCPA/CRBA Introduces Possible Plans For Site
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2021 On Friday, January 29, Judge D.L. Corbett of the Ontario Divisional Court ordered a monthlong halt to the demolition by the province of the historic Dominion Foundry in Toronto's West Don Lands. ...
VIDEO: WE tv Reveals Juicy Supertease for the Return of LOVE AFTER LOCKUP
by Michael Major - November 18, 2022 This season four new couples plus two franchise favorites who were JUST released after their stints on “Love During Lockup” take the drama to the next level with deeper love, bigger doubts, even more mystery, and unique firsts - from first touch and kiss, to moving in together, to meeting the family...
UK Government Launches £750m Insurance Scheme For Live Events
by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2021 The scheme will see insurance companies reimburse any cancelled live events, but the government will act as a reinsurer, which guarantees that any pay-outs will be funded. It covers live music events, as well as theatrical productions and other live performances....
Actors' Equity Association Issues Request for Proposal for Auditing and 990 Information Return Services
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022 Actors’ Equity Association today issued a request for proposal for certified public accountant firms to audit Equity’s financial statements for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, as well as to assist in the preparation of the LM2 form, conduct a financial core audit, complete the 990 information return and ...
VIDEO: SIX's Natalie Pilkington Accepts Boyfriend's Proposal On Stage!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2021 After a performance of the Six UK tour, the theatre was treated to an extra special on-stage surprise... Natalie Pilkington, a swing in the production who was playing Anne Boleyn at the performance, was proposed to on stage by her boyfriend Andy McGuire!...
Video: The Sanderson Sisters Return In New HOCUS POCUS 2 Trailer
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2022 Disney's original live-action comedy 'Hocus Pocus 2' is set to debut on September 30, 2022, exclusively on Disney+ as a part of the streaming service's Hallowstream celebration....
New Act Submitted to Parliament Would Replace Current Theatres and Orchestras Act
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 28, 2020 The Government proposes to enact a law on the promotion of performing arts that would replace the current Theatres and Orchestras Act....
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College Receives $1 Million Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 02, 2021 The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College has been awarded a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant of $1,062,742.41. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. ...
Jay-Z Joins Bid For Caesars Palace Times Square Casino
by Michael Major - December 07, 2022 Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has joined SL Green and Caesars Entertainment in the proposal to build a casino in Times Square. The potential casino would be called Caesars Palace Times Square and would be located at 1515 Broadway, in the same building complex as the Minskoff Theatre, where The Lion King is cur...
Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang Unveils 'Arts Revival' Proposal for NYC
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2021 A new proposal from NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang released today puts forth a plan of action to bring about an 'arts revival' in the city. ...
Actors' Equity and Local 802 Back Times Square Casino Bid, Joining Coalition for a Better Times Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2022 Times Square stakeholders – including theater workers, musicians, small business owners, construction unions, hotel operators, and more – have launched a coalition to revitalize Times Square and support a license for a new, world-class gaming and entertainment facility....
North Texas Performing Arts Names Collegiate Pursuits Program Director
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 North Texas Performing Arts are pleased to announce the promotion of Kameron Knott to Program Director of the NTPA Collegiate Pursuits program. Kameron started working with NTPA in 2019 as a Choreographer and Assistant Director. He has also been working as an integral part of the Collegiate Pursuits...
Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang Unveils 'Arts Revival' Proposal for NYC
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2021 A new proposal from NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang released today puts forth a plan of action to bring about an 'arts revival' in the city. ...
VIDEO: The Sanderson Sisters Take Flight in New HOCUS POCUS 2 Clip
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 Disney+ has shared the first official video clip from the highly-anticipated Hocus Pocus 2. Watch below as the Sanderson Sisters, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, take flight for the first time in 29 years. The new film will also feature Hannah Waddingham, Sam Richards...
San Diego Opera Announces Winning Proposals For OPERA HACK 3.0
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2022 San Diego Opera has announced the winning proposals of Opera Hack 3.0 have been awarded....
Photos/Video: First Look at HOCUS POCUS 2, Premiering on Disney+ in September
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2022 An all new trailer and photos have been released for for the highly anticipated Disney+ Original movie “Hocus Pocus 2,” which will reunite Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy! Learn more about the film here!...
VIDEO: Nick Kroll Talks About Getting Engaged on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - December 01, 2020 Nick Kroll talks about how magical his wedding was, shares how Florence Pugh and Harry Styles helped him come up with the proposal and breaks down the inspiration behind the plot for the fourth season of Big Mouth....
Could Times Square Get a Casino? Broadway League and Actors Equity React
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2022 Commercial developer, SL Green Realty Corporation and gambling corporation Caesars Entertainment have joined a bidding war to obtain a casino license to bring a new gaming and gambling location to Times Square....
VIDEO: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy React to HOCUS POCUS 2 Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - June 29, 2022 Disney+ has shared a video of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy reacting to the new teaser trailer for Hocus Pocus 2. In the highly-anticipated sequel, it's been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for re...
Falcon Theatre To Produce THE AGITATORS as On-Demand Theatre/Film Project
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2021 For forty-five years, they agitated the nation and each other. They met in the 1840s as young abolitionists, full of hopes and sharing a common purpose. They became cultural and historical icons. They were Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass...
CLOSET PLAY Virtual Benefit Concert to Lead Off PrideArts Four-Show Virtual Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2020 PrideArts virtual fall season called REIGNITE will open on September 30 with a benefit concert conceived by PrideArts Artistic Director Donterrio Johnson that will intertwine original jazz compositions with poetry by James Baldwin and Tennessee Williams....
Historically Accurate Recreation of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Could Be Coming to Stratford
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2020 A group of theater and business professionals is planning to re-create Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on the site of the former American Festival Shakespeare Theater, which burned down last year....
Temple Theaters Shares MFA Directors' CHEKHOV SHORTS
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2022 Don't sell yourself short - you deserve to see what Temple's talented directing master's students are bringing to life this fall. Four of Temple's MFA directors unite for an evening of scenes and monologues from one of the greatest playwrights of all time: Anton Chekhov. ...
3 World Premieres & 1 Chicago Premiere Announced for Theatre Above the Law 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022 A 30 seat Rogers Park theater is home to Theatre Above the Law. TATL is presenting 4 productions for their 7th season of Theatre. All performances will be held at the Jarvis Square Theater, 1439 W. Jarvis....
LIFE AFTER LOCKUP Returns with New Episodes on Friday, November 20
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 26, 2020 The third season of WE tv's smash hit spinoff series 'Life After Lockup' is back with 16 all-new episodes.... |