Phillips' Mill Community Association Announces Winners of the 2020 Juried Emerging Playwright Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2020 It is said that “writers write.” And, during a global pandemic, they apparently write a lot. Possibly the most inspiring, intriguing and captivating work of their lives. At least that is what you might surmise if you were one of the three judges of the 2020 Phillips’ Mill Emerging Playwright Competi... 
Industry Pro Newsletter 9/14: Reopenings, Continued Pivots, and that Fauci Clickbait
by Alan Henry - September 14, 2020 Though last week wasn't all good news as more theatres announced delays in their reopening plan, or in the case of the Rockettes the official cancellation of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, there were some bright spots in the industry this week - Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theat... 
THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY Premieres on HBO This May
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 10, 2021 A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates. ... 
THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY Debuts May 10 on HBO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 20, 2021 Gibney’s exposé posits that drug companies are in fact largely responsible for manufacturing the very crisis they profit from, to the tune of billions of dollars... and hundreds of thousands of lives.... 
TRU Hosts Community Gathering Via Zoom - Making Musicals Happen, 1: Support During Early Development
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2022 A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 90 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. ... 
President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Eligibility for Adults in All States to April 19
by Nicole Rosky - April 06, 2021 President Joe Biden is working to ensure all Americans eligibility for the COVID vaccine, and even earlier than initially planned. Biden has just announced that adult Americans in all states will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 19, 2021.... 
Grits Entertainment and The Sheen Center Present Angela Polite's MARY SPEAKS
by A.A. Cristi - August 10, 2021 From August 9-15, Grits Entertainment, LLC and The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture will present Angela Polite's play Mary Speaks for online streaming.... 
Student Blogs This Week - Returning to Live Performances, Virtual Schooling, and More!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - October 01, 2021 Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. In-person auditions, Shakespeare monologues, choreographing a production of A Chorus ... 
BWW Interview: New President and CEO Kwofe Coleman Discusses Changes to the 103rd Season at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - May 19, 2021 BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to sit down with The Muny’s Kwofe Coleman to discuss plans for the 103rd Season in Forest Park. “We are excited to produce five shows and bring people back to The Muny this summer.” Coleman shared that this is a significant step forward. Shows will be presented at ... 
Amazon Partners With New Jersey Theatre Alliance To Support Reopening Of State's Theatres
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2021 New Jersey Theatre Alliance (“the Alliance”), the service organization for the state's professional theatre community, announces a new partnership with Amazon, soon to be the state's largest single employer. Support from Amazon will make it possible for the Alliance to continue and expand their serv... 
AXIOS Continues August 31 on HBO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020 AXIOS continues with a new episode MONDAY, AUGUST 31 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, featuring insightful and news making interviews with top leaders .... 
Student Blog: Summer Stock Central: Step #7 | Navigate The Callback
by Student Blogger: Matt Guernier - September 14, 2021 I know for a few of my digital Callbacks, I was asked to speak about myself or perform material that represented me well. These Venues want to hire great performers, but they also want to hire great people. Don’t be afraid to show them who you are or what kind of material that excites you. After all... 
Play to the Crowd's Survival Fundraising Appeal Hits Milestone
by Stephi Wild - September 04, 2020 The Survival Fundraising Appeal of Play to the Crowd a?" the arts and education charity which runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers a?" has announced this week, that their fundraising efforts have raised over £180,000. The charity needs to raise a total of £225,000 by the end of Se... 
Jujamcyn Theaters Celebrates Walter Kerr Theatre's 100th Anniversary With Interactive Digital Timeline
by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2021 The timeline depicts a definitive history of the building, featuring a century's worth of history: from the earliest shows, musicals, and revues, through its history as a television and radio studio, brief spans as an adult film theater and later a children's theater, and finally as one of the most ... 
Industry Pro Newsletter: Reopenings, Continued Pivots, and that Fauci Clickbait
by Alex Freeman - September 28, 2020 A lot of what we have this week falls more on the 'bad news' side of the equation, so be sure and check out the fun video involving the cast of the Frozen films that we link to at the end.... 
LISTEN: Rick Pender Joins THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2021 The latest episode of The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales features Rick Pender. In the episode they talk about the working relationship between Sondheim and Hal Prince, Hammerstein mentoring Sondheim, who later mentored Lin Manuel Miranda and more. ... 
Museum of Broadway Will Open in Times Square in Summer 2022
by Stephi Wild - August 16, 2021 At the heart of the experience, guests will travel through a visual history of Broadway from its birth to the present day highlighting theater's pioneers, landmark moments of social change, and many of the most beloved plays and musicals of all time.... 
Student Blog: The Movie Adaptation Debate Continues
by Student Blogger: Breanna Ebisch - May 25, 2021 As for expectations, the movie is set to wow everyone who watches. Like the Broadway show, the emotions attached to the storyline and characters are sure to be overwhelming and will draw anyone right in. And because the wait for this film has been so long, the excitement and love is already heighten... 
COVID Theatre Think Tank Announces National Town Hall for the Theatre Industry
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2021 The COVID Theatre Think Tank announced today that on Thursday April 1st at 2pm ET, they will host a national town hall for the theatre industry to address the current state of the virus, what lies ahead, and what it means for the reopening of theatre across the country.... 
VIDEO: Watch HBO Documentary's LIFE OF CRIME: 1984-2020 Trailer
by Michael Major - November 11, 2021 The third and final part of an epic documentary trilogy, Life of Crime: 1984-2020 tells the full story of three friends from Newark, New Jersey whose lives have been defined by and torn apart by their addictions. Watch the trailer for the final part now!... 
October Drift Announce New Album 'I Don't Belong Anywhere'
by Michael Major - March 14, 2022 'I Don’t Belong Anywhere' will feature the brand new single ‘Insects’, a dark grungy rock song about belonging and growing up through life’s struggles. The track has been quick to draw strong support, with early radio plays coming from John Kennedy at Radio X and Sarah Gosling at BBC Introducing as ... 
Raven Theatre Announces New Play Development Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2021 Raven Theatre has announced a new $25,000 play development initiative, supporting up to three commissions over the next three years. Tyla Abercrumbie has been chosen as the inaugural recipient. In addition to financial support, playwrights will benefit from workshops with actors and private or publi... 
Cleveland's Classic Theater Company Announces the Cancellation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2020 Due to persistent challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the health and safety of patrons, artists, and staff is Great Lakes Theater's (GLT) top priority, the theater is officially cancelling its traditional, annual production of A Christmas Carol on stage at the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Pl...
Play to the Crowd's Survival Fundraising Appeal Hits Milestone
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2020 The Survival Fundraising Appeal of Play to the Crowd a?" the arts and education charity which runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers a?" has hit a key milestone this week, reaching £150,000. The charity needs to raise a total of £225,000 by September in order to survive beyond the C... 
THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY Renewed for Season Three on Netflix
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 10, 2020 Netflix has renewed The Umbrella Academy for a third season. ... |
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