Industry Pro Newsletter: Cara Joy David Parties with the Winners, Donmar Warehouse Has a New AD
Oskar Eustis responds to the ending of “Under the Radar”, and we take a look at ticket pricing in both the UK and Australia. Plus, we’ve got a brand new game for Broadway
By: Alex Freeman Jun. 13, 2023
In this week's newsletter, we have all the highlights you need from Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards. Our team at BroadwayWorld worked tirelessly to bring you the full list of winners, mesmerizing performances, stunning red carpet looks, and much more. Relive the magic of this spectacular event and catch up on any moments you might have missed. Internationally, as ticket prices stabilize in the UK, we explore the challenges faced by younger audiences in Australia as they navigate affordability issues when attending live performances.
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Full Tony Night Coverage - Including All The Winners, Ratings, Red Carpet Looks, and Performances
If you missed a moment of Broadway’s Biggest Night, The BroadwayWorld team has you covered - from the full list of winners, links to all of the performances, photo coverage of all the looks on the red carpet, final numbers on the ratings (highest since 2019), and more! Our team worked non-stop to make sure you didn’t miss a moment. Click here to see all of our Tony Awards coverage from last night…
BroadwayWorld Launches New Word Game: The Broadway Scramble - BroadwayWorld
BroadwayWorld introduces a new word game called The Broadway Scramble, offering theater enthusiasts a fun and interactive way to test their knowledge of Broadway shows, characters, and songs. Participants can compete against friends or other players to achieve high scores and showcase their Broadway expertise. Click here to read more…
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Broadway/New York
Partying With the Winners Et Al. After the Tony Awards by Cara Joy David
Tony night does not end at 11pm, it goes well into the next morning. There is the official Tony party, the parties held by individual shows and also independent community gatherings, like the DKC/O&M party at the Carlyle. And it’s at these places you witness the most candid interactions, so last night that is where I went.
The large onstage and behind-the-scenes team at LEOPOLDSTADT celebrated the show’s four Tonys at Haswell Green’s, where a live band took greatest hits requests. Someone nicely requested “Nobody Does It Better” in dedication to Tom Stoppard. Most requests were more upbeat songs, such as Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar” and ABBA’s “Mamma Mia,” and many hit the dance floor. The venue also housed the watch party, so a significant chunk of the crowd had been there since early evening. “When they announced we won Best Play, I started bawling and I could not stop crying for like ten minutes straight,” said cast member Drew Squire, age 14, who was still wide awake at midnight as he posed with director Patrick Marber’s Tony Award. (Marber handed Squire the Tony, but later rested it on the bar, where several attendees picked it up for photos.) I also caught Tony-winning costume designer Brigitte Reiffenstuel, who was one of the only semi-surprises of the night. “I didn’t expect it at all—I’m in a daze,” Reiffenstuel said. “I thought: ‘Well, it’s hard to compete with puppets!’ Everyone’s work was very strong.”
From Haswell Green’s it was over to Tanner Smith’s, where Best Revival of a Play TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and Best Musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO, who share the same lead producer, David Stone, celebrated their big victories. While the restaurants had similar menus, highlighted by sliders and grilled cheese, Tanner Smith's sadly had no dance floor, though it did have a DJ to keep the party going. The casts and creatives headed to the back when they arrived, so they could sit down with each other and reflect on the night that was. “I’m so used to losing, that I was fully prepared to lose again,” said David Lindsay-Abaire, who had previously won a Pulitzer, but was 0/4 in terms of Tony wins prior to last night. Last night he was 2 for 2, netting Best Score with composer Jeanine Tesori and Best Book. “I was pleasantly surprised when I won the first one and completely fine with that being it, so to win the second one was just cream on the cake.” Tesori and Lindsay-Abaire were oddly played off at the start of the awards, so I asked him what he wanted to say. He said he really wanted to thank and praise his wife, which he was thankfully able to do in his second speech.
Then pretty much everyone headed over to the Carlyle, where people start arriving at 11pm and were still arriving at 3am. Article continues - click here to read more…
Oskar Eustis Addresses Pause of Under the Radar Festival: "I Understand and Share the Hurt" - BroadwayWorld
Oskar Eustis, the Artistic Director of The Public Theater, acknowledges and empathizes with the disappointment and frustration surrounding the decision to pause the Under the Radar festival. Eustis recognizes the importance of the festival as a platform for diverse voices and groundbreaking works. Click here to read more…
New York Theatre Workshop unveils its 2050 Fellows, a group of emerging playwrights and directors selected to participate in a year-long residency program. The fellowship aims to provide support, mentorship, and resources to foster the artistic growth of the selected artists. Additionally, NYTW introduces a new member of the Company in Residence program, partnering with Jupiter Performance Studio. Click here to read more…
Regional
Baltimore Center Stage to Introduce Shared Space Initiative - BroadwayWorld
Baltimore Center Stage announces the launch of the Shared Space Initiative, a program aimed at providing affordable rehearsal and performance spaces to local theater companies and artists. The initiative seeks to address the challenge of limited access to rehearsal and performance spaces in the Baltimore area. By offering affordable and flexible options, Baltimore Center Stage aims to support and nurture the local theater community, encouraging collaboration and creativity. This new program reflects the theater's commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive arts scene in Baltimore. Click here to read more…
Madeleine Lambert Appointed as Alabama Shakespeare's Associate Artistic Director - American Theatre Magazine
Alabama Shakespeare Festival names Madeleine Lambert as its new Associate Artistic Director. Lambert, an accomplished theater artist and educator, brings her extensive experience and creative vision to the renowned theater company. Click here to read more…
International
Donmar Warehouse Appoints Tim Sheader as Artistic Director - The Stage
Tim Sheader has been named the new Artistic Director of The Donmar Warehouse. Sheader, a highly regarded director, is known for his work in outdoor theater and as the Artistic Director of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. He will succeed Michael Longhurst, who departs in 2023. Click here to read more…
The Stage Ticketing Survey 2023: Prices Stabilize for First Time Since COVID - The Stage
According to The Stage Ticketing Survey 2023, ticket prices in the UK have finally stabilized after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey shows that the average ticket price across various theater genres remained relatively unchanged compared to previous years, indicating a potential recovery in the industry. While some sectors experienced slight decreases in ticket prices, others saw modest increases. The findings offer a glimmer of hope for the theater industry's financial stability and suggest a positive trend as theaters continue to navigate the post-pandemic landscape. Click here to read more…
Audiences Return, But Younger Ones Are Feeling the Pinch - ArtsHub
ArtsHub reports that while audiences are starting to return to live performances in Australia, younger audience members are facing financial challenges and are less able to afford ticket prices. The survey conducted by ArtsHub highlights the struggles faced by younger demographics in attending arts events, with affordability cited as a major barrier. The findings underscore the importance of making performances accessible and affordable to a wide range of audiences, particularly younger generations. The industry's focus on offering discounted tickets and implementing strategies to address affordability issues will be crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability and inclusivity of the arts sector. Click here to read more…
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June 5, 2023 - Unions Formed, Joined, and Agreements Reached - In Both Theatre and Hollywood
While the writers continue to strike in Hollywood, and the actors have until this evening to vote on a strike authorization, at least one of the major Hollywood unions appears poised to avoid a strike - the Directors Guild, who shared many of the same concerns as the WGA membership, have secured an agreement with the producers pending a vote of its membership. Meanwhile, commercial choreographers are working on their own unionization effort, and Drunk Shakespeare in Chicago has successfully organized their workplace, joining Actors Equity. Click here to read more…
May 30, 2023 - Orchestra Audiences Are Coming Back, A Look at What to Expect at the Tony Awards
In this edition, we delve into the passionate efforts of America's playwrights to save the Tony Awards, the rebound of orchestras with growing audience numbers, and thought-provoking discussions on fair compensation practices for actors during auditions. We also explore the success of the 2022-2023 Broadway season, recent appointments and collaborations within the theater community, and international updates on Gustavo Dudamel's surprising resignation from the Paris Opera. Click here to read more…
May 22, 2023 - BroadwayWorld Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Awards Season Officially Underway
BroadwayWorld celebrates its 20th anniversary with a star-studded concert benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, featuring a carefully curated lineup of talented performers. The nominations for the 12th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards are announced, recognizing outstanding productions such as "FAT HAM," "TITANIQUE," and "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG." The winners of the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Drama League Awards are revealed, honoring exceptional performances on and off Broadway. We also explore developments in the Tony Awards broadcast, theater litigation settlements, new artistic and managing director appointments, and an incident in London brings the need for heightened security for performers into view. Click here to read more...
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