Industry Theatre Newsroom

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3/23/2025.

Renovations have begun at Rattlestick Theater's home in the heart of the West Village. First built in 1854 and occupied by Rattlestick since 1999, Rattlestick’s two-floor building at 224 Waverly Place will undergo an overhaul. Learn more!

The Burry Fredrik Foundation has named costume and scenic designer Arthur Wilson as the recipient of the 2025 Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship and its $10,000 award. Learn more about Wilson and about the award.

From the financial strains detailed in TCG’s 'Theatre Facts 2023' report to leadership transitions at major institutions like Lincoln Center Theater and Theatre Horizon, the industry grapples with economic realities while seeking innovative paths forward. Simultaneously, the sector confronts evolving issues such as the impact of AI on creative rights in the UK and debates over labor costs in the US.

Snow White, Disney's most recent live-action remake, was released to movie theaters on March 21, 2025. Globally, the film has grossed $87.3 million. Check here for more details.

Actress/Writer Raye Levine-Spielberg and Writer/Director JT Tsou have announced the launch of Left No Ring Productions, a new U.S.-based independent production company.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/20/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Seth A. Goldstein and Isaac Robert Hurwitz, the founding partners of Hugo Six, will continue their “Opening Doors Day” mentorship initiative. Learn more and see how to join!

Down the Line, the new play with music written by Julie Benko and directed by Brandon J. Dirden, will receive two private industry presentations this month. Learn more here!

Lincoln Center Theater's Board of Directors, incoming LCT Artistic Director Lear deBessonet and Executive Producer Bartlett Sher announced the completion of appointments for the new executive leadership team. Learn more here!

Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman have launched TOGETHER, a new company dedicated to creating live theater that is intimate and accessible. Learn more about the company here!

Coyote Ugly Live, a rollicking immersive comedy based on the world-famous bar, will launch U.S and International dates later this year. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

The Asian American Theatre Artists Collective is officially launching its new Community Resource Directory of AAPI professional theatre artists across all disciplines. Learn more!

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the music of Grammy Award Winner James Taylor will be featured in a new stage musical titled FIRE & RAIN, featuring an original story written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer. We have all of the details!

The Sheen Center will present Character: Author Robert L. Dilenschneider in conversation with John P. Cahill, featuring a celebration of communication expert and esteemed leadership coach Robert L. Dilenschneider’s powerful new book. Learn more!

This week, BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster announced a new partnership, and we’re taking a realistic look at the arts' ongoing recovery from the pandemic. Plus, we've got updates on Broadway's new 'In Memoriam' and some positive labor news. Regionally, we're covering the happenings at the Kennedy Center, theaters tackling financial hurdles, and leadership changes. On the international front, we're highlighting the incredible resilience of Ukrainian artists and a potential game-changer for England's cultural funding.

Ms. Salonga will be on hand to present the Gary Miller Award to honoree George Takei for his decades of work and activism. Check here for more details.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL, Holly Doubet's new musical will have a special industry presentation at Theatre Four of Theatre Row. Learn more about the upcoming reading!

The Broadway League’s 13th annual High School Broadway Shadowing Program concluded this season as 24 students from New York City public high schools participated in this unique behind-the-scenes career development experience. Learn more here!

Applications for the 2025 Parity Development Award will open on Monday, March 17th at 12 PM EST. This annual award recognizes and supports two exceptional playwrights. Learn how to apply.

THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN, a musical by Andy Roninson and Sean McVerry, was selected for this year’s Triple R program at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat. Learn more and see how to attend.

On March 10th, Broadway Bound Kids celebrated its third annual Benefit Concert, Raise Your Voice! The evening included a debut of the inaugural Broadway Bound Legacy Award to its first recipients, Josh Groban and his Find Your Light Foundation.

The New York Landmarks Conservancy just announced the winners of the 2025 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, the Conservancy's highest honors for excellence in preservation. The Award recipients demonstrate outstanding and challenging preservation projects that occur throughout the City. 

The Apollo has added two members to its executive team: Joy Profet, assuming the newly created role of Chief Growth Officer (CGO), and Tysus Jackson, as Chief Development Officer (CDO). Learn more!

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/13/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.