Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Jukebox Musical Trend: Financial Boon or Creative Challenge?
by Alex Freeman - Dec 9, 2024
Leadership transformations and financial strategies are reshaping the theater world, with new leaders like Alisha Tonsic at TCG and Jan Svendsen Weiss launching ACTivate4Good to drive innovation and social impact. Broadway faces mounting pressures as producers navigate rising costs and favor jukebox musicals over original works to mitigate risks. Regionally, initiatives like BroadwayWorld’s donation database and the reinvention of Cal Shakes’ scene shop demonstrate resilience amid challenges.
Video: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Live-Action Teaser Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2024
From Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. Watch the new teaser trailer now!
SDC and LORT Reach Agreement on a Four-Year Contract
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, the national union of stage directors and choreographers, and the League of Resident Theatres have reached agreement on a new four-year contract. Learn more about the agreement.
Bravo's TOP CHEF Returns For Season 21 in Wisconsin With New Host
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024
The elite rotating judging and dining panel this season includes Dane Baldwin, Charlie Berens, Ryan Braun, Paul Bartolotta, Dominique Crenn, Curtis Duffy, Clea Duvall, Andrew Kroeger, Emeril Lagasse, Hunter Lewis, Bricia Lopez, Tory Miller, Itaru Nagano, Carrie Nahabedian, Joe Papach, Shaina Papach, and more. Watch the video trailer!
André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2023
Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992. His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.
Video: Netflix Unveils SCOTT PILGRIM Anime Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023
Netflix released the first video teaser for the Scott Pilgrim anime series. The cast includes Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Coming to Netflix in the U.K & Ireland
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023
The film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen is coming to Netflix in the U.K. and Ireland! Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt reprised his role as an anxious, isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age. The film also featured Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, and more.
Recap the Recent Works of Thomas Kail
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2023
Thomas Kail is returning to Broadway to direct the new revival of Sweeney Todd, which is now in previews and officially opens on March 26. Here are just a few of his projects from the past decade, that you may or may not have known about!
New Field Study Will Examine Racial And Gender Representation In Resident Theater Leadership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2022
In a follow-up to a groundbreaking study, the Wellesley Centers for Women has partnered with the League of Resident Theatres to analyze the racial and gender representation of theater leadership and examine barriers to entry. The study will inform LORT's future efforts to address oppressive systems and practices in leadership and governance.