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Dan Giles to Present THE PITTSBURGH FREE PRESS At The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute will present Dan Giles' new play, The Pittsburgh Free Press at the historic Irma Sandrey Theatre. Directed by Jake Beckhard, the production showcases an ensemble cast of NYU Tisch Drama students. Learn more!

Colman Domingo, Angelina Jolie, & More Win Awards at The Gothams

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the winners of the 34th edition of The Gothams at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Industry Pro Newsletter: TikTok Boosts Theatre Sales as Broadway Tours Expand Educational Access

In this week's newsletter, we highlight key developments across the theatre world, from financial challenges in arts funding to exciting leadership changes. TikTok continues to influence the stage, boosting the success of an immersive off-Broadway show, while Chicago’s small arts sector shows resilience despite pandemic setbacks.

How a Single TikTok Changed the Game for an Obscure Off-Broadway Show

OBIE Award-winning experimental troupe Hoi Polloi are accustomed, even following 17 years of acclaimed work, to banking on strong reviews for selling out their shows. For the company’s last production, it only took a single TikTok. Find out more about how it went down!

Motell Foster Joins WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum & Zoë Winters

Motell Foster will complete the cast of Amy Berryman’s play WALDEN at Second Stage Theater, joining the previously announced Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Emmy Rossum and Zoe Winters Will Lead WALDEN at Second Stage Theater

Second Stage Theater has announced that EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. WALDEN will begin previews on October 16th and will officially open on November 7th at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd street). 

Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters Will Lead Amy Berryman's WALDEN at Second Stage

EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS are set to star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. Find out more about the new play here!

The Drama Book Shop Unveils Summer Reading Events In July And August

The Drama Book Shop will host a series of live events featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway guests. Learn more and see how to attend!

Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala to Honor Rita Moreno, Paul Mescal and Quentin Tarantino

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced details of its annual fundraising gala, to be held on October 19, 2024. The Academy Museum Gala will celebrate the acclaimed museum’s third anniversary and will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Mescal; Academy Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno; and two-time Academy Award-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino.

O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down

Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.

Video: Laufey's 'Bewitched: The Goddess Edition' Out Now; Watch 'Bored' Visualizer

This expanded edition features four brand-new original songs that Laufey wrote in the wake of finishing her 2023 critically celebrated album Bewitched, including “Goddess” and new single “Bored.' Laufey is currently in the midst of the North American leg of her entirely sold-out “Bewitched: The Goddess Tour.' Watch the music video for 'Bored' here!

Laufey Adds New Melbourne & Sydney Shows to Her Bewitched: The Goddess Tour

The Grammy Award winner will now play three nights at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Monday 9 September, before heading through Brisbane’s QPAC Concert Hall on Wednesday 11 September. She will take on the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Friday 13 September, closing with a second and final Sydney show at the ICC Sydney Theatre on Saturday 14 September.

Video: Laufey Drops Music Video for 'Goddess' Directed by Celine Song

On Thursday, GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey released the music video for her single, Goddess. The music video is directed by filmmaker Celine Song, who was nominated for Best Original Screenplay for 2023 film Past Lives. Watch the video here!

Dutch Kills Theater And The Tank to Present EXQUISITE DRONES This Month

Join Dutch Kills Theater Company and The Tank for EXQUISITE DRONES, a unique blend of live music and visuals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Works By T.J.L, J.C. Pankratz & More to be Featured in INK'D Festival of New Plays

The Playwrights Realm will present the 2024 INK’D Festival of New Plays. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Women's Fund Reveals 2024 Women to Watch on Broadway List

To spotlight women in leadership, the Broadway Women’s Fund has announced the fifth annual Women to Watch on Broadway, which highlights women in the industry who excel in their careers in regional theaters, Off-Broadway, as Broadway Associates, and in Broadway offices.

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Melia Bensussen Artistic Director of National Playwrights Conference

Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has revealed that Melia Bensussen will be taking the reins of its flagship program, the National Playwrights Conference.

Photos: Inside W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Party With Danielle Brooks, Emma Stone & More

Partygoers for the must attend event among Hollywood’s A-listers included 2024 Best Performance cover stars Margot Robbie, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Nicolas Cage, and Colman Domingo, as well as W Best Performances portfolio feature stars Taraji P. Henson, Julia Garner, Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, and Franz Rogowski. See photos!

Da'vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners!

Broadway alums like Da'vine Randolph, Emma Stone, and Paul Giamatti took home trophies at the Jo Koy-hosted Golden Globe Awards last night. Other nominees included Danielle Brooks, Fantasia, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Meryl Streep, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

Matt Ross PR Rebrands as Print Shop PR and Names New Partner

Matt Ross PR has officially rebranded, and will operate under the new name Print Shop PR. The company was founded in 2014 under its original name, and was led solely by Ross. Now, longtime employee Nicole Capatasto has been named partner.