Chesney Snow

Award-Winning Sound Designer Nevin Steinberg Will Serve as The Town Hall New Board President
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

Nevin Steinberg, the award-winning sound designer for such Broadway shows as Hamilton (2015), Sweeney Todd (2023), and Hadestown (2019), will become the President of the Board of Trustees of Town Hall.

Primary Stages to Celebrate the Life of Artistic Director Andrew Leynse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023

PRIMARY STAGES has announced that a celebration of life will be held on Monday April 24, 2023, for Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.

Photos: See Adrienne Warren, BD Wong, Krystal Joy Brown & More at Rosie's Theater Kids Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

See photos from Rosie's Theater Kids Gala!

BD Wong to be Honored at Rosie's Theater Kids Gala Featuring Judy Gold & Orfeh
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2023

Rosie’s Theater Kids will honor attorney Jay Cohen, and actor, director and writer BD Wong at this year’s Passing It On Gala, an evening of performances celebrating 20 years of mentorship.

Photos: Inside the Primary Stages 38th Anniversary Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 16, 2022

Check out photos from the red carpet at the Primary Stages 38th anniversary gala! The gala honored long-time collaborators Charles Busch and Carl Andress (The Confession of Lily Dare; The Tribute Artist) with the 2022 Einhorn Mentorship Award.

Photos: First Look at Playhouse on Park's LADY DAY in Production
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2022

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL by Lanie Robertson will run at Playhouse on Park September 28 - October 16, 2022. This production will be directed by Broadway veteran Stephanie Pope Lofgren. Check out a first look at production photos here.

Photos: First Look at LADY DAY at Playhouse on Park in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 18, 2022

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL by Lanie Robertson will run at Playhouse on Park September 28 - October 16, 2022. This production will be directed by Broadway veteran Stephanie Pope Lofgren. Check out a first look at rehearsals here.

Stephanie Pope Lofgren to Teach Fosse Dance Master Classes at Playhouse Theatre Academy This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 18, 2022

Playhouse Theatre Academy will welcome back Stephanie Pope Lofgren for two exciting Fosse master classes. Stephanie is currently directing Playhouse on Park’s production of LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL, which tells the story of Billie Holiday’s final performance.

Cast Announced For Billie Holiday Musical LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at Playhouse On Park
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL by Lanie Robertson will run at Playhouse on Park September 28 - October 16, 2022. This will be the first production in Playhouse on Park's 14th Main Stage Season. LADY DAY will be directed by Stephanie Pope Lofgren. Music Direction by Nygel D. Robinson. 

Playhouse On Park's 14th Main Stage Season Kicks Off With LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2022

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL by Lanie Robertson will run at Playhouse on Park September 28 - October 16, 2022.

Casts Announced for B.R.O.K.E.N CODE B.I.R.D SWITCHING World Premiere & More Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022

Berkshire Theatre Group and Kate Maguire have announced casting for shows in BTG’s Early Summer 2022 Season. The full season will feature B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching, a world premiere play and recipient of an NEA Grants for Arts Projects Award and more.

Lucille Lortel Theatre Announces Winners of 3rd Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022

The Lucille Lortel Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of the 3rd Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, created as an opportunity for aspiring young writers citywide to get unparalleled access to professional theater artists for mentoring. The Fellows and Finalists of the program represent every borough of NYC. Each aspiring playwright submitted an original 10-minute play, and was judged by the following panel of playwrights and directors: Preston Burger, Gethsemane Herron, A.J. Muhammad, Cherry Lou Sy, and Gabriel Vega Weissman. Plays were chosen based on dramatic structure and the playwright's individual voice.  

VIDEO: Rosie's Theater Kids Perform a 'Rock Island Remix' Celebrating THE MUSIC MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022

In honor of The Music Man opening on Broadway this week, Rosie's Theater Kids have released ROCK ISLAND REMIX!

SKELETON CREW Delays Previews & Opening Due to Covid-19 Cases in the Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021

Due to company members having tested positive for COVID-19, MTC has delayed the beginning of preview performances of the Broadway premiere of Dominique Morisseau's SKELETON CREW until Monday, December 27th.

Photos: See First Look Portraits of the Company of SKELETON CREW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2021

Manhattan Theatre Club will present the Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Performances begin Tuesday, December 21, 2021 and opening night is Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Photos: Meet the Company of MTC's SKELETON CREW on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 2, 2021

Manhattan Theatre Club will soon present the  Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Broadway Premiere of SKELETON CREW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021

Joshua Boone (Actually at MTC, Network, A Jazzman’s Blues) joins the previously announced Chanté Adams (A Journal for Jordan), Brandon J. Dirden (Jitney at MTC), Adesola Osakalumi (Fela!), and Tony Award winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad (A Raisin in the Sun) to complete the full company.

Drama Desk Award Winner Chesney Snow Joins Harlem School Of The Arts Staff
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2021

The Harlem School of the Arts has announced the addition of stage actor/musician/songwriter, and educator Chesney Snow to the institution's staff.  Mr. Snow, a Drama Desk Award recipient has accepted the position of HSA Theater Chair.

Drama Desk Award Winner Chesney Snow Joins Staff Of Harlem School Of The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2021

The Harlem School of the Arts has announced the addition of stage actor/musician/songwriter, and educator Chesney Snow to the institution's staff. Mr. Snow, a Drama Desk Award recipient has accepted the position of HSA Theater Chair.

OPERA America Announces Recipients of Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2021

This new initiative allows Professional Company Members to receive up to $10,000 to subsidize as much as 50 percent of the fee of a woman stage director or conductor who is contracted for the first time by the company.