Damian Bazadona

The Broadway League Reveals Additional Round of Broadway League Leadership Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

The Broadway League has revealed three new recipients of The Broadway League Leadership Awards. Learn more about the recipients and about the second round of awards.

Situation Project Named Finalist in the Prestigious Anthem Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024

 Situation Project, a nonprofit aimed at empowering NYC public school students through arts, cultural, and community experiences, was announced as a finalist in the esteemed Anthem Awards on December 5th, 2023.

Tisch Drama and Situation Team Up to Launch a New Marketing Lab
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023

This spring, Tisch Drama is teaming up with the innovative marketing agency Situation to introduce an exciting new Lab course: From Storytelling to Story Selling: Live Experience Marketing.

Samara Berger Appointed as Situation Project's New Director Of Impact
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2023

​​​​​​​Situation Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students in underserved communities in New York City and providing them with opportunities to experience the best of Broadway and live entertainment since 2011, has announced Samara Berger as a newly appointed Director of Impact.

HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON Finds Book Writers, Dan Rothenberg and Robert Quillen Camp
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

The previously announced adaptation of TEG+’s Harold and the Purple Crayon has found its book writers in Dan Rothenberg (co-artistic director of Pig Iron Theatre Company) and Robert Quillen Camp (White on White).

TEDxBroadway TEN On Demand Encore Available to Watch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2022

Today, TEDxBroadway organizers announced a very special encore of  TEDxBroadway TEN will be released as a Video on Demand exclusively until June 29. Find out how to watch on demand here!

Bringing Back Broadway: Situation's Stephanie Sciandra Smith on Leading Creative and Content
by Robert Diamond - May 31, 2022

Today, we talk to Senior Creative Group Director Stephanie Sciandra Smith who leads the agency's creative and content, helping to connect Broadway shows with their global fan bases for success on both Broadway and beyond. 

Bringing Back Broadway: Situation's Rian Durham on Jumping in to Causes and Weathering the Shutdown
by Robert Diamond - May 24, 2022

Next up - Rian Durham, Account Group Director and the strategic marketing lead for multiple Broadway shows that weathered the shutdown like WICKED, or launched shortly after re-opening like the highly anticipated revival of FUNNY GIRL. 

Bringing Back Broadway: Situation's Peter Yagecic on How the Company Embraces New Tech, Hybrid Events & More
by Robert Diamond - May 19, 2022

First up - Peter Yagecic, Executive Director of Technical Projects who during the pandemic was in charge of all virtual and streaming events and leads the companies' drive into new frontiers like the Metaverse and beyond.

Britton & The Sting, Irene Gandy and More Complete the Lineup for TEDxBroadway TEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022

 The TEDxBroadway TEN stage is now set as organizers today revealed the final speakers rounding out the complete lineup for the milestone event being held Tuesday, May 17 at 1pm Eastern. 

Nicole Javanna Johnson, Justin Schuman & More Announced as TEDxBroadway Speakers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022

Today, TEDxBroadway organizers have announced more speakers for TEDxBroadway TEN on Tuesday, May 17 at 1pm Eastern.  The hybrid event – at New World Stages and exclusively livestreaming on Stellar, will gather a global community of changemakers to consider the central mission question, “What’s the BEST Broadway can be?”

TEDxBroadway TEN Announces Speakers and New Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2022

TEDxBroadway organizers announced the initial list of speakers for TEDxBroadway TEN and a new date for the hybrid event – at New World Stages and exclusively livestreaming on Stellar. On Tuesday, May 17, at 1pm Eastern a global community of changemakers will all gather to consider the central mission question, “What’s the BEST Broadway can be?”

Situation Announces Leadership Changes For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022

The company has promoted Lisa Cecchini and Jeremy Kraus to Managing Partners. Stephanie Sciandra Smith, Senior Creative Group Director, will oversee the agency's evolving multi-platform creative strategy. They will be joined by Managing Director Leslie Barrett.

TEDxBroadway Young Professionals Program Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021

When TEDxBroadway marks its 10th annual milestone on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at New World Stages in New York City and a global livestream on Stellar, the audience will include young professionals to weigh in on the future of Broadway. TEDxBroadway TEN will be brimming with new speakers, new ideas, and new members of the Young Professionals Program.

BECOMING BROADWAY Event Officially Rescheduled for December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2021

On Monday, December 6, Situation, in collaboration with The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, once again invites the next generation of changemakers to peek behind the curtain of Broadway’s vast job market in this special, virtual “open house” for college students, recent grads, and aspiring young professionals.

Lineup Announced for BECOMING BROADWAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO A CAREER IN THEATRE Virtual Open House
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021

On Thursday, October 28, Situation, in collaboration with The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, invites the next generation of changemakers to peek behind the curtain of Broadway’s vast job market in this special, virtual “open house” for college students, recent grads, and aspiring young professionals.

Situation Will Stream Virtual Open House- Becoming Broadway: An Introduction to a Career in Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2021

On Thursday, October 28, Situation, in collaboration with The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, invites the next generation of changemakers to peek behind the curtain of Broadway’s vast job market in this special, virtual “open house” for college students, recent grads, and aspiring young professionals.

TEDxBroadway TEN to be Held at New World Stages in March 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021

Today, organizers are announcing plans for TEDxBroadway TEN to be held Tuesday, March 8, at 1pm Eastern at New World Stages and simultaneously livestreaming on Stellar.

VIDEO: Watch UJA-Federation of New York Honor Hal Luftig at Excellence in Theater Award  Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2021

Earlier this week, UJA-Federation of New York honored Broadway producer Hal Luftig, of The Hal Luftig Company, for his professional and philanthropic achievements at its virtual Excellence in Theater Award  Celebration.  Watch the special event below, which included a sneak peek of the new musical Becoming Nancy (featuring Lizzie Bee and Jessica Vosk).

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Excerpts from New Episodes of BROADWAY GIVES BACK Focusing on Behind-the-Scenes Philanthropy
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2021

Philanthropy unites Broadway stars like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan, Judith Light, and more. The Broadway Gives Back Podcast spotlights Broadway actors, shows, and organizations in their pursuit of social impact and doing good. Our talented guests will share stories about their favorite charities, how they got involved, and the people and causes who have benefited from these philanthropic efforts. The latest episodes feature Damian Bazadona (Situation), Greg Propper (Propper Daley), and BroadwayWorld's own Robert Diamond.