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Applications Now Open for Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Artivism Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition has teamed up with New York City based advocacy organization, Community Capacity Development to ground and expand their upcoming BAC Artivism Fellowship. Learn how to apply!

Laura Dadap, Nikhil SabooAri and More Join Ari Afsar at Joe's Pub
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024

Directed by Dria Brown (Broadway Advocacy Coalition) and music directed and keys by Sujin Kim-Ramsey (KPOP), Afsar will be joined by Laura Dadap (Here Lies Love) and Nikhil Saboo (Dear Evan Hansen) on vocals, Michiko Egger (Hadestown) on guitar, Michelle Osbourne (Six) on bass, and Jesse-Ray Leich (Hell’s Kitchen) on drums.

Photos: Colman Domingo, Lynn Nottage & More at The Artivism Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

On Monday, October 14, the Tony Award-winning non-profit Broadway Advocacy Coalition hosted its gala, The Artivism Ball, at 583 Park Avenue. See photos from the event!

T. Oliver Reid, Tiffany Mann & More to Join A NIGHT OF ARTIVISM Presented by BAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024

Broadway Advocacy Coalition will present “A Night of Artivism” on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Playhouse Theater at Abrons Theater. Learn more about the event.

Broadway Women's Fund Reveals 2024 Women to Watch on Broadway List
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024

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.

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Reveals Class of Fellows For Fourth Annual Artivism Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

Broadway Advocacy Coalition has revealed the 2024 fellows selected for  the fourth annual BAC Artivism Fellowship. Learn more about the fellows!

The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Reveals 2024 Scholarship Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024

Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) and Broadway stage manager and producer Cody Renard Richard has announced the next cohort of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program. The program is dedicated to building a bridge into the industry for emerging theatrical leaders of color working behind the scenes.

Jerrie Johnson and Zhailon Levingston to Host BAC's WHAT NOW: UNPLUGGED at DROM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023

The Tony Award-winning non-profit Broadway Advocacy Coalition will present “What Now: Unplugged”, a music jam session meets community organizing brainstorm meets late night party.

Two World Premiere Staged Readings to be Presented at Broadway Advocacy Coalition's A NIGHT OF ARTIVISM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023

Broadway Advocacy Coalition will present “A Night of Artivism”, an evening of one act plays celebrating the work of its third annual cohort of the BAC Artivism Fellowship.

Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Level Forward Partner For New Workshop, Storytelling For Social Good
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023

In a unique non-profit/for-profit partnership, Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) and Level Forward (LF) are partnering to launch a new joint workshop: Storytelling for Social Good (SFSG).

The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Announces 2023 Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Broadway stage manager and producer Cody Renard Richard have announced the 10 recipients of the 2023 class of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program.

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces Class of Fellows for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023

Broadway Advocacy Coalition has announced the 2023 fellows selected to participate in the third annual BAC Artivism Fellowship, created to support artist-activists using their tools to have an impact on the world around them.

Applications Now Open for the Third Year of the Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2022

Applications for The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program are now open. The program seeks to uplift and support the next generation of Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) theatre-makers working behind the scenes.

Photos: See Norm Lewis, Joshua Henry, Amber Iman & More at Broadway Advocacy Coalition's BROADWAY VS 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022

Hosted by Broadway favorite and BAC Co-founder Amber Iman, Broadway VS celebrated the legendary careers of Tony Award nominees Norm Lewis and Joshua Henry and welcomed the Broadway community to join in the celebrations both virtually and in-person at New World Stages. Check out photos here!

Arian Moayed, A STRANGE LOOP's Cherie B Tay & More Take Part in BAC & Cody Renard Richard Scholars Event in New York City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022

The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program and Broadway Advocacy Coalition organized a weekend in New York for its ten program scholars to encourage them to continue in their work in the theater industry.

BAC'S Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Announces Scholars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Broadway stage manager Cody Renard Richard announced the 10 recipients of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program, dedicated to honoring, uplifting and supporting the next generation of Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) theatre-makers working behind the scenes.

Photos: See Keenan Scott II, Thomas Sadoski & More at New York Stage and Film's Winter Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021

New York Stage and Film's 2021 Winter Gala was held this past Monday, December 13 at The Edison Rooftop, 233 West 46 Street. The celebratory Gala evening included play excerpts from works by Keelay Gipson, Beth Henley, and Josh Radnor.

Thomas Sadoski, Adam Chanler-Berat & More to Join NYSAF 2021 Winter Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021

The festive (and safe) evening that will begin with doors at 6:00 PM followed by dinner and show at 7:00 PM. An after-party at 9:00 PM with performer and DJ Ari Groover (Ari Grooves) will close out the evening.

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.

Photos: Broadway Advocacy Coalition Poses with Their New Tony Award
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2021

Just yesterday, the Broadway Advocacy Coalition had much to celebrate as one of the recipients of a special award at the 74th Annual Tony Awards.