Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera, Gavin Creel, Laura Benanti, and More Attend the Fifth Annual Broadway Back To School Gala
by Walter McBride - Sep 23, 2019
The Broadway Back to School gala honored Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at the Edison Ballroom. Shaiman and Wittman received the Broadway Back to School Award recognizing their impact as key leaders in the theatrical industry and education in building access and excellence in school theatre. The gala is a benefit for the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) which provides financial support for theatre education programs for schools in need.
Photo Flash: Bucks County Playhouse Honors RISE Inspiration Lou Volpe
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2018
Lou Volpe, the retired theatre education pioneer was recently inducted into the prestigious Bucks County Playhouse Hall of Fame, following such honorees as Angela Lansbury, Oscar Hammerstein and Shirley Jones. A formal ceremony was held on April 14 at the historic playhouse. Volpe, whose career is the inspiration behind "Rise," the new TV series on NBC, was heralded for his life's work as a high school drama teacher at Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown, PA. During his tenure there, he transformed this Bucks County community with the magic of theater.
Educational Theatre Association Launches Matchmaking Effort for Disaster Relief
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017
In an effort to facilitate support within the school theatre community during and after a natural disaster, Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), home of the International Thespian Society, has made a new response form available to help match those who need support and those who are able to give support.
Educational Theatre Association Announces Chief Relationship Officer
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2017
The Educational Theatre Association, home of the International Thespian Society, has announced that Hans Weichhart will join the Association in a new role as Chief Relationship Officer, charged with leading member, chapter, and business development for the Association.
Broadway By The Bay Stages IN THE HEIGHTS, Now thru 7/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2014
In The Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, runs from today, June 20th to July 6th, 2014 at the historic Fox Theater in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA).
Broadway By The Bay to Stage IN THE HEIGHTS, 6/20-7/6
by Diana Heisroth - May 16, 2014
In The Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, runs from June 20th to July 6th, 2014 at the historic Fox Theater in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA).