Jac Venza
Latest News on Jac Venza:
PBS Executive Producer Jac Venza Passes Away at 97 (May 30, 2024)
Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and More kick Off Week 8 of the American Dance Guild Virtual Festival (Nov 25, 2020)
Baryshnikov & More Featured on THIRTEEN's THE 80's-TRUSTED VOICE, 9/10 (Sep 6, 2013)
PBS Executive Producer Jac Venza Passes Away at 97 (May 30, 2024)
Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and More kick Off Week 8 of the American Dance Guild Virtual Festival (Nov 25, 2020)
Baryshnikov & More Featured on THIRTEEN's THE 80's-TRUSTED VOICE, 9/10 (Sep 6, 2013)
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Jac Venza (December 23, 1926 – May 28, 2024) was an American public television producer who was directly responsible for most of the theatre and music programs that have been seen on PBS from its creation in 1970. From the early 1960s until his retirement in 2005, Venza brought such programs as NET Playhouse, Live from Lincoln Center, American Playhouse, American Masters, and Great Performances to millions of viewers. He won a Personal Peabody Award in 1998.
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PBS Executive Producer Jac Venza Passes Away at 97
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024
Executive Producer Jac Venza has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work.
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024
Executive Producer Jac Venza has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work.
Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and More kick Off Week 8 of the American Dance Guild Virtual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2020
NEXT WEEK, Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, the 2020 ADG Virtual Festival will stream WEEK EIGHT, a tribute to Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers/Louis Mofsie, honorees at American Dance Guild Festival 2017 - 'Celebrating Diversity.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2020
NEXT WEEK, Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, the 2020 ADG Virtual Festival will stream WEEK EIGHT, a tribute to Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers/Louis Mofsie, honorees at American Dance Guild Festival 2017 - 'Celebrating Diversity.'
Baryshnikov & More Featured on THIRTEEN's THE 80's-TRUSTED VOICE, 9/10
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 6, 2013
In the 1980s, 100 million Americans were tuning into public television every week, and over a third of that primetime programming was being created by New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station.
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 6, 2013
In the 1980s, 100 million Americans were tuning into public television every week, and over a third of that primetime programming was being created by New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station.
Parker Posey to Narrate Thirteen's THE '80'S TRUSTED VOICE, 9/10
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 3, 2013
In the 1980s, 100 million Americans were tuning into public television every week, and over a third of that primetime programming was being created by New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 3, 2013
In the 1980s, 100 million Americans were tuning into public television every week, and over a third of that primetime programming was being created by New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station.
THIRTEEN's Broadway: The American Musical Returns to PBS Tonight, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2012
Today, with musicals such as The Book of Mormon enjoying phenomenal box office success, revivals like The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess delighting new generations, and musical stage versions of popular films such as Once and Newsies dominating the Tony Awards, Broadway is proving yet again that its vitality and magic endure. Nominated for five 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards and winner of two, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series, THIRTEEN's landmark Broadway: The American Musical returns tonight, October 7 at 10 p.m., and continues on six consecutive Sundays through November 11 (check local listings).
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2012
Today, with musicals such as The Book of Mormon enjoying phenomenal box office success, revivals like The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess delighting new generations, and musical stage versions of popular films such as Once and Newsies dominating the Tony Awards, Broadway is proving yet again that its vitality and magic endure. Nominated for five 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards and winner of two, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series, THIRTEEN's landmark Broadway: The American Musical returns tonight, October 7 at 10 p.m., and continues on six consecutive Sundays through November 11 (check local listings).
Thirteen's BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL to Return to PBS 10/7
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2012
Thirteen's acclaimed BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL will return to PBS for a show-stopping encore on Sunday, October 7 at 10 pm/ET.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2012
Thirteen's acclaimed BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL will return to PBS for a show-stopping encore on Sunday, October 7 at 10 pm/ET.
THIRTEEN's Broadway: The American Musical Returns To PBS, 10/7
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 24, 2012
Today, with musicals such as The Book of Mormon enjoying phenomenal box office success, revivals like The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess delighting new generations, and musical stage versions of popular films such as Once and Newsies dominating the Tony Awards, Broadway is proving yet again that its vitality and magic endure. Nominated for five 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards and winner of two, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series, THIRTEEN's landmark Broadway: The American Musical returns Sunday, October 7 at 10 p.m., and continues on six consecutive Sundays through November 11 (check local listings).
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 24, 2012
Today, with musicals such as The Book of Mormon enjoying phenomenal box office success, revivals like The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess delighting new generations, and musical stage versions of popular films such as Once and Newsies dominating the Tony Awards, Broadway is proving yet again that its vitality and magic endure. Nominated for five 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards and winner of two, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series, THIRTEEN's landmark Broadway: The American Musical returns Sunday, October 7 at 10 p.m., and continues on six consecutive Sundays through November 11 (check local listings).
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - PBS's PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN, Premiering Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2012
In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration the week of September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2012
In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration the week of September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.
Four-Part Series PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN Premieres Tonight, 9/17
by TV News Desk - Sep 17, 2012
In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary this weekend on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration this week, September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of Pioneers of THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.
by TV News Desk - Sep 17, 2012
In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary this weekend on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration this week, September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of Pioneers of THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.
Four-Part Series PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN to Premiere 9/17
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 7, 2012
In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration the week of September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of Pioneers of THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 7, 2012
In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration the week of September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of Pioneers of THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.
Mitchell, Gleason, Etc. Set for Tony Nominating Committee
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2006
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joanna Gleason and David Henry Hwang will be among the members of the 2006-2007 Tony Award Nominating Committee
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2006
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joanna Gleason and David Henry Hwang will be among the members of the 2006-2007 Tony Award Nominating Committee
No Best Performance for a Recreated Role Tony in 2006
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2006
This year there will be no award given in the category of Best Performance by an Actor or Actress in a Recreated Role.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2006
This year there will be no award given in the category of Best Performance by an Actor or Actress in a Recreated Role.
2005-2006 Tony Awards Nomination Committee Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2005
Rob Fisher, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Sarah Jessica Parker and others join the nominating committee.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2005
Rob Fisher, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Sarah Jessica Parker and others join the nominating committee.
Footage of Interviews with Broadway Legends Has Been Donated to the New York Library of Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2005
Over 100 hours of interviews with Broadway legends have been donated to the New York Library of Performing Arts' TOFT Collection
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2005
Over 100 hours of interviews with Broadway legends have been donated to the New York Library of Performing Arts' TOFT Collection
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