Jan Svendsen
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Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Awards Voting Open, 9-Show Weeks, and $70M for the Arts in King County (Dec 16, 2024)
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Jukebox Musical Trend: Financial Boon or Creative Challenge? (Dec 9, 2024)
Jan Svendsen Weiss Launches ACTivate4Good Social Impact and Philanthropy Consulting Agency (Dec 3, 2024)
Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Awards Voting Open, 9-Show Weeks, and $70M for the Arts in King County (Dec 16, 2024)
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Jukebox Musical Trend: Financial Boon or Creative Challenge? (Dec 9, 2024)
Jan Svendsen Weiss Launches ACTivate4Good Social Impact and Philanthropy Consulting Agency (Dec 3, 2024)
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Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Awards Voting Open, 9-Show Weeks, and $70M for the Arts in King County
As the year winds down, this week’s stories reflect a season of change, opportunity, and challenges in the theatre world. From the opening of voting for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards to the rise of effective altruism reshaping holiday giving, we explore how innovation and community engagement continue to shape the arts. Highlights include expanded performance schedules on Broadway, significant regional funding initiatives like King County’s Doors Open program, and transitions like Heather Lanza’s appointment at NextStop Theatre. Meanwhile, stories of financial strain, such as Germany’s cultural budget cuts and UK theatre downsizing, remind us of the ongoing need for sustainable support in the arts sector.
As the year winds down, this week’s stories reflect a season of change, opportunity, and challenges in the theatre world. From the opening of voting for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards to the rise of effective altruism reshaping holiday giving, we explore how innovation and community engagement continue to shape the arts. Highlights include expanded performance schedules on Broadway, significant regional funding initiatives like King County’s Doors Open program, and transitions like Heather Lanza’s appointment at NextStop Theatre. Meanwhile, stories of financial strain, such as Germany’s cultural budget cuts and UK theatre downsizing, remind us of the ongoing need for sustainable support in the arts sector.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Jukebox Musical Trend: Financial Boon or Creative Challenge?
Leadership transformations and financial strategies are reshaping the theater world, with new leaders like Alisha Tonsic at TCG and Jan Svendsen Weiss launching ACTivate4Good to drive innovation and social impact. Broadway faces mounting pressures as producers navigate rising costs and favor jukebox musicals over original works to mitigate risks. Regionally, initiatives like BroadwayWorld’s donation database and the reinvention of Cal Shakes’ scene shop demonstrate resilience amid challenges.
Leadership transformations and financial strategies are reshaping the theater world, with new leaders like Alisha Tonsic at TCG and Jan Svendsen Weiss launching ACTivate4Good to drive innovation and social impact. Broadway faces mounting pressures as producers navigate rising costs and favor jukebox musicals over original works to mitigate risks. Regionally, initiatives like BroadwayWorld’s donation database and the reinvention of Cal Shakes’ scene shop demonstrate resilience amid challenges.
Jan Svendsen Weiss Launches ACTivate4Good Social Impact and Philanthropy Consulting Agency
Jan Svendsen Weiss has announced new social impact and philanthropy consulting agency - ACTivate4Good - on Giving Tuesday. ACTivate4Good supports brands on their social impact, philanthropy and activism.
Jan Svendsen Weiss has announced new social impact and philanthropy consulting agency - ACTivate4Good - on Giving Tuesday. ACTivate4Good supports brands on their social impact, philanthropy and activism.
Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala
Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.
Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.
Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April
Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.
Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.
Broadway Podcast Network Announces Broadway Gives Back New Summer Episodes
The Broadway Podcast Network will launch a new summer series of Broadway Gives Back hosted by Jan Svendsen. New episodes available now feature Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Groff, Broadway power couple Sergio Trujillo and Jack Noseworthy, TDF's Victoria Bailey, and producer Dori Berinstein with director Sammi Cannold.
The Broadway Podcast Network will launch a new summer series of Broadway Gives Back hosted by Jan Svendsen. New episodes available now feature Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Groff, Broadway power couple Sergio Trujillo and Jack Noseworthy, TDF's Victoria Bailey, and producer Dori Berinstein with director Sammi Cannold.
LISTEN: Celebrate Women's History Month with the Broadway Podcast Network
The Broadway Podcast Network has announced 'Celebrating Women's History,' a specially curated collection of episodes from BPN's hit podcasts featuring women, and celebrating women.
The Broadway Podcast Network has announced 'Celebrating Women's History,' a specially curated collection of episodes from BPN's hit podcasts featuring women, and celebrating women.
BWW Exclusive: Listen to Excerpts from New Episodes of BROADWAY GIVES BACK Focusing on Behind-the-Scenes Philanthropy
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.
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.
BWW Interview: Baritone Gabriel Manro Bridging the Slim Divide Between Opera & Musical Theatre
Southern California's Verdi Chorus will cap off their 35th anniversary season with their Fall 2018 concert PASSIONE! OPERA! The two performances at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on November 10 and 11 will feature four guest artists: soprano Julie Makerov, mezzo soprano Janelle DeStefano, tenor Todd Wilander and baritone Gabriel Manro. I had the chance to quiz two-time Grammy Award-winning baritone Gabriel Manro on his love for singing, the technical aspects of singing opera vs. musical theatre and his recent onstage proposal.
Southern California's Verdi Chorus will cap off their 35th anniversary season with their Fall 2018 concert PASSIONE! OPERA! The two performances at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on November 10 and 11 will feature four guest artists: soprano Julie Makerov, mezzo soprano Janelle DeStefano, tenor Todd Wilander and baritone Gabriel Manro. I had the chance to quiz two-time Grammy Award-winning baritone Gabriel Manro on his love for singing, the technical aspects of singing opera vs. musical theatre and his recent onstage proposal.
Jay-Z, Grammer & Williams Led 'Time To Give' Auction Raises Over $800,000
'Time to Give' is an historic collaboration between renowned Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet and the Tony Awards. A live, invitation-only auction (conducted by Christie's Lydia Fenet) of 13 celebrity autographed timepieces was the evening's centerpiece. Special thanks to ISAIA and Wall Street Journal for their support. Transportation provided by Empire CLS Worldwide.
'Time to Give' is an historic collaboration between renowned Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet and the Tony Awards. A live, invitation-only auction (conducted by Christie's Lydia Fenet) of 13 celebrity autographed timepieces was the evening's centerpiece. Special thanks to ISAIA and Wall Street Journal for their support. Transportation provided by Empire CLS Worldwide.
Photo Coverage: Andrews and Hamilton Launch 'Kids' Night'
The legendary Julie Andrews and daughter Emma Walton Hamilton serve as National Ambassadors for this year's 'Kids' Night,' which they recently helped to launch!
The legendary Julie Andrews and daughter Emma Walton Hamilton serve as National Ambassadors for this year's 'Kids' Night,' which they recently helped to launch!
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