Lauren Class Schneider

Glenn Weiss Wins DGA Award For Directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards

Glenn Weiss has won a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards. Weiss won the Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials category. The 75th Annual Tony Awards were hosted by Ariana DeBose. They are available to stream on Paramount+, along with the pre-ceremony hosted by Julianne Hough and Darren Criss.

Photos: Inside The American Theatre Wing Annual Gala

The American Theatre Wing held their annual Gala, honoring the legacy of actor, director, and activist Antoinette 'Tony' Perry alongside the past, present, and future women of the theatre. Check out photos here!

Kate Baldwin, Amber Gray, Bonnie Milligan & More to Perform at The American Theatre Wing Gala

The American Theatre Wing has announced performers for their annual Gala. Performers include Kate Baldwin, The Broadway Boys, Gretchen Cryer, Amber Gray, Aisha de Haas, Luna, Charlotte Maltby, Bonnie Milligan and more.

Arts & Science Adds On-Demand Covid Safety Training And CCO Certificates

Recognizing chaotic schedules heading into 2022, President Lauren Class Schneider announced On-Demand classes for Theatre Production & Live Performance and Patron Safety.

Arts & Science to Present Theatre Production Course, COVID Safety Training & More

Actors' Equity Association released updated guidance naming Arts & Science's COVID Safety Training & CCO Certificate acceptable for COVID Compliance Officers on all AEA productions.

Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López & More Join NYPL's I'M STLL HERE Benefit

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts announced today that Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López, Susan Stroman, Marisha Wallace, and Christopher Wheeldon have joined the growing list of Broadway stars participating in I'm Still Here: A Virtual Benefit for the Billy Rose Theatre Division, airing June 23, 2021 on Broadway On Demand at 8pm EST and 8pm PST. The fundraiser will help raise critical funds for the Library for the Performing Arts' beloved Theatre Division as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.

Theater Resources Unlimited Presents June Panel 'Dust Off Your Dreams: The Long-Awaited Return Of Our Favorite Festivals'

As part of their monthly series of informational panels, Theater Resources Unlimited presents Dust off Your Dreams: The Long-Awaited Return of Our Favorite Festivals on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 via Zoom.

NYPL Billy Rose Theatre Division Will Celebrate 90 Years with I'M STILL HERE Virtual Benefit

I'm Still Here, a new virtual benefit for The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division, will stream on Broadway On Demand on June 23. The evening is a celebration of the division's 90th Anniversary, and the 50th  Anniversary of its beloved Theatre on Film and Tape Archive and will honor Harold Prince and George C. Wolfe. 

Speakers and Panels Annouced For 2021 Broadway Stage Management Symposium

After a very challenging year for theatre workers everywhere, the Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS), will unite stage managers from around the world in discussions about our art and craft in a post-pandemic world. BSMS 2021 will focus on strategies and adjustments to our practice and technique to respond to our experience and learnings during the shutdown.

Arts & Science Announces COVID Safety Training and CCO Certificates for Theatre-Makers

Lauren Class Schneider has announced that Arts & Science will offer new COVID-19 safety training courses and certificates for professionals in theatre, events, and beyond. Working with Dr. William L. Daley, Arts & Science is offering classes taught by a faculty of medical, theatre, and event professionals.

Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana & More Join Broadway Fantasy Camp's BROADWAY BANTER: SAFE-AT-HOME SERIES

A star-studded lineup of Broadway performers will 'Zoom' straight into the living rooms of fans across the world as part of Broadway Fantasy Camp's new 'Broadway Banter: Safe-At-Home' series, producer Lauren Class Schneider announced today.

Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, and More to Perform at The American Theatre Wing's Gala Honoring Jonathan Larson

The American Theatre Wing announces performers for their annual Gala, celebrating the legacy of Jonathan Larson and the Larson family, dubbed a?oeSay YES to Artists Gala.a??

Photo Flash: The Black Is Beautiful Project Present Reading of 12 ANGRY MEN

This past September, Lauren Class Schneider produced a staged reading of Reginald Rose's '12 Angry Men' performed by 12 Broadway women, followed by voter registration facilitated by the League of Women Voters, to allow audience members the chance to register or update their registration.

All-Woman Cast Presents Staged Reading of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Pride Arts Center

An all-star cast of women will lend their impassioned voices to a staged reading of the classic play, TWELVE ANGRY MEN by Reginald Rose, Pride Films and Plays Executive Director David G. Zak announced today.

60+ Groups Around The US Will Present All-Female 12 ANGRY MEN

Producer Lauren Class Schneider, creator of '12,000 Voices' announced that more than 60 groups in 54 cities in 23 states (plus one in Canada,) will present a reading of '12 Angry Men' performed by 12 Impassioned Women between April 5th and April 8th, 2019. The cities include New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Ketchikan, Alaska; Duluth, Minnesota; Lewiston, Idaho; Everett, Washington; Lubbock, Texas; Appleton, Wisconsin and Courtenay, BC in Canada. Each reading will include voter registration and many also include a panel discussion. Producer Lauren Class Schneider, creator of '12,000 Voices' announced that more than 60 groups in 54 cities in 23 states (plus one in Canada,) will present a reading of '12 Angry Men' performed by 12 Impassioned Women between April 5th and April 8th, 2019. The cities include New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Ketchikan, Alaska; Duluth, Minnesota; Lewiston, Idaho; Everett, Washington; Lubbock, Texas; Appleton, Wisconsin and Courtenay, BC in Canada. Each reading will include voter registration and many also include a panel discussion.

12000 Voices Announces All-Female 12 ANGRY MEN Productions All Over The US

Inspired by the successful reading of the classic play, "12 Angry Men," by Reginald Rose this fall featuring 12 Broadway actresses, producer Lauren Class Schneider announced in January that women in law schools, universities, high schools, community and regional theaters, and community centers across the country were invited to raise their voices - with scripts in hand - in readings of the play with all-female casts over the weekend of April 5-8, 2019.

12,000 Voices Aims To Empower Voter Registration Through Theater In A Grass Roots National Initiative

Inspired by the successful reading of the classic play, "Twelve Angry Men," by Reginald Rose featuring 12 extraordinary Broadway actresses, producer Lauren Class Schneider is inviting women in law schools, universities, high schools, community and regional theaters, and community centers across the country to raise their voices - with scripts in hand - in readings of the play with all-female casts over the weekend of April 5-8, 2019. 

12,000 Voices Aims To Empower Voter Registration Through Theater In A Grass Roots National Initiative

Inspired by the successful reading of the classic play, "Twelve Angry Men," by Reginald Rose featuring 12 extraordinary Broadway actresses, producer Lauren Class Schneider is inviting women in law schools, universities, high schools, community and regional theaters, and community centers across the country to raise their voices - with scripts in hand - in readings of the play with all-female casts over the weekend of April 5-8, 2019.

DGA Awards Announces TV, Documentary & Commercials Nominations

The Directors Guild of America  today announced the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2018.

Kathleen Chalfant and More Join Star-Studded TWELVE ANGRY MEN Reading; Cady Huffman Directs

Producer Lauren Class Schneider announced today that Kathleen Chalfant, Ann Harada and Ana Villafañe will join the stellar all-female ensemble for the staged reading of Twelve Angry Men. Tony Award winner Cady Huffman will direct.