Mark Cornell

Ambassador Theatre Group Appoints Ted Stimpson as CEO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

 Ambassador Theatre Group has announced that it has appointed Ted Stimpson as its CEO, effective 17 October 2023. Ted succeeds Mark Cornell, who is stepping down as CEO after seven years, leaving ATG strongly positioned for the next phase of its development.

Jujamcyn Theaters Finalizes Deal to Merge with Ambassador Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2023

Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, has sold a 93 percent stake in five Broadway theaters, finalizing a previously announced deal with UK theatre company Ambassador Theatre Group. 

Photos: Burning Coal Theatre Company Second Stage Presents OR
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023

On the heels of their successful outdoor touring production of The Tempest, Switchyard  Theatre Company continues their second season with the North Carolina premiere of Or, as part of the 2023 Burning Coal Theatre Company Second Stage series. See photos from the production.

The Stage Debut Awards 2023 Sets Date and Venue
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

The Stage Debut Awards will take place on October 1 2023, uniting the previous 12 month’s most exciting and up-coming performers and creatives in a special ceremony celebrating their outstanding professional debuts.

Denise Gough, Freddie Fox and More Join The Fifth Annual Platform Presenting West End Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

The game of Consequences - drawing an image, turning over the page to hide it and passing it on - often ends in astonishing and eye-wateringly funny results.

The Sauk Wins State AACTFest & Advances To Regionals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023

The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, has won the state level AACTFest competition with their production of Desert Song. The local theatre group will now take the production to the regional contest in April.

SOLT and UK Theatre Respond to the Chancellor's Decision to Maintain the Higher Rate of Theatre Tax Relief
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023

Co-CEOs of Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, Claire Walker and Hannah Essex, have commented on the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's budget which includes maintaining the Higher rate of Theatre Tax Relief to support theatres through these uncertain and challenging times.

Sauk To Compete In State AACTFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023

The Sauk is one of two theatres that will compete in the Michigan AACTFest on Saturday, March 18.

Ambassador Theatre Group Announces Exclusive Partnership With J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Live
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023

Ambassador Theatre Group has announced an exclusive three-year partnership with the newly formed Bad Robot Live, the theatre division of J.J. Abrams's Bad Robot Productions.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Hal Luftig Company Declares Bankruptcy, New Ohio to Close
by Alex Freeman - Feb 20, 2023

Earlier this month, the Box Office of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Center became tied up in a cyber attack - not unlike the attack that tied up the Met’s box office for weeks - offering everyone a reminder that cyber security vulnerabilities should be examined by institutions of all shapes and sizes.

Ambassador Theater Group is Joining Forces With Broadway's Jujamcyn Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

 International Entertainment Holdings Limited, the parent company of Ambassador Theatre Group, a leading live-theater and ticketing organization, and Jujamcyn Theaters LLC, the innovative Broadway theater owner and production company, have agreed to combine operations.  Financial terms were not disclosed.

A West End Gala Night of 'Theatrical Consequences' Comes to the Savoy Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2023

The game of Consequences - drawing an image, turning over the page to hide it and passing it on - often ends in astonishing and eye-wateringly funny results. Now inspired by this “what will happen next?” children's game, there will be a one night only fundraising gala evening at the Savoy theatre on Monday 15 May, 2023.

Ava Wong Davies Announced as Winner of the 2022 Ambassador Theatre Group Playwright's Prize
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022

Emerging playwright Ava Wong Davies has won the £5,000 Ambassador Theatre Group Playwright's Prize in association with Platform Presents for her play 'Graceland'.

Photos: First Look at The Sauk's World Premiere DESERT SONG
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2022

The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, will present the world premiere production of DESERT SONG by Mark Cornell for four performances this weekend. Check out all new photos here!

Cast Released For Sauk World Premiere Of DESERT SONG
by Grace Cutler - Aug 21, 2022

The cast for 'Desert Song' will consist of Summer Housler as The Maid and Darren Taylor, making his Sauk debut, as The Musician. The production is directed by Trinity Bird. The design team will consist of Bruce Crews (set), Gianna Green (costumes), Bird (lighting) Cyndi Baldermann (properties) and MJ Dulmage (makeup/special effects).

The Sauk To Produce Award-Winning World Premiere
by Grace Cutler - Aug 14, 2022

The Sauk is one of only six theatres in the nation to receive this honor.

Ambassador Theatre Group Announced As Headline Sponsor For The Stage Debut Awards 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2022

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), has today been announced as the headline sponsor for this year's The Stage Debut Awards.  

Photos: See Matt Doyle, Deneé Benton, Norm Lewis & More at New 42's FIND YOUR LIGHT Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022

Last night, New 42 celebrated the in-person return of their annual gala, celebrating the power of the performing arts and arts education. The Find Your Light Gala returned to the Plaza Hotel on Monday, June 6. Check out photos from the event!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the New 42 FIND YOUR LIGHT Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 7, 2022

New 42 held its annual gala, The Find Your Light Gala, celebrating the power of the performing arts and arts education, at the Plaza Hotel on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7pm.

Photos: First Look at the 2022 SAUK SHORTS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2022

The Sauk, Hillsdale County’s community theatre, will present the 2022 edition of Sauk Shorts for four performances, April 21-24.