Industry Pro Newsletter: Why Audiences Are Asking For Refunds, IATSE Strike, Congestion Pricing Impact
This week, we explore whether congestion pricing is reshaping Manhattan travel habits and examine a labor strike disrupting productions at Atlantic Theater Company. On the regional stage, we reflect on the loss of Theatre Palisades to Los Angeles wildfires and the struggles facing Bay Area theatres. Internationally, the launch of Welsh National Theatre and ATG’s acquisition of SOM Produce bring new opportunities, while changes at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School underscore ongoing financial pressures. Each story highlights resilience amid transformation in the global arts community.
PADDINGTON IN PERU Moves 2025 U.S. Release Date
Despite already having debuted in the UK, Paddington in Peru will be taking even longer to arrive across the pond. The third installment in the fan-favorite franchise has shifted its 2025 US release date nearly a month from January 17 to February 14.
Watch These 10 Family-Friendly Musicals After Seeing WICKED
Looking for the next musical to watch after Wicked? Whether you are a musical theatre savant or completely new to the genre, BroadwayWorld has assembled a guide of ten musicals that you and your family are encouraged to check out if you enjoyed Wicked.
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
TICK MY BOX Comes to Edinburgh Next Month
Character actress Sian Hutchinson will bring her now award winning comedy play ‘Tick My Box’ to Edinburgh Fringe following a 14 year break since she last performed at the Fringe with the work in progress version of the show.
Video: Watch Trailer for PADDINGTON IN PERU Featuring Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, & More
StudioCanal has just debuted the first trailer for Paddington in Peru, the anticipated third entry in the beloved Paddington film franchise. The cast of the film includes Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Julie Walters, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, and Jim Broadbent. Watch the trailer!
Equity Research Finds that UK Arts Councils Cut Funding 16% in Real Terms Since 2017
New research commissioned by Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, and carried out by the Autonomy Institute shows that overall arts funding for the UK from national bodies (Arts Councils England, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Arts Council of Wales and Creative Scotland) has been cut 16% in real terms since 2017.
WICKED LITTLE LETTERS Will Screen at the Park Theatre
It’s the film that has been captured the heart of Great Britain. Audiences are standing and cheering as the credits roll. The just released film is Wicked Little Letters and it starts Saturday, April 13 at 7pm at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire and screens through April 18.