Photo Flash: The Broadway League Announces 2018 League Award Winners
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018
The annual Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, were announced today during the Broadway League's 2018 Spring Road Conference. First presented in 1992, the Broadway League Awards recognize the contributions of those who have displayed exemplary service to the Broadway industry and are considered innovators of their craft.
New York Producer Rod Kaats Named Artistic Director at Ordway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2018
The Ordway Center for Performing Arts announced today that producer and director Rod Kaats will assume the position of Producing Artistic Director beginning February 1, 2018. Mr. Kaats succeeds James A. Rocco, who stepped down from the Ordway last year.
East West Players Announces Extension for THE WHO'S TOMMY, Feat. Cliffton and Deedee Hall
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 22, 2015
East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, celebrating its 50th Anniversary season, is pleased to announce the extension of "The Who's TOMMY" which opened on May 13. Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend, Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff, Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon.
East West Players Open The Who's TOMMY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, continues its 50th Anniversary Season, Golden, with 'The Who's TOMMY,' Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend, Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff, Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon. 'The Who's TOMMY' was originally produced on Broadway by Pace Theatrical Group and Dodger Productions with Kardana Productions. The production is directed by Snehal Desai (EWP's 'A Nice Indian Boy') with musical direction by Marc Macalintal (EWP's 'Chess,' 'Krunk Fu Battle Battle') and choreography by Janet Roston (Ovation Award and NAACP Award winner for 'The Color Purple' at Celebration Theatre). Generous support for this production is provided by the S. Mark Taper Foundation Endowment for East West Players.
East West Players to Open The Who's TOMMY on 5/13
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 27, 2015
East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, continues its 50th Anniversary Season, Golden, with 'The Who's TOMMY,' Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend, Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff, Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon. 'The Who's TOMMY' was originally produced on Broadway by Pace Theatrical Group and Dodger Productions with Kardana Productions. The production is directed by Snehal Desai (EWP's 'A Nice Indian Boy') with musical direction by Marc Macalintal (EWP's 'Chess,' 'Krunk Fu Battle Battle') and choreography by Janet Roston (Ovation Award and NAACP Award winner for 'The Color Purple' at Celebration Theatre). Generous support for this production is provided by the S. Mark Taper Foundation Endowment for East West Players.
David Lazar Named First Executive Director of ATG's Executive Board in London
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 7, 2014
Theatre Group (ATG), the world's number one live-theatre group, has today announced that DAVID LAZAR has been promoted to the newly created role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to be based in their London head office and has also joined the company's worldwide Executive Board. He will also continue in his current role as CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - New York with oversight of ATG's North American activity.
Rock Musical TOMMY Begins Previews This Weekend at Stratford Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2013
Twenty years after its Broadway premiere, Tommy returns to the stage in a new production helmed by its co-creator and original director, Des McAnuff. The spectacular musical that swept the Tony Awards in 1993 starts previews on Saturday, May 4, at the Avon Theatre.
Miles C. Wilkin Named CEO of 'Broadway Across America'
by Eddie Varley - Mar 31, 2009
John Gore, Owner and CEO of Key Brand Entertainment Inc. announced today that Miles C. Wilkin has been named CEO
of Broadway Across America and will assume the position immediately. Broadway Across America is owned and operated by Key Brand Entertainment. Mr. Wilkin, a pioneer of the theatrical touring industry in the United States, will be at the helm of Broadway Across America, the premiere
producer and presenter of live theatrical events in the United States and Canada.