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JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!

Award-Winning Dark Comedy Series Takes Back Mother's Day with MILLION MOM WATCH PARTY
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024

Staircase Productionz will present the premiere of acclaimed dark comedy series, 'HOT ANGRY MOM,' streaming on YouTube during the MILLION MOM WATCH PARTY, Thursday, May 16th, 2024 @ 7:30PM EST.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Connecticut Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

HOT ANGRY MOM to Have World Premiere At Dances With Films in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

HOT ANGRY MOM, a dark comedy TV pilot, will have its world premiere at Dances with Films: NY on Dec 2nd. The series follows a New York City mom who must confront her rage when a video of her meltdown goes viral. Inspired by real-life experiences, the show explores healthy anger and its transformation into power.

Jordan E. Cooper, Michael R. Jackson, Christine Toy Johnson & More Named to 2023-2024 Tony Awards Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2023-2024 Broadway season.

HOT ANGRY MOM Has West Coast Premiere at Dances with Films
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

STAIRCASE PRODUCTIONZ & KAMPFIRE FILMS are pleased to present HOT ANGRY MOM, a feminist punk rock comedy series about a people-pleasing New York City mom, who discovers that ANGER is her SUPERPOWER. 

Industry Pro Newsletter: Six Recoups, Government Funding Shifts in Australia and Canada
by Alex Freeman - Mar 27, 2023

Governmental funding shifts continue around the globe as governments reveal their latest budget proposals - often with some form of a decrease of support for the creative economy as these countries wind down the support they offered at the height of the pandemic.

Get to Know the Tony Nominators
by Cara Joy David - Mar 27, 2023

This time of year, most know the most important people in the industry are sadly not anyone putting on a show, but rather the Tony nominators. Usually, this is the time that many selected nominators start dropping out, typically because of involvement in an eligible production or failure to see all eligible productions. This season, we’ve so far had very few recusals, so as of now there is a pretty full slate.

KPOP Announces Final Performance on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2022

The producers of KPOP announced that the groundbreaking new musical will have its final Broadway performance on Sunday, December 11 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Michael Arden, Amber Gray, Baayork Lee, and More Join TRY IT LIKE THIS Benefit For SDCF
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), has announced the line-up of artists for Try It Like This: Directors and Choreographers Take the Stage, an evening of performances on Monday October 17, 2022 at 54 Below in New York City.

Directors and Choreographers Will Take the Stage in TRY IT LIKE THIS Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces the initial lineup of artists for Try It Like This: Directors and Choreographers Take the Stage, an evening of performances on Monday, October 17 at 54 Below in New York City. 

Photos: 2022 Tony Awards Nominees Meet the Press- Part 2
by Bruce Glikas - May 17, 2022

Tonys season is here at last! The nominations for the biggest Broadway awards ceremony were announced last week on Monday, May 9. Leading the pack was A Strange Loop with eleven nominations, followed closely by MJ and Paradise Square, with ten nominations each.

Photos: Meet the 2022 Tony Awards Nominees!
by Jennifer Broski - May 16, 2022

Tonys season is here at last and we have photos of all the 2022 Tonys Nominees. The nominations for the biggest Broadway awards ceremony were announced last week on Monday, May 9. Leading the pack was A Strange Loop with eleven nominations, followed closely by MJ and Paradise Square, with ten nominations each.

Industry Editor Exclusive: Who Are the 2022 Tony Nominators?
by Cara Joy David - May 8, 2022

As we focus on the Tony nominations announcement on Monday, you may be wondering – who does the nominating? This year over 50% of the announced nominators will not in fact be nominating anyone. There are now only 29 essential players in the Tony nominator pool.

Asian American Performers Action Coalition, Feinstein's/54 Below and More Will Receive 2022 Tony Honors For Excellence in the Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022

The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2022 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to five outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - the Asian American Performers Action Coalition (AAPAC); Broadway For All; music copyist, Emily Grishman; Feinstein's/54 Below and United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE.

Rattlestick Theater Announces 2022 GLOBAL FORMS THEATER FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022

Rattlestick Theater has announced the return of its annual Global Forms Theater Festival - a twelve-day celebration filled with in-person productions, readings, online panel discussions, and more which showcases and supports the works of immigrant theater artists living in the U.S.

Tony-Nominee Lauren Ambrose to Lead MARIE ANTOINETTE Reading at Sharon Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2022

Stage and screen star Lauren Ambrose is set to lead a staged reading of David Adjmi’s Marie Antoinette at the Sharon Playhouse, May 14.

Emily Bear to Moderate Andrew Lloyd Webber Discussion at TheaterMakers Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021

TikTok and musical prodigy Emily Bear (The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical) will moderate the discussion with Eight-time Tony Award winner and keynote speaker Andrew Lloyd Webber at the fifth annual TheaterMakers Summit, this weekend, November 6 and 7, with a special bonus day November 8.