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Tribeca Festival 2025 Audio Lineup Includes New HAMLET Adaptation & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025

The 2025 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its audio storytelling lineup, sponsored by Audible, featuring a dynamic mix of live episodes, immersive audio experiences, and world premieres.

Photos: Larry Owens and More at Jonathan Larson Grant Celebration Gala
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2025

The American Theatre Wing, under the direction of President and CEO Heather Hitchens, held a special concert reception honoring the 2024 winners of the coveted Jonathan Larson Grant at Joe’s Pub. See photos here!

Joriah Kwamé and More Named as 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams. Learn more!

Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.

Berkeley Rep Announces Participants For 2024 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

Berkeley Rep reveals the participants for the 2024 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, featuring a diverse group of artists and projects aimed at fostering new works in theater.

Katrina Lenk, Amber Gray, Aisha De Haas & More to Star in Second Annual FREEFEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

The New Group has revealed the casts for its second annual FreeFest, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

The New Group Reveals Lineup For FREEFEST
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

The New Group has announced the lineup for the second annual FreeFest, a weeklong festival of FREE readings, featuring new works that embrace radical expression.

Pipeline Arts Foundation Announces Award Winners; Over $100,000 Awarded to Six New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024

The Pipeline Arts Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024 Awards.

Pipeline Arts Foundation Celebrates 2024 Talent With Over $110,000 In Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024

Pipeline Arts Foundation celebrates emerging musical theatre talents in 2024 with over $110,000 in awards. Learn more about the awardees!

Apples And Oranges Arts Presents SING TANK LIVE, May 12
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023

Participants of Apples and Oranges Arts' future-forward THEatre ACCELERATOR new work development program pitch their musicals to a panel of entertainment, tech and finance industry judges in Sing Tank a live, “Shark Tank” style pitch show hosted by co-creators Pamela and Tim Kashani.

Apples and Oranges Arts Spotlights The Heroine's Journey With Latest THEatre ACCELERATOR Development Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

Dubbed THEatre ACCELERATOR: The Heroine's Journey in XR, Apples and Oranges Arts applies their signature use of new technology to help writers develop and distribute new musicals that forefront female identifying characters.

Shereen Pimentel, Darius Jordan Lee & More Join 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional casting for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022 at New World Stages.

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Initial Casting and Additional Programming For FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced preliminary casting and additional programming for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

NAMT's 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Directors and Music Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced this year's directors and music directors for the 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Lineup For 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the lineup of new musicals for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages. See the full lineup of musicals here!

Smoke to Host Miles Davis-Inspired Play, BEYOND BLUE LIGHT, 6/4
by Laura Meltzer - May 30, 2012

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club-Lounge is going from live jazz to live theater on Monday, June 4th, presenting a Miles Davis-inspired play written by Smoke co-owner Frank Christopher. The evening, which begins at 6:30 pm and is part of the club's month-long Miles Davis Festival, will also feature a live performance of a classic Miles Davis record and a three-course dinner, all for just $49.95.

SARTA Announces Auditions & Current Productions
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2011

SARTA has announced upcoming auditions and current productions. They are also looking for a few more Volunteers.

SARTA Announces Auditions & Current Productions
by Jennie Mamary - Nov 4, 2011

SARTA has announced upcoming auditions and current productions. They are also looking for a few more Volunteers.

Powerhouse Theater Announces Conlee, Emmerich & More For Readings Festival 2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010

Vassar & New York Stage and Film's Powerhouse Theater is pleased to announce the casts of the six final readings for the 2010 season, including new works by Eve Ensler, Romulus Linney & Eleanor Cooney, Steven Sater & Duncan Sheik, Kate Walbert, Patricia Wettig, and Jennifer Westfeldt (screenplay), as well as a special workshop based on Walton Jones' 1940's RADIO HOUR, directed by Mark Linn-Baker.

Powerhouse Theater Announces Conlee, Emmerich & More For Readings Festival 2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2010

Vassar & New York Stage and Film's Powerhouse Theater is pleased to announce the casts of the six final readings for the 2010 season, including new works by Eve Ensler, Romulus Linney & Eleanor Cooney, Steven Sater & Duncan Sheik, Kate Walbert, Patricia Wettig, and Jennifer Westfeldt (screenplay), as well as a special workshop based on Walton Jones' 1940's RADIO HOUR, directed by Mark Linn-Baker.