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Licensing Rights Available for THE OLYMPIANS, Featuring Music of Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson & More
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2024

Theatrical Rights Worldwide just announced that performance rights for the new musical comedy, THE OLYMPIANS, are now available for licensing worldwide.

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Heckscher - Jun 23, 2024

While it’s true that the story lacks the emotional punch of Broadway faves like Dear Evan Hansen or Les Miserables—or the catchy pop hits of Tony winners like Hamilton or Moulin Rouge—Encore Theatre Group's production of Addams Family is simple and digestible fun.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Acquires MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022

Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) today announced exclusive representation to license MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS, a holiday reimagining of the mega-hit and Tony Award-nominated Best Musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, for North America. 

Craig Pospisil Joins Theatrical Rights Worldwide's TRWPlays Division
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2021

TRW Plays, the newly formed play licensing division of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, has announced the addition of Craig Pospisil to its staff. Bringing over 30 years of licensing experience, Craig will serve as Vice-President of TRW Plays working alongside Executive Director, Lysna Marzani.

Licensing House TRW Inks Slate Of Playwrights For Launch of TRWPlays Brand
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2021

Recent signings include Robert O'Hara and four of his new plays, ZOMBIE: THE AMERICAN, BARBECUE, ANTEBELLUM and MANKIND,  Ken Levine (M*A*S*H, Cheers, Frasier, The Simpsons) with AMERICA'S SEXIEST COUPLE and ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS,  and Stan Zimmerman (Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Roseanne, The Brady Bunch Movies) with YES, VIRGINIA and RIGHT BEFORE I GO.

Seyi Omooba's Claims of Religious Discrimination Rejected After Removal From THE COLOR PURPLE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2021

Leicester Curve has released an official statement, revealing that Seyi Omooba's claims of religious discrimination were rejected by an employment tribunal. Omooba took legal action against Curve after being dismissed from a production of The Color Purple for posts on social media that were deemed homophobic.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Announces Live Streaming Partnership with BookTix Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2020

Broadway musical theatre licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) has been a pioneer in developing theatrical resources that become industry standards. Changing the landscape of how theater has been produced globally, the forward-thinking licensing company is the first to launch their entire catalog on BookTix Live.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Announces Exclusive Performance Rights for THE OTHER JOSH COHEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019

Leading musical theatre licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) adds THE OTHER JOSH COHEN to its roster of best-selling titles. Creators Steve Rosen & David Rossmer said 'We are beyond thrilled that performers at professional and amateur theaters around the world can now experience the joy of putting on their own production of THE OTHER JOSH COHEN.

Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley/CuzBro Prods Joins the Producing Team of Country Musical MAY WE ALL
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 17, 2019

Lively McCabe Entertainment announces a partnership with Brian Kelley -- of the multi-platinum, award-winning duo Florida Georgia Line -- via his CuzBro Productions banner, on the recently announced new musical MAY WE ALL. Kelley and partners Stephen Snedden and Justin Halliwell join previously announced producers, Lively McCabe Entertainment President Michael Barra, and Elyse Cogan, Director, Theatrical for BMG. CuzBro will be actively involved in the creative development of the project, and a developmental production will be staged in Memphis, Tennessee at Playhouse on the Square in the fall of 2020 (dates TBA). The producers are simultaneously pursuing a feature film adaptation of the musical.

It's Time to Dance! THE PROM Announces National Tour and Licensing Deal With Theatrical Rights Worldwide
by Julie Musbach - Jun 17, 2019

Broadway's award-winning musical THE PROM will launch a National Tour in Providence, Rhode Island at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in February 2021.

TRW & BMG Join Forces for Musicals Featuring Songs By Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line & More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2019

Lively McCabe Entertainment Co-President Michael Barra proudly announces a slate of three new stage musicals in partnership with licensing agency Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) and music powerhouse BMG. These initial three projects, all which will have premiere productions in 2020 (TBA), will feature select music from the BMG catalog, as part of their previously announced partnership with Lively McCabe.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) Announces Exclusive Monty Python Live Performance Rights Deal
by Julie Musbach - Nov 13, 2018

Musical theatre licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) has entered into an agreement with Monty Python for licensing of the authorized live performance of the group's work. The script, a selection of the seminal sketches from the original BBC TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969-1974), is only for performance by school and university theatre groups in North America. The show has been in development for several years and after a final pilot production in 2017, now approved for licensing by Monty Python.

BWW Interview: Drew Baker Talks Theatrical Rights Worldwide
by Jamie Body - Jul 5, 2018

BWW chatted to the vice-president of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Drew Baker, about show licensing and the new British Musicals Collection that has just been launched.

CPA Theatricals' New Musical 'MATHLETE SUM-IT' Nabs Licensing Deal with TRW
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017

CPA Theatricals, the Chicago non-profit organization dedicated to developing new musicals and creating opportunities for young people to experience musical theatre, has reached an agreement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide for licensing of its new musical 57TH NATIONAL MATHLETE SUM-IT (THE ALMOST ALL-GIRL MATH MUSICAL).

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Opens UK and Ireland Office
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2017

Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) have just announced the opening of their UK office on Regent Street, London.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide and Rock The Audition's Sheri Sanders Partner To Create Series of Rock Musicals
by Christopher Castanho - Jul 6, 2017

Broadway musical licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) and Rock The Audition's Sheri Sanders have partnered to create a series of new rock musicals that bridge the gap between popular music and musical theatre.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Announces Executive & Management Promotions
by Julie Musbach - Mar 9, 2017

Musical theatre licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) announced a slew of key promotions today. TRW President & CEO Steve Spiegel made the promotions public through a statement released from TRW's World Headquarters in New York City.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide and Broadway Media Distribution Partner to Offer Scenic Projections
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2017

Broadway musical licensor TRW (Theatrical Rights Worldwide) and Broadway Media Distribution (BMD) have partnered to offer the latest in scenic technology for their customers with the release of Scenic Projections.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Young@Part Now Available for Licensing
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2017

Broadway musical licensor TRW (Theatrical Rights Worldwide) announced today the release of The Addams Family Young@Part as part of their collection of Broadway shows adapted for elementary and middle school aged kids.

WE WILL ROCK YOU School Edition Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2016

Queen's hit musical WE WILL ROCK YOU, which ran for twelve record breaking years in London's West End and has been performed throughout the world to an audience of more than 16 million people is now available as a School Edition in North America.