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Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.

Broadway Stars Shine Spotlight on Pulmonary Fibrosis in Star-Studded Benefit Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

The stars of Broadway will perform show tunes in the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! in March at SONY Hall. Learn more here!

The Broadway League Names Jason Laks as New President
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Broadway League has appointed Jason Laks as its new President following an extensive national search. Learn more about Lake and about the position!

Jason Laks Named New President of the Broadway League
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2024

Broadway League Chair Kristin Caskey officially announced that Jason Laks has been named the next President of the Broadway League. Laks acted as The League's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, before serving as Acting President throughout most of 2024.

The Commercial Theater Institute Three-Day Intensive Will Return This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024

After a four-year hiatus, the Commercial Theater Institute – in partnership with The Broadway League and TDF – will return this week with its Three-Day Intensive. Building upon four decades of commercial theater producing education, CTI provides critical foundational literacy about the business of commercial theater producing.

Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Learn how to purchase tickets.

LaChanze, Ingrid Michaelson, and More Will Perform WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

For one night only, Carmel Dean’s acclaimed song cycle Well-Behaved Women will be presented on Monday, October 28th at The Town Hall at 7:30 PM, performed by an all-star cast of women.

Goodspeed Musicals Reveals Plans to Improve Accessibility for Patrons
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

GOODSPEED MUSICALS announced new plans to enhance accessibility at their venues, including improved seating, assistive listening devices, and increased wheelchair access, ensuring a more inclusive experience for all patrons.

Tony-Winner Christopher Ashley To Receive Prestigious 'Mr. Abbott' Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.

Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.

The Prince Fellowship Announces 2024-2025 Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

The Prince Fellowship has announced its 2024-2025 fellows, recognizing emerging talent in theater production. The fellowship supports the development of new voices in the industry through mentorship and resources.

Cast Set For New Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

The cast has been announced for the new Canadian production of the multi-award-winning global sensation Come From Away.

Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  

Broadway Belts for PFF! 2024 Raises Record $516,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

This year’s Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 18 at SONY Hall in New York City, shattered fundraising records with $516,00 in donations and continuing to climb.

Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.

Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA Members Authorize Strike, Boston Theaters Fight for Survival
by Alex Freeman - Feb 12, 2024

AEA members voted to authorize a strike against the Broadway League of the development agreement - while this doesn’t mean the union will call a strike, it does give them another bargaining chip in their ongoing negotiations with the League. Regionally, we have a lot of stories of announced retirements and new leaders stepping into roles.

New Details of Chad Kimball Lawsuit Revealed; Shubert Bartender Lawsuit Expands
by Cara Joy David - Feb 12, 2024

Every once and a while I like to do litigation updates because one of my pet peeves is how the media sometimes reports when a case is filed and then drop it. One such case is Chad Kimball’s lawsuit related to his departure from Come From Away. Another is the one bartenders at Shubert Organization theaters brought against the theater chain and others.

Julie Halston, Liz Callaway, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

Broadway stars will take center stage in 14th Anniversary Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Broadway League Reveals Recipients For the 2023 League Leadership Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023

The Broadway League has revealed the three recipients of the 2023 Broadway League Leadership Awards that were presented yesterday during the League’s Annual Meeting. Learn more about the honorees here!

Kristin Caskey Elected as Chair of the Board at The Broadway League
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

Kristin Caskey, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative at Ambassador Theatre Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of The Broadway League. Learn more about Casey here!