‘Parade’ marks a historic first in authentic Jewish casting
The currently running Broadway revival of “Parade” marks the first time both of the real-life Jewish figures Leo and Lucille Frank have been portrayed...
‘& Juliet’ producers comment on Justin David Sullivan’s Tony eligibility
On Feb. 1, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced its first eligibility rulings for the 2022-2023 season. Soon after, “& Juliet” cast member Justin...
‘How to Dance in Ohio’ producers offer free day of accessibility education to industry...
Producers Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez and Fiona Rudin, also known as P3 Productions, are offering a free day of professional development on anti-ableism and...
Applications open for Theatre Producers of Color’s ‘Producing 101’ program
Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC) has announced the third year of its annual educational program “Producing 101.” Applications are now open to aspiring producers;...
‘KPOP’ final-performance talkback addresses Asian and AAPI representation on Broadway
On Dec. 11, the original musical “KPOP” played its final Broadway performance. At the time of closing, the musical had played 44 previews and...
Black Theatre United announces new executive leadership committee
Black Theatre United, the nonprofit founded to create pathways and opportunities for Black artists, students and industry professionals, has announced a change in leadership.
The new...
The cast and creatives of ‘& Juliet’ on bringing representation of the world to...
Romeo and Juliet may be the most iconic lovers out there, but their story is one of warring families, vengeance and tragedy....
Actors’ Equity study finds gradual, but improving diversity in the industry
The theater industry has hired more actors and stage managers of color in the past four years, but still falls short of reflecting the...
AKA NYC to donate 500 hours of work to Black theater producers
AKA NYC will donate 500 hours of work to help emerging, independent Black theater producers, the advertising agency announced Tuesday.
In donating the hours, which...
Lin-Manuel Miranda on creating diversity on Broadway, in ‘Hamilton’
Lin-Manuel Miranda began writing his own work partly as a way to receive his Equity card.
“I was in college, and I realized I...
Why theater professionals are looking to football to increase diversity
Theater and football may have something in common.
The League of Professional Theatre Women, an advocacy group for women in theater, is taking a...
Broadway is becoming more diverse, but some areas still lag behind
The Broadway season that sparked the hashtag #TonysSoDiverse was the most diverse season in a decade.
The 2015-2016 Broadway season, which included the opening...
