Theatre Producers of Color announces 2023 participants
Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC) has announced the 2023 “cohort” of participants taking part in its third annual education program, Producing 101.
The cohort includes...
Black Theatre Coalition announces partnership with Black Broadway Men
Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) has announced a partnership with the fraternal organization Black Broadway Men (BBM), in support of its 2023 playwriting initiative.
BTC’s ongoing...
The state of Broadway with Charlotte St. Martin: government relations and preparing for the...
At the end of January 2023, Broadway News sat down for an in-depth interview with the president of the Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin.
As...
Broadway avoids massive financial crisis after Signature Bank fails
On Friday, March 10, California regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after it was deemed insolvent; the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was...
The state of Broadway with Charlotte St. Martin: what the League is working on...
At the end of January 2023, Broadway News sat down for an in-depth interview with the president of the Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin.
As...
Entertainment Community Fund honors James M. Nederlander’s legacy
The Entertainment Community Fund has honored the contributions of late theater owner and producer James M. Nederlander by naming their New York City board...
J.J. Abrams’ new theatrical production company partners with Ambassador Theatre Group
Producer J.J. Abrams, best known for the television series “Lost” and “Alias” and movies like “Star Trek” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” through...
Dramatists Guild to conduct first compensation study for theater writers
The Dramatists Guild of America, the trade association for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists, has announced its first-ever compensation study for theater writers. All...
The state of Broadway with Charlotte St. Martin
At the end of January 2023, Broadway News sat down for an in-depth interview with the president of the Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin.
As...
What the data about Broadway’s January show closings actually illustrates
At the end of Broadway’s first full week of 2023, five shows that had been open at the end of 2022 played their final...
Clint Ramos and more join Theatre Communications Group board of directors
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), a national organization that unites professional, community and university theaters across the U.S., has announced a restructure of the board...
Broadway League announces recipients of inaugural leadership awards
On Feb. 21, the Broadway League presented its first Broadway League Leadership Awards as part of the League’s Biennial Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale,...
How Broadway’s sole loyalty program reached $1 billion in ticket sales
Audience Rewards, the only loyalty program for Broadway, is celebrating two major milestones this month: reaching both its 15th anniversary and $1 billion in...
Jujamcyn Theatres to combine with Ambassador Theatre Group
Jujamcyn Theatres and International Entertainment Holdings Limited, the parent company of Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), have decided to combine operations, according to a joint...
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation announces participants for coveted career development program
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the nonprofit associated with the union for directors and choreographers, has named the recipients of position in...
Inaugural participants announced for DreamWorks new screen-to-stage emerging writer’s program
The DreamWorks Theatricals/Music Theatre International Emerging Writers Program has announced four participants: Krista Knight, Joriah Kwamé, Veronica Mansour and Kate Thomas.
The first class of...
‘Bad Cinderella’ announces partnership with digital collectibles marketplace
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s upcoming Broadway musical, “Bad Cinderella” has announced a partnership with The Broadway Exchange, a marketplace for digital collectibles, to launch a...
Nonprofit organization Breaking the Binary Theatre announces launch
Founding artistic director George Strus has announced the launch of Breaking the Binary Theatre, a nonprofit organization dedicated to new work development and community-building...
Dramatists Guild and Dramatists Legal Defense Fund offer help to students of canceled school...
The Dramatists Guild of America has issued a detailed statement in response to the cancellation of high school productions of “Indecent” and “The 25th...
Inside Broadway partners with NYC’s Cultural After-School Adventures Program
Nonprofit theater company Inside Broadway has launched the 2023 “Build A Musical” program as part of its new partnership with NYC’s Cultural After-School Adventures...
Broadway Bridges boasts 21 participating productions for spring 2023
The Broadway League has announced the 21 productions participating in the spring 2023 season of Broadway Bridges, an initiative that works to provide every...
‘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...
Kids’ Night on Broadway sets 2023 date
The Broadway League has announced that Kids’ Night on Broadway will return on March 21.
Celebrating its 25th year, the annual event allows children 18...
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;...
Industry leader Stephanie Ybarra joins Mellon Foundation
Stephanie Ybarra will step down as artistic director of Baltimore Center Stage to join the Mellon Foundation.
Ybarra will assume the newly created position of...
Barry Grove, executive producer of Manhattan Theatre Club, to step down after 48 years
Manhattan Theatre Club executive producer Barry Grove will step down at the end of the 2022-2023 season, concluding a 48-year partnership with artistic director...
Experiential curation company Broadway Plus acquires Virtual Broadway
Broadway Plus, a company that specializes in curating experiences tied to the Main Stem, has acquired Virtual Broadway, a resource for corporate events that...
Applications open for NYC casino bids; Times Square location could be in the cards
On Jan. 3, the New York Gaming Facility Board unanimously voted to issue a request for applications for up to three new casinos in...
‘Come From Away’ music supervisor Ian Eisendrath is the man behind the music —...
Will Ferrell walks down the long hallway of a hospital on the set of his original movie musical “Spirited,” performing Benj Pasek and Justin...
Could creative team consistency be the key to the ‘Matilda’ movie’s success?
In 1988, Roald Dahl published his story of Matilda Wormwood — a precocious young girl, enamored with books and emboldened with righteousness, born into...
Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows program expands nationally
The Dramatist Guild Foundation has announced that its DGF Fellows program has expanded to include a virtual offering for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists...
Uzo Aduba on Lynn Nottage’s ‘everlasting’ power on Broadway
2022 is the year that Lynn Nottage had both a play (“Clyde’s”) and a musical (“MJ”) running simultaneously on Broadway, in addition to her...
Jeremy Pope and Paul Bettany on excavating Warhol and Basquiat’s intimate relationship onstage
After a successful run earlier this year at the Young Vic Theatre in London, Anthony McCarten’s new play, “The Collaboration,” has landed on Broadway.
In...
Tech and design firm Theatre Projects names new members of strategic planning team
Theatre Projects, a firm largely known for space and technology design on Broadway and around the world, has announced new members of its strategic...
Broadway marketer Whitney Britt launches independent consultancy
Whitney Britt, a theater and marketing industry veteran, has launched her own business, Two Dog Circus. The boutique consultancy specializes in business development, corporate...
SPACE on Ryder Farm names Kelly M. Burdick executive director
Nonprofit residency program SPACE on Ryder Farm has named Kelly M. Burdick as its new executive director. She takes over from acting executive director...
A.R.T./NY appoints Talia Corren as new co-executive director
The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York has appointed Talia Corren as the new co-executive director. Corren joins Risa Shoup in the shared role.
A.R.T./NY has...
‘The Broadway Show’: ‘Some Like It Hot’ writers Matthew López and Amber Ruffin on...
Tony Award winner Matthew López and comedian and talk show host Amber Ruffin have teamed up to deliver a new musical version of “Some...
Town Hall executive director Lawrence Zucker to step down after 44 years
Lawrence Zucker will step down as executive director of Town Hall at the end of the year.
Zucker joined the leadership team at Town Hall...
Actors’ Equity and Broadway League reach tentative contract agreement
On Dec. 1, Actors' Equity Association and The Broadway League announced that the two entities have come to a tentative agreement on the new...
‘The Broadway Show’: Wendell Pierce on why the casting of this ‘Death of a...
This season, for the first time on Broadway, Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” is led by a Black family.In the latest...
Andrew Lloyd Webber launches new musical-theater venture
Composer and producer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer Michael Harrison have announced their partnership in a new musical-theater venture known as Lloyd Webber Harrison...
‘The Broadway Show’: Audra McDonald on ‘Ohio State Murders’ and starting 2 conversations everyone...
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald is back on Broadway, currently starring in “Ohio State Murders.” With her return, she’s using her voice to...
‘The Broadway Show’: Brandon Uranowitz on why ‘Leopoldstadt’ is the play he’s been waiting...
Brandon Uranowitz has played a variety of characters in his seven Broadway shows, including a psychiatrist, an ex-GI, the Emcee (at least for a...
Broadway News names Ruthie Fierberg as executive editor, expands team
Theater journalism veteran Ruthie Fierberg has been named executive editor of Broadway News, overseeing editorial operations for the Broadway industry news brand.
Fierberg’s appointment comes...
Could ‘for colored girls’ and ‘1776’ mark a turning point for visibly pregnant actors...
For as long as pregnant people have been able to work, they’ve confronted the tension around working while pregnant — especially on Broadway where...
Gavin Creel and more Equity members lead #ItsAboutTime rally in Times Square
On Nov. 17, members of Actors’ Equity Association gathered in Times Square to express support for colleagues currently in negotiations with The Broadway League....
‘The Broadway Show’: How Jefferson Mays memorizes all 50 parts for his one-man ‘Christmas...
Jefferson Mays is back on Broadway playing 50 different characters in his one-man version of “A Christmas Carol,” now running at the Nederlander Theatre...
Actors’ Equity Association members will rally in Times Square on Nov. 17
On Nov. 17, members of Actors' Equity Association will rally in Times Square on the pedestrian plaza between Broadway and Seventh Ave., 45th 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 Broadway Show’: ‘Ain’t No Mo’ ‘ playwright and star Jordan E. Cooper on...
Jordan E. Cooper is “ecstatic” about bringing his new play “Ain’t No Mo’” to Broadway.In the latest episode of “The Broadway Show...
‘The Broadway Show’: Cameron Crowe talks about becoming a lyricist with the musical version...
Music journalist Cameron Crowe became an Academy Award winner for his “Almost Famous” screenplay. Now, with the musical adaptation of the 2000 film open...
Lena Horne Theatre dedication celebrates the relationship between the late performer and the Nederlander...
The Lena Horne Theatre is the latest Broadway house to be renamed for a Black artist. On Nov. 1, the venue, owned by the...
‘The Broadway Show’: Katy Sullivan on what makes ‘Cost of Living’ historic
“Cost of Living” was a groundbreaking play when it first debuted Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club. Now on MTC's Broadway stage, the...
‘The Broadway Show’: Jesse Tyler Ferguson reveals details about his new documentary
Between performing on Broadway, producing a film and awaiting the arrival of his newest family member, Jesse Tyler Ferguson is in the midst of...
Broadway’s Lena Horne Theatre to be unveiled on Nov. 1
The Brooks Atkinson Theatre will be renamed the Lena Horne Theatre in a ceremony on Nov. 1, marking the first time a Black woman...
With ‘The Kite Runner,’ one theatrical production company is revolutionizing traditional business models
An innovative group of theater producers is reshaping the mold for Broadway investors.
With the current staging of “The Kite Runner,” playing the Hayes Theatre...
‘The Broadway Show’: Victoria Clark reflects on the ‘three generations’ of the ‘Kimberly Akimbo’...
After a celebrated off-Broadway run at the Atlantic Theater Company last season, Victoria Clark is returning to Broadway this fall in the...
‘The Broadway Show’: Married collaborators LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson reflect on...
For LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson, the current Broadway revival of “The Piano Lesson” is a family affair.The couple, who...
Broadway shines at live Curtain Up concert
Rain couldn’t stop Broadway from shining this weekend.The Curtain Up Broadway Festival returned for a second year, filling Times Square with the...
‘The Broadway Show’: Angelica Ross on how she’s ‘surprised’ herself as Roxie in ‘Chicago’
Angelica Ross grew up doing musical theater and was convinced that would be her path forward. But, as she tells Paul Wontorek...
Broadway merchandise shop One Shubert Alley to reopen under Araca Group
One Shubert Alley, the Broadway merchandise shop which recently announced a closing date of Oct. 2, will now reopen under the Araca...
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awards emergency grant to Puerto Rico
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has awarded a $250,000 grant to help the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona.
The emergency grant, made possible in...
‘The Broadway Show’: Lea Michele reflects on unrealized 2014 ‘Funny Girl’ revival: ‘I felt...
A year ago, Lea Michele had just moved back to New York City and was embracing life as a new mother to her son,...
‘1776,’ ‘Aladdin’ and more set for TDF’s veterans theatregoing program
Theatre Development Fund (TDF) has launched the 2022-2023 season of its veterans theatregoing program.
The organization has received an $88,000 grant to support the program,...
TDF’s Irene Sharaff awards recipients announced
Following a pandemic-related pause, TDF has announced the recipients of the 2022 TDF/Irene Sharaff awards, honoring achievement in theatrical costume design. The awards will...
American Theatre Wing’s gala honors Antoinette Perry and women in theater
The American Theatre Wing’s annual gala was held on Sept. 12. The event honored the late Antoinette “Tony” Perry and women in theater.
Broadway News...
‘The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal’ to begin 10th season
“The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal" is set to start its 10th season during the weekend of Sept. 10.
The show began in 2013 in...
Shubert Organization to unveil James Earl Jones Theatre on Sept. 12
The Shubert Organization has announced that the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre will be unveiled on Sept. 12.
The theater, formerly known as the...
Broadway Flea Market set for Sept. 25
The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25.
From 10am to 7pm, theater fans and industry members alike will be...
TDF announces autism-friendly performances from “Wicked” and more
Theatre Development Fund (TDF) has announced the 11th season of the Autism-Friendly Performances (AFP) program.
These performances are geared towards individuals with autism,...
New fellowship developed to grow the number of Black talent agents
Creative Artists Agency and the Black Theatre Coalition have created a new fellowship intended to increase the number of Black talent agents...
Broadway Week ticket deal returns after three-year hiatus
NYC Broadway Week is set to return this fall after a three-year hiatus.The program, which has traditionally run twice each year since...
Entertainment Community Fund reelects Brian Stokes Mitchell and announces new trustees
The Entertainment Community Fund, formerly The Actors Fund, held its first yearly meeting since changing its name back in May.
Brian Stokes Mitchell was reelected...
Black Theatre United and Alexander Consulting Group to create digital unconscious bias training program...
Black Theatre United (BTU) has announced a partnership with Alexander Consulting Group to create a digital Unconscious Bias and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility &...
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS restores grant amounts to pre-COVID levels
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has restored its grant amounts to pre-pandemic levels.
In June, BC/EFA awarded $2,135,000 to more than 260 social service providers.
This was...
Shubert Foundation Gives $37.6 Million to 609 Arts Organizations Nationwide
The Shubert Foundation has announced $37.6 million in unrestricted grants to not-for-profit theaters, dance companies, academic theater training programs, and related service agencies. A...
Patricia McGregor named new NYTW artistic director
Patricia McGregor has been named the new Artistic Director of the New York Theater Workshop.
She will succeed James C. Nicola, who has been at...
The Actors Fund set to become Entertainment Community Fund
The Actors Fund will be newly named the Entertainment Community Fund. The news was announced at the organization’s annual gala on May 9.
Joe Benincasa,...
The Shubert Organization announces partnership with livestream service Stellar
The Shubert Organization and livestream service Stellar have announced a partnership to increase accessibility to live theater on Broadway.
The partnership will make The Shubert...
United Airlines sponsors the Broadway League’s Black to Broadway program
The Broadway League announced Wednesday that United Airlines is a financial supporter of the Black to Broadway program.
The program, established in 2019, is part...
Broadway extends mask requirement through May 31, vaccination will be up to theaters
Broadway theaters will keep mask requirements for audience members through at least May 31, but will soon leave vaccination checks up to the theater...
Theater industry launches transportation fund for Asian American theater artists
The Asian American Performers Action Coalition will distribute grants covering car service and taxi fares for Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander theater artists...
Black Theatre United launches marketing internship program
Black Theatre United will launch a marketing internship program in partnership with Serino Coyne, AKA, RPM and Situation Interactive.
The pilot program will provide paid...
Jack Viertel retires from Jujamcyn Theaters after 34 years
Jack Viertel has retired as senior vice president of Jujamcyn Theaters after 34 years with the company.
Viertel, who was Jujamcyn’s creative director before becoming...
Broadway looks for a way forward as shows close due to COVID-19 cases
As Broadway productions are forced to close or take a break in response to rising COVID-19 case rates, producers are grappling with the traditional...
What success means on Broadway this year
After an unprecedented shutdown, Broadway theaters reopened this fall.
That, in and of itself, marked one major accomplishment for an industry that had been dark...
Public Theater sets COVID-19 testing requirement for audience members
The Public Theater is now requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test for audience members to attend performances.
The new policy, which took effect Dec....
Broadway League elects 13 new members to board of governors
The Broadway League added 13 new members to its board of governors Tuesday and elected Colleen Jennings-Roggensack as its new vice chair of the...
Broadway stage managers see strides in diversity
When stage managers Lisa Dawn Cave and Beverly Jenkins held the first Broadway & Beyond event last December, their goal was to make general...
Stephan Paridaen to become chief executive of PRG
Stephan Paridaen will assume the role of chief executive at Production Resource Group, the company announced Wednesday.
Paridaen, who has been serving as PRG's president...
Broadway sets new vaccination policies for children, international visitors
Broadway extended its vaccination and masking mandate through February 2022 and set new rules Monday for children and international visitors.
Children under the age of...
Broadway sound designers break new barriers
On Broadway, the field of sound design has long been dominated by men and lacking in diversity.
But this season, sound designer Twi McCallum made...
Mandy Greenfield resigns as artistic director of Williamstown Theatre Festival
Mandy Greenfield has resigned as artistic director of Williamstown Theatre Festival, the organization said Monday.
Greenfield stepped down from her position in late October. Her...
‘Showstoppers!’ costume exhibit temporarily closed due to flooding
A Times Square costume exhibit designed to raise money for costume makers affected by the pandemic has temporarily closed due to flooding.
The "Showstoppers! Spectacular...
Dramatists Guild creates inclusion rider for theater
The Dramatists Guild of America has created an inclusion rider for its writers to negotiate for greater diversity in theatrical productions.
The rider is an...
Prince Fellowship announces 2021 recipients
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that Osh Ghanimah has received The Prince Fellowship, and Lawryn LaCroix...
Black Theatre United publishes list of reforms for Broadway industry
Black Theatre United has released “A New Deal For Broadway,” outlining a series of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (EDIAB) reforms for the...
John Gore Organization and Black Theatre Coalition partner for new fellowship program
The John Gore Organization and Black Theatre Coalition announced on Tuesday the creation of a new joint initiative, The Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America...
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Telsey Office launch casting fellowship program
The Telsey Office and Lin-Manuel Miranda and family have partnered to launch a casting fellowship program for underrepresented artists.
The Telsey Office Miranda Casting Fellowship...
