Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program receives 17,000 applications in 24 hours
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program received more than 17,000 applications in the first 24 hours of the portal opening, the Small Business Administration...
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program moves reopening date to Monday
The application portal for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program will now reopen Monday, rather than the originally scheduled date Saturday.
"We heard you and...
SBA to reopen Shuttered Venue Operators grant portal on April 24
The Small Business Administration announced late Thursday that it will reopen the portal for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants on Sat., April 24.
The portal has...
NYTW artistic director Jim Nicola to step down from post after more than 30...
Jim Nicola, the longtime artistic director of New York Theatre Workshop, will step down from his post on June 30, 2022.
Nicola, who has held...
Actors Fund to help book appointments at Broadway vaccination site
Starting Wednesday, the Actors Fund will help members of the performing arts community book appointments at the new Broadway vaccination site.
The site, which opened...
Broadway unions make statement on workplace harassment after Rudin allegations
Two Broadway union leaders, alongside the president of SAG-AFTRA, issued a statement on workplace harassment and bullying Monday, in the wake of allegations made...
Amanda Green elected president of the Dramatists Guild
Lyricist and writer Amanda Green was elected council president of the Dramatists Guild of America, becoming the first woman to lead the trade association...
T. Fellowship to be renamed in honor of Hal Prince
The T. Fellowship has renamed the mentorship program the Prince Fellowship in honor of its founder, the late Hal Prince.
Prince created the fellowship in...
At NY PopsUp, Amber Iman speaks up on Scott Rudin allegations, Broadway’s reopening
Performing at a NY PopsUp event Saturday, actor Amber Iman addressed the controversy surrounding one of the program's producers, Scott Rudin, as well as...
American Theatre Wing announces $1 million donation to Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative
The American Theatre Wing has received a $1 million donation and matching challenge for its national initiative to support and diversify the next generation...
Troika CEO Randy Buck steps down from company
Randy Buck, chief executive of touring production company Troika Entertainment, is stepping down after 21 years with the company.
Buck is leaving the position due...
Veteran Broadway press agent Bill Evans to retire
Veteran press agent Bill Evans is retiring after close to 50 years in the industry.
Evans was the longtime press agent for Neil Simon, representing...
Roundabout launches Refocus Project to diversify theater canon
Roundabout Theatre Company is launching a new program aimed at diversifying the American theater canon.
Roundabout's program, called the Refocus Project, will include a weekly...
Broadway industry members await guidelines on Save Our Stages legislation
Members of the Broadway community are awaiting further guidance on Save Our Stages legislation after the passage of the landmark relief bill last month.
Save...
Theater community takes on new roles during the pandemic
When it became clear the pandemic would not be over quickly, producer Sally Cade Holmes ramped up her search for additional income streams.
Holmes, who...
Pamela Newkirk joins board of directors at Shubert Organization
Pamela Newkirk, a journalist and author of the book "Diversity Inc.: The Failed Promise of Billion-Dollar Business," has joined the board of directors of...
Kenny Leon named senior resident director at Roundabout Theatre Company
Kenny Leon has been named a senior resident director at Roundabout Theatre Company.
Leon, who directed "A Soldier's Play" at Roundabout last season, will help...
Sony Music Masterworks acquires stake in Seaview Productions
Sony Music Masterworks has acquired a 50% ownership position in Seaview Productions, the theater production company led by producer Greg Nobile.
Masterworks, a division of...
SDC re-elects Michael John Garcés, Melia Bensussen in 2020 election
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has re-elected Michael John Garcés as executive board first vice president and Melia Bensussen as secretary.
The results of...
Drama League forms new directors council
The Drama League has formed a directors council, a first for the organization, with the goal of providing mentorship to members and guidance for...
Broadway shows may not report grosses upon return
When Broadway returns, shows may not necessarily report weekly grosses.
In an interview with the podcast "Putting It Together," Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin...
Broadway rallies behind Biden ahead of election day
The Broadway community traditionally rallies behind political causes and presidential elections.
But during this election season, with the industry shut down, a pandemic raging and...
Broadway music leaders form coalition to diversify the industry
A group of prominent Broadway composers, music directors and musicians have banded together to create more opportunities for musicians of color in the theater...
Elizabeth Furze named CEO of North America for advertising agency AKA
Elizabeth Furze has been named chief executive officer of AKA's North American division.
Furze was formerly a managing partner at AKA NYC, alongside Scott A....
Edward Pierce elected as president of United Scenic Artists Local USA 829
Broadway designer Edward Pierce has been elected president of United Scenic Artists Local USA 829.
Pierce takes over the role from Beverly Miller, who has...
As shutdown continues, Broadway industry looks for an advocate
When the Broadway League announced theaters would be closed through May 30, 2021, industry members were not surprised by the news.
Some had already received...
Ruben Santiago-Hudson to join Manhattan Theatre Club as artistic advisor
Ruben Santiago-Hudson is joining Manhattan Theatre Club as an artistic advisor.
In the role, Santiago-Hudson will work with Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and artistic staff...
Second Stage Theater appoints new board members
Second Stage Theater has appointed Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Mia Campbell, Dre Taylor Lindsay, Alice Pacthod and John Sorkin to its board of trustees.
“We are thrilled...
The Actors Fund adds Debbie Allen and more to board of trustees
The Actors Fund has elected actor, director and choreographer Debbie Allen, publisher Nancy S. MacMillan, producer Elizabeth Reiko Kubota Whitney and Netflix executive Allison...
Javier Muñoz, Billy Porter, Brian Moreland and more join Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has added six new industry members to its board of trustees.
Local 802 President Adam Krauthamer, producer Brian Moreland, actors Kimberly...
Stewart/Whitley casting office makes public commitments to racial equity
Amid a broader industry reckoning, the Stewart/Whitley casting office has publicly pledged to bring greater racial equity to their staff and working environment.
The casting...
Cody Renard Richard launches scholarship program for BIPOC students
Stage manager Cody Renard Richard is launching a scholarship program for Black, Indigenous and people of color pursuing off-stage careers.
Working in partnership with the...
New York Times critic Ben Brantley to step down
Ben Brantley, co-chief theater critic at the New York Times, is stepping down from the post after 24 years, the Times confirmed Thursday.
Jesse Green,...
Lincoln Center Theater launches play commission program for its Broadway house
Lincoln Center Theater announced Thursday the launch of a play commission program for its Broadway theater.
The Beaumont New Play Commission Program will begin with...
AKA launches West Coast office, announces new NYC hires
Advertising agency AKA is launching an office on the West Coast.
The Los Angeles office will be headed up by Joaquin Esteva, formerly the client...
Travis LeMont Ballenger joins Lia Vollack Productions
Travis LeMont Ballenger, formerly the associate artistic director at San Diego's Globe Theater, has joined Lia Vollack Productions as a producer.
As part of the...
Brian Moreland, Kendra Whitlock Ingram join Broadway League’s Board of Governors
The Broadway League has voted Broadway producer Brian Moreland and Kendra Whitlock Ingram, president of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, to its board of...
Black Theatre Coalition aims to create employment opportunities for Black professionals
The Black Theatre Coalition, a new organization co-founded by T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, seeks to increase employment opportunities...
Broadway looks to Congress to support its workers
The Broadway industry is relying on the passage of additional federal relief packages to sustain its workforce.
With a July 31 deadline for extending the...
The Actors Fund launches health insurance counseling campaign
The Actors Fund is launching a health insurance counseling and education campaign for performing artists and entertainment workers.
The campaign, Every Artist Ensured, will provide...
Broadway costume shops form coalition amid financial uncertainty
Broadway's costume shops have banded together in a fight for their survival.
A group of more than 40 small business owners, whose costuming businesses create...
Shubert Chairman Philip J. Smith to retire
Philip J. Smith will retire as chairman and co-chief executive of the Shubert Organization after more than 63 years at the company.
Robert Wankel, the...
‘We See You, White American Theater’ movement gains traction
After penning a testimonial speaking to racism within the theater industry, a collective of more than 300 theatremakers — artists who identify as Black,...
Apollo Theater did not create Broadway house petition
A petition to make the Apollo Theater a Broadway house garnered close to 16,000 signatures in the past week.
However, the petition, which has now...
Broadway members push for industrywide change
Members of the Broadway community are pushing for change in the industry amid a national reckoning on racial inequality.
Last week, several Black members of...
Equity-League health insurance premiums rise during shutdown
Health insurance premiums will increase for members of Actors' Equity as fund trustees grapple with maintaining insurance coverage while theaters are closed.
The quarterly premium...
TodayTix rebrands and launches new ticket program
TodayTix has temporarily rebranded itself as TomorrowTix, as the ticketing company launches new initiatives while waiting for theater to return.
Along with the new name,...
PRG shifts to making personal protective gear for doctors
Production Resource Group, which typically provides rental lighting and other equipment to theatrical productions and more, will now manufacture face shields for health workers...
Show-Score shuts down site due to impact from coronavirus
Theater review platform Show-Score has temporarily shut down its website as theaters across the country go dark.
The site, which featured reviews from professional critics...
Actors’ Equity issues statement on coronavirus
Actors’ Equity has provided its staff and union members with guidance on “maintaining business continuity,” should a large coronavirus outbreak occur, the union said...
The role of a press agent, according to veteran Irene Gandy
“My job is public relations, prostitution and politics.”
So quipped theatrical press agent Irene Gandy when asked how she views the career she has built...
Lauren Reid voted chair elect of Broadway League
Lauren Reid, chief operating officer of the John Gore Organization, has been elected as incoming chair of the Broadway League.
Reid will take over the...
Situation to open London office in May 2020
Situation will open a London office in May 2020, the digital ad agency announced Monday.
The expansion marks the company’s first venture into the United...
New York Musical Festival ceases operation after 15 years
The New York Musical Festival is ceasing operation after funding issues and the resignation of its senior leadership team.
The festival, which features staged productions,...
Nederlander National Markets merges with Jam Theatricals
Nederlander National Markets LLC, one of the largest operators of legitimate theaters and music venues in the U.S., has merged with Jam Theatricals Ltd.,...
Betsy Dollinger signs consulting contract with Kevin McCollum’s Alchemation
Betsy Dollinger, a veteran Broadway marketer, has signed an exclusive consulting contract with producing company Alchemation.
Founded by Kevin McCollum, Alchemation's projects include the upcoming...
Shubert Organization to pilot blockchain technology on Broadway
A blockchain startup is coming to Broadway in the hopes of developing deeper relationships with ticket buyers.
True Tickets, a Boston-based startup that launched in...
Helen Shaw named theater critic at New York magazine and Vulture
Helen Shaw will join New York magazine and its entertainment site Vulture as theater critic.
Shaw, who was most recently a critic for Time Out...
Speaking out about vocal injuries on Broadway
“It was 11-part harmony for 90 minutes straight — and it tested the limits of every part of my vocal range.”
“In the moment of...
Sue Wagner, John Johnson leave Joey Parnes Productions to start new venture
Sue Wagner and John Johnson are starting their own production and general management company called Wagner Johnson Productions.
Wagner and Johnson are both longtime members...
Ben Holtzman selected as the next T. Fellow
Ben Holtzman has been selected as the next Geraldine Stutz T. Fellow.
As part of the T. Fellowship, which seeks to develop the next generation of...
Warner/Chappell Music signs Stephen Schwartz
Warner/Chappell Music has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz.
Led by Kurt Deutsch, the company is the music publishing...
Rachel Sussman selected as the next T. Fellow
Rachel Sussman has been selected as the next Geraldine Stutz T. Fellow.
As a T. Fellow, Sussman will receive a $10,000 stipend, a $20,000 budget to...
Equity principal audition sign-ups rescheduled after website outage
Signups for Equity principal auditions are being rescheduled after a website outage prevented actors from signing up Wednesday.
The public-facing Equity website and its member...
Cast & Crew acquires theatrical payroll company Checks & Balances
Hollywood payroll company Cast & Crew has acquired Checks & Balances Payroll Inc., the New York-based firm that provides payroll and accounting services for...
Patrick Daly to oversee theater projects for Eon Productions
Patrick Daly has been hired to oversee the theater production arm of EON Productions, the British production company which makes the James Bond films.
Daly...
‘Gypsy of the Year’ competition renamed ‘Red Bucket Follies’
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ “Gypsy of the Year” competition has been renamed the "Red Bucket Follies.”
The name change comes after Actors’ Equity changed...
Shaping the next generation of creative producers
Before “The Band’s Visit” won 10 Tony Awards, its lead producer, Orin Wolf, learned the tricks of the trade from some of the industry’s...
NYU launches Broadway Orchestra training program
New York University has launched a Broadway Orchestra initiative aimed at training the next generation of pit musicians.
The initiative, which will launch with...
Araca Group exec launches Lively McCabe Entertainment
Michael Barra, former president of media and entertainment at The Araca Group, has launched a new production company called Lively McCabe Entertainment.
The company, which...
Actors’ Equity votes to rename the Gypsy Robe the Legacy Robe
The Gypsy Robe will now be known as the Legacy Robe after a vote from members of Actors' Equity.
The vote comes after the national...
Broadway industry members team up to open new rehearsal space in Manhattan
Broadway industry members plan to open a new studio space in 2019, which will include the largest rehearsal studios in Manhattan.
The studios, which are...
After the Tonys, the theater community goes to Israel
For the past 30 years, members of the theater community have attended the Tony Awards and then, win or lose, set off on a...
Broadway veterans reflect on decades in the industry
Actor Beth Fowler got her big first break in 1970, when she briefly took over the lead role in “Gantry” from Rita Moreno while...
