Drama League launches Ghost Light fundraiser for directors
The Drama League, the theatrical organization that provides resources for stage directors, announced Monday the launch of multiple relief efforts for directors affected by...
Theater seamstresses, actors mobilize to make protective gear for doctors
Broadway tailors and seamstresses have been mobilizing to make masks and gowns for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These seamsters sprang into action after...
Actors’ Equity launches $500K fund for members
Actors’ Equity has launched an emergency fund for its members with an initial investment of $500,000.
The Actors’ Equity Emergency Curtain Up Fund will be...
Broadway producers pledge $1 million match to BC/EFA fund
More than 20 Broadway producers have teamed up to match donations up to $1 million to the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS emergency fund.
The producers,...
Netflix to donate $1 million to the Actors Fund
Netflix will donate $1 million to the Actors Fund as part of a $100 million fund for entertainment workers.
The donation, announced Friday by Ted...
Theater workers look to social media for financial aid
As theaters on Broadway and across the country shut down due to coronavirus, freelance and full-time theater workers have been left with at least...
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS launches $1 million campaign
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is launching a $1 million fundraising campaign aimed at helping members of the entertainment community impacted by coronavirus.
The COVID-19 Emergency...
‘Hadestown’ announces education initiative for NYC students
"Hadestown" has launched an education initiative in which New York City public school students can attend the Broadway show for a small cost.
The tickets...
Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell to appear in ‘Ragtime’ concert
Original cast members Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell will reunite for a benefit concert of "Ragtime."
The concert, which will benefit The Actors Fund,...
Anna Wintour partners with ‘Tina’ to host benefit
Anna Wintour will co-host a cocktail reception ahead of a performance of “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” to benefit RAINN, an anti-sexual violence...
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ will offer $10 tickets to student groups
"To Kill a Mockingbird" will partner with the New York City Department of Education to make $10 tickets available to middle and high school...