Tuesday, April 20, 2021
A group of theater activists are planning a march Thursday to protest producer Scott Rudin’s membership in the Broadway League and to call for greater transparency from Actors’ Equity. …
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 01:22PMSaturday, April 17, 2021
Actors’ Equity called on producer Scott Rudin to release his employees from any nondisclosure agreements they may have signed. Equity made the statement Saturday, in light of the news that…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:48PMProducer Scott Rudin told the Washington Post Saturday that he would “step back from active participation” in his Broadway productions. The statement comes after an article from the Holl…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:18PMFriday, April 16, 2021
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 the position since 1988, said Friday that he will…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:41PMThursday, April 15, 2021
The application process for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants will not reopen by this weekend, a spokesperson for the Small Business Administration told Broadway News Thursday. The port…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:11PMWednesday, April 14, 2021
Actor Karen Olivo, who is currently Tony-nominated for playing Satine in ‘Moulin Rouge!’, said she will not be returning to the production when it resumes. Olivo said she will not return…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 05:43PMStarting Wednesday, the Actors Fund will help members of the performing arts community book appointments at the new Broadway vaccination site. The site, which opened Monday at 20 Times Squ…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 05:03PMTuesday, April 13, 2021
A vaccination center for Broadway workers opened Monday in Times Square. The center, located at 20 Times Square in the former home of the NFL Experience site, will administer about 2,000 COV…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:00AMMonday, April 12, 2021
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 against producer Scott Rudin…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:41PMLyricist and writer Amanda Green was elected council president of the Dramatists Guild of America, becoming the first woman to lead the trade association in its 100-year history. Green, …
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 05:43PMThe T. Fellowship has renamed the mentorship program the Prince Fellowship in honor of its founder, the late Hal Prince. Prince created the fellowship in 2005 as a means to usher in the ne…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 08:30AMPerforming at a NY PopsUp event Saturday, actor Amber Iman addressed the controversy surrounding one of the program’s producers, Scott Rudin, as well as general concerns around Broadway’…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:00AMThursday, April 8, 2021
Hours after applications opened Thursday, the Small Business Administration temporarily halted the start of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. The portal to apply for the grant pro…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 05:04PMThe New York State budget includes tax credits, grant programs and other measures aimed at helping restart the Broadway industry. The budget, which was finalized Tuesday, contains a $100 m…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:15AMThe Small Business Administration will open applications Thursday for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, which could bring up to $10 million to eligible Broadway applicants. Broa…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:00AMTuesday, April 6, 2021
The Neil Diamond musical, newly named “A Beautiful Noise,” will make its world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2022. The musical, produced by Ken Davenpo…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 04:14PMMonday, April 5, 2021
The click-clack of unseen tap shoes echoed throughout the theater. The lights dimmed. The audience hushed. Dancer Savion Glover walked on the stage and was greeted by the first entrance appl…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:00AMFriday, April 2, 2021
Actors’ Equity released new guidelines Friday for productions that have fully vaccinated workforces. Among the new guidelines is the requirement for a COVID-19 safety officer, weekly COV…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:11PMArmie Hammer has withdrawn from his role in the Broadway production of “The Minutes.” The departure, announced Friday, comes as the actor faces allegations of sexual assault and a rela…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 05:23PMThursday, April 1, 2021
The Pulitzer Prize Board has postponed its announcement of the 2021 winners in drama, journalism, books and music. The announcement will now be made on June 11, 2021 at 1 p.m., about two m…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 11:16AMThe American Theatre Wing has received a $1 million donation and matching challenge for its national initiative to support and diversify the next generation of theater industry professionals…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:30AMTuesday, March 30, 2021
The “Diana” musical put tickets on sale Tuesday for an anticipated Broadway run starting Dec. 1. The new musical has set an opening night date of Dec. 16 at the Longacre Theatre. In addi…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 11:18AMMonday, March 29, 2021
All New Yorkers who are above the age of 16 will be eligible to receive the vaccine starting April 6, Gov. Cuomo announced Monday. And starting Tuesday, all New Yorkers who are 30 years ol…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 01:02PMFriday, March 26, 2021
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer has joined the calls to expand vaccine eligibility to members of the theater industry. In a letter sent to New York Gov. Cuomo and Health Commissi…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 02:25PMThursday, March 25, 2021
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans Thursday to open a dedicated vaccination site for Broadway workers in preparation for a fall reopening of the industry. The city said it …
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 10:45AMWednesday, March 24, 2021
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 to personal health issues…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 04:08PMTuesday, March 23, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci reiterated his prediction Tuesday that Broadway theaters could reopen this fall. In opening remarks for a virtual panel with the National Endowment for the Arts, Fauci, t…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 04:15PMBroadway Licensing has entered into an agreement to acquire theatrical licensing company Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Under the agreement, Dramatists Play Service will continue to work wi…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 11:55AMMelvin Van Peebles’ “Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death” has announced plans to return to Broadway in 2022. The musical, which premiered on Broadway in 1971, will be directed by…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 10:34AMMonday, March 22, 2021
Kate Wetherhead, a Broadway actor and co-creator of the online series “Submissions Only,” has joined the writing team for “The Devil Wears Prada” musical. Wetherhead will co-write th…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:57PMActors’ Equity has pledged to host a town hall in response to union members calling for clarity on reopening protocols. In a Medium post published this past weekend, Equity said it would…
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