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Thursday, April 8, 2021

SBA opens Shuttered Venue grant program by Caitlin Huston

The 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…

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Neil Diamond musical ‘A Beautiful Noise’ to premiere at Emerson Colonial Theatre by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Monday, April 5, 2021

Broadway reopens its doors for pop-up event by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Friday, April 2, 2021

Actors’ Equity releases new safety protocols for vaccinated productions by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Armie Hammer withdraws from the Broadway cast of ‘The Minutes’ by Caitlin Huston

Armie Hammer has withdrawn from his role in the Broadway production of “The Minutes.”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…

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Pulitzer Prize Board postpones announcement of 2021 drama prize winner by Caitlin Huston

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…

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American Theatre Wing announces $1 million donation to Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative by Caitlin Huston

The 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…

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

‘Diana’ musical sets date for Broadway return, Netflix premiere by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Monday, March 29, 2021

All New Yorkers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 6, Cuomo says by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Friday, March 26, 2021

New York City Comptroller calls for vaccination of theater workers by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

NYC Mayor de Blasio announces vaccination site for Broadway workers, plans for fall reopening by Caitlin Huston

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 …

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Troika CEO Randy Buck steps down from company by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Fauci says Broadway reopening this fall still likely by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Broadway Licensing acquires Dramatists Play Service by Caitlin Huston

Broadway 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…

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‘Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death’ announces plans for 2022 Broadway run by Caitlin Huston

Melvin 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…

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Monday, March 22, 2021

Kate Wetherhead joins ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ creative team by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Actors’ Equity responds to petition on theater reopenings by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ 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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Veteran Broadway press agent Bill Evans to retire by Caitlin Huston

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 18 of his plays. Leading up to his retir…

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Friday, March 19, 2021

SBA to open Save Our Stages applications on April 8 by Caitlin Huston

The Small Business Administration announced Friday that applications for Save Our Stages grants will open on April 8, 2021. The program, also known as the Shuttered Venues Operators Grant pr…

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Lincoln Center Theater launches streaming service for past productions by Caitlin Huston

Lincoln Center Theater is making past productions available for streaming in a move to develop new audiences and sustain a connection to their work. It’s also meant to spark a little bit o…

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Roundabout launches Refocus Project to diversify theater canon by Caitlin Huston

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 online pla…

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Save Our Stages gains additional funding ahead of program’s opening by Caitlin Huston

The Save Our Stages program gained supplemental funding from the recently passed stimulus package.  The American Rescue Plan earmarked an additional $1.25 billion for the Save Our Stages pr…

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Shakespeare in the Park to return this summer by Caitlin Huston

The Public’s Shakespeare in the Park is planning to return to the Delacorte Theater this summer.  The planned season will begin July 6 with a Jocelyn Bioh adaptation of “Merry Wives,”…

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

‘Jagged Little Pill’ wins Grammy Award by Caitlin Huston

“Jagged Little Pill” won the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. The album was up against “American Utopia,” the Off-Broadway cast recordings of “Little Shop of Horro…

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Broadway organizers stitch together a relief proposal. They hope it holds. by Caitlin Huston

A group of Broadway businesses and arts organizations have banded together to ensure the theater ecosystem makes it through the shutdown. The current aim of the group is a state proposal for…

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Actors’ Equity praises passage of new stimulus bill by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity praised the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act Wednesday, citing several measures that should help Broadway’s workforce.  The $1.9 trillion relief plan includes COBR…

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Broadway workers navigate a year without live theater by Caitlin Huston

Before the shutdown, Broadway was primed for its spring season. Nik Walker had recently taken over as lead in “Ain’t Too Proud” and was getting into a groove with the role. Nikki René…

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Producing through a Broadway shutdown and beyond by Caitlin Huston

In the days leading up to March 12, 2020, investors and invitees had begun flying to New York from around the world to attend the Broadway opening of “Six.”  Producer Kevin McCollum kne…

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Level Forward acquires theatrical stage rights to ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ by Caitlin Huston

Level Forward, the production company that backed “Slave Play” and “Jagged Little Pill,” has acquired the theatrical stage rights to Walter Tevis’ novel “The Queen’s Gambit,”…

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What it will take to reopen Broadway by Caitlin Huston

One year into the Broadway shutdown, producers are beginning to see glimmers of hope for its return.  With the arrival of new vaccines and an improving rollout strategy, producers have tent…

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Broadway theaters to open doors in April for pop-up events by Caitlin Huston

Select Broadway theaters will open up again this April for a series of pop-up programs.  The theaters will open up starting April 2, 2021, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement Wednesday…

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