37 stories by "Gillian Russo"
Hundreds of artists, students and activists gathered outside Bryant Park Saturday to demand racial equity on Broadway and within the theater industry at large. This is the second protest…
The postponement of the 2020 Tony Awards is a first in the 73 years of the ceremony, according to theater historians. This year's Tony Awards ceremony has been postponed indefinitely as …
As Broadway dancers and performers remain sidelined at home, many have been trying to maintain the required stamina and fitness required for their eventual return to the theater. Though most…
Broadw.ai, an artificial intelligence company that services Broadway ticketing and customer service platforms, is adapting its software to better respond to ticket buyers impacted by the Bro…
The Drama League has replaced this year's awards luncheon, originally slated for May 15, with a digital fundraiser entitled the Gratitude Awards, the organization announced Thursday. The Dra…
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 closures a…
The London production of "Waitress" at the Adelphi Theatre will not reopen after the shutdown of theaters on the West End, the show's producers announced Friday. West End theaters closed on …
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 Gov. Andrew M. Cu…
The Theatre Development Fund has reduced its staff size after the nonprofit organization had to cope with the closure of Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters. The organization, a service organ…
A majority of Broadway box offices at Shubert and Nederlander theaters have set closures following the shutdown of all Broadway shows through April 12. According to a statement from Telechar…
TodayTix will offer vouchers to customers whose tickets have been canceled due to the Broadway shutdown, the ticketing agency said in a statement. The vouchers will be worth 110% of each cus…
The March 12 shutdown of Broadway due to the coronavirus outbreak marks Broadway's first time going dark due to public health concerns. It is not, however, the first time Broadway is grappli…
The team behind "Six," which was scheduled to open Thursday, has asked critics to hold their reviews until after the Broadway shutdown has ended, according to the show's press representative…
Telecharge will issue automatic refunds for tickets purchased to shows between March 12 and April 12. This policy follows the announcement Thursday that all Broadway theaters would close due…
"Flying Over Sunset" will launch a digital lottery beginning with its first preview on March 12, the production announced Monday. Entries will be accepted online via Telecharge between midni…
The Broadway revival of Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite" will offer a digital lottery through TodayTix, the production announced Monday. A limited number of $39 tickets will be available on the To…
New Dramatists will present its 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award to Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori, the playwrights' organization announced Monday. The awards presentation will take pla…
Theaters across the country are brainstorming possible scenarios and solutions in response to the spread of novel coronavirus. In a Friday webinar, hosted by the nonprofit-focused Theatre Co…
"Company" will host a one-time free ticket lottery March 7, the production announced Friday. All 24 standing room tickets will be offered free of charge for that evening's performance. Entri…
The upcoming Broadway production of "The Lehman Trilogy" will launch a digital lottery beginning with its first preview on March 7, the production announced Thursday. A limited number of $40…
The Broadway production of Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" will offer a digital lottery for all performances, the production announced Thursday. A limited number of $39 tick…
The Broadway cast of "Diana" will record a cast album with UMe, a division of Universal Music Group, the musical's producers announced Monday. The album will be produced by "Diana" compo…
The Broadway production of "Hangmen" announced it will offer $39 rush tickets for its performances. Rush tickets will be available at the Golden Theatre box office on the day of each perform…
The upcoming Broadway revival of "Company" will offer $43 rush and digital lottery tickets for its performances, beginning with the first preview on March 2. Shubert Ticketing will host the …
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has appointed Stephanie Coen as its first director of artistic affairs and community engagement. The new position will include "identifying eme…