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Monday, April 19, 2021

The Farm Theater Announces College Collaboration Project Commission by Amelia Merrill

Jake Brasch will develop a new play with groups of students at two colleges in Tennessee.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:17AM

American Shakespeare Center Announces Summer Season by Amelia Merrill

The company's cohort of actor-managers will lead a season of three shows in repertory.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:10AM
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

USITT Announces Collier Woods Scholarship for Black Theatre Workers by Amelia Merrill

The scholarship is named in honor of the lighting designer, who passed in 2020.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:46PM

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Announces Spring Season by Amelia Merrill

The season will feature a combination of indoor, outdoor, streaming, and audio productions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:09PM

MUSE Announces Scholarships for BIPOC Musicians in Theatre by Amelia Merrill

Two $2,500 scholarships will support student and professional musicians working in the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:11AM
Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Milwaukee Rep Announces Updated 2021-22 Season by Amelia Merrill

The updated season includes two new plays by Dael Orlandersmith.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:42PM
Friday, April 9, 2021

Central Square Announces Brit d’Arbeloff Women & Science Theater Festival by Amelia Merrill

The ongoing virtual festival will feature 3 new-play readings, in addition to a variety of panels on science and theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:26PM

American Lyric Theater Expands Composer Librettist Program by Amelia Merrill

The opera theatre has launched the Opera Writers Diversity and Representation Initiative to increase participation of BIPOC opera artists in their flagship program.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM
Thursday, April 8, 2021

Stages Theatre Company Announces 2021-22 Season by Amelia Merrill

The theatre for young audiences will return to in-person programming in November.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:09PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Survey Tracks Adjustments to Changes in COVID-Era Arts Learning by Amelia Merrill

Data from the consulting firm ArtsBridge suggest that parents and students remain concerned but cautiously optimistic about the future of arts education.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:51PM
Friday, April 2, 2021

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Announces New Works Festival Lineup by Amelia Merrill

The online festival will feature readings from plays and musicals, as well as talks with writers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:29PM

ACT Announces Amended 2021-22 Season by Amelia Merrill

The season will feature the premiere of a new virtual play by Christopher Chen and the pre-Broadway run of the musical 'Soul Train.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:56AM

Pioneer Theatre Company Announces In-Person 2021-22 Season by Amelia Merrill

Audience size limitations will be based on local health guidelines.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:43AM
Thursday, April 1, 2021

Dorset Theatre Festival Return to In-Person Programming by Amelia Merrill

A new audio play series will lead up to outdoor programming in July and August.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:07PM

Ma-Yi Theater Company Announces $5,000 Micro-Grant Program by Amelia Merrill

The grant program will benefit ten BIPOC, trans, and disabled artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:04PM

Broadway Licensing Acquires Dramatists Play Service by Amelia Merrill

Broadway Licensing has established an advisory committee to help rights holders navigate the merge.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:02PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Playwrights Realm Announces INK’D Festival of New Plays Lineup by Amelia Merrill

The festival will showcase the work of the Playwrights Realm's 2021 Writing Fellows.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:45AM
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Kenneth Rainin Foundation Announces $100,000 Rainin Fellowship by Amelia Merrill

The inaugural fellows include Amara Tabor-Smith, Margo Hall, Rodrigo Reyes, and the People's Kitchen Collective.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:03PM

Woolly Mammoth Announces Digital Spring Programming by Amelia Merrill

The spring season will feature new and returning on-demand and live streaming productions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:58AM
Friday, March 26, 2021

National Association of Latino Arts & Cultures Names 2021 Advocacy Fellows by Amelia Merrill

The 2021 cohort includes multiple artists working in theatre, dance, and music.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:03PM
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Coya Paz Brownrigg Named Interim Dean of DePaul Theatre School by Amelia Merrill

Paz Brownrigg, who has been with DePaul since 2008, will step in following the departure of John Culbert.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:01PM

Geva Theatre Center Announces Tenacious Women Commissions by Amelia Merrill

Geva has commissioned 29 writers to pen works about historical women of Rochester.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:54AM
Tuesday, March 23, 2021

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Announces Summer Season by Amelia Merrill

The outdoor season includes 'King Lear' starring André De Shields.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:04AM
Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Managing Director Lara Smith to Depart Dad’s Garage Theatre Company by Amelia Merrill

Tim Stoltenberg will remain interim artistic director as the board searches for a new managing director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM
Tuesday, March 16, 2021

TCG Announces Next Rising Leaders of Color Program by Amelia Merrill

The sixth cohort will consist of eight NYC-based BIPOC leaders in all theatre disciplines.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:13PM
Friday, March 12, 2021

PlayMakers Repertory Company Announces @PLAY Commissions by Amelia Merrill

Bekah Brunstetter and Charly Evon Simpson will develop new works for the first @PLAY series.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:14PM

Woolly Mammoth Launches RESET Digital Collection by Amelia Merrill

The free collection of works and resources centering Black women artists will be available through March 31.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:41AM

Old Globe Names 2021 Classical Directing Fellows by Amelia Merrill

The cohort includes Meg DeBoard, Yolanda Marie Franklin, Awoye Timpo, and Edward Torres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:59AM
Thursday, March 11, 2021

Artist Relief Efforts Tackle Immediate Needs, Struggle With Systems by Amelia Merrill

One year into the pandemic, artists and leadership find ways to collaborate---and clash---on the best ways to support their communities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:43PM

Cleveland Public Theatre Announces Spring Season by Amelia Merrill

The season will feature virtual staged readings of multiple new works in development.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM
Friday, March 5, 2021

Kleban Foundation Announces 2021 Kleban Prize Recipients by Amelia Merrill

This year's award recognizes Benjamin Scheuer and team Melissa Li and Kit Yan.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:24PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards