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Monday, August 29, 2011

N.Y. Fringe Fest Names 'Yeast Nation' and 'The More Loving One' Among Its Winners by Frank Nestor

The New York International Fringe Festival announced the winners of its 2011 Overall Excellence Awards on Monday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:03AM

Monday, August 1, 2011

Hollywood Talent Manager Sentenced for Scamming by Frank Nestor

Studio City–based talent manager Nicholas Roses entered a no-contest plea last week to operating an advance-fee talent service that put several minors at risk of harm.

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:12AM

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Opera Unions Request Investigation and Injunction by Frank Nestor

The unions representing performers at NYC Opera have requested that New York's attorney general investigate the company for allegedly committing fraud and breaching its fiduciary duty.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:51AM

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Unions Protest City Opera Plans by Frank Nestor

The unions that represent NYC Opera personnel held a joint press conference on Tuesday, July 12, to protest the company's newly announced performance schedule for next season.

SOURCE: Backstage at 07:04AM

Monday, June 13, 2011

'Mormon' and 'War Horse' Win Big at Tonys by Frank Nestor

'War Horse' and 'The Book of Mormon' dominated the Tony Awards on Sunday Back Stage’s exclusive coverage and a full story are coming soon.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:09PM

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

John Leguizamo, Matt Damon Receive 'Made in NY' Awards by Frank Nestor

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Katherine Oliver, commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment, honored six individuals and organizations at the "Made in NY…

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:58AM

Thursday, May 26, 2011

AGMA Files Unfair Labor Charges Against City Opera by Frank Nestor

The American Guild of Musical Artists, the union representing New York City Opera's singers and production personnel, filed unfair labor practice charges against City Opera on Thursday

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:44AM

The Drama Book Shop Celebrates Its Tony by Frank Nestor

Founded in 1917 by the Drama League, the Drama Book Shop became an independent store in 1923. On June 11, the store will receive a Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre.

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:50AM

Friday, May 20, 2011

"War Horse," "Anything Goes," "Mormon" Win Drama League Awards by Frank Nestor

The 77th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony was hosted by Kathleen Turner. The show's presenters gave out prizes in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:54AM

Thursday, April 28, 2011

AGMA: No NYC Opera Strike by Frank Nestor

New York City Opera and the American Guild of Musical Artists, the union representing singers and production personnel at the company, will return to negotiations in either May or June.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:27AM

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Bob Kelly, Wig Maker and Makeup Artist, Dies at 87 by Frank Nestor

Bob Kelly, a Broadway makeup artist and wig maker, died on Monday, April 18. He was 87 years old.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:17AM

2011 Fred and Adele Astaire Award Nominations Announced by Frank Nestor

The Broadway musical "Catch Me If You Can" garnered the most nominations, with six. "The Book of Mormon" and "War Horse" were also among the nominees.

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:40AM

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Belarus Free Theatre Co-founder Speaks About her Life as an Artist by Frank Nestor

The European company has returned to the Public Theater and through May 15 will perform three works in repertory at La MaMa ETC.

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:18AM

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Unions Promote Inclusion of Disabled Performers by Frank Nestor

ACTRA, Actors' Equity , AFTRA and SAG announced the launch of a new I AM PWD video titled "Inclusion in the Arts & Media of People With Disabilities."

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:24AM

It's a Drag for Women by Frank Nestor

A man dressed as a woman on a Broadway stage is not even a hot topic anymore. Where is the praise, however, for the female actors playing male characters?

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:38AM

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Camping It Up by Frank Nestor

Back Stage recently spoke to alumni and employees of three summer theater camps, as well as two acting schools that offer summer programs for kids and teens.

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:10AM

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