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The backstage union has reached a tentative agreement on its Pink Contract with The Broadway League and Disney Theatrical, which will now be voted on by union membership.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Educational Theatre Association Awards More Than $50,000 in Scholarships to Theatre Students in 2023 by Logan Culwell-Block

Students in Arizona, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia took this year's honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

See Who's Starring in Long-Awaited English-Language Premiere of Rebecca by Logan Culwell-Block

A planned 2012 Broadway bow was canceled following an international fraud scheme.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

How to Dance in Ohio Sets Fall Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Seven autistic actors will make their Broadway debuts in the neurodiverse musical by Jacob Yandura and Rebekah Greer Melocik.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Akron Watson, Mara Davi, Peyton Crim, More Star in The Play That Goes Wrong at Kennedy Center Beginning July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Washington, D.C. venue hosts the limited engagement of the West End and Broadway comedy through August 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

Candrice Jones' Flex Opens Off-Broadway via Lincoln Center Theater July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the New York premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

IATSE Calls Strike Authorization Vote, Could Halt Broadway and Touring Shows as Soon as Friday by Logan Culwell-Block

The strike would affect workers on IATSE's Pink Contract, which includes stagehands, hair and make-up artists, wardrobe staff, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Lincoln Clauss, Joanna A. Jones to Lead Cabaret at the Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, the production comes to the California venue following a run at Asolo Rep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Grey House Cuts Broadway Run Short by Logan Culwell-Block

The suspense thriller stars Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, and Sophia Anne Caruso.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Jon M. Chu Shares Wicked Film Update; SAG-AFTRA, WGA Strikes Shouldn't Affect Release Dates by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-part film version of the Broadway musical was apparently days away from wrapping when SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Ron Canada, Marcia Cross, Bryan Batt, More to Star in Pay the Writer Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The timely new play will begin its run in August with a benefit performance supporting the Writers Guild of America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Shakespeare Theatre Company Adds Mary Zimmerman-Directed Magic Flute Adaptation to Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The Matchbox Magic Flute will feature a cast of 10 and an orchestra of five performing the Mozart opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band Begins at Arena Stage July 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Chay Yew, the work comes to the Washington, D.C. theatre following a 2020 Off-Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

Toros Begins Off-Broadway at Second Stage July 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Juan Castano leads the Danny Tejera play at the McGinn/Cazale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Here Lies Love Welcomes Lea Salonga With Highest Grosses Yet by Logan Culwell-Block

The immersive new musical's fortunes rose last week with a 50% increase at the box office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

LaChanze, Ben Platt, Brian Stokes Mitchell Set Concerts at New NYC Venue Perelman Performing Arts Center by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winners will give intimate concerts as part of the venue's grand opening this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

See Mauricio Martínez Sing From Upcoming Figaro Album by Logan Culwell-Block

T. Oliver Reid, Jayke Workman, and Benjamin Pajak co-star on the Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata-penned musical's world-premiere recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Friday, July 14, 2023

Photos: Get Ready to Star in Camelot on Broadway With Phillipa Soo by Logan Culwell-Block

New photos from Michael Kushner's The Dressing Room Project go behind the scenes with the Hamilton Tony nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Get a 1st Look at Broadway's The Cottage, Starring Eric McCormack, Lilli Cooper, Laura Bell Bundy, More by Logan Culwell-Block

Jason Alexander makes his Broadway directorial debut with the new comedy from playwright Sandy Rustin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Thursday, July 13, 2023

SAG-AFTRA Actors Officially On Strike After AMPTP Negotiations Fail by Logan Culwell-Block

With Writers Guild of America already on their own strike, the move will effectively shut down Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

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Life of Pi Completes Broadway Voyage July 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

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Photos: Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company Hits NYC by Logan Culwell-Block

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Tony-Winning Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Star Carlin Glynn Dies at 83 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sanaz Toossi Will Star in Her Pulitzer-Winning English at Barrington Stage Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Update: IATSE Strike Averted With Tentative Agreement; Broadway and National Tours to Continue as Scheduled by Logan Culwell-Block

Educational Theatre Association Awards More Than $50,000 in Scholarships to Theatre Students in 2023 by Logan Culwell-Block

See Who's Starring in Long-Awaited English-Language Premiere of Rebecca by Logan Culwell-Block

How to Dance in Ohio Sets Fall Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Akron Watson, Mara Davi, Peyton Crim, More Star in The Play That Goes Wrong at Kennedy Center Beginning July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

Candrice Jones' Flex Opens Off-Broadway via Lincoln Center Theater July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

IATSE Calls Strike Authorization Vote, Could Halt Broadway and Touring Shows as Soon as Friday by Logan Culwell-Block

Lincoln Clauss, Joanna A. Jones to Lead Cabaret at the Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

Grey House Cuts Broadway Run Short by Logan Culwell-Block

Jon M. Chu Shares Wicked Film Update; SAG-AFTRA, WGA Strikes Shouldn't Affect Release Dates by Logan Culwell-Block

Ron Canada, Marcia Cross, Bryan Batt, More to Star in Pay the Writer Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Shakespeare Theatre Company Adds Mary Zimmerman-Directed Magic Flute Adaptation to Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band Begins at Arena Stage July 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Toros Begins Off-Broadway at Second Stage July 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Here Lies Love Welcomes Lea Salonga With Highest Grosses Yet by Logan Culwell-Block

LaChanze, Ben Platt, Brian Stokes Mitchell Set Concerts at New NYC Venue Perelman Performing Arts Center by Logan Culwell-Block

See Mauricio Martínez Sing From Upcoming Figaro Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: Get Ready to Star in Camelot on Broadway With Phillipa Soo by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a 1st Look at Broadway's The Cottage, Starring Eric McCormack, Lilli Cooper, Laura Bell Bundy, More by Logan Culwell-Block

Revised and Reinvented Show Boat Set at Target Margin Theater and NYU Skirball in 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block

Off-Broadway's Public Theater Lays Off 19% of Staff, Citing Rising Costs and Falling Revenue by Logan Culwell-Block

Obie Awards Reveal New Judges, Eligibility Window by Logan Culwell-Block

SAG-AFTRA Actors Officially On Strike After AMPTP Negotiations Fail by Logan Culwell-Block