Two Broadway union leaders, alongside the president of SAG-AFTRA, issued a statement on workplace harassment and bullying Monday, in the wake of allegations made against producer Scott Rudin…
Lyricist and writer Amanda Green was elected council president of the Dramatists Guild of America, becoming the first woman to lead the trade association in its 100-year history.  Gre…
The T. Fellowship has renamed the mentorship program the Prince Fellowship in honor of its founder, the late Hal Prince. Prince created the fellowship in 2005 as a means to usher in the …
Performing at a NY PopsUp event Saturday, actor Amber Iman addressed the controversy surrounding one of the program's producers, Scott Rudin, as well as general concerns around Broadway's re…
Hours after applications opened Thursday, the Small Business Administration temporarily halted the start of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. The portal to apply for the grant pro…
The New York State budget includes tax credits, grant programs and other measures aimed at helping restart the Broadway industry. The budget, which was finalized Tuesday, contains a $100…
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. Br…
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 Davenport and…
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…
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…
Armie Hammer has withdrawn from his role in the Broadway production of "The Minutes."Â The departure, announced Friday, comes as the actor faces allegations of sexual assault and a relate…
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…
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…
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 addition…
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 …
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…
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 i…
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 issu…
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,…
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 …
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 Kenny…
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 the book a…
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…
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 ret…
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…