Drama Desk Nominations Kick Off Revamped Pandemic Awards Race by Lee Seymour

What do awards mean when all your shows are closed and your theaters will be dark for months?

SOURCE: Forbes at 6:20pm on April 21, 2020☆⚑

2020 Drama Desk Awards: Complete List Of Nominees by Lee Seymour

Nominations for the 65th Drama Desk Awards were announced today, recognizing theater at every level of New York's industry, from downtown hideyholes to the glitz of Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 4:51pm on April 21, 2020☆⚑

Celebrities Deploy Their Resources And Innovation To Fight Against COVID-19 by Jeryl Brunner

More and more stars are finding creative ways to help others in need during the global pandemic.

SOURCE: Forbes at 9:56pm on April 17, 2020☆⚑

De Blasio's New Budget Could Decimate New York Theaters Already Reeling From Pandemic by Lee Seymour

The new budget would cut $75 million from cultural institutions, including hundreds of theaters that employ thousands of workers - with no box office revenue during the pandemic.

SOURCE: Forbes at 6:40pm on April 16, 2020☆⚑

New Streaming Platform To Challenge BroadwayHD by Marc Hershberg

While executives at NBCUniversal and WarnerMedia prepare to launch their own streaming services to battle against Netflix and Disney, a group of Broadway executives is preparing to launch a …

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:47pm on April 14, 2020☆⚑

The Extreme Power Of Imperfection by Jeryl Brunner

During this time of Pause it's refreshingly genuine to experience productions in their raw states. The Performing Arts Project lives by that mantra.

SOURCE: Forbes at 3:46pm on April 13, 2020☆⚑

This Organization Has Been Devoted To Dancers And Their Dreams For Decades by Jeryl Brunner

The NYC Dance Alliance Foundation has given scholarships to dance stars like Ariana DeBose, Tiler Peck, Catherine Hurlin, Brittany Pollack and Courtney Spears.

SOURCE: Forbes at 4:22pm on April 9, 2020☆⚑

Broadway Extends Shutdown As Awards Season Goes Digital by Lee Seymour

The industry is in an excruciating status - but some organizations are transmuting their usual accolades into emergency relief.

SOURCE: Forbes at 6:41pm on April 8, 2020☆⚑

Coronavirus Can't Stop The Beat Of Broadway Podcast Network by Marc Hershberg

Broadway Podcast Network seems to be bucking the trend.

SOURCE: Forbes at 8:00am on April 6, 2020☆⚑

Find Joy Right Now by Jeryl Brunner

Everything changed When I shifted my attention from what is outside to within.

SOURCE: Forbes at 3:56pm on March 31, 2020☆⚑

Meet Kathryn Gallagher Who Stars In 'Jagged Little Pill' And 'You' On Netflix by Jeryl Brunner

Gallagher stars in 'Jagged Little Pill.' The edgy new musical is inspired by the Alanis Morissette album.

SOURCE: Forbes at 2:14pm on March 30, 2020☆⚑

Debate Rages As To Whether Shows Should Go On by Marc Hershberg

The show continues to go on in some countries, and not everyone is happy about it.

SOURCE: Forbes at 7:00am on March 30, 2020☆⚑

Meet The Woman Who Will Star As Princess Diana In The Musical 'Diana: A True Musical Story' by Jeryl Brunner

Jeanna de Waal takes on the role of a lifetime

SOURCE: Forbes at 7:22pm on March 28, 2020☆⚑

In 'Girl From The North Country' Luba Mason Clings Onto Hope While Singing Bob Dylan Songs by Jeryl Brunner

Conor McPherson's musical masterfully interprets Bob Dylan's music in an exciting new way

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:12pm on March 27, 2020☆⚑

Tony Awards Postponed As Coronavirus Imperils Broadway by Lee Seymour

Broadway's biggest night is officially in limbo. Producers are canceling and delaying multiple productions that might have competed.

SOURCE: Forbes at 3:44pm on March 25, 2020☆⚑

With Their Electrifying Podcast, The Spark File, Laura Camien And Susan Blackwell Ignite Your Creative Embers by Jeryl Brunner

The Spark File helps fire up your creativity. Guests have included Julianne Moore, Sara Bareilles and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:00am on March 23, 2020☆⚑

For One Night Only Rosie O'Donnell Revives Her Show Featuring Sarah Jessica Parker, Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Annette Bening, Billy Porter by Jeryl Brunner

To lift spirits and raise money for The Actors Fund, Rosie O'Donnell is bringing viewers an epic show. Her many guests have won a collective ten Academy Awards, 43 Tony Awards, 33 Emmy Award…

SOURCE: Forbes at 3:36pm on March 22, 2020☆⚑

Powerful Women In Media Celebrate Women's History Month by Jeryl Brunner

Women share the impact of Women's History Month and their dream for girls and boys.

SOURCE: Forbes at 7:09pm on March 19, 2020☆⚑

Broadway Community Braces For Fallout After Coronavirus Shutdown by Lee Seymour

New York's marquee industry is set to lose over $100 million as thousands of jobs evaporate.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:02am on March 13, 2020☆⚑

Warning Signs At Broadway Box Office As Coronavirus Looms by Lee Seymour

While the industry has held firm so far, data points to a tough spring ahead"especially if tourists decide to stay away from New York.

SOURCE: Forbes at 6:50pm on March 9, 2020☆⚑

'West Side Story' Soars After Bumpy Opening; Broadway Box Office Continues To Slide by Lee Seymour

Critics and protests haven't dented the box office at 'West Side Story' - but the rest of the industry is in a rut, waiting for awards season to start.

SOURCE: Forbes at 5:00pm on March 2, 2020☆⚑

Finding Hope And Salvation In Natalie Portman by Jeryl Brunner

Inside C.A. Johnson's New Play, All The Natalie Portmans

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:10am on February 29, 2020☆⚑

The Woman Behind 2000 Episodes Of One Of NBC's Most Successful Syndicated Talk Shows by Jeryl Brunner

Meet Rachelle Wilkos

SOURCE: Forbes at 1:05pm on February 28, 2020☆⚑

Decades Before Women Had The Right To Vote, Margaret 'Molly' Brown Was A Fierce Bandit For Human Rights by Jeryl Brunner

In a revitalized version of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Beth Malone plays the plucky justice warrior

SOURCE: Forbes at 8:47am on February 28, 2020☆⚑

Where Bethenny Frankel Finds Her Power by Jeryl Brunner

The entrepreneur and author is making waves with her B Strong initiative.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:40pm on February 26, 2020☆⚑