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Theatre Now Announces National Musical Writers Group The group is comprised of ten writing teams from eight states who will meet regularly to develop new musicals.by BWW News Desk Theatre Now New York, a non-profit artists service organization and theatre company dedicated to supporting musical theatre writers, has established a new National Musical Writers Group which will bring together lyricists and composers from across the nation. The group is comprised of ten writing teams from eight sta...

We See You, White American Theater Publishes Accountability Report Highlighting Theatres Taking Action The document notes "considerable actions in the industry toward equity, anti-racism, and the dismantling of white supremacy in the American theatre."by BWW News Desk Last June, hundreds of BIPOC theatre makers came together in signing "We See You, White American Theater"- a letter addressing racism in the industry and demanding change. Now, seven months after its release, the organization ha...

Keen Company Continues 21st Season With DIGGING IN THE DARK The FREE audio play will launch Friday February 26th at 7pm EST.by BWW News Desk Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein today announced the World Premiere of a newly commissioned audio play by acclaimed playwright Pearl Cleage: Digging in the Dark takes listeners to a moonless night on a wooded estate outside Atlanta, where a woman awaits her scheming brothers arrival. Hes coming to claim a valuable family heirloom, but s...

New York Stage and Film Commits $100,000 to Support Artists with NEXUS Initiative New York Stage and Film, considered “one of the preeminent incubators for theater in the country,” has committed $100,000 to their new NEXUS Initiative that brings together 20 multi-hyphenate artists to explore the question “where does story exist at the intersection of stage and film?” Through this inaugural program, NYSAF will offer direct support to these artists – each participant receives $5,000 and...

Listen to an Unheard Demo From SMJ and Sarah Flaims New Musical AT THE BARRE The song is a manifestation of grief that antagonizes both the protagonists within the show and the listeners outside of it.by BWW News Desk SMJ and Sarah Flaim have released their first demo, "Ghosts" from their new musical, AT THE BARRE; expecting its first virtual performance in April/May produced by The Sappho Project. "Ghosts" is an exploration of grief through poignant lyrics and haunting harmonies. The song is ...

TV writer and cookbook author Sri Rao debuts his new virtual theater production as part of the Geffen Stayhouse series.

Governor Outlines 2021 Agenda And Releases Full Agenda: Reimagine | Rebuild | Renew By Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Office 021 State of the State Book Available Here   The Governors Agenda is Focused on Defeating COVID-19 and Reopening the State Safely; Jumpstarting the Economy; Creating a Fairer, More Just State; Leading the Development of the Green Energy Economy; and Building and Strengthening the States Infrastructure    Proposals Include the Largest Off-Shore Wind Program in the Natio...

Jan 13, 2021 Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pictured Monday giving the first of multiple State of the State addresses to cover a range of topics. On Tuesday, the governor outlined his 2021 agenda. AP photo Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday delivered the second portion of his 2021 State of the State address. The governor’s 2021 agenda, dubbed “Reimagine, Rebuild, Renew,” features initiatives to not only begin reopening New York during efforts to combat COVID-19, but also tackle critical issues facing Ne...

© Left: Dan Wooller for WhatsOnStage Hugh Jackman, Renée Fleming, and Chris Rock are among the 150 artists and arts organisations that will take part in what is being titled the New York Arts Revival initiative – a push to kickstart the arts community in New York. Led by the US states governor Andrew Cuomo, the project is a partnership between Scott Rudin, James Rosenthal, and the New York State Council on the Arts. The series will include pop-up performances across New York State, with par...

(© David Gordon) Hugh Jackman, Renée Fleming, and Chris Rock are among the 150 artists and arts organizations that will take part in Governor Andrew Cuomos newly announced New York Arts Revival initiative. A partnership between Scott Rudin, Jane Rosenthal, and the New York State Council on the Arts, the series will include pop-up performances across New York State, with participating artists also including Amy Schumer and Wynton Marsalis, and organizations like the National Black Theatre, Ars...