Theater News for the Week Ending October 29th
By Bennett Liebman
New York's $3 million tax credit aims to help restart Broadway
https://broadwaynews.com/2021/10/29/new-yorks-3-million-tax-credit-looks-to-help-restart-broadway/
Is Broadway Booming Or Bombing?
Broadway shows filled 85% of all seats last week, League says
https://broadwaynews.com/2021/10/27/broadway-shows-filled-85-of-all-seats-last-week-league-says/
As Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/23/theater/broadway-race-depictions.html?smid=tw-nyttheater&smtyp=cur
'Is This a Room,' 'Dana H.' to close on Broadway in November
https://broadwaynews.com/2021/10/25/is-this-a-room-dana-h-to-close-on-broadway-in-november/
A massive new indoor-outdoor stage will overlook Times Square
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/a-massive-new-indoor-outdoor-stage-will-overlook-times-square-102721
David Paymer reprises "Mr. Saturday Night" role in new musical adaptation at Barrington Stage
Lortel Awards Move to Gender-Neutral Acting Categories
https://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/lortel-awards-move-to-gender-neutral-acting-catego_92931.html
Most Popular High School Plays and Musicals of 2020-21 Revealed!
Donnelley Foundation survey shows arts organizations still hesitant to open
COVID-19 side effect: In theater, harder to be party of one
Hilary Mantel play to close amid Covid uncertainty
Seeking respite, theater's glorious return to Chicago offered just the ticket
How is UK Theatre Faring Since Reopening Post Pandemic?
Bringing back WFH would be 'hammer blow' for theatres in London's West End
https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=1_cc-session_468c632a-9842-4351-b5c6-7e42148443b6
Actor Chad Kimball Claims He Lost 'Come From Away' Job Over Religion
https://deadline.com/2021/10/chad-kimball-come-from-away-lawsuit-broadway-christian-beliefs-1234860005/
Manhattan Theatre Club Announces New Commissioning Program
Caroline, or Change reviews: Sharon D Clarke's 'titanic' performance
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2021/caroline-or-change-reviews-broadway/
Potempa: Chicago Shakespeare shakes up stage with Beatles' blend 'As You Like it'
Broadway's Biggest Licensing Company Could Be Put Up For Sale
Broadway's 'Phantom of the Opera' plots a cautious return to the stage
Peter Scolari, 'Newhart' and 'Girls' Actor, Is Dead at 66, Peter Scolari
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/arts/peter-scolari-dead.html
WAITING FOR GODOT in Yiddish to be Presented at the Royal Dramatic Theatre
Mark Strong on acting, insecurity and life without a father
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/oct/28/mark-strong-acting-insecurity-life-without-father