Theater News for the Week of July 2nd
By Bennett Liebman
Actors' Equity Releases Statement on Biden's Request of $201M for the National Endowment for the Art
In Buffalo's Theatre District, watch a play in a shop window
https://www.wivb.com/news/in-buffalos-theatre-district-watch-a-play-in-a-shop-window/
Springsteen Reopens Broadway, Ushering In Theater's Return
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/27/theater/bruce-springsteen-broadway.html
Broadway Workers Coming Back, Bruce Springsteen Is Back on Broadway
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/29/theater/bruce-springsteen-broadway-usher.html
Broadway smash hit 'Hamilton' is set to receive $30 MILLION in federal aid
The $30 Million Founding Father: How 'Hamilton' Got Federal Aid
https://news.yahoo.com/30-million-founding-father-hamilton-115232993.html
As reopening nears, Off-Broadway, Actors' Equity negotiate the terms
https://broadwaynews.com/2021/06/30/as-reopening-nears-off-broadway-actors-equity-negotiate-the-terms/
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to return to Broadway as one-part play
https://ew.com/theater/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-one-part-play-broadway-return/
Dr. Ruth trying to get play about her life to Broadway
https://pagesix.com/2021/06/28/dr-ruth-trying-to-get-play-about-her-life-to-broadway/
Every new play on Broadway this fall is by a Black playwright, https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/every-new-play-on-broadway-this-fall-is-by-a-black-playwright-070221
Broadway company manager appointed to Cuomo administration
https://broadwaynews.com/2021/06/28/broadway-company-manager-appointed-to-cuomo-administration/
With gift from David Geffen, Yale's drama school goes tuition-free
https://news.yale.edu/2021/06/30/gift-david-geffen-yales-drama-school-goes-tuition-free
Mellon Announces $1.5 Million 'Generation Now' Partnership
Theatre Unbound bows out; NEA adds $80 million in pandemic relief
https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2021/06/theatre-unbound-bows-out-nea-adds-80-million-in-pandemic-relief/
YouTube Theater to launch this summer in Inglewood
Brattle Theatre Executive Director: Outpouring Of Community Support Was Like 'It's A Wonderful Life
SAG-AFTRA's New Stance on Vaccinations + Health Insurance
4 Young Theatres Seize Opportunity for Growth
https://www.americantheatre.org/2021/06/30/4-young-theatres-seize-opportunity-for-growth/
AAPAC Visibility Report Shows Gains for Black Actors But Persistent Funding Disparities
Chicago Theatre Freelancers Speak Out
Generational Divides Emerge Onstage in Germany
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/theater/castorf-montag-berlin.html
UK Government Expected to Back Insurance Scheme for Live Entertainment
https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2021/06/30/620672.htm
Andrew Lloyd Webber on Cinderella: 'We're not looking for a fight - we just want culture back!'
Lack of support for theatre is to discourage dissent, says top playwright
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/jun/25/laura-wade-theatre-posh-home-im-darling-government-cuts-arts