Theatre News

By Bennett Liebman

Upstate Theaters push for Funding

Newly-formed group of upstate theaters push for $20M in state funding (timesunion.com

Ben Platt Against Antisemitism

Ben Platt speaks out against antisemitic protests of 'Parade' on Broadway | CNN

Nazis in Front of Parade

Neo-Nazis protest outside Broadway revival of 'Parade' - The Washington Post

Jason Robert Brown on Parade

ABOUT THE PROTESTS OUTSIDE OF PARADE - Jason Robert Brown

Laurie Metcalf Back on Broadway

Laurie Metcalf to Return to Broadway in a Horror Story, ‘Grey House’ - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Diversity and Equity Report

Actors' Equity Association Report Reveals 'Progress Towards Diversity and Equity' in 2021 (broadwayworld.com)

Hiring Bias Among Union Members

Actors’ Equity publishes 2021 report on hiring bias and wage gaps among union members | Broadway News

Broadway Gross Analysis, Broadway Grosses Analysis: Bad Cinderella and A Doll's House Play to Full Crowds During 1st Week | Playbill

Modest Increase in Box Office

Broadway box office sees modest increase as two new productions begin | Broadway News

Gatsby Musical Team

Rachel Chavkin and Sonya Tayeh Join Gatsby Creative Team; Musical Sets 2024 Premiere | Playbill

Florence Welch and Gatsby

Florence Welch-scored ‘Gatsby’ musical announces world premiere directed by Rachel Chavkin | Broadway News

Lorraine Hansberry and Her Last Play, The play that ‘Raisin in the Sun’ overshadowed finally gets its due - The Washington Post

Hansberry at BAM, A Lorraine Hansberry Revival At BAM | Observer

Digital Marketplace, Digital marketplace The Broadway Exchange raises $2 million in seed funding | Broadway News

Broadway Advertising

Broadway advertising isn’t working — but it can | Broadway News

New Tragedy on London Stages

On London Stages, Finding Something Fresh in Tragedy - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Obit for Adrian Hall

Adrian Hall, Who Invigorated Regional Theater, Dies at 95 - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Jessica Chastain on Broadway

Jessica Chastain Returns to the Stage With Nothing to Prove - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Too Much Star Quality

When ‘A Little Touch of Star Quality’ Is a Little Too Much - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Feeling Safe in the Theater

The magic feeling of feeling safe in the theater — OnStage Blog

6 Theatre Workers to Know

AMERICAN THEATRE | 6 Theatre Workers You Should Know

4 Stars to Watch, Four Rising Theater Stars to Watch This Spring - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Phantom Returns

Andrew Lloyd Webber will bring back 'Phantom of the Opera,' penning King Charles II's coronation music (nypost.com)

Updated Hamilton Timeline

Updated ‘Hamilton’ timeline: From Miranda’s ‘joke’ to Obama’s White House to Broadway to Chicago and back – Chicago Tribune

Oliver Casting

Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Benjamin Pajak and More Will Lead OLIVER! at New York City Center (broadwayworld.com)

Fat Ham Gets Created

They Invited Shakespeare to the Cookout. They Got ‘Fat Ham.’ - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Separating Church and Stage

Separation of church and stage? Athenaeum Center’s mission shift divides former tenants and employees – Chicago Tribune