Friday, December 16,2011

Alec Gets Vocal

Star throws his weight behind a new program for playwrights

The Singers Forum on Friday announced that it is teaming up with 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin for a new program to help playwrights with the development and advancement of original theatrical works.

Friday, October 21,2011

On the Dole from Doris Duke

Foundation will give 50M to performing artists

by Megan Duffy

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation this week announced a new initiative that will grant $50 million to individual performing artists over the next ten years.

Thursday, October 20,2011

Stella's Off-B'way Debut

Renowned training center takes on Horovitz drama

by Mark Jarvis

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting this month will premiere its first-ever off-Broadway production with Israel Horovitz’s acclaimed 1997 play, Lebensraum.

Friday, October 7,2011

New Yorkers Want More Arts and Culture

Study shows increased support as funding bottoms out

by Kimberly Laurenne

Last September, John Calvelli, executive vice president of the Wildlife Conservation Society, launched an unprecedented campaign in support of New York City’s nonprofit cultural organizations called One Percent for Culture.

Monday, October 3,2011

Paramount to Close Local Distribution Office

Studio will become the first major Hollywood player without a Gotham wing

by Mark Jarvis

News of the closure — which was leaked Monday on several websites but not officially announced by the studio — follows the merging of Paramount's home video, licensing and digital divisions last week.

Friday, September 30,2011

Theater's Glass Ceiling

Only 20 percent of plays are written by women, theater panelists say

by Andrea M. Meek

New Perspectives Theatre Company holds a forum and panel on Supporting Women and Women’s Voices in Theatre at the McGinn Cazale Theatre.

Friday, September 30,2011

Playwrights in Poverty?

New residency program combats low pay with significant cash awards to local scribes

by Christopher Zara

Signature Theatre Company last week announced the playwrights who will be participating in its new Residency Five initiative, part of the expanded programming that will be presented at the company’s new Frank Gehry-designed Signature Center.

Tuesday, September 20,2011

Economy Gets a Leg Up From Local Dance Troupes

Nonprofit organizations contribute $215 million, a new study says

by Christopher Zara

Time for a victory dance, New Yorkers.A new study has revealed that the city’s dance organizations contribute some $215 million to the local economy each year. The study, released last week by the t

Friday, August 19,2011

Free Readings at The Public Theater

by Julia Pugachevsky

On September 7-18, free readings of plays will be presented by New Work Now! as part of the Public Theater’s play reading series at the Martinson Theater.

Friday, August 12,2011

See Spot Tweet

by Andie Cuevas

Enter @BroadwaySpotted. What began as an inside joke about gossip between friends has now evolved into a go-to guru for all things Broadway (and off-Broadway, of course) with over 10,000 devout followers and generous support from the online Broadway social media site, BroadwaySpace.