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2 days ago
NYC politics

Does a Smash Hit Like Lion King' Deserve a $3 Million Tax Break?

The Lion King on Broadway, despite its immense success, received millions of dollars in assistance from New York State for the pandemic-hobbled theater industry. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
LGBT

Just let us audition': UK transgender actors appeal to be cast in non-trans roles

Trans women face challenges getting cast in cisgender roles despite talent and training. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Marketing

The Future of the Movies, Part 3: Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt | Features | Roger Ebert

Showing episodes of a series in parts can build audience engagement and increase return viewers.
Understanding content partners' objectives is key for developing effective marketing strategies in the theater industry. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Still recovering from COVID-19 shutdown, San Jose theater hit with burglary

Performing arts groups face challenges post-pandemic
Theaters in the Bay Area experience burglaries and setbacks [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Slave play writer says black-only nights allow black people to feel safe at theatre'

Creating safe spaces for black audiences in the theater
Increasing diversity and inclusivity in the theater industry [ more ]
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2 months ago
New York City

Robert Macbeth, Founder of Harlem's New Lafayette Theater, Dies at 89

The importance of creating spaces for Black artists to express themselves authentically
The challenges faced by Black actors in white-dominated spaces [ more ]
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3 months ago
New York City

Tanya Berezin, Behind-the-Scenes Off Broadway Force, Dies at 82

Tanya Berezin, a New York stage actress, transitioned to a behind-the-scenes role as the artistic director of the Circle Repertory Company.
Berezin aimed to expand the company's focus to include more experimental and topical plays, even if it initially confused subscribers and the press. [ more ]
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