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Watch These 7 Performances From the 2021 Jimmy Awards
Seventy-two students participated in this year’s all-online event, hosted by Corbin Bleu. The 2021 National High School Musical Theatre Awards took place July 15 in…
2021 Jimmy Awards Winners Announced
Students from 36 regions across the U.S. competed at the streamed ceremony honoring the best in high school musical theatre. Bryson Battle of Charlotte, North…
Licensing Rights for What the Constitution Means to Me Acquired by Concord Theatricals
Industry News Licensing Rights for What the Constitution Means to Me Acquired by Concord Theatricals Heidi Schreck’s Tony-nominated play, exploring the history and future…
Corbin Bleu Hosts the Virtual 2021 Jimmy Awards July 15
Kent Gash, Montego Glover, Tara Rubin, and more are on the judges panel for the streaming awards show, honoring the best in high school musical…
Jessie Mueller, Kelli O’Hara, Denée Benton, More Will Teach Emerging Artists at Bryant Park This Summer
Education News Jessie Mueller, Kelli O’Hara, Denée Benton, More Will Teach Emerging Artists at Bryant Park This Summer Broadway-Bound is a new collaboration between…
Meet Some of This Year’s Jimmy Award Nominees… And Watch Them Dance
Special Features Meet Some of This Year’s Jimmy Award Nominees… And Watch Them Dance This year, 72 teens from around the country compete in…
Playbill’s Search For a Star Contest is Back!
Send us your audition for a chance to win a prize package including a one-on-one work session with Jerry Mitchell and more. Are you a…
In the News: Hirschfeld Prints Signed for Auction, Regional Jimmy Award Program Named for Brandon Victor Dixon
Industry News In the News: Hirschfeld Prints Signed for Auction, Regional Jimmy Award Program Named for Brandon Victor Dixon Plus: Check out the music…
Music Theatre International Partners With KeyboardTEK to Offer Broadway Keyboard Programming Rentals
Industry News Music Theatre International Partners With KeyboardTEK to Offer Broadway Keyboard Programming Rentals The offering makes professional-level keyboard sounds and programming—often exactly as…
Music Theatre International Revue Celebrating Return of Live Theatre Now Available for Free Licensing
Industry News Music Theatre International Revue Celebrating Return of Live Theatre Now Available for Free Licensing All Together Now! features songs from Rent, Les…
Yale School of Drama Going Tuition-Free
The prestigious college theatre program will eliminate tuition for returning and future students through a $150 million gift from David Geffen. A $150 million gift…
2021 Thespy Awards, Hosted by Aladdin Star Michael James Scott, Streams on Playbill June 25
Education News 2021 Thespy Awards, Hosted by Aladdin Star Michael James Scott, Streams on Playbill June 25 The culmination of the International Thespian Festival,…
2021 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teachers of the Year Announced
Education News 2021 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teachers of the Year Announced The honor is presented by The ASCAP Foundation and the Educational Theatre…
16th Annual Broadway Junior Student Celebration Streams June 23
The virtual event from the Shubert Foundation and Music Theatre International and streaming on Playbill celebrates a program that brings theatre education to public schools…
2021 Broadway Teachers Workshop, Featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alan Menken, Andrea Martin, Josh Groban, More, Will Stream On Demand
Education News 2021 Broadway Teachers Workshop, Featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alan Menken, Andrea Martin, Josh Groban, More, Will Stream On Demand The sessions, focused…
Corbin Bleu to Host 2021 Jimmy Awards
Kent Gash, Montego Glover, Tara Rubin, and more will be on the judges panel for the streaming awards show honoring the best in high school…
Check Out These Theatre Summer Camps for Kids and Teens in 2021
The virtual offerings, led by professional artists, can be enjoyed from the comfort of one’s own home. Summer is usually reserved for lakeside musicals, productions…
Michael McElroy Named Chair of University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre Department
Education News Michael McElroy Named Chair of University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre Department The Big River star and Tony Award honoree comes to the…
2021 Jimmy Awards Ceremony Announces Its 72 High School Nominees
Education News 2021 Jimmy Awards Ceremony Announces Its 72 High School Nominees The student participants from 36 regions across the U.S. will compete at…
Six Acquired by Concord Theatricals for Licensing
The Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss-penned musical is set to resume performances on Broadway September 17. Worldwide stock and amateur theatrical licensing rights for Toby…
Harvey Fierstein Donates $2.5 Million to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Education News Harvey Fierstein Donates $2.5 Million to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts The gift will establish the Harvey Fierstein Theatre…
Alex Lacamoire, Tom Kitt, Jeanine Tesori, More Sign On to New Mentorship Program for Aspiring Broadway Musicians of Color
Education News Alex Lacamoire, Tom Kitt, Jeanine Tesori, More Sign On to New Mentorship Program for Aspiring Broadway Musicians of Color The program from…
2021 Rogers Rees Award Winners Announced
The program honoring the best in New York City-area high school musical theatre performers awarded more than $80,000 in educational scholarships. Wantagh High School’s Katriana…
Songs From Rent, Les Misérables, Once On This Island, More Will Be Featured in Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!
Education News Songs From Rent, Les Misérables, Once On This Island, More Will Be Featured in Music Theatre International’s All Together Now! The revue…
Michael James Scott to Headline 1st In-Person Junior Theater Festival Texas
Education News Michael James Scott to Headline 1st In-Person Junior Theater Festival Texas The three-day event celebrating all things youth musical theatre kicks off…
Black Theatre Coalition Announces New Paid Fellowship Program
The program aims to increase representation and inclusivity in the American theatre. The Black Theatre Coalition is now accepting applications for a new fellowship program…
The 20 Plays and Musicals Most Produced for Streaming in 2020-2021
Education News The 20 Plays and Musicals Most Produced for Streaming in 2020-2021 Find out which shows became the main event for schools and…
Jimmy Awards Announce 2021 Inspiring Teacher Award Winners
The national youth theatre awards system is recognizing the inspiring educators behind its student winners. Katelin Ruzzamenti Knight (of Salt Lake School for the Performing…
Howard University Renames College of Fine Arts for Late Alum Chadwick Boseman
Education News Howard University Renames College of Fine Arts for Late Alum Chadwick Boseman The reestablished college named for the Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom…
James Monroe Iglehart, Stephen Schwartz, Nikki M. James, More Appear at Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival May 26
Education News James Monroe Iglehart, Stephen Schwartz, Nikki M. James, More Appear at Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival May 26 The free, online…
Moulin Rouge!, Dear Evan Hansen, More to Be Featured at Broadway’s Back Concert for NYC Public School Teachers and Students
Education News Moulin Rouge!, Dear Evan Hansen, More to Be Featured at Broadway’s Back Concert for NYC Public School Teachers and Students The daytime…
MUSE Announces Winners of Inaugural Linda Twine and Harold Wheeler Scholarships
Education News MUSE Announces Winners of Inaugural Linda Twine and Harold Wheeler Scholarships Zachary Mullings and Julia Riew will receive a cash prize to…
Date Set for 2021 Virtual Roger Rees Awards
The NYC-area program recognizes the best in high school musical theatre, sending winners on to compete nationally at The Jimmy Awards. The 11th Annual Roger…
Front Row Productions Fellowship for Emerging Theatremakers Now Accepting Applications
Education News Front Row Productions Fellowship for Emerging Theatremakers Now Accepting Applications Led by Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones-Harvey, and Columbia University, the program welcomes…
Phylicia Rashad Named Dean of Newly Reestablished College of Fine Arts at Howard University
Education News Phylicia Rashad Named Dean of Newly Reestablished College of Fine Arts at Howard University The position will be a homecoming for the…
WATCH: Students Sing ‘Brand New Day’ to Kick Off 2021 Shubert High School Theatre Festival
Video WATCH: Students Sing ‘Brand New Day’ to Kick Off 2021 Shubert High School Theatre Festival James Monroe Iglehart, Brandon Victor Dixon, Stephen Schwartz,…
Here Are the Winners of the 14th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition
Education News Here Are the Winners of the 14th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition Financial gifts from Tonya Pinkins and Stefaniyemiya Ingram paved the…
Princess Grace Foundation Partners With Educational Theatre Foundation to Establish New Theatre Scholarship
Education News Princess Grace Foundation Partners With Educational Theatre Foundation to Establish New Theatre Scholarship The initiative will award $500,000 over the next decade…
Productions of Clybourne Park, Newsies, Songs for a New World, More Will Perform at Virtual 2021 International Thespian Festival
Education News Productions of Clybourne Park, Newsies, Songs for a New World, More Will Perform at Virtual 2021 International Thespian Festival This year’s festival…
Chita Rivera, Billy Porter, Patti LuPone, More to be Featured on Broadway Teachers Podcast
Podcasts Chita Rivera, Billy Porter, Patti LuPone, More to be Featured on Broadway Teachers Podcast The new series will feature conversations recorded live over…
Ann Reinking Scholarship to Aid Early Career Dancers Now Accepting Applications
Education News Ann Reinking Scholarship to Aid Early Career Dancers Now Accepting Applications Off The Lane is offering a $5,000 grant to a young…
Music Theatre International Unveils Dates, Writers, and Creative Team for Global Event Celebrating Return of Local Theatre
Education News Music Theatre International Unveils Dates, Writers, and Creative Team for Global Event Celebrating Return of Local Theatre All Together Now!, available to…
Watch Rory O’Malley Host a Discussion With Pediatric Care Physicians in Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes
Sponsored Content Watch Rory O’Malley Host a Discussion With Pediatric Care Physicians in Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes The health and wellness series marks a…
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alan Menken, Andrea Martin, Josh Groban, More Set for 2021 Broadway Teachers Workshop
Education News Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alan Menken, Andrea Martin, Josh Groban, More Set for 2021 Broadway Teachers Workshop The stars will work with theatre…
Betty Buckley to Offer New Virtual Song/Monologue Master Classes This Spring
Playbill Universe Betty Buckley to Offer New Virtual Song/Monologue Master Classes This Spring The Tony-winning actor is offering another round of classes for both…
Michael James Scott, Cody Renard Richard, Arbender Robinson, More Join 2021 Virtual International Thespian Festival Lineup
Education News Michael James Scott, Cody Renard Richard, Arbender Robinson, More Join 2021 Virtual International Thespian Festival Lineup The online event will feature more…
Watch Abby Mueller Host a COVID-19 Discussion With Physicians in Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes
Sponsored Content Watch Abby Mueller Host a COVID-19 Discussion With Physicians in Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes The health and wellness series marks a partnership…
The T. Fellowship Renamed in Honor of Harold Prince
The program for emerging theatrical producers is managed by Columbia University School of the Arts. Columbia University School of the Arts’ T. Fellowship for emerging…
Watch LaChanze Host a Discussion With Women’s Health Physicians in Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes
Sponsored Content Watch LaChanze Host a Discussion With Women’s Health Physicians in Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes The health and wellness series marks a partnership…
