For many theatre and dance companies, now is the time for the big moneymaker - Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker in most cases, a slightly different holiday tradition in other places. While many of these productions were able to launch this year, we are still waiting to see what the final numbers look like as companies grapple with new variants, new restrictions, and stringent (and often costly) testing protocols for their performance company. However, that so many have moved ahead is yet the latest sign of a move toward normalcy and learning to live with the virus. If nothing else, these productions are also yet another opportunity to reassert the centrality of performing arts experiences in the lives of patrons, and drive not only year end ticket sales, but year end donations.
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MJ the musical climbs to the top of the leaderboard for total growth percentage after beginning performances on Broadway, while Company and Mrs. Doubtfire continue to rank following their opening night.
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Kristin Schwab reports for Marketplace about the way in which many ballet companies are going about updating The Nutcracker to a more modern understanding of the negativity of racial stereotypes within the piece - and how companies are working to walk the line of respecting tradition while being more inclusive in their portrayals.
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The Tony Awards Administration Committee met last week to confirm the eligibility of the first 12 shows of the Broadway season. Click the link above to see how they determined all the stars will be categorized.
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Educational programs at regional theatres across the United States offer students an opportunity to not just learn acting or technical skills, but to explore administrative possibilities for a potential career in theatre.
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Chicago’s African American Arts Alliance announced their 2021 Black Excellence Awards Honorees, all of whom will be honored at a virtual event at the end of December.
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In Germany, even in the midst of shutdowns, the many full time actors employed by the state owned theatres were able to remain employed. That led to having plenty of performers to experiment with form both during the pandemic and as limited audiences were allowed to return. This state of the German theatre industry also means that there is significantly less concern about a return to distancing in the face of new variants of the virus.
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In Italy, the government announced last week that no one without a Green Pass (shows proof of vaccination or having recovered from an infection in the last six months) will be able to attend cultural events. The change in policy comes amid growing concern over the Omicron variant in Europe.
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In Central Park, the home of Shakespeare in the Park will undergo renovations with a planned start in fall of 2022. The originally announced plan was supposed to happen over 2020-2022, but the pandemic delayed that project. However, during the pandemic, The Public revisited their plans and have finalized a new vision for the project.
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The program is designed to provide opportunities for BIPOC theatre artists and administrators with apprenticeship opportunities. The current cohort of apprentices are working in producing, stage management, direction, company management, music direction, lighting design, costume design, and sound design. The Black Theatre Coalition is currently working with multiple general management offices to continue to provide opportunities with upcoming productions.
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TDF announced last week that autism friendly performances would return to Broadway in 2022. The 3-show series kicks off at the end of January with Come From Away.
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In accordance with the Key to New York Guidelines provided by the city, the Broadway League announced that effective December 14th, all audience members 5 and older would be required to show proof of vaccination to attend a show. Previously, those 5-11 years old only needed to provide proof of a negative COVID test.
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