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Broadway Cleaners Union Votes to Authorize Strike
Broadway cleaners have voted to authorize a strike amid ongoing contract negotiations with the Broadway League. No strike date has been announced, but the vote marks a major escalation as workers push for a new agreement.
Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif Steps Down Amid Reported Board Tensions
A major leadership shakeup at Arena Stage is raising questions about the future of one of the country’s most important regional theatres.
Refugee-Themed Play Pulled from French Theatre Program After Far-Right Mayor Takes Office
A play about migration and asylum was scheduled for a municipal theatre in France. Then a far-right mayor took office, and the show was pulled.
Former Theatre Instructor Sentenced to Eight Life Sentences for Child Sexual Abuse
A former theatre instructor in Oklahoma has been sentenced to eight life terms after being convicted on all eight counts of child sexual abuse involving a former student.
Washington National Opera Takes Kennedy Center to Court Over Disputed Funds
The WNO-Kennedy Center split just got a lot messier. Washington National Opera is now suing over more than $17 million in disputed funds, including money it says was meant for the opera company.
U.K. Tour Stop of ‘Mean Girls’ Canceled Amid Racist Unrest
The UK tour of Mean Girls canceled its Belfast run amid racist unrest in Northern Ireland. Vivian Panka, the first Black actress to play Regina George in the tour, says she has been afraid to leave her house.
Two Former Theatre Educators Sentenced in Separate Child Abuse and Exploitation Cases
Two former theatre educators connected to youth and school theatre programs have now been sentenced in separate child abuse and exploitation cases. One was sentenced to federal prison. Another was sentenced to probation and lifetime sex offender registration.
Baltimore Theatre Faces Allegations of Discriminatory Treatment Following ‘West Side Story’ Performance
The Lyric Baltimore’s Board of Trustees has hired a law firm to investigate allegations of discriminatory treatment involving a Black patron and her son during a performance of West Side Story.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Staff Members Laid Off Amid Merger Preparation
Several Pittsburgh Public Theater staff members were reportedly laid off the same day they returned from furlough — after already taking a pay cut and enduring weeks of uncertainty.
Scary Backstage Moment at ‘Beaches’ After Fan Sneaks Into Jessica Vosk’s Dressing Room
A scary backstage moment at Broadway’s Beaches has raised serious questions about security at the Majestic Theatre after a fan reportedly entered Jessica Vosk’s dressing room without permission.
U.K. Theatre Group Cancels Dreamgirls After Rights Pulled Over Predominantly White Cast
A U.K. theatre group’s Dreamgirls has been canceled after the rights were pulled following backlash over its practically all-white principal cast.
Canadian Theatre Defends Production After Students Removed From Matinee Performance
A student matinee at a Canadian theatre has sparked public responses from both the theatre and the school after teachers removed students from a performance of Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer. The controversy has raised questions about content warnings and how theatres and schools communicate before students enter the audience.
West End ‘Stranger Things’ Criticized After Deaf Patron Says Access Request Was Denied
A deaf actress says Stranger Things: The First Shadow denied her request for an accessible script, raising larger questions about how West End productions prepare for deaf and hard of hearing patrons.
Fire Breaks Out on Roof of Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre
A fire broke out Monday morning on the roof of Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre, home of The Book of Mormon. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.
Community Theatre Suspends Season After Former Treasurer Charged With Embezzlement
A community theatre in PA has canceled its season after its former treasurer was charged with allegedly stealing more than $41,000 from the nonprofit.
Video Shows Alleged Assault Following ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Tour Performance
Video circulating on social media appears to show an alleged assault between two audience members following a performance of the national tour of Hell’s Kitchen at Denver’s Buell Theatre.
School Employee Charged After Students Discover Hidden Camera in Theater Area
Police in Maryland say a High School theater staff member secretly recorded underage students in a theater changing room.
Australian Theatre Events Canceled After Hidden Cameras Allegedly Found in Change Rooms
A police investigation is underway in Australia after hidden cameras were allegedly found in change rooms at Horsham Town Hall, leading to canceled performances, venue closures, and growing concern across the local theatre community.
Book of Mormon Performance Halted in London After Audience Member Disrupts Show
A West End performance of The Book of Mormon was canceled mid-show after a protester allegedly threw objects at the cast.
Congo Square Theatre Ensemble says board conflict, financial questions led to the collapse of historic company
The ensemble at Congo Square Theatre Company is speaking out about what it says led to the collapse of the historic Chicago theatre organization.