by LouiseGund | Oct 22, 2024 | Broadway
Broadway is more than just the world’s most famous section of land dedicated to live theater. It’s an American cultural institution with more than 100 years of history and a major contributor to New York City’s economy, bringing in more than $1...
by LouiseGund | Oct 7, 2024 | Broadway, Uncategorized
Whether it’s royalty, presidents, or distinguished executives, audiences have always enjoyed stories about people in powerful positions. Hamilton, which earned a record 16 Tony Award nominations in 2016, tells the story of Alexander Hamilton and the founding...
by LouiseGund | Oct 22, 2023 | Broadway, Uncategorized
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp through the Cotton Patch is one of the many productions that debuted during the 2023-24 Broadway season. The comedy, directed by Kenny Leon and starring Leslie Odom Jr. as a Black traveling preacher in the 1950s trying to save...
by LouiseGund | Aug 13, 2020 | Acting, Broadway, Cast, Music, Play, Production
Theater actors, musicians, singers, dancers, directors—and audiences—often say that you’re never quite sure what a live performance is going to be like. There is always an element of surprise, and those surprises are frequently shaped not just by the energy of the...
by LouiseGund | Aug 4, 2020 | Broadway, Legislation, Organizations, Programs
Among the many tragedies unfolding around the world as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads is the one affecting the performing arts industry. The postponements, cancellations, and closures of performing arts venues have left an entire generation of actors, singers, dancers,...
by LouiseGund | Mar 16, 2020 | Acting, Broadway, Music, Play, Production
The dozens of theaters on Broadway in New York City offer dramas, comedies, and musicals to suit the rich variety of contemporary audience tastes. And while Broadway has been shaped by the history and character of New York City, it has, in turn, helped to form the...
