by LouiseGund | May 27, 2026 | Broadway, Music, Play, Production
One of the most successful and popular musicians of all time, Prince was a multi-instrumentalist with an impressive vocal range as well as a gifted dancer, actor, and filmmaker. He won dozens of awards, including seven Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden...
by LouiseGund | Dec 10, 2025 | Broadway, Play, Programs
The 78th Tony Awards, held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 8, marked the end of one of the most memorable Broadway seasons in recent memory. With the help of celebrity star power (George Clooney and Denzel Washington, to name only two) and many...
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 | 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...
by LouiseGund | Mar 10, 2020 | Acting, Broadway, History, Music, Play, Programs
As the year 2020 kicks off, Broadway fans are looking forward to a rich selection of new dramas, comedies, and musicals, as well as the return of some old favorites. Here is a summary of a few of the most interesting shows in store for theatergoers early this year:...
by LouiseGund | Nov 26, 2019 | Broadway, Cast, Music, Play, Production
A passionate arts lover and philanthropist, Berkeley resident Louise Gund has a long history of supporting art institutions in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. The UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAM/PFA) is one such institution: in 2007,...
