June 18, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week
June 18, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week
Here’s what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .
1 – Katori Hall’s “Hot Wing King” Wins Pulitzer Prize in Drama
Last week Katori Hall won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Drama for her play The Hot Wing King, which premiered at Signature Theater prior to the COVID shutdowns. Read more about Katori’s show and the other two finalists below.
Read more: https://deadline.com
2 – In The Heights Is The Biggest Movie Musical Since Moulin Rouge
In case you (somehow) haven’t heard, Jon M. Chu’s movie adaptation of In The Heights hit theaters last weekend and is shaping up to be the biggest step for movie musicals since Moulin Rouge. More details about what is setting Chu’s adaptation apart below.
Read more: https://slate.com
3 – The Broadway League And Actor’s Equity Reach Touring Agreement
More progress for theatermakers – North American touring is back! The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity reached an agreement on protocols earlier this week to give touring productions the greenlight . . . including mandatory vaccinations. Detailed requirements can be found below.
Read more: https://broadwaynews.com
4 – National Association of Black Theatre Building Owners
Black theatermakers have founded a new, nation-wide association currently made up of seven theater organizations. The association aims to be a hub of resources for Black theatermakers across the country, at every level. Find out how you can become involved below.
Read more: https://www.americantheatre.org/
5 – Harvey Fierstein NY Public Library Donation
Tony-winner Harvey Fierstein is giving back to the theatermakers of tomorrow in a big way through the New York Public Library Theater Lab. The lab will serve as a dedicated educational space where students and the general public will be able to attend programs drawing on its vast holdings of photographs, scripts, recordings, set models, costumes and other materials.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com
Fun on a Friday:
James Corden, Ariana Grande, and Marissa Jaret Winkour celebrate the hopeful summer ahead with a Hairspray twist.
Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7TarriXFME
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