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The New York Pops Releases a Super Nova Called Jordan Donica, Jordan Donica, Jordan Donica

Published

6 months ago

November 20, 2022

Ross

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, continued their 2022-2023 at Carnegie Hall season on Friday November 18, titled “Broadway Blockbusters.”

Steven Reineke Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The New York Pops Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The show featured songs by shows we are saying good-bye to and composer’s and artists we lost during the year. The New York Pops started with selections from The Phantom of the Opera, but sadly was not mic’d well and didn’t sound as resilient as they normally do. The sound design should be seriously looked into, because this orchestra deserves the best.

Melissa Erico Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, High Society, Amour)

Nikki Renée Daniels, Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Nikki Renée Daniels (Company, The Book of Mormon)

Jordan Donica Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jordan Donica, Melissa Erico Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jordan Donica (My Fair Lady, The Phantom of the Opera; San Francisco and Los Angeles companies of Hamilton), and Matt Doyle (2022 Tony Award Winner for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in Company) paid tribute with Jerry Herman’s “It’s Today” from Mame.

Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Next up Matt Doyle who sang “Who Can I Turn To?” from The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd.

Nikki Renée Daniels Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Nikki Renée Daniels last seen on Broadway in Company, relived her performance of “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables. Daniels played Fantine in the 2006 Broadway revival of Les Miz, where she was the understudy for the role.

Jordan Donica, Nikki Renée Daniels Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Recreating his role in The Phantom of the Opera Jordan Donica was joined by Ms. Daniels for a thrilling “All I Ask Of You”.

Jordan Donica Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jordan Donica, who was not that well known to me, sang a glorious rich version of “Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha.

Melissa Erico and Leonardo Altafine, Alonzo Johnson, Tim Koch and Joey Zook Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Recreating her role in My Fair Lady, Melissa Erico and Leonardo Altafine, Alonzo Johnson, Tim Koch and Joey Zook from Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA sang “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly”.

Melissa Erico Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Melissa Erico, Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Paying tribute to Stephen Sondheim from Sunday In The Park With George, “Move On” sung with Matt Doyle.

Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Nikki Renée Daniels, Melissa Erico, Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Ending the first act was the cast recreating Matt Doyle’s 2022 Tony Award song “(Not) Getting Married Today”, which won him the Tony for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in Company.

Nikki Renée Daniels Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

In this show Ms. Daniels re-created her role of Jenny.

Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Steven Reineke Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

After a brief intermission where the talk was all about Jordan Donica and Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA, the Gypsy overture beloved by all musical theatre fans was highlighted.

Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Then it was a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein with the title song from Oklahoma, sang with joyful abandon by Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA.

Jordan Donica Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

What happened next is how musical history is made. Jordan Donica owned “Soliloquy” from Carousel. Sounding like John Rait, Alfred Drake, John Cullen and Richard Kiley combined, his layer, nuanced baritone was the essence of the song. I am not exactly a fan of this song, but Donica peeled it like a onion in delicate layers, exposing every emotion, every ounce of control so that it was a performance not to have been missed. He became a super nova at that moment and received a standing ovation. He separated himself from the rest with his stupendous performances. I can not wait to see him play Lancelot in the upcoming Camelot.

Melissa Erico Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Melissa Erico sang Sondheim’s achingly longing “Losing My Mind” from Follies.

Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Matt Doyle asked “Why God Why?” from Miss Saigon.

Nikki Renée Daniels Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Nikki Renée Daniels channeled Whitney Houston with “Home” from The Wiz.

Jordan Donica Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jordan Donica, Jordan Donica Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Matt Doyle, Jordan Donica Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Then Jordan Donica was back duetting with Matt Doyle on Lucy Simon’s “Lily’s Eyes” from The Secret Garden. Again Donica was beyond impressive. He is just a step above and where I thought we had lost our leading men out steps Jordan Donica.

Melissa Erico and Nikki Renée Daniels Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Not to be out done Melissa Erico and Nikki Renée Daniels brought back “I Will Never Leave You” from Side Show.

Jordan Donica, Melissa Erico, Matt Doyle, Nikki Renée Daniels Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Ending the concert Rodgers and Hammerstein, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” from The Sound of Music, sung by the cast and Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA.

The encore was “Do-Re-Mi”. Ending a memorable night.

Jordan Donica, Nikki Renée Daniels, Melissa Erico, Matt Doyle, Steven Reineke Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jordan Donica, Nikki Renée Daniels, Melissa Erico, Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Nikki Renée Daniels Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Melissa Erico Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

I am so grateful to the New York Pops for introducing me to the talent of Jordan Donica and I look forward to watching his star rise.

Jordan Donica Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Up next and a do not miss is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree featuring Ingrid Michaelson ( The Notebook musical) performing carols and holiday tunes with Essential Voices USA December 16. The artist will present original songs and her holiday album Songs for the Season the following evening December 17 in Winter Song: A Holiday Evening with Ingrid Michaelson.

Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jamie deRoy and Haley Swindal Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Nikki Renée Daniels and family Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jamie deRoy, Melissa Erico and Haley Swindal Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jamie deRoy, Steven Reineke and Haley Swindal Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Jordan Donica, Nikki Renée Daniels, Steven Reineke, Melissa Erico, Matt Doyle Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA,, Matt Doyle, Jordan Donica Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Matt Doyle, Jamie deRoy and Nikki Renée Daniels Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Matt Doyle, Nikki Renée Daniels and her daughter Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

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Ross

My love for theater started when I first got involved in high school plays and children's theatre in London, Ontario, which led me—much to my mother’s chagrin—to study set design, directing, and arts administration at York University in Toronto. But rather than pursuing theater as a career (I did produce and design a wee bit), I became a self-proclaimed theater junkie and life-long supporter. I am not a writer by trade, but I hope to share my views and feelings about this amazing experience we are so lucky to be able to see here in NYC, and in my many trips to London, Enlgand, Chicago, Toronto, Washington, and beyond. Living in London, England from 1985 to 1986, NYC since 1994, and on my numerous theatrical obsessive trips to England, I've seen as much theater as I can possibly afford. I love seeing plays. I love seeing musicals. If I had to choose between a song or a dance, I'd always pick the song. Dance—especially ballet—is pretty and all, but it doesn’t excite me as, say, Sondheim lyrics. But that being said, the dancing in West Side Story is incredible! As it seems you all love a good list, here's two. FAVORITE MUSICALS (in no particular order): Sweeney Todd with Patti Lupone and Michael Cerveris in 2005. By far, my most favorite theatrical experience to date. Sunday in the Park with George with Jenna Russell (who made me sob hysterically each and every one of the three times I saw that production in England and here in NYC) in 2008 Spring Awakening with Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele in 2007 Hedwig and the Angry Inch (both off-Boadway in 1998 and on Broadway in 2014, with Neal Patrick Harris, but also with Michael C. Hall and John Cameron Mitchell, my first Hedwig and my last...so far), Next To Normal with Alice Ripley (who I wish I had seen in Side Show) in 2009 FAVORITE PLAYS (that’s more difficult—there have been so many and they are all so different): Angels in American, both on Broadway and off Lettice and Lovage with Dame Maggie Smith and Margaret Tyzack in 1987 Who's Afraid of Virginai Woolf with Tracy Letts and Amy Morton in 2012 Almost everything by Alan Ayckbourn, but especially Woman in Mind with Julia McKenzie in 1986 And to round out the five, maybe Proof with Mary Louise Parker in 2000. But ask me on a different day, and I might give you a different list. These are only ten theatre moments that I will remember for years to come, until I don’t have a memory anymore. There are many more that I didn't or couldn't remember, and I hope a tremendous number more to come. Thanks for reading. And remember: read, like, share, retweet, enjoy. For more go to frontmezzjunkies.com

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The New Dramatists’ 71st Annual Benefit Luncheon and You are There

Published

18 hours ago

June 1, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

On Tuesday the New Dramatists’ 71st Annual Benefit Luncheon was held at the New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, Broadway ballroom 6^th floor.

Suzan-Lori-Parks photo by Michael Hull

Tony® Honor recipient and the nation’s premier playwright development laboratory, was honored with its 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award at their 71st Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute

Kenny Leon photo by Michael Hull

Tony Award winner, Kenny Leon, director of Parks’ recent revival of Topdog/Underdog lead the tributes.

photo by Michael Hull

In Attendance were:

Ben Platt (Parade) photo by Michael Hull

Annaleigh Ashford (Sweeney Todd) photo by Michael Hull

Brandon Uranowitz (Leopoldstadt) photo by Michael Hull

J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot) photo by Michael Hull

Kevin Cahoon (Shucked) photo by Michael Hull

Natasha Yvette Williams (Some Like It Hot) photo by Michael Hull

Wayne Cilento (Dancin’) photo by Michael Hull

Betsy Wolfe (& Juliet) and Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella) photo by Michael Hull

Justin Cooley (Kimberly Akimbo), Ben Platt (Parade) and Colton Ryan (New York, New York) photo by Michael Hull

Justin Cooley (Kimberly Akimbo), Brian Stokes Mitchell, Suzan-Lori Parks, Victoria Clark (Kimberly Akimbo) and Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) at The New Dramatists Spring Luncheon. photo by Michael Hull

Also Artistic Director Emily Morse and Executive Director Joel Ruark,

Executive Director Joel Ruark photo by Michael Hull

Jeannie Tessori photo by Michael Hull

Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi), Betsy Aidem (Leopoldstadt), Steven Boyer (Kimberly Akimbo), Faye Castelow (Leopoldstadt), Rashad Chambers (Topdog/Underdog), Ben Davis (New York, New York), Eisa Davis (New York, New York), Micaela Diamond (Parade), Delia Ephron (Love Loss & What I Wore), Corey Hawkins (Topdog/Underdog), Jessica Hecht (Summer, 1976), Amy Herzog (A Doll’s House), Robert Horn (Shucked), Mark Jacoby (A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical), LaChanze (Here Lies Love, Kimberly Akimbo), event co-chair Caissie Levy (Leopoldstadt), Judith Light (Other Desert Cities), David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo), Neil Meron (Some Like It Hot), Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo), Lauren Mitchell (A Bronx Tale), Arian Moayed (A Doll’s House), Casey Nicholaw (Some Like It Hot), Linda Powell (A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical), Daryl Roth (Kinky Boots), Sarah Ruhl (in The Next Room), Stark Sands (& Juliet), Miriam Silverman (The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window), Marcel Spears (Fat Ham), Katy Sullivan (Cost of Living), David Stone (Wicked), Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo), Paula Vogel (How I Learned To Drive), Sharon Washington (New York, New York), Scott WIttman (Some Like It Hot), Kara Young (Cost of Living), David Zayas (Cost of Living).

Performing were:

Suzan-Lori-Parks photo by Michael Hull

Daniel Fulton, Orville Mendoza, Suzan-Lori-Parks, Lauren Molina and Leland Fowler photo by Michael Hull

Brandon and Jason Dirden photo by Michael Hull

New Dramatists resident playwrights at The New Dramatists Spring Luncheon. photo by Michael Hull

Suzan-Lori-Parks and New Dramatists resident playwrights at The New Dramatists Spring Luncheon. photo by Michael Hull

Suzan-Lori-Parks New Dramatists resident playwrights at The New Dramatists Spring Luncheon. photo by Michael Hull

Suzan-Lori-Parks photo by Michael Hull

Tony Kushner photo by Michael Hull

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, Suzan-Lori-Parks photo by Michael Hull

Stay tuned for our interviews.

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The New Dramatists’ 71st Annual Benefit Luncheon and You Are There

Published

20 hours ago

May 31, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

On Tuesday the New Dramatists’ 71st Annual Benefit Luncheon was held at the New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, Broadway ballroom 6^th floor.

Suzan-Lori-Parks photo by Michael Hull

Tony® Honor recipient and the nation’s premier playwright development laboratory, was honored with its 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award at their 71st Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute

Kenny Leon photo by Michael Hull

Tony Award winner, Kenny Leon, director of Parks’ recent revival of Topdog/Underdog lead the tributes.

photo by Michael Hull

In Attendance were:

Ben Platt (Parade) photo by Michael Hull

Annaleigh Ashford (Sweeney Todd) photo by Michael Hull

Brandon Uranowitz (Leopoldstadt) photo by Michael Hull

J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot) photo by Michael Hull

Kevin Cahoon (Shucked) photo by Michael Hull

Natasha Yvette Williams (Some Like It Hot) photo by Michael Hull

Wayne Cilento (Dancin’) photo by Michael Hull

Betsy Wolfe (& Juliet) and Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella) photo by Michael Hull

Justin Cooley (Kimberly Akimbo), Ben Platt (Parade) and Colton Ryan (New York, New York) photo by Michael Hull

Also Artistic Director Emily Morse and Executive Director Joel Ruark,

Executive Director Joel Ruark photo by Michael Hull

Jeannie Tessori photo by Michael Hull

Performing were:

Suzan-Lori-Parks photo by Michael Hull

Daniel Fulton, Orville Mendoza, Suzan-Lori-Parks, Lauren Molina and Leland Fowler photo by Michael Hull

Brandon and Jason Dirden photo by Michael Hull

New Dramatists resident playwrights at The New Dramatists Spring Luncheon. photo by Michael Hull

Suzan-Lori-Parks and New Dramatists resident playwrights at The New Dramatists Spring Luncheon. photo by Michael Hull

Suzan-Lori-Parks New Dramatists resident playwrights at The New Dramatists Spring Luncheon. photo by Michael Hull

Suzan-Lori-Parks photo by Michael Hull

Tony Kushner photo by Michael Hull

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, Suzan-Lori-Parks photo by Michael Hull

Stay tuned for our interviews.

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And The Winners of The 2023 Drama Desk Awards Are ………

Published

1 day ago

May 31, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

The 2023 67th Drama Desk Awards, honoring artistic excellence on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway, will take place on June 6 at Sardi’s Restaurant. Today the winners were announced.

Outstanding Play: “Leopoldstadt,” by Tom Stoppard

Outstanding Musical: “Some Like it Hot”

Outstanding Revival of a Play: “The Piano Lesson”

Outstanding Revival of a Musical: “Parade”

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play: Jessica Chastain, “A Doll’s House” and Sean Hayes, “Good Night, Oscar”

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical: Annaleigh Ashford, “Sweeney Todd”
and J. Harrison Ghee, “Some Like it Hot”

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play: Miriam Silverman, “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window,” Brooklyn Academy of Music and Brandon Uranowitz, “Leopoldstadt”

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical: Kevin Del Aguila, “Some Like it Hot” and Alex Newell, “Shucked”

Outstanding Direction of a Play: Max Webster, “Life of Pi”

Outstanding Direction of a Musical: Thomas Kail, “Sweeney Todd”

Outstanding Choreography: Casey Nicholaw, “Some Like it Hot”

Outstanding Music: Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, “Shucked”

Outstanding Lyrics: Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, “Some Like it Hot”

Outstanding Book of a Musical: Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, “Some Like it Hot”

Outstanding Orchestrations: Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter, “Some Like it Hot”

Outstanding Music in a Play: Suzan-Lori Parks, “Plays for the Plague Year,” The Public Theater

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play: Tim Hatley, “Life of Pi”

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical: Beowulf Boritt, “New York, New York”

Outstanding Costume Design of a Play: Emilio Sosa, “Ain’t No Mo’”

Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical: Gregg Barnes, “Some Like it Hot”

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play: Natasha Chivers and Willie Williams (video), “Prima Facie”

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical: Natasha Katz, “Sweeney Todd”

Outstanding Projection and Video Design: Andrzej Goulding, “Life of Pi”

Outstanding Sound Design of a Play: Ben & Max Ringham, “A Doll’s House”

Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical: Scott Lehrer and Alex Neumann, “Into the Woods”

Outstanding Wig and Hair: Mia M. Neal, “Ain’t No Mo’”

Outstanding Solo Performance: Jodie Comer, “Prima Facie”

Unique Theatrical Experience: “Peter Pan Goes Wrong”

Outstanding Fight Choreography: B.H. Barry, “Camelot”

Outstanding Adaptation: “A Doll’s House,” by Amy Herzog

Outstanding Puppetry: Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, “Life of Pi”

Shows with multiple wins

Some Like It Hot: 8

Life of Pi: 4

A Doll’s House: 3

Sweeney Todd: 3

Ain’t No Mo’: 2

Leopoldstadt: 2

Prima Facie: 2

Shucked: 2

Special Awards

Harold Prince Lifetime Achievement Award

Stephen McKinley Henderson has been bringing in-depth, gripping portrayals of memorable characters to the stage for over four decades. With his return to Broadway this season as Pops in “Between Riverside and Crazy,” which the Drama Desk previously nominated in 2015, this year’s Harold Prince Lifetime Achievement Award marks Henderson’s role in this powerful production as a celebration of his brilliant career.

Ensemble Award

The cast of Soho Rep’s “Public Obscenities” – Tashnuva Anan, Abrar Haque, Golam Sarwar Harun, Gargi Mukherjee, NaFis, Jakeem Dante Powell, and Debashis Roy Chowdhury – embodied the transnational world of Shayok Misha Chowdhury’s bilingual play with memorable authenticity, remarkable specificity, and extraordinary warmth.

Sam Norkin Off-Broadway Award

From his standout performance in american (tele)visions, to writing and performing the autobiographical “Dark Disabled Stories,” Ryan J. Haddad’s work this season has expanded on and interrogated what the idea of “accessibility” really means. Whether riding a shopping cart like a throne, or relating his experiences on a “gay, pink bus,” Haddad shared with audiences an unabashed queer fabulosity that was both unforgettable and deeply human.

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Ken Fallin’s Broadway: Remembering Angela Lansbury in Sweeney Todd

Published

2 days ago

May 31, 2023

Ken Fallin

On Sunday look for a brand new charcuterie of Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford in Sweeney Todd.. I loved the new production, and it’s two leads.

I saw the original with Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou, which was also a favorite. I think it’s Sondheim’s greatest work.

Here is my drawing of Angela as Mrs. Lovett, to salute the original.

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League of Professional Theatre Women’s 10th Annual Women Stage The World March

Published

3 days ago

May 30, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

The League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW) will hold its 10th Annual “Women Stage the World March” — a Suffragette-inspired project to educate the public about the role of women in the theatre industry — on Saturday, June 17. The march will begin at noon, at Shubert Alley and weave through Times Square and the Broadway Theatre District, wrapping up at about 2 p.m.

“The event is FREE and LPTW invites all theatre women and allies to join us as we increase awareness, lift our voices, and advocate for more opportunities for women in theatre,” said Ludovica Villar-Hauser, Co-President of LPTW.

“The Women Stage the World March is designed to educate the public about the role women play in creating theatre and the barriers they face as men continue to outnumber women by 4 to 1 in key roles such as playwright, director and designers. Women buy 67% of the tickets and represent 65% of the audience, yet 80% of the storytelling on stage is shaped by men’s voices,” said Katrin Hilbe, Co-President of LPTW.

Handouts during the March will prompt ticket-buyers to ask three questions as they make buying decisions: (1) Who wrote, directed and designed this play? (2) What is this theatre’s track record in giving opportunities to women? (3) How can you spread the word and promote women’s voices?

“All participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite historical theatre woman, or dress all in white. March participants will gather at Shubert Alley starting at 11:30 AM, in preparation for the start of the march at noon. Women Stage the World sashes and signs will be provided, as supplies last,” noted Penelope Deen, LPTW member and organizer of the event. Those interested in participating in the event please R.S.V.P. at: https://www.theatrewomen.org/women-stage-the-world or contact Penelope Deen at: Womenstagetheworld@Theatrewomen.org

LPTW Co-President Ludovica Villar-Hauser added: “The League of Professional Theatre Women stands alongside the Writers Guild of America (WGA) as they demand fair wages and take action to ensure more protections for artists. We encourage LPTW members to find a time to join the WGA on the picket lines this month as the strike continues. Women writers are the future of the film and television industry, just as they lead the way in theatre. LPTW supports the women on the frontlines of this movement as they call for long overdue change. We are stronger together.”

For the past 10 years LPTW members, affiliated union members, theatre artists and their allies have hit the streets in a March reminiscent of the Suffragette parades of the early 20th Century, with some marchers dressed in traditional suffrage garb and colors. Like the Suffragettes before them, participants in the Women Stage the World March empower women and men to become aware, take action and influence others.

The League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW) is a membership organization championing women in theatre and advocating for increased equity and access for all theatre women. Our programs and initiatives create community, cultivate leadership, and increase opportunities and recognition for women working in theatre. The organization provides support, networking and collaboration mechanisms for members, and offers professional development and educational opportunities for all theatre women and the general public. LPTW celebrates the historic contributions and contemporary achievements of women in theatre, both nationally and around the globe, and advocates for parity in employment, compensation and recognition for women theatre practitioners through industry-wide initiatives and public policy proposals. LPTW is celebrating its 40^th Anniversary in 2023.