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David Geffen School of Drama at Yale Will Welcome Jill BC Du Boff and Mikah Berky to Design Faculty

Jill BC Du Boff has been appointed to the faculty at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale and Head of the Sound Design Concentration and will also serve as Sound Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre. Mikah Berky will join the Design Program faculty on December 1, 2023, and will also serve as Scenic Charge at Yale Repertory Theatre.
Jordan E. Cooper, Michael R. Jackson, Christine Toy Johnson & More Named to 2023-2024 Tony Awards Nominating Committee

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2023-2024 Broadway season.
Marcus Gardley Appointed Co-Chair of Playwriting at David Geffen School of Drama

Marcus Gardley has been appointed Co-Chair of the Playwriting Program at David Geffen School of Drama, effective July 1, 2023.
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale to Present 2023 Design Showcase in New York City

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale will present its Design Showcase in New York City.
Carla L. Jackson Appointed Assistant Dean & General Manager at David Geffen School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theatre

Carla L. Jackson has been appointed Assistant Dean/General Manager at David Geffen School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theatre, joining the leadership team of James Bundy, Dean/Artistic Director; Florie Seery, Associate Dean/Managing Director; and Chantal Rodriguez, Associate Dean.
David Geffen School Of Drama At Yale Announces Inaugural Design Showcase in New York City

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale is pleased to announce its inaugural Design Showcase in New York City. The Design Showcase will introduce scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection designers from the classes of 2020 and 2022 on May 19 and 20 at The Public Theater Studios (440 Lafayette Street).
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale Seeks Applicants For Fall 2022 Admission

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, the only graduate-level professional conservatory in the English-speaking world to offer training in every theatrical discipline, seeks applicants for Fall 2022 admission.
Yale School of Drama Eliminates Tuition for All Returning and Future Students After $150 Million Gift From David Geffen

Yale School of Drama has announced that they will stop charging tuition after receiving a $150 million gift from David Geffen. Beginning in August, tuition will be eliminated for all returning and future students in its masters, doctoral and certificate programs.
BWW Interview: David Krassner of RENT at Agoura High School

Director David Krassner brings a deep theatrical resume to his new role as drama director at Agoura High School, which is currently staging 'Rent,' which made its debut nearly a quarter century ago.
Nyack College School Of Music Presents Concert At David Geffen Hall

The Nyack College School of Music will present 'Yesterday, Today, Forever,' a concert of classical, contemporary, gospel and sacred music, on the stage of David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Students, faculty, staff and alumni will headline the one-night event at the iconic cultural arts venue located at Columbus Avenue and 65th Street in New York City on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.
SCHOOL OF ROCK's Merritt David Janes Releases First Single With The Winter Guardians

Singer-songwriter Merritt David Janes, currently starring as Dewey in the National Tour of School of Rock-The Musical, releases The Winter Guardians' first single, 'Think Out Loud,' today. Along with Janes, the group features three young instrumentalists who performed with him in the on-stage band of Broadway's School of Rock: guitarist Brandon Niederauer, drummer Raghav Mehrotra and bassist Jersey Sullivan.
Merritt David Janes and More Join the SCHOOL OF ROCK National Tour

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit School of Rock - The Musical has announced new casting for the 2018-19 season. Merritt David Janes, previously from the original Broadway company and the Dewey Alternate on tour, is taking over the role of Dewey. Also joining the cast are Madison Micucci as Patty, Layne Roate as Ned, Gary Trainor as Dewey Alternate, Brian Golub as a swing and Jonathon Timpanelli as an ensemble member.
Film Composer David Newman, Film Writer Jon Burlingame and Director Dean Parisot Give Master Class at Orange County School of the Arts

Conductor and Composer David Newman is known for creating the music for nearly 100 films, including "Serenity" (2005), "Ice Age" (2002), "Anastasia" (1997), "Matilda" (1996) and many others. He comes from a dynasty of composers, the Newman family being the most nominated for Academy Awards, all 92 for film scoring, arrangement or original song. Jon Burlingame is the nation's leading writer on the subject of music for film and television, and has recently written about the composers and scores in "Phantom Thread," "Black Panther" and "Star Trek: Discovery." He is a lecturer at the University of Southern California, a best-selling author and a regular writer for Variety magazine. Dean Parisot is a film and television director who has recently worked on shows such as "Santa Clarita Diet," "Grace and Frankie" and the pilot for the new NBC dramedy "Good Girls." Parisot is also known for directing the films "Galaxy Quest," "RED 2" and "Fun with Dick and Jane."   
Photo Flash: The Actors Studio Drama School 2018 Repertory Season Opens Week Five With THE BOOK OF LIZ By Amy And David Sedaris

The Actors Studio Drama School 2018 Repertory Season opened Week Five of its seven-week series of exciting and challenging theater productions with The Book of Liz by Amy and David Sedaris.  The season features the work of the graduating MFA Acting, Directing, and Playwriting students who collaborate on professionally produced productions presented at 3LD Art & Technology Center.
David Walliams' MR. STINK Comes to Life on Stage for The School Holidays

David Walliams' award-winning book comes to life on stage for children 6-12 and their adults this June/July school holidays.
Veanne Cox, Gregory Wooddell and Rachel Zampelli to Lead David Ives's Revamped SCHOOL FOR LIES at STC

Tony Award-nominee David Ives and STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn, the team that created the award-winning French 'trilogy' of The Liar, The Heir Apparent and The Metromaniacs, will unite once more to present a newly revamped version of Ives' The School For Lies at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street NW) from May 30-July 2, 2017.
BWW Interview: Actor David Fynn Talks SCHOOL OF ROCK Ahead of UK Premiere

David Fynn's credits range from She Stoops to Conquer and Romeo and Juliet at the National Theatre to Sherlock and Game of Thrones. Now he's starring as rocker-turned-substitute teacher Dewey Finn in the UK premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Glenn Slater and Julian Fellowes' School of Rock, which begins previews at New London Theatre on 24 October.
They're in the Band- David Fynn Will Lead SCHOOL OF ROCK in London!

Today, 8 September 2016, Andrew Lloyd Webber announces David Fynn is to lead the London cast of School of Rock - The Musical as wannabe rock star Dewey Finn. Lloyd Webber's West End production will begin previews at the New London Theatre on 24 October 2016 with opening night on 14 November 2016, School of Rock - The Musical is initially booking to 12 February 2017.
STC to Present David Ives's SCHOOL FOR LIES

Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) announces the return of playwright David Ives with The School for Lies in spring of 2017. The Tony Award-nominee pairs once more with Artistic Director Michael Kahn as director, the team that previously created the highly-lauded French "trilogy" of The Liar, The Heir Apparent and The Metromaniacs at STC.
The School of American Ballet to Host 2016 WINTER BALL at David H. Koch Theater, 3/14

The School of American Ballet (SAB) announces the 2016 Winter Ball at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater on Monday, March 14, 2016, sponsored by legendary French jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels for the ninth consecutive year. Cocktails begin at 7pm and dinner will commence at 8pm, followed by The Encore dessert and dancing at 9pm. Attire is black tie. To purchase tickets, a table, or for more information, please contact the Special Events Office at (212) 769-6636.

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