Theatre World
Encyclopedia
Theatre World is the oldest (first published in 1945), pictorial and statistical record of American
theatre, including Broadway
, Off-Broadway
, Off-Off-Broadway
, and regional theatre, as well as a complete national theatrical awards section and obituaries. Including over 500 photographs, it is the definitive pictorial and statistical reference to each American theatrical season, and is referenced daily by industry professionals, students, historians, and theatre fans worldwide.
Until 1998, the Theatre World editorial staff administered the Theatre World Award
s for Outstanding Broadway and off-Broadway debuts. First under the supervision of Theatre World founder Daniel Blum and then under co-founder John Willis
, who took over the production of the Awards following Blum's death in 1964, the Theatre World Awards were first given to those recipients considered "Promising Personalities."
In 1998, the Theatre World Awards were incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization and are currently overseen by a board of directors, although over fifty years of association between the two organizations has resulted in the two organizations working closely to produce the annual event, as well as the publication.
Theatre World is the recipient of a 2001 Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre
, presented by the American Theatre Wing
, and for his work on the publication, longtime editor-in-chief John Willis
has received honors including the first Special Lucille Lortel Award, a Special Drama Desk Award
, and the Broadway Theatre Institute (now The Theatre Museum
) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Theatre World is published annually by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books. The permanent editorial staff currently consists of Ben Hodges, editor in chief, and associate editor Scott Denny.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
theatre, including Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
, Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway theater is a term for a professional venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, and for a specific production of a play, musical or revue that appears in such a venue, and which adheres to related trade union and other contracts...
, Off-Off-Broadway
Off-Off-Broadway
Off-Off-Broadway theatrical productions in New York City are those in theatres that are smaller than Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres. Off-Off-Broadway theaters are often defined as theaters that have fewer than 100 seats, though the term can be used for any show in the New York City area that...
, and regional theatre, as well as a complete national theatrical awards section and obituaries. Including over 500 photographs, it is the definitive pictorial and statistical reference to each American theatrical season, and is referenced daily by industry professionals, students, historians, and theatre fans worldwide.
Until 1998, the Theatre World editorial staff administered the Theatre World Award
Theatre World Award
The Theatre World Award, first awarded for the 1945-46 season, is an American honor presented annually to actors and actresses in recognition of an outstanding New York City stage debut performance, either on Broadway or off-Broadway.-History:...
s for Outstanding Broadway and off-Broadway debuts. First under the supervision of Theatre World founder Daniel Blum and then under co-founder John Willis
John A. Willis
John Alvin Willis was an American theatre and film book editor, theatre awards producer, actor, and educator. He is best known for editing the long-running annual publications Theatre World and Screen World....
, who took over the production of the Awards following Blum's death in 1964, the Theatre World Awards were first given to those recipients considered "Promising Personalities."
In 1998, the Theatre World Awards were incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization and are currently overseen by a board of directors, although over fifty years of association between the two organizations has resulted in the two organizations working closely to produce the annual event, as well as the publication.
Theatre World is the recipient of a 2001 Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre
Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre
The Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre is a non-competitive award created by the American Theatre Wing in 1990. They are presented to institutions, individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theatre, but are not eligible to compete in any of the...
, presented by the American Theatre Wing
American Theatre Wing
The American Theatre Wing is a New York City-based organization "dedicated to supporting excellence and education in theatre," according to its mission statement...
, and for his work on the publication, longtime editor-in-chief John Willis
John A. Willis
John Alvin Willis was an American theatre and film book editor, theatre awards producer, actor, and educator. He is best known for editing the long-running annual publications Theatre World and Screen World....
has received honors including the first Special Lucille Lortel Award, a Special Drama Desk Award
Drama Desk Award
The Drama Desk Awards, which are given annually in a number of categories, are the only major New York theater honors for which productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway compete against each other in the same category...
, and the Broadway Theatre Institute (now The Theatre Museum
The Theatre Museum
The Theatre Museum is located in the heart of New York City’s Times Square at 723 Seventh Avenue. Its mission is to preserve, protect and perpetuate the legacy of theatre, including Broadway theatre...
) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Theatre World is published annually by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books. The permanent editorial staff currently consists of Ben Hodges, editor in chief, and associate editor Scott Denny.