- In July the Knight of Illumination Awards USA (KOI-USA), a group that recognizes the achievements of international lighting and video designers that has been performed or broadcast in the United States, announced the addition of a Live for Broadcast category. The category will be judged by a panel of experienced industry vets in theatre, film, and television, and awards will be presented in October, 2018.
- British theatre publication The Stage ran an article on the growing popularity of stage plays adapted for television.
- It has been announced that the West End production of The King and I, a transfer of the highly acclaimed 2015 Lincoln Center Theater revival, will be broadcast in cinemas across the world on November 29, 2018. Check https://www.kingandimusicalcinema.com/ for listings.
- New streaming service Stage has announced a free 30-day trial in the lead-up to its official launch on October 1. Check it out here.
- There were many celebrations around the world to commemorate Leonard Bernstein’s 100th Birthday on August 25th. Celebrate by checking out the 4 different versions of Candide in the Filmed Live Musicals database.
- The world lost an incredible champion for musical theatre with the sudden passing of producer Craig Zadan on August 20th. Read more about his legacy here and here.
