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AMDA Students Continue To Shine on Playbill's Big 10 List

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Playbill's Big 10 List of the Most Represented Colleges on Broadway is published annually, and includes a list of graduates from each college who performed on Broadway that season.

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  • Playbill's Big 10 List of the Most Represented Colleges on Broadway is published annually, and includes a list of graduates from each college who performed on Broadway that season.
  • The continued success of AMDA alumni can be attributed to the industry-focused professional training provided on AMDA's New York and Hollywood campuses.
  • With a world renowned faculty supporting students on their creative journey in the classroom and beyond, they learn to perfect their craft and graduate with full academic and industry knowledge.
  • Playbill's list once again establishes AMDA as a premier performing arts college with training in musical theatre, acting, acting for camera, dance, and performing arts.

A Star in the Making: Nationwide Search Yields Four Finalists in ‘Prudential Stages on Broadway Brought to You by Playbill’ Contest

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Singers submitted a 3-minute audition video, including a 60-second performance of one of five pre-selected Broadway songs.

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  • Singers submitted a 3-minute audition video, including a 60-second performance of one of five pre-selected Broadway songs.
  • “This was a really difficult decision!” said casting director Rubin, who is best known for her work on The Producers.
  • The Prudential Stages on Broadway Brought to You by Playbill contest is part of the 2023 Curtain Up: A Broadway Festival, which takes place in Times Square Sept. 8-10.
  • Prudential is a three-time presenting sponsor of Curtain Up, which started in 2021 to celebrate Broadway’s return after the pandemic.

NGLCC and Grubhub Reunite to Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Restaurants

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The program provides vital assistance to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, bars serving food, and other eating establishments nationwide.

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  • The program provides vital assistance to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, bars serving food, and other eating establishments nationwide.
  • "This collaborative effort between the NGLCC and Grubhub highlights our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and empowerment within the LGBTQ+ business community.
  • By joining forces again, we aim to uplift and support local LGBTQ+-owned and allied establishments," said NGLCC co-founder and president Justin Nelson.
  • The Community Impact Grant Program builds on the success of previous collaborations between the NGLCC and Grubhub.

Relevance Beats Recession: How SMBs Can Prepare for Economic Downturns

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recession fears often drive small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to dramatically reduce their budgets. Spending cuts may keep companies afloat, but cutbacks need to be strategic. Scaling back business operations that drive sales, such as marketing, leaves businesses vulnerable to recession-driven earnings losses. Holding steady on marketing and eCommerce solutions may help a company come out of a recession stronger than before. Mikel Lindsaar, Founder & CEO of StoreConnect, says, "Investing in technology solutions that streamline business operations can offer high ROI for small businesses, even in uncertain times. eCommerce 3.0 is about creating a software platform that provides a SINGLE source of truth across eCommerce, websites, support systems, marketing platforms, point of sale, and customer data."

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  • SMBs need to recession-proof themselves with eCommerce 3.0, allowing them to focus more on advertising and sales to remain relevant in the marketplace.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recession fears often drive small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to dramatically reduce their budgets.
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    In the event of an economic slowdown, SMBs with strong, established customer relationships are well-positioned to retain customer loyalty.
  • StoreConnect gives SMBs an affordable and incredibly flexible eCommerce solution that natively integrates with the world's number one CRM — Salesforce.

Prudential Powers Inclusion and Economic Growth in New York City and Across the Globe Through Support of Curtain Up Broadway Festival

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Friday, September 30, 2022

As part of the Curtain Up event, Prudential is also expanding access to the arts, theater community, and education programs, creating opportunities for more inclusion on Broadway.

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  • As part of the Curtain Up event, Prudential is also expanding access to the arts, theater community, and education programs, creating opportunities for more inclusion on Broadway.
  • Since last years festival, Prudential has given away 2,400 tickets to Broadway shows at local theaters across the country through the Prudential Standing Ovations Ticket Giveaway .
  • We know that Broadway and local theaters help to drive inclusion and economic growth in New York City and around the world.
  • Curtain Up Broadway Festival kicks off with guest speakers from title sponsor Prudential, Playbill, The Broadway League, and the Times Square Alliance.

AMDA College of the Performing Arts Ranks #2 on Playbill's 10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway List

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Playbill's Big 10 List of the Most Represented Colleges on Broadway is published each year and includes a list of all the graduates for each college who performed in a Broadway show from August 22, 2021 to May 4, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Playbill's Big 10 List of the Most Represented Colleges on Broadway is published each year and includes a list of all the graduates for each college who performed in a Broadway show from August 22, 2021 to May 4, 2022.
  • AMDA College has earned Playbill's #2 spot as the college with the second most graduates on Broadway in 2021-22.
  • A distinction of this magnitude confirms AMDA's status as the premier performing arts college with training in musical theatre, acting, acting for camera, dance, and performing arts.
  • AMDA College of the Performing Arts has campuses in the two entertainment capitals of the world: New York City and Hollywood.

Broadway’s bright lights return: Prudential supports New York City’s cultural and economic rebound

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE: PRU ), is proud to help spark the comeback of a cultural and economic engine behind New York and reopen Broadway to the world.

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  • Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE: PRU ), is proud to help spark the comeback of a cultural and economic engine behind New York and reopen Broadway to the world.
  • A cultural mainstay, Broadway is a powerful economic driver fueling New Yorks economy.
  • As one of New York Citys largest industries, the cultural sector employed nearly 293,000 workers and generated $110 billion in economic activity prior to the pandemic.
  • Broadway theaters have long been a cultural and financial backbone to New York City, said Susan Somersille Johnson, Prudentials chief marketing officer.

Creative Sparks Fly In New Lexus Campaign

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Monday, September 13, 2021

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In its new marketing campaign, "Emotional Sparks," Lexus celebrates its commitment to engineering vehicles that deliver the freedom, excitement and inspiration drivers need to spark their creative visions.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In its new marketing campaign, "Emotional Sparks," Lexus celebrates its commitment to engineering vehicles that deliver the freedom, excitement and inspiration drivers need to spark their creative visions.
  • "At Lexus, our inspiration comes from our guests, and this campaign beautifully showcases the very best of Lexus' guest passions, energy and excitement," said Vinay Shahani, vice president of Lexus marketing.
  • Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries.
  • With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader.

Playbill VTF Live Tickets Are Now On Sale

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --All-Access Virtual Festival Passes are now on sale for the Fall 2020 PLAYBILL VIRTUAL THEATRE FESTIVAL for only $2.99 at https://vtf.live/tickets .

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --All-Access Virtual Festival Passes are now on sale for the Fall 2020 PLAYBILL VIRTUAL THEATRE FESTIVAL for only $2.99 at https://vtf.live/tickets .
  • The festival will be hosted by theatre media icon PLAYBILL and run exclusively on Playbill.com from October 23rd through the 25th.
  • The Fall 2020 Playbill VTF Live Lineup is:
    Lineup subject to change without notice.
  • PLAYBILL VTF LIVE encourages theatre artists to think outside the black box and develop new forms of live theatre that can be experienced simultaneously with other audience members, regardless of physical location or proximity.

The Actors Fund Joins Playbill VTF Live - Call For Submissions

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Friday, June 5, 2020

PLAYBILL VTF LIVE ( https://vtf.live ) will present new works created specifically for live-online performance and will award two $1,500 cash prizes, one to a festival winner chosen by a panel of judges and the second to an Audience Choice winner voted on by festival viewers.

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  • PLAYBILL VTF LIVE ( https://vtf.live ) will present new works created specifically for live-online performance and will award two $1,500 cash prizes, one to a festival winner chosen by a panel of judges and the second to an Audience Choice winner voted on by festival viewers.
  • Submissions are open through June 19th on the festival website at VTF.LIVE/SUBMIT , and there is no cost to submit or present in the festival.
  • PLAYBILL VTF LIVE encourages theatre artists to think outside the black box and develop new forms of live theatre that can be experienced simultaneously with other audience members, regardless of physical location or proximity.
  • BETERRIFIC , industry leaders in live-streaming productions, will provide the cutting-edge technology and experience necessary to successfully translate the live theatre experience to live-online.