Money Moves: Several Black Arts Organizations to Receive NYC Grant

Alaina Newell — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 16:44:57 +0000

Any day money is put in the hands of black people, it’s a good day. The National Black Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Apollo Theater, and Negro Ensemble Company are among the dozens of non-profit performing arts companies awarded Cultural Development Fund grants of up to $100,000 from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

The acclaimed theater among list of grant recipients

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The acclaimed theater, The Apollo, among a long list of grant recipients.

The grants, totaling $47.1 million, include new investments and measures to support the city’s nonprofit cultural sector as it continues to struggle through the pandemic. These include allocating funding to hard-hit BIPOC communities and supporting arts education programs.

The department also announced that those receiving funding this upcoming year will also be receiving funds in 2022 of a similar amount, pending final budgets. NYC really has been leading the way in America when it comes to actively working to protect and support its citizens. Not perfect, by any means, but as always, a win for any black group is a win for us all.

Look below for a larger list of NYC arts organizations impacted.

Up to $9,999

LAByrinth Theater Company

League of Professional Theatre Women

Negro Ensemble Company

$10,000 – $19,999

Bedlam

Harlem9

The New Group

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

The Shed

Sing for Hope

$20,000 – $49,999

Bushwick Starr, Inc.

National Black Theatre

Primary Stages Company

The Vineyard

$50,000 – $99,999

Ars Nova

Atlantic Theater Company

MTC

New Dramatists

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre

Second Stage Theatre

The Tank

$100,000+

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

The Apollo Theater

La MaMa

New York Theatre Workshop

New York Philharmonic

Playwrights Horizons

Roundabout Theatre Company

Signature Theatre Company

Repertorio Espanol

St. Ann’s Warehouse

TDF

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Big News for Broadway Week 2014

Broadway Black — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:12:58 +0000

It’s no secret that Broadway ticket pricing has become more and more of a deterrent for those seeking to experience the magic of the stage. With iconic shows such as Wicked and The Lion King having ticket prices nearing the $200 mark, and newer shows like The Book of Mormon and Newsies nearing those prices, the status symbol of attending a Broadway play is nearing the popularity of the art being presented. For the first time ever, this year Broadway tickets averaged above $100, and as we mentioned, some shows and seats going for significantly more.

In order to help bridge the gap and make enjoying the experience of attending a Broadway show more attainable New York’s tourism office, NYC & Company are introducing a Fall 2014 Broadway Week with 2 for 1 ticket specials!

Information and show lists were announced Monday and featured some shows in preview such as You Can’t Take It With You starring James Earl Jones, and This is Our Youth with Michael Cera, but there were also some new heavyweights like Motown the Musical and Aladdin. Not to be left out, if you’re travelling from far away, or just want to see a classic, Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Pippin, Wicked and a number of other staples are available as well.

Sales start on August 18th and ticket prices for the better seats priced at half off plus $20. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss so be sure to have you calendar marked and your funds allocated because these tickets are sure to go fast! For more info visit the NYC Go site here.

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