I know -- #GivingTuesday is too much. But... for those of us who work in nonprofits, it's a significant day that allows us to fund our mission! If you have it in you to offer a gift to Maestra, I would really appreciate it!

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Ben Platt will return to Broadway next month, leading the cast of a revival of "Parade," directed by Michael Arden and costarring Micaela Diamond. The production had a strongly reviewed seven-performance run at New York City Center last fall. nyti.ms/3CEFcam

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Our PL Clare Chandler has recently had a chapter published in Routledge Books Companion to MT exploring the work & working practices of a range of women #MusicalTheatre creators inc Georgia Stitt KVTE MVRLVIS Jeanine Tesori, Trude Rittman, Ana Paula Villar #Research

Thank you for reaching the stars with us this past weekend⭐️ 📸:Jamie Pham Photography #choralmusic #star #space #VOYAGER

May 1: George Takei, Georgia Stitt, Michael McElroy and Jim Hoare to Receive 2023 Prospect Muse Awards at @ProspectTheater Spring Gala wp.me/p8ilTC-dNZ Manhattan Neighborhood Network #backstagepasswithliachang

In a recent interview with Local 802 AFM Musicians Union's magazine Allegro, Maestra Founder Georgia Stitt talks about the importance of collaboration, building relationships, and supporting underrepresented voices in music and theatre. Full article: bit.ly/3YmzLoz

Jerry Herman wrote Broadway hits, but “Dear World” wasn’t one of them. The musical is getting a new chance at New York City Center with an Encores! show starring Donna Murphy. nyti.ms/3Jbgfpv

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we thank the women who have shaped the American Theatre Wing, from the early days at the Stage Door Canteen to the force it is today. Look back on our 2022 Gala celebrating Women in Theatre. 📷Stephanie Berger

In her introduction to #RCMT Part III, Georgia Stitt unpacks musical theatre collaboration and reflects on her work as a composer-lyricist. "Why have I pulled this team together? What exactly was I trying to say? Sure, we have collectively made a show, but have we made a mark?"

The Great American Black and White is worth a listen Georgia Stitt "It’s all a circle. Who’s wrong? Who’s right? You didn’t come to hear me out; you came to fight. It’s what we do now. I bark, you bite. The Great American Black and White" youtube.com/watch?v=6vCDu4…

.Julia Murney, @AnnHarada, Ali Ewoldt, Leslie Odom, Jr., @MrJasonRBrown and more turned out as @ProspectTheater honored George Takei, @GeorgiaStitt and more at their annual gala. broadwayworld.com/article/Photos…

Join us @BwayCon as we shine a light on musical theatre writers breaking ground – and breaking glass ceilings! w/ Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Christie, #GretchenCryer, and Rona Siddiqui Moderators: Sarah Rebell, @GeorgiaStitt broadwaycon.com #BroadwayCon2023 Maestra

“I want to acknowledge the intentionality behind how things are changing. It’s changing because of the intentionality. Visibility is part of Maestra mission statement to deal with unconscious bias head on.”Georgia Stitt BroadwayCon on gender parity in theatre writing

Day 1 BroadwayCon! Spotlight on Women & Nonbinary Musical Writers Christie Rona Siddiqui Kristen Anderson-Lopez #GretchenCryer Georgia Stitt Sarah Rebell Dream Session w/ Global Majority Theatre Writers Douglas Lyons Christine Toy Johnson @HelenHJPark @jordanecooper_ #KristofferDiaz #GavenDTrinidad

“Every time I heard that part, I cried.”

This chapter discusses a whole host of amazing womxn including @shainataub Georgia Stitt Kate + Alex Compose Linda Twine, Liz Swados, Ana Paula Villar, Jeanine Tesori & more #MusicalTheatre Musical Theatre | University of Lincoln