producers

Theater Producers Hartshorn-Hook on Why It’s Easier (and Cheaper) to Create Work in London

Commercial theater producers Hartshorn-Hook take their shows all over the world—and have fun doing it.

‘Atlanta,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘La La Land’ Win Producers Guild Awards

The 28th annual Producers Guild Awards honored the best producers of film and television Jan. 28, giving “La La Land” and “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” more awards season heat.

‘Hidden Figures,’ ‘Arrival’ Among 2017 PGA Film Nods

The 28th annual Producers Guild Awards unveiled their picks for the 10 best feature films. Which one could go on to win the Oscar?

5 On-Set Tips for Actors

Producer and Backstage Expert Sevier Crespo explains that when you're an actor on set, everyone's paying as much attention to the way you behave as the quality of your acting.

Being a B’way Producer Isn’t as Scary as You Think

For performers Dominick LaRuffa Jr. and Rob Hinderliter, investing in a Broadway show required convincing some friends and nabbed them both a spot on stage during the Tony Awards.

Producers Share Industry Insights at PBNY 2015

Entertainment industry professionals gathered at the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle to attend the second Produced By: New York (PBNY) conference. The 2015 event was hosted by the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and Discovery Communications. The day was filled with insights from working producers, filmmakers, and industry pros ...

Backstage Launches New Talent Database

Backstage has launched a brand-new Talent Database to help casting directors and content creators find talent for their projects. Agents and managers can also use the system to scout for talent to represent. The Talent Database features more than 90,000 actors, models, and performers...

Backstage Launches New Casting System for Casting Directors & Content Creators

The new Backstage Casting System includes a sleek Casting Dashboard interface for easily managing productions’ casting calls, as well as quick access to recently viewed profiles, notes, messaging, and a new high-tech Application Manager that makes casting faster, easier, and more efficient than ever before.

New York's YouTube Space Set to Open

New York actors can start making post-Halloween plans -- with YouTube.

Producer Ron Simons Wants to Tell a Good Story

The man behind the new indie drama “Blue Caprice” and the Tony-winning revival of “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” knows what actors want—a great story.