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''Theatre World'' is an annual
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theatre pictorial and statistical print publication. It includes
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,
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,
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, and regional theatre, national theatrical awards, and obituaries.


''Theatre World''

In 1944, three young men who loved theater, Daniel Blum, Norman McDonald, and John Willis, created ''Theatre World'', a magazine about the theater.
''Theatre World'' was first published in 1945.
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's annual ''Theatre Book Of The Year'' (
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) preceded and competed. ''Theatre World'' is an annual pictorial and statistical record of
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theatre, in print. It includes
Broadway Broadway may refer to: Theatre * Broadway Theatre (disambiguation) * Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. ** Broadway (Manhattan), the street ** Broadway Theatre (53rd Stre ...
,
Off-Broadway An off-Broadway theatre is any professional theatre venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, inclusive. These theatres are smaller than Broadway theatres, but larger than off-off-Broadway theatres, which seat fewer tha ...
,
Off-Off-Broadway Off-off-Broadway theaters are smaller New York City theaters than Broadway theatre, Broadway and off-Broadway theaters, and usually have fewer than 100 seats. The off-off-Broadway movement began in 1958 as part of a response to perceived commerc ...
, and regional theatre, as well as a complete national theatrical awards section and obituaries. It is a pictorial and statistical reference to each American theatrical season, and is used by industry professionals, students, historians, and fans. ''Theatre World'' is the recipient of a 2001 Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre, presented by the
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. On behalf of the publication, longtime editor-in-chief, John Willis (1916-2010), accepted honors including the first Special
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, a Special
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, and the Broadway Theatre Institute (now
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) Lifetime Achievement Award. ''Theatre World'' is published annually by Theatre World Media and distributed by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books. The permanent editorial staff currently consists of Ben Hodges, editor in chief, and coeditor Scott Denny. Current editorial staff includes Adam Feldman of ''
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'' (Broadway), Linda Buchwald TDF Stages (Off-Broadway), Shay Gines
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(Off-Off-Broadway), and Diep Tran ''
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'' (Regional theatre).


Theatre World Awards

''Theatre World Awards'' were created in 1944 by Daniel Blum, Norman McDonald, and John Willis, the ''Theatre World'' founders to coincide with the first publication of ''Theatre World''. Until 1998, the ''Theatre World'' editorial staff administered the
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s for Outstanding Broadway and off-Broadway debuts. First under the supervision of ''Theatre World'' founder Daniel Blum and then under John Willis, who took over the production of the Awards following Blum's death in 1964, the Theatre World Awards were first given to those recipients considered "Promising Personalities." In 1998, the Theatre World Awards were incorporated as a
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nonprofit organization and are currently overseen by a board of directors independent of "Theatre World."


Daniel Blum

Daniel Blum (1900–1965) was born in Chicago, Illinois. His father was president of Federated Metals. He attended Shakespeare Grammar School in Chicago, Howe Prep School in Howe, Indiana, and the
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, then went to work for Federated in Chicago. From 1929 to 1940, he was a producer and columnist, while amassing a theatrical collection. By 1940, his private collection had required a full-time staff to maintain it. By 1951, his staff could no longer both help him compile his books on the theater and maintain his collection. In 1929, he co-produced ''Bambinas road production, it lost 50,000 dollars. He was drama critic for the Chicago Journal of Commerce, 1934 to 1937. He was drama editor for the Manhattan Magazine in 1939. He directed summer stock in Abingdon, Virginia (1940) at the Barter Theatre. He was assistant stage manager for ''Sons and Soldiers'' (1943), New York City. He co-produced, with Malcolm Wells, ''The Country Wife'' (1957), ''Playwrights Company'' (1957), and Between Seasons (1961). The success of ''Theatre World'' prompted ''Screen World'' (1950-1965), ''Opera World'' (1952-1954) and John Willis' ''Dance World''.


Works, by founder, Daniel Blum

Blum also compiled and published seven non-annual books: A Pictorial History of the Silent Screen (1953), A Pictorial History of the Opera in America (1954), A Pictorial History of the Talkies (1958), and A Pictorial History of Television (1959). A Pictorial History of the American Theatre, 100 Years: 1860-1960 (1960). Only ''Great Stars of the American Stage'' (1952) did not feature a photograph-filled, large-sized volume, with minimal text.


See also

*
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References

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