Celebrating the People, Productions, and Communities That Make Regional Theater Thrive

BroadwayandMain.com is a national resource dedicated to America's professional regional theater community. Through original journalism, exclusive backstage interviews, production histories, and one of the nation's growing databases of regional theater artists, the site celebrates the remarkable work taking place on stages across the United States.

Our Story

Broadway and Main began in 2009 as a featured segment on Verizon FiOS1 News' award-winning news magazine, My Long Island TV.

The concept was simple but different.

Rather than reviewing or criticizing productions, our cameras went behind the scenes to capture the excitement, passion, and creativity of the artists bringing each show to life. By introducing audiences to the cast and creative team and sharing preview clips from productions, viewers could experience the energy of the performance and decide for themselves whether they wanted to attend.

The approach resonated with audiences.

As the theater coverage continued to grow in popularity, it became clear that the stories being told extended far beyond Long Island. In 2012, BroadwayandMain.com was launched as an independent website with a broader mission: to spotlight professional Equity regional theaters throughout the United States.

More Than Entertainment

Regional theaters are far more than places to see a great show.

They serve as economic engines for their communities, attracting thousands of patrons to downtown districts every week. Restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, boutiques, parking facilities, and countless other local businesses benefit from the audiences that theaters bring into their neighborhoods.

BroadwayandMain.com believes that the performing arts are an essential part of healthy communities. By telling the stories behind the productions, the artists, and the theaters themselves, we hope to strengthen appreciation for the important role regional theater plays in local economies across America.

What You'll Find

BroadwayandMain.com has grown into a comprehensive resource for theater professionals, audiences, researchers, and arts organizations.

Today the site features:

• Exclusive backstage interviews

• Original video features

• Actor profiles

• Theater profiles

• Production histories

• Press releases

• Upcoming show listings

• Business spotlights

• Nearby dining and destination guides

• Industry news

• A rapidly expanding searchable database of actors, productions, and theaters

Our growing database allows visitors to explore the careers of performers, discover productions from around the country, and learn more about the theaters that help shape America's performing arts landscape.

Building a National Theater Archive

One of BroadwayandMain.com's long-term goals is to preserve the history of regional theater.

Every season, thousands of talented artists appear in productions that may never be documented beyond a local playbill. By creating an ever-growing database of productions, casts, creative teams, and theaters, BroadwayandMain.com is working to preserve those accomplishments for future generations.

As our database continues to expand, it is becoming a valuable resource for theater fans, educators, journalists, producers, casting professionals, and the artists themselves.

Original Journalism

BroadwayandMain.com is committed to producing original reporting that celebrates achievement within the performing arts.

Our coverage focuses on the people behind the productions—the actors, directors, designers, technicians, administrators, and volunteers whose passion keeps regional theater vibrant in communities across America.

Rather than focusing on criticism, we strive to inform, inspire, and introduce audiences to remarkable productions they might otherwise never discover.

Recognition

The journalism and storytelling produced by BroadwayandMain.com has been recognized with numerous professional honors, including:

• Two New York Emmy Award nominations

• Multiple Folio Awards

• Multiple Press Club of Long Island Awards

• Additional recognition for excellence in journalism and video production

These honors reflect our continuing commitment to producing thoughtful, engaging, and informative coverage of the performing arts.

Looking Ahead

Regional theater represents one of America's greatest cultural treasures.

Every year, thousands of productions launch careers, introduce new works, revive beloved classics, and bring communities together through live performance.

BroadwayandMain.com is committed to documenting those stories, preserving their history, and making them accessible to audiences everywhere.

Whether you're searching for an actor's production history, exploring a theater's past seasons, discovering a new destination for live theater, or simply looking for your next unforgettable performance, BroadwayandMain.com is proud to serve as your guide to regional theater across America.

Because every great Broadway performer starts somewhere.

Very often, that journey begins on Main Street.