Lena Horne becomes first black actress to have Broadway theatre named after her

The late actress Lena Horne has become the first black woman to have a Broadway theatre named after her.  Horne, who died in 2010, was the first black woman to be nominated for a Tony Award, the highest theatrical honour on Broadway for starring in the 1957 musical Jamaica.  Years later in 1981, Horne also …

The Nederlander Organization acquires TixTrack

The Nederlander Organization has announced its acquisition of digital ticketing solutions company, TixTrack. Following the acquisition, TixTrack will continue to be operated by its co-founders Steven Sunshine and Michael Arya, and chief technology officer Mike Ripberger. Sean Free, who is currently the vice-president of sales and ticketing at Nederlander, will also join the executive team …