By R.V. Baugus The LinkedIn profile says it all about Bill McElrath: RETIRED at Des Moines Performing Arts. That, folks, would seemingly say it all, but it really does not scratch the surface of the career of an industry icon who spent 47 years in the business, the last 20 as business

By Sarah Maio Wisconsin Center District (WCD) President and CEO Marty Brooks announced that the architecture team of tvsdesign and EUA has been selected to design the expansion of the Wisconsin Center. “(Today’s) announcement is a critical milestone in this exciting and ambitious proc

By R.V. Baugus The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon came to the University of Texas at Austin for its first-ever college campus show on November 17. The taped show was held on campus at the Bass Concert Hall and before 2,500 students who won tickets in a lottery. Will Shirey, talent

In IAVM Board news, Phil Jordan, CVE, has stepped down as the Performing Arts Sector Director for the IAVM Board as he has recently moved into the consulting world. IAVM Board Chair, Tammy Koolbeck, CVE, has appointed Jennifer Norris, CVE, Assistant Managing Director for the San Franc

By Ainslee Jessiman The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society (RMTS) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Franz Lehrbass as executive director, effective January 21, 2020. Lehrbass will succeed current executive director Lloyd Fitzsimonds when he retires in December after