Shubert Opens 2027 Artistic Circle Applications
The Shubert Organization is accepting applications for its 2027 cohort of its producer development program for mid-career theatre producers.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Arts Theater — General
The Shubert Organization opened applications on November 2, 2026, for the 2027 Artistic Circle cohort. The program supports mid-career producers building new work for the commercial theatre.
Why it matters
The Artistic Circle, founded in 2021, is intended to diversify the commercial American theatre landscape by supporting producers who might otherwise be shut out of the field. Applicants are asked to show what Shubert's support would make possible for their productions.
The program has fostered 11 producers since its founding in 2021, and those producers have produced or co-produced productions including Oh, Mary!, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Proof, Suffs, Cabaret, and Gypsy. The total number of applicants and the size of the 2027 cohort were not disclosed.
The players
The Shubert Organization
The Shubert Organization is one of the largest commercial theatre owners and operators in the United States, with a long history on Broadway.
The details
Applicants must have an active commercial project in development, demonstrated professional experience raising capital, and a presence in New York City. Support includes office space, networking opportunities, panels with industry experts, one-on-one mentor consultations, and underwriting of development expenses, and the program has no set curriculum.
Timeline
2021: Shubert founds the Artistic Circle program.
November 2, 2026: Applications for the 2027 cohort open.
January 1, 2027: Deadline for applicants to submit all required materials.
Early 2027: New Artistic Circle members are announced.
Industry Dynamics
The Artistic Circle is a producer-development program run by a major commercial theatre owner, and its cohorts are intended to widen who can produce work for Broadway. The 2027 round continues Shubert's effort to bring new producers into a field where raising capital has traditionally been a barrier.
Mid-career producers with an active New York City commercial project and fundraising experience can apply through the Artistic Circle submission portal on the Shubert.nyc Artistic Circle page. Applicants who want to be considered should explain what Shubert's support would make possible for their production.
The takeaway
Mid-career producers in New York City who have a commercial project in development and fundraising experience have a defined application window ending January 1, 2027. Applicants are asked to articulate concretely what support would unlock for their work.
What happens next
New Artistic Circle members will be announced in early 2027.
Further reading
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More information
Application details and the submission portal are available on the Shubert.nyc Artistic Circle page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
