Pace University’s Sands College of Performing Arts will host the 12th annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS) on Saturday, May 30–Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., on its Lower Manhattan campus.
The Symposium brings together Broadway professionals, educators, students, and emerging artists to explore the art and practice of stage management through panels and discussions. Created by stage managers for stage managers, the conference focuses on professional development and the exchange of industry expertise.
The Symposium will also offer live online participation and on-demand access to session recordings, expanding access for stage managers nationwide and internationally.
“Hosting the Broadway Stage Management Symposium reflects the core mission of the Sands College of Performing Arts—to connect rigorous academic training with the highest levels of professional practice,” said Jennifer Holmes, PhD, dean of the Sands College of Performing Arts. “This partnership gives our students meaningful access to Broadway leaders while positioning Pace as a national hub for professional training and artistic collaboration.”
In addition to educational sessions, the event will feature the BSMS Expo, showcasing theatrical technology and service providers, including Clear-Com, Stage Write, Prospero, and Virtual Callboard. Pace stage management students will work alongside industry professionals throughout the conference, gaining hands-on experience and supporting the broader stage management community.
“The Broadway Stage Management Symposium has always been about sharing the wisdom of Broadway’s great professionals with the next generation,” said Matthew Stern, founder of the Symposium and head of the stage management department at Sands College of Performing Arts. “Partnering with Pace University allows us to deepen that commitment to education while strengthening the professional community.”
Students, educators, and professionals can learn more and register.
Founded in 1906 and celebrating 120 years of preparing students for success in 2026, Pace University pairs real-life learning with strong academics to launch meaningful careers. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, Pace serves 13,600 students across a range of bachelor, master, and doctoral programs through the College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands College of Performing Arts, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.
Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University is a cutting-edge performing arts school that nurtures artistic innovation and develops future leaders and changemakers in the profession. Renowned for its diverse range of highly-ranked programs, Sands College is committed to cultivating top-talent performers, designers, and production professionals. From Hollywood to Broadway, Sands College students and alumni have appeared in major film and television productions and theater performances such as & Juliet, A Beautiful Noise, A Strange Loop, Almost Famous, Hadestown, Hamilton, Kimberly Akimbo, MJ The Musical, Moulin Rouge, Ohio State Murders, Wicked, and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Recognized by Playbill as one of the 10 most represented colleges on Broadway, Sands College continues to inspire the next generation of artists both on stage and screen.
Founded by Matthew Stern, whose Broadway credits include Wicked, Finding Neverland, The Little Mermaid, Phantom of the Opera, and more. Stern is a board member of the Stage Managers’ Association, USA, serves as the head of the stage management department at Sands College of Performing Arts, and is the author of the upcoming book, Leadership Lessons from Broadway Stage Managers.
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