Friday, May 17, 2024

Actors’ Equity announces nominees for ACCA chorus award by Michael Abourizk

The prize acknowledges the ensemble performers in a Broadway production.

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Sarah Paulson, ‘Stereophonic’ among 2024 Drama League Awards winners by Michael Abourizk

Broadway productions swept all of the competitive categories.

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No Times Square Casino Coalition releases results of neighborhood residents survey by Michael Abourizk

The poll found a majority of the 400 locals surveyed oppose the construction of a casino in Times Square.

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Alan Mingo Jr. will join ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Mingo originated the titular role in the production’s pre-Broadway tour.

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‘Mary Jane,’ starring Rachel McAdams, receives final extension on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Amy Herzog’s play is currently nominated for four Tony Awards.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Water for Elephants’’ Jessica Stone by Ruthie Fierberg

The director uncovers the process of creating an intimate story in a sweeping spectacle and the challenges of putting a circus on a Broadway stage.

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What it means for dots to be a design collective working on Broadway by Naveen Kumar

Tony Award-nominated dots reveals their process and how working as a team resulted in the designs for “Appropriate” and “An Enemy of the People.”

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On The RISE: May Events by Rise Theatre Directory

RISE (Representation, Inclusion, & Support for Employment) seeks to build a more equitable and inclusive theatre industry by centralizing DEIA tools and resources through a network of pa…

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Broadway’s No Guarantees Productions invests $2.5 million in SINE Digital by Michael Abourizk

The digital marketing firm represents several of the 2023-2024 Broadway season’s shows.

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Staging a visceral, tactile production of ‘The Outsiders’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award-nominated director Danya Taymor and choreographers Rick and Jeff Kuperman dig into the physical demands, fiery staging and vulnerable grit of their new musical. 

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Cabaret’’s Steven Skybell by Ruthie Fierberg

The first-time Tony Award nominee shares insights into his “Cabaret” character, the advice he got from Joel Grey and the experience of acting opposite Bebe Neuwirth.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In ‘Suffs,’ relationships invigorate a musical about a social movement by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award nominees Shaina Taub, Leigh Silverman and Jill Furman break down how the new musical merges history and heart.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Illinoise’’s Justin Peck by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2024 Best Choreography nominee discusses the conception and movement of the new musical based on the album by Sufjan Stevens.

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Victoria Lang will step down from Broadway & Beyond Theatricals by Michael Abourizk

Lang co-founded the producing and booking organization.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

‘The Outsiders’ breaks $1 million threshold as nearly every Broadway sees a gross increase by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending May 12, the 34 currently running productions grossed $35,727,377.

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Maia Reficco will make Broadway debut in ‘Hadestown’ by Michael Abourizk

The “Pretty Little Liars” actor will join the company this summer.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Stereophonic’’s Will Brill by Ruthie Fierberg

Listen as the 2024 Tony Award nominee describes the adventure of “Stereophonic,” learning to play the bass for this role and the destiny of meeting his character at the right time.

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Monday, May 13, 2024

Michael James Scott to host ‘Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth’ event by Michael Abourizk

Phylicia Rashad will receive the Juneteenth Legacy Award.

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George Clooney to make Broadway debut in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ by Michael Abourizk

The Academy Award winner will star in the stage adaptation of the film he co-wrote, directed and starred in.

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‘Sterephonic’ leads winners of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The John Gassner Award for New American Play is awarded to “Oh, Mary!”

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’’s Shoshana Bean by Ruthie Fierberg

In the first episode of Broadway News' audio series, hear from 2024 Tony Award nominee about her experience singing Alicia Keys' music, playing a mom and why she'll never leave the theater.

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

‘Melissa Etheridge: My Window’ receives GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Broadway Production by Andy Lefkowitz

The 35th annual awards ceremony, held at the New York Hilton Midtown, was hosted by Ross Matthews.

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Friday, May 10, 2024

‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ puts the comedy in rom-com by Ruthie Fierberg

Director Gordon Greenberg discusses creating a laugh-out-loud, ’80s-set “confection” of a musical.

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Museum of Broadway announces ‘Moulin Rouge!’ exhibit by Michael Abourizk

The new offering will open to the public in May.

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards