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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

How to Dance in Ohio Set for U.K. Premiere by Darryn King

How to Dance in Ohio, the Broadway musical inspired by Alexandra Shiva's award-winning documentary of the same name, will make its international premiere in the U.K. in 2025, at a venue to …

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Call Me Cherry with The Outsiders’ Emma Pittman, Episode 5: Pre-Show Rituals and Hot Takes by Darryn King

In the new Broadway musical The Outsiders, now playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Emma Pittman plays Cherry Valance, the sensitive, red-headed cheerleader in a world of battle-ready b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Grammy Nominee Yola Will Make Broadway Debut as Hadestown’s Persephone by Darryn King

The Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter Yola will make her Broadway debut as Persephone in Hadestown. Replacing Ani DiFranco in the role, she will begin performances at the Walter Ker…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Hell's Kitchen, Water for Elephants and More Recognized at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Darryn King

The Chita Rivera Awards, an annual celebration of excellence in dance and choreography in film and theater, had its 2024 ceremony on May 20 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts…

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Monday, May 20, 2024

New Mystic Pizza Musical Will Embark on National Tour in 2025 by Darryn King

The new musical Mystic Pizza, adapted from the 1988 romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts, will embark on a national tour in January 2025. The tour will officially open at the Riverside The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM

American Idol Winner Nick Fradiani to Play Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise National Tour by Darryn King

Nick Fradiani will play the title role in the national tour of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. The announcement was made on the May 19 season finale of American Idol, on which F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Friday, May 17, 2024

Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away Will Sweep Broadway Audiences Away in Fall 2024 by Darryn King

The musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by the folksy musical trio the Avett Brothers, is coming to Broadway this fall, starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Adrian Blake Enscoe a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32PM

Sarah Paulson, Appropriate, Stereophonic, Hell's Kitchen and More Among Drama League Winners by Darryn King

The 90th Annual Drama League Awards were held on May 17 at a luncheon ceremony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, hosted by Frank DiLella. The ceremony included the presentation of seven competitive…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Broadway Revival of Home, Directed by Kenny Leon, Begins Performances Tonight by Darryn King

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Home, directed by Kenny Leon, begins performances at the Todd Haimes Theatre on May 17. The play, by Tony-nominated playwright Samm-Art Will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Mary Jane, Starring Rachel McAdams, Sets Final Broadway Extension by Darryn King

Mary Jane, starring Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams in a Tony-nominated Broadway debut, has extended its run, for the second and final time, by two more weeks. The show, which had its …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM
Thursday, May 16, 2024

Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs' Teeth to Have Open-Ended Run Off-Broadway; Cast Album on the Way by Darryn King

The subversive new musical comedy Teeth, written by Pop! creator Anna K. Jacobs (book and music) and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Strange Loop creator Michael R. Jackson (book and lyrics), will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Life and Trust, From Sleep No More Producers Emursive, Is Coming in June by Darryn King

Life and Trust, the latest immersive-theater project from Sleep No More producers Emursive, is coming to New York’s Financial District in June. Performances begin on June 17; the given loc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Tony Nominee Eddie Redmayne on Playing Cabaret's Emcee: 'It's Beyond Imagination' by Darryn King

Eddie Redmayne’s current workout regimen involves having a man beat the bejeezus out of him once a week. “In one way it’s emotional therapy,” he told The Broadway Show of his massag…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Michael R. Jackson Musical Teeth Will Have Open-Ended Run Off-Broadway; Cast Album on the Way by Darryn King

The subversive new musical comedy Teeth, written by Pop! creator Anna K. Jacobs (book and music) and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Strange Loop creator Michael R. Jackson (book and lyrics), will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Hear from the Stars of the Dance Musical Illinoise at Its Gala Celebration by Darryn King

After wowing audiences in Annandale-on-Hudson, Chicago and the Upper East Side, the Sufjan Stevens dance musical Illinoise has finally arrived on Broadway—and it has the Tony nominations (…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:02PM

Playwrights Horizons Announces 2024-25 Season; Premieres from Jordan Harrison, Ryan J. Haddad and More by Darryn King

The Playwrights Horizons 2024-25 season is set, featuring premieres from Francesca D’Uva, Ryan J. Haddad, Jordan Harrison, Gabriel Kahane, Sarah Mantell and more. The season will open wit…

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The Trailer for Wicked, Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Is Here by Darryn King

The full trailer for Wicked: Part One, the highly anticipated first part of a two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, is here. The movie stars Tony Award winner Cynthia Er…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Rachel Webb, Original Juliet Understudy in Broadway's & Juliet, Will Lead National Tour by Darryn King

Rachel Webb, who made her Broadway debut covering the title role in & Juliet, will lead the North American tour of the show. Webb performed the role of Juliet 148 times while covering…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Death Becomes Her, Starring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber, Is Coming to Broadway by Darryn King

Death Becomes Her, a new musical starring Tony nominee Megan Hilty (Wicked), Tony nominee Jennifer Simard (Company), two-time Tony nominee Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Company) and Gram…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Call Me Cherry with The Outsiders’ Emma Pittman, Episode 4: Blood, Spit and Sardi's by Darryn King

In the new Broadway musical The Outsiders, now playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Emma Pittman plays Cherry Valance, the sensitive, red-headed cheerleader in a world of battle-ready …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:02PM

Tony Nominee Kevin Del Aguila Takes Over Mushnik's Flower Shop Tonight by Darryn King

Tony nominee Kevin Del Aguila is taking over the role of Mr. Mushnik in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre on May 14. Del Aguila succeeds Stephen DeRo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz to Lead Ragtime at New York City Center; Encores! Season Announced by Darryn King

New York City Center has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring a gala presentation of Ragtime starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz. The 2025 Encores! Series will als…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Outstanding Debut Performers Cole Escola, Rachel McAdams, Maleah Joi Moon and More Honored with 2024 Theatre World Awards by Darryn King

The Theatre World Awards' board of directors has announced the 2024 honorees for the Theatre World Award, recognizing an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Productio…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Casey Likes Will Lead Rent in Arizona, with Special Appearance From Roger Bart by Darryn King

Casey Likes, currently starring as Marty McFly in Back to the Future on Broadway, will lead a special production of the Jonathan Larson musical Rent in Likes’ hometown of Scottsdale, Arizo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Mark Rylance and Succession's J. Smith-Cameron to Star in Juno and the Paycock in London by Darryn King

Tony nominee J. Smith-Cameron and multiple Tony winner Mark Rylance will star in a new production of Seán O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock in the West End, directed by Matthew Warchus (Ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Drama Critics’ Circle Names Stereophonic Best Play, Dead Outlaw Best Musical by Darryn King

On May 13, the New York Drama Critics' Circle named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, with music and lyrics by Dav…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:18AM

What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks? Maya Boyd Takes Over Title Role of & Juliet Tonight by Darryn King

Maya Boyd takes over the title role in Broadway's & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on May 14. Boyd replaces the production's original Tony-nominated star Lorna Courtney, who pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42AM
Monday, May 13, 2024

Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert to Honor Tony Winner Phylicia Rashad by Darryn King

The fourth annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert will take place in Times Square on June 19 and honor the actress Phylicia Rashad. The free event, hosted by Michael James Scott, will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

The Queen of Versailles, Starring Kristin Chenoweth, Extends World Premiere and Completes Casting by Darryn King

The Queen of Versailles, the new Stephen Schwartz musical starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham as billionarie-couple Jackie and David Siegel, has completed casting and extende…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Stereophonic Leads 2024 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners; Oh, Mary! Receives Award for New American Play by Darryn King

The winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards have been announced. The rock group drama Stereophonic leads with four wins, including for Outstanding New Broadway Play, out of a tota…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM
Friday, May 10, 2024

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe to Star in World-Premiere Play, N/A, Inspired by Nancy Pelosi and A.O.C. by Darryn King

Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle nominee Ana Villafañe will star in the world premiere of the new play N/A. Tony Award winner Dian…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

All that Chat

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