All stories by Andy Lefkowitz on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ musical aiming for Broadway with Jon M. Chu at the helm by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical is based on the book trilogy by Kevin Kwan.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024

Nicole Scherzinger and Broadway-bound ‘Sunset Boulevard’ lead winners of London’s 2024 Olivier Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical revival, set to bow on Broadway in September, took home seven Oliviers.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:13AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

‘An Enemy of the People’ revival is extended by Andy Lefkowitz

Jeremy Strong leads the cast of the new staging of Ibsen’s classic.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:14AM

‘Lempicka’ to receive original Broadway cast recording by Andy Lefkowitz

The original score by Matt Gould and Carson Kreitzer will be preserved for listeners.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Friday, April 5, 2024

Vocalists of dance musical ‘Illinoise’ will repeat performances on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical will open on April 24 at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM

‘The Outsiders’ musical to receive original cast album by Andy Lefkowitz

Sony Masterworks Broadway will produce the cast recording featuring the original score of Jamestown Revival and Justin Levine.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Jim Parsons, Ephraim Sykes, Zoey Deutch, Katie Holmes and more to lead ‘Our Town’ revival by Andy Lefkowitz

Dates and a venue have also been announced for the revival directed by Kenny Leon.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Ariana DeBose to return as host for the 2024 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated and Oscar-winning actor will emcee the 77th annual celebration of Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:00PM
Friday, March 22, 2024

‘Tammy Faye’ musical to play Palace Theatre; Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells will star by Andy Lefkowitz

Dates are also announced for the new musical based on the lives of famous televangelists Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

48th Street, home to ‘Hadestown’ and ‘Lempicka,’ is renamed ‘Chavkin Way’ in honor of director Rachel Chavkin by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musicals are housed in venues facing each other on 48th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:34PM

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ revival recoups investment by Andy Lefkowitz

Maria Friedman is at the helm of the musical’s first revival, which began performances in fall of 2023.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:30AM

Meeting of the National Council on the Arts to stream live from Washington, D.C. by Andy Lefkowitz

The public is invited to attend the session, which will include a panel of performing arts leaders discussing the state of the field.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:37AM
Monday, March 18, 2024

Ben Platt to play concert residency at Broadway’s Palace Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Platt’s engagement marks the first announced booking into the venue since its renovation.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM
Sunday, March 10, 2024

Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone win 2024 Academy Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The pair of stage alums took home trophies at the ceremony on March 10.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:07PM
Friday, March 8, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

‘Days of Wine and Roses’ will end Broadway run early by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical’s run will be cut short four weeks ahead of its originally announced end date.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:47PM

‘Spamalot’ revival sets closing date by Andy Lefkowitz

The Monty Python musical will end its run at the St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:35PM
Saturday, March 2, 2024

Broadway League will now dim all marquee lights in memory of Hinton Battle by Andy Lefkowitz

On March 1, the League had announced that only certain marquees would be dimmed in honor of the three-time Tony Award-winning performer.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:01PM
Friday, March 1, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Netflix screen adaptation of ‘Patriots’ in the works by Andy Lefkowitz

Peter Morgan’s new drama will mark the first Broadway producing credit for the streamer.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:20AM
Friday, February 23, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club names Robert Carroll as general manager by Andy Lefkowitz

Carroll will begin his new duties with the nonprofit theater company on April 1.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:50PM
Thursday, February 22, 2024

‘Drew Barrymore Show’ welcomes ‘& Juliet’ for first performance from a Broadway show by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Award nominee Lorna Courtney led the cast in a performance of “Roar.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:45PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Ella Beatty to join Broadway cast of ‘Appropriate’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The star most recently seen on the FX series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” will make her Broadway debut in the play.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM
Monday, February 19, 2024

‘Great Gatsby’ musical completes casting for Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

Performances will begin in March at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:22PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

‘Appropriate’ will get commercial transfer to Broadway’s Belasco Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The extended run is set to begin performances on March 25.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Monday, February 12, 2024
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Monday, February 5, 2024

‘The Who’s Tommy’ sets full casting for Broadway revival by Andy Lefkowitz

The complete ensemble has been announced for the production, set to arrive at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Friday, February 2, 2024

Sara Bareilles and Sarah Ruhl are teaming up on a musical adaptation of ‘The Interestings’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Matt Ross is producing the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Meg Wolitzer.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Monday, January 29, 2024

‘Gutenberg!’ recoups Broadway investment; cast album announced by Andy Lefkowitz

The news comes just a day after the production ended its limited run at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:00PM

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