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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Bebe Neuwirth and Steven Skybell join cast of Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’ revival by Andy Lefkowitz

The new production will begin performances in 2024 at the August Wilson Theatre.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Boy George sets Broadway return in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The Grammy Award-winning and Tony-nominated singer-songwriter will make his first Broadway appearance in two decades.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Alexandra Billings bio-musical ‘S/He and Me’ is in development by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway and “Transparent” star will headline the new musical, set to receive a workshop in 2024.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Alex Edelman’s solo play ‘Just for Us’ launches U.S. tour by Andy Lefkowitz

The tour began in October at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster to Take Over Lead Roles in Sweeney Todd by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Award-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd is welcoming a new pair of stars. Tony-winning performers Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster will take over the roles of Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lov…

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Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster to take over lead roles in ‘Sweeney Todd’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The pair of Tony Award-winning actors will join the production in 2024.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Lempicka, Starring Eden Espinosa, to Open on Broadway in 2024 by Andy Lefkowitz

Lempicka is headed to Broadway. The new musical about the true story of Polish painter Tamara de Lempicka will arrive at the Longacre Theatre in 2024, with previews scheduled to begin on Mar…

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‘Lempicka,’ starring Eden Espinosa, to open on Broadway in 2024 by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical will be directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Kenny Leon to Direct Broadway Revival of Our Town by Andy Lefkowitz

Our Town is returning to Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon will helm a new staging of Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, set to open in fall of 2024. “T…

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Kenny Leon to direct Broadway revival of ‘Our Town’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The production is expected to open in fall of 2024.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

New cast members join ‘& Juliet’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated musical approaches its one-year anniversary at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Rob Madge’s Solo Play My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Will Arrive on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of engagements in London’s West End and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Olivier Award-nominated play My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is heading to Broadway. …

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Rob Madge’s solo play ‘My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)’ will arrive on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Olivier Award-nominated drama will play the Lyceum Theatre in spring of 2024.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

‘Back to the Future Day’ performance to feature onstage appearance by film cast member Harry Waters Jr. by Andy Lefkowitz

Oct. 21 will mark the date the characters Doc Brown and Marty McFly travel to in the film sequel “Back to the Future II.”

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‘Hadestown’ to be added to Library of Congress collections in Washington, D.C. by Andy Lefkowitz

The cast of the Tony Award-winning musical will perform at the Library of Congress on Oct. 17.

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Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Zoe Kazan complete the Cast of Doubt; Dates Announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Final casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of Doubt. The previously announced production, directed by Scott Ellis, will play Roundabout Theatre Company’s American…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Zoe Kazan complete the cast of ‘Doubt’; dates announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Tyne Daly and Liev Schreiber will lead the cast of the production from Roundabout Theatre Company.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

‘A Beautiful Noise’ to host cast album signing by Andy Lefkowitz

The company of the Neil Diamond bio-musical will sign CDs at the Broadhurst Theatre.

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I Need That Extends Broadway Run Ahead of First Preview by Andy Lefkowitz

Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck’s new comedy I Need That will play for longer than initially planned. The world premiere, running at Roundabout Theatre Company’s American Airlines…

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Kristin Caskey elected new chair of Broadway League by Andy Lefkowitz

Caskey has been chair elect since December of 2022.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The Wiz Sets Dates and Venue for Broadway Return by Andy Lefkowitz

The Wiz is officially returning to Broadway. The previously announced revival, which is currently appearing as a national tour, will play the Marquis Theatre beginning on March 29, 2024 ah…

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‘The Wiz’ sets dates and venue for Broadway return by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical revival will open in spring of 2024.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Days of Wine and Roses Musical, Starring Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, Sets Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical Days of Wine and Roses will arrive on Broadway in 2024. Previews will begin on January 6 ahead of a January 28 opening night at Studio 54. The musical will be produced by Kev…

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‘Days of Wine and Roses’ musical, starring Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, sets Broadway run by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical is scheduled to play a 16-week limited engagement at Studio 54.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Jarrod Spector Joins Hamilton as King George by Andy Lefkowitz

Jarrod Spector is the newest cast member of Hamilton. The Tony Award-nominated actor steps into the role of King George in the Tony-winning musical at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Septembe…

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Jarrod Spector joins ‘Hamilton’ as King George by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated actor begins performances on Sept. 12 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Broadway Licensing Group acquires amateur rights for school stagings of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Pilot productions of the play’s school edition will be performed in the U.K. and U.S. in spring 2024

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Exclusive: First look at the American Theatre Wing’s new Tony Awards coffee table book by Andy Lefkowitz

The book, titled “The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre,” is written by Eila Mell.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Release Date Set for Sweeney Todd Revival Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The 2023 revival cast recording of Sweeney Todd has set a digital release date of September 8. The previously announced cast album is being released on Warner Music Group’s Arts Music an…

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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