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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Monsoon Wedding Musical Sets 2020 U.K. Debut at Leeds Playhouse & London's Roundhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a 2017 run at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the new musical Monsoon Wedding, based on Mira Nair's 2001 film, has scheduled a pair of U.K.-premiere stagings set to run next summer. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Jagged Little Pill, a new Broadway musical featuring the songs of Grammy winner Alanis Morissette, officially opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on December 5. Diane Paulus directs the producti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03AM

A Bright Room Called Day Extends Again at the Public Theater; Bill Heck to Join the Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

The new off-Broadway production of Tony Kushner's A Bright Room Called Day has received a second extension at the Public Theater. The play will now run through December 22. Bill Heck (Phot…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03AM
Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Illusionists Delights Broadway Audiences with Feats of Magic at the Neil Simon Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

After four holiday prior engagements on the Great White Way, the hit magic show The Illusionists is back with the smash-hit production Magic of the Holidays. The fan-favorite show will co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

Tony Kushner's A Bright Room Called Day Extends Again at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

The new off-Broadway production of Tony Kushner's A Bright Room Called Day has received a second extension at the Public Theater. The play will now run through December 22. A Bright Room Ca…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:03PM

Gregg Edelman & Eric William Morris Complete the Cast of Richard Greenberg's The Perplexed Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Four-time Tony nominee Gregg Edelman and recent King Kong star Eric William Morris have joined the cast of The Perplexed, a new play by Tony winner Richard Greenberg set to appear at off-Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:03PM

Joey McIntyre to Star in Dion Musical The Wanderer at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andy Lefkowitz

Joey McIntyre is headed back to the stage in a new musical. The former New Kids on the Block member who recently appeared on Broadway in Waitress will headline the world premiere musical The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:03PM

Dan Stevens to Lead Martin McDonagh's Hangmen on Broadway; Tracie Bennett & More Will Co-Star by Andy Lefkowitz

Dan Stevens is headed back to the Great White Way. The star of stage and screen will take on the lead role of the brooding Mooney in the Broadway premiere of Martin McDonagh's Olivier-winni…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM
Tuesday, December 3, 2019

My Name Is Lucy Barton, Starring Laura Linney, Moves Up First-Preview Date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Audiences will have a chance to see Laura Linney in the new solo drama My Name Is Lucy Barton earlier than planned. The upcoming Broadway play, originally announced to begin previews on Jan…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM

Wanna Shipoopi? The Music Man on Broadway Is Having an Open Call for Young People by Andy Lefkowitz

Want to dance on Broadway eight times a week alongside Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster? If you're between the ages of 8-17, this news is for you. The highly anticipated Broadway revival of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Beth Leavel & Taylor Iman Jones to Headline World Premiere Devil Wears Prada Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada has found its stars. Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones will take on the roles of Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs, respectively, in th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Jordan Fisher to Play Title Role in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen: 'I'm Very Honored' by Andy Lefkowitz

Jordan Fisher is taking over the title role in the Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen. The star of stage and screen will play a 16-week engagement in the show beginning on January 28, 2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Mrs. Doubtfire Musical Extends Pre-Broadway Run in Seattle by Andy Lefkowitz

The out-of-town engagement of the new musical Mrs. Doubtfire has received a one-week extension through January 4, 2020 at the 5th Avenue Theatre. The musical began performances on November 2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Monday, December 2, 2019

Marion McClinton, Tony-Nominated Director of the Works of August Wilson, Dies at 65 by Andy Lefkowitz

Marion McClinton, a director who became known as one of the foremost interpretors of the plays of August Wilson, passed away on November 28 in St. Paul, MN, according to The New York Times. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Johnny Depp Is Producing an Unauthorized Michael Jackson Musical Told from the Perspective of His Glove by Andy Lefkowitz

Yet another Michael Jackson musical will take the stage next year. Page Six reported over the holiday weekend that Oscar nominee Johnny Depp is producing an unauthorized tuner about the l…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Nicola Roberts to Join Vanessa Williams & More in West End City of Angels by Andy Lefkowitz

Popular singer Nicola Roberts has been cast as Avril/Mallory in the upcoming West End transfer of City of Angels. The previously announced production, which began in 2014 at London's Donmar …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM
Friday, November 29, 2019

The Illusionists Returns to Broadway for Limited Holiday Engagement by Andy Lefkowitz

The mind-bending magic show The Illusionists heads back to the Great White Way on November 29 with the popular show Magic of the Holidays. The production plays the Neil Simon Theatre f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24AM
Thursday, November 28, 2019

Rhys Ifans to Star as Atticus Finch in West End Transfer of To Kill a Mockingbird by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen actor Rhys Ifans will headline the upcoming London staging of Broadway's hit play To Kill a Mockingbird. Ifans will portray Atticus Finch in the previously announced produ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Weather the Storm with This Hot Duet from Tony Winners Idina Menzel & Billy Porter by Andy Lefkowitz

Idina Menzel and Billy Porter may just be our new favorite Broadway besties. The Tony-winning duo, who will sing out tomorrow at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and appear on-screen toget…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

New Sleepless in Seattle Musical to Make World Premiere in London; Michael Xavier Will Star by Andy Lefkowitz

Sleepless in Seattle is getting a fresh musical treatment. On the heels of an earlier stage version which debuted six years ago, a new tuner based on the 1993 romantic comedy will make it…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Gideon Glick Will Take Over as Seymour in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors; Production Extends Again by Andy Lefkowitz

Don't it go to show, ya never know! On the heels of a two-week run in off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors while Jonathan Groff was on leave, Gideon Glick has signed on to succeed Groff as…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Billy Porter to Host Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve Broadcast from New Orleans by Andy Lefkowitz

Billy Porter is helping to ring in the new year! The Tony and Emmy winner has signed on to host the New Orleans broadcast of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC. Porter will emcee the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

David Byrne's American Utopia Adds Three Performances to Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

There are now three more chances to see David Byrne's new Broadway concert American Utopia. The production has announced the addition of performances on December 30 at 8:00pm, February 4 at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Max Crumm, Jacob Dickey & More Round Out the Cast of Emojiland by Andy Lefkowitz

We're all smiles! Max Crumm and Jacob Dickey are among the newly announced batch of stars set to appear in the upcoming off-Broadway transfer of Emojiland. The previously announced tune…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Gideon Glick Will Take Over as Seymour in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of a two-week run in off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors while Jonathan Groff was on leave, Gideon Glick has signed on to permanently replace as Seymour Krelborn in the new p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Jessica Phillips Reprises Her Touring Turn in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage veteran Jessica Phillips steps into the Broadway production of Dear Evan Hansen beginning on November 26. Phillips repeats her national touring performance as Heidi Hansen, replacing …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48AM
Monday, November 25, 2019

Exclusive! Mean Girls to Perform on CBS During Thanksgiving Day Parade Special by Andy Lefkowitz

Where do you belong? On your couch this Thursday morning! Broadway.com has just learned that CBS' Thanksgiving Day Parade Special will feature a special performance from the Tony-nominated …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Jo Ellen Pellman to Star as Emma in The Prom Film by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a nationwide casting search, rising star Jo Ellen Pellman has been cast as Emma in the upcoming screen adaptation of the Tony-nominated musical The Prom. The previously announced …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

They Met at Theater Camp! Broadway's Michael James Scott Celebrates the Ultimate Broadway Wedding by Andy Lefkowitz

Michael James Scott, a former Genie of Disney's Aladdin and a Broadway.com vlogger, was recently married to filmmaker Jeremy Merrifield—and their wedding was a who's who of Broadway. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM

Waitress Welcomes Back Katharine McPhee for a Final Shift as Jenna by Andy Lefkowitz

Smash star Katharine McPhee heads back to the diner on November 25 for one last stint as Jenna in the Broadway musical Waitress. McPhee will remain with the show until its final performance…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48AM
Sunday, November 24, 2019

Sweat, Evita, Maggie Smith & More Triumph at 2019 Evening Standard Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The 65th Annual Evening Standard Awards were announced on November 24 at the London Coliseum. The annual event honoring London theater was co-hosted by Damian Lewis, Helen McCrory, Evgeny …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:07PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime