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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Sarah Hyland sets Broadway return in ‘The Great Gatsby’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The recent star of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Modern Family” is headed home to Broadway.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Lauren Reid, David Stone and Michael David named winners of Broadway League’s 2024 Leadership Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The awards recognize the efforts of these League members and their commitment to producing and presenting on Broadway and on tour.

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ATG Entertainment announces Lori Hotz as North American chief executive officer by Andy Lefkowitz

Kristin Caskey has been promoted to the role of chief content officer.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to make one-night appearance in ‘& Juliet’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The United States Supreme Court Justice will make her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated musical.

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Friday, December 6, 2024

Watch Adam Lambert’s rendition of ‘I Don’t Care Much’ from ‘Cabaret’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The “American Idol” runner-up stars as the Emcee in the Tony Award-nominated revival.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Betty Gilpin to join Broadway’s ‘Oh, Mary!’; production extends again by Andy Lefkowitz

Cole Escola’s hit play will now run through the spring.

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Monday, December 2, 2024

‘Kiss Me, Kate’ alums Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles to reunite for reading of Broadway-bound musical ‘Get Happy’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The tuner based on the classic movie musical “Summer Stock” will be directed and choreographed by Donna Feore.

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Cole Escola’s Broadway comedy ‘Oh, Mary!’ recoups investment by Andy Lefkowitz

“Oh, Mary!” is the first show of the current Broadway season to make its money back.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Broadway makes strong showing at 2024 Clio Entertainment Awards honoring achievement in advertising by Andy Lefkowitz

Campaigns for “Death Becomes Her,” “Kimberly Akimbo” and more took home prizes. 

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Friday, November 1, 2024

Broadway transfer of ‘Operation Mincemeat’ musical to feature original London cast by Andy Lefkowitz

The new show took home the 2024 Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to launch North American tour of new production by Andy Lefkowitz

The new staging will make its U.S. debut at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Exclusive: New organization Broadway Producers Alliance is launched by Andy Lefkowitz

Wendy Federman, Clint Ramos, Alia Jones-Harvey and more are among the organization’s initial board.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024

Michael Greif to helm industry reading of new musical based on the novel ‘Lucky Us’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical features a book by James Magruder and a score by David Foster and AnnMarie Milazzo.

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Sarah Snook-led ‘Picture of Dorian Gray’ sets dates and venue for Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

The solo adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel will open in spring 2025.

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Conrad Ricamora takes temporary leave from ‘Oh, Mary!’ due to injury by Andy Lefkowitz

Ricamora plays the role of “Mary’s Husband” in the new comedy.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

‘Dirty Dancing’ being adapted into new stage musical for Broadway; Lonny Price to direct by Andy Lefkowitz

Lionsgate and Eleanor Bergstein are partnering to develop and launch the theatrical property for the Main Stem.

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Sadie Sink sets Broadway return in new play ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The screen star known for “Stranger Things,” whose career began on the stages of New York, will headline Kimberly Belflower’s new play.

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High school version of ‘Once Upon a One More Time’ is now available for licensing by Andy Lefkowitz

Music Theatre International is licensing the Britney Spears jukebox musical, which played Broadway in 2023.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Sara Chase returns to ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Chase, who originated the role of Myrtle, had been on medical leave from the new musical.

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ musical acquired by licenser Music Theatre International by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire’s play won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

‘Water for Elephants’ sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The circus-infused musical received seven 2024 Tony Award nominations.

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Kevin Csolak, Jacob Ming-Trent and more join revival of ‘Gypsy’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The new production will begin previews on Nov. 21 and open on Dec. 19 at the Majestic Theatre. 

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Tony Awards sets 2025 date and return to Radio City Music Hall by Andy Lefkowitz

The 78th annual celebration of Broadway will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.

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Friday, September 20, 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Broadway Advocacy Coalition names Elz Cuya Jones as executive director by Andy Lefkowitz

Jones currently serves as managing director of special campaigns for North Star Fund.

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Alex Edelman’s ‘Just for Us’ wins 2024 Emmy Award; more Broadway alums honored by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Marsha Mason steps in for Mia Farrow in ‘The Roommate’ on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Mason was filling in for Mia Farrow, who on Sept. 14 tested positive for COVID-19.

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Monday, September 9, 2024

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul reach EGOT status with 2024 Emmy Award win by Andy Lefkowitz

The “Dear Evan Hansen” songwriters won for their original song from television’s “Only Murders in the Building.”

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All that Chat

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