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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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Friday, August 30, 2024

‘The Notebook’ sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A national tour of the new musical will launch in 2025. 

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Watch New Yorkers dance ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ choreography in Central Park by Andy Lefkowitz

On Aug. 12, more than 1,000 New York residents came together in Central Park for a one-of-a-kind dance event.

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Friday, August 16, 2024

Exclusive: Full casting set for Louis Armstrong musical ‘A Wonderful World’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical tells the story of Armstrong’s life through the perspective of his four wives.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

‘Water for Elephants’ musical to launch national tour in fall 2025 by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Award-nominated musical will hit the road.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Watch Susan Egan and Adam J. Levy duet on a Disney villain medley by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway alums took to the stage at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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‘Romeo + Juliet’ revival sets full cast and creative team by Andy Lefkowitz

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler are headlining the upcoming Broadway production.

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ sets Broadway return with Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr by Andy Lefkowitz

Patrick Marber will direct the production, set to premiere in 2025.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

‘Come From Away’ tour to perform at U.S. military installations by Andy Lefkowitz

The national touring cast of “Come From Away” will perform a live concert version of the musical for the military community.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

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 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic