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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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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Friday, August 4, 2023

Release date set for ‘Sweeney Todd’ revival cast album by Andy Lefkowitz

The production stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford.

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Lea Salonga Extends Run in the Cast of Here Lies Love by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Award-winning actor Lea Salonga will remain in the company of Here Lies Love for longer than initially planned. Originally announced to play a limited run through August 13, Salonga w…

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Friday, July 28, 2023
Thursday, July 27, 2023

Isabelle McCalla Will Join the Cast of Shucked by Andy Lefkowitz

Isabelle McCalla has been announced to take over the role of Maizy in the Tony Award-nominated musical Shucked. McCalla will join the production on September 8, replacing the role’s origin…

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

How to Dance in Ohio Musical Sets Broadway Premiere at Belasco Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

How to Dance in Ohio, a new musical inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning HBO documentary of the same name, is heading to Broadway. Previews will begin on November 15 ahead o…

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‘How to Dance in Ohio’ musical sets Broadway premiere at Belasco Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Reprising their roles from the musical’s world premiere at Syracuse Stage will be seven autistic actors — all making their Broadway debuts.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

New York, New York Wins Outstanding Broadway Chorus Award from Actors’ Equity by Andy Lefkowitz

Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theater, has announced that the chorus of the Broadway mus…

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Opening-Night Date Set for Purlie Victorious Starring Leslie Odom Jr. by Andy Lefkowitz

The first Broadway revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch has set an opening-night date of September 27 at the Music Box Theatre. The previously annou…

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

‘New York, New York’ wins Outstanding Broadway Chorus Award from Actors’ Equity by Andy Lefkowitz

Presented by Equity’s Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA), the award was the first industry accolade to honor the contributions made by the chorus.

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Opening-night date set for ‘Purlie Victorious’ starring Leslie Odom Jr. by Andy Lefkowitz

The play by Ossie Davis will receive its first revival at the Music Box Theatre.

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London Revival of Cabaret will Transfer to Broadway in 2024 by Andy Lefkowitz

Cabaret is returning to Broadway. A new London production, which won seven Olivier Awards in 2022, will open at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre in spring of 2024. Rebecca Frecknall will …

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London revival of ‘Cabaret’ will transfer to Broadway in 2024 by Andy Lefkowitz

Rebecca Frecknall will repeat her Olivier-winning work as director of the environmental staging.

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Merrily We Roll Along Revival Extends Upcoming Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The new Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along will run longer than initially planned. The fall staging, originally announced as a limited engagement through January 21, 2024, will now …

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Friday, July 7, 2023

‘Some Like It Hot’ cast album now available on CD by Andy Lefkowitz

The cast recording features the Tony Award-nominated score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Limited-edition signed Al Hirschfeld prints being auctioned to benefit Broadway Cares and Hirschfeld Foundation by Andy Lefkowitz

The hand-signed prints available in the online auction feature Ian McKellen, Meryl Streep, Alan Alda, Julie Andrews and more.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

‘Wicked’ teams up with nonprofits MUSE and MAESTRA for ‘Music Director Experience’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Two nonprofit organizations focused on diversity in musical theater will launch the program.

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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