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Friday, March 25, 2022

Theater industry launches transportation fund for Asian American theater artists by Broadway News

The Asian American Performers Action Coalition will distribute grants covering car service and taxi fares for Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander theater artists traveling to and from…

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Aaron Tveit, Natalie Mendoza and more to depart Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge!' by Broadway News

Aaron Tveit, Natalie Mendoza, Tam Mutu and Ricky Rojas will play their final performance in "Moulin Rouge!" on May 8, producers Carmen Pavlovic and Bill Damaschke said Thursday. Tveit, Mutu …

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Monday, March 21, 2022

'MJ' to launch North American tour in 2023 by Broadway News

"MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, will embark on a multi-year North American tour in 2023. The tour will launch in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre on July 15, 2023 and later pla…

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Jewelle Blackman to play Persephone in Broadway's 'Hadestown' by Broadway News

Jewelle Blackman will take over the role of Persephone in "Hadestown" starting April 5, producers announced Friday.  Blackman currently plays one of the Fates and has been an original cas…

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Norm Lewis to star in North American tour of 'A Soldier's Play' by Broadway News

Roundabout Theatre Company will launch a North American tour of "A Soldier's Play" starring Norm Lewis. The 20-week tour is set to begin in December 2022, with tour stops and additional cast…

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

'Bob Fosse's Dancin'' announces cast and creatives for San Diego engagement by Broadway News

The Old Globe announced the cast Wednesday for "Bob Fosse's Dancin.'" The reimagining of Fosse's 1978 revue is scheduled for a six-week engagement in San Diego starting April 19. Producer Jo…

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Gene Weygandt to join Broadway cast of 'Come From Away' by Broadway News

Gene Weygandt will assume the role of 'Claude & others' in "Come From Away" on Broadway starting March 22, the production announced Tuesday. Weygandt joins the Broadway company after hav…

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'The Minutes' to donate portion of Broadway ticket sales to Ukraine by Broadway News

A portion of ticket sales from the Broadway production of "The Minutes" will be donated to Save The Children's Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, the production said Tuesday. The humanitarian organ…

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS brings back red bucket fundraising by Broadway News

Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions will resume red bucket fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS this month. The six-week campaign, in which company members m…

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Hugh Jackman, Billy Crystal and more to be honored at the 2022 Drama League Awards by Broadway News

Hugh Jackman will receive the Drama League's Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award, the organization announced Wednesday. Jackman is one of several honorees to be recognized at …

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Keri René Fuller and Hana Stewart join Broadway cast of 'Six' by Broadway News

Keri René Fuller will temporarily take over the role of Jane Seymour in "Six," producers announced Tuesday. Fuller takes over the role from Abby Mueller, who is taking a medical leave of ab…

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Off-Broadway production of 'Merrily We Roll Along' by Broadway News

Daniel Radcliffe will star in "Merrily We Roll Along" at New York Theatre Workshop in late 2022, the Off-Broadway theater announced Monday. Radcliffe will play Charley, a leading role origin…

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Will Swenson to play Neil Diamond in Boston engagement of 'A Beautiful Noise' by Broadway News

Will Swenson will take on the title role in the out-of-town tryout of "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical," producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio announced Friday. The new musical,…

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

'Some Like It Hot' begins work session ahead of Broadway run by Broadway News

The musical adaptation of "Some Like It Hot" is holding a developmental work session this month, in lieu of an out-of-town tryout, the production said Tuesday. The musical, which features a …

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Monday, February 28, 2022

'The Book of Mormon' to launch new national tour by Broadway News

Network Presentations announced Monday that "The Book of Mormon" will visit 48 US cities on a national tour set to begin in fall 2022. Twenty-five of the destination cities will host the mus…

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Joy Woods to join Broadway cast of 'Six' by Broadway News

Joy Woods will make her Broadway debut as Catherine Parr when she joins the cast of "Six" in March, producers said Monday. Woods takes over the role from original Broadway cast member Anna U…

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'for colored girls…' announces full Broadway cast and creative team by Broadway News

Amara Granderson, Tendayi Kuumba, Kenita R. Miller, Okwui Okpokwasili, Stacey Sargeant, Alexandria Wailes and D. Woods have been cast in the upcoming Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's "fo…

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

March memorial to be held for former Shubert Chairman Philip J. Smith by Broadway News

A memorial celebration for Philip J. Smith will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at the Music Box Theatre, the Shubert Organization announced Wednesday.  Smith, who died in January 2021 at th…

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

'The Skin of Our Teeth' announces full cast for Broadway run by Broadway News

Lincoln Center Theater's revival of "The Skin of Our Teeth" will play its first preview on April 1, one day later than previously scheduled. The Thornton Wilder play will feature a large ens…

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

'Macbeth' to offer more than 2,000 free tickets to students by Broadway News

This season's revival of "Macbeth" will invite at least 2,022 students to attend the play for free, producers said Thursday. The initiative, supported by Omega, Baccarat, The Capri Foundatio…

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Lana Gordon to take over as Persephone in Broadway's 'Hadestown' by Broadway News

Lana Gordon will assume the role of Persephone full time in "Hadestown," producers Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold and Tom Kirdahy said Wednesday. Gordon, who has been serving as th…

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Monday, February 14, 2022

'Paradise Square' announces full Broadway cast, starts rehearsals by Broadway News

"Paradise Square" began rehearsals Monday, ahead of a scheduled Broadway run starting this March. Joaquina Kalukango and Chilina Kennedy lead the cast, most of whom were part of the show's C…

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Complete cast announced for 'Macbeth' on Broadway by Broadway News

Amber Gray will play Banquo in "Macbeth" on Broadway this spring, producers announced Monday. Gray, an original cast member of "Hadestown," joins previously announced Daniel Craig and Ruth N…

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

'Tina' to launch North American tour in fall 2022 by Broadway News

"Tina"The Tina Turner Musical" will launch a multi-year North American tour starting this fall, producers announced Thursday. The tour will stop in more than 40 cities in its first year, sta…

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Elizabeth Teeter joins 'Beetlejuice' alongside original Broadway cast members by Broadway News

Elizabeth Teeter will take on the role of Lydia when "Beetlejuice" returns to Broadway this spring. Teeter, who recently led the Off-Broadway musical "The Secret Life of Bees," will star alo…

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

'The Music Man' to offer $20 Broadway tickets to NYC school communities by Broadway News

"The Music Man" will offer 10,000 subsidized tickets at $20 each to New York City students, their families and teachers, producers Barry Diller, David Geffen and Kate Horton announced Wednes…

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

'Jagged Little Pill' will launch North American tour in fall 2022 by Broadway News

"Jagged Little Pill" will launch a multi-year North American tour in fall 2022, producers Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David and Eva Price announced Tuesday. The tour is set to make more th…

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Monday, February 7, 2022

'Funny Girl' announces complete Broadway cast by Broadway News

Martin Moran, Peter Francis James, Ephie Aardema, Toni DiBuono and Debra Cardona have joined the Broadway cast of "Funny Girl," producers announced Monday. They join Beanie Feldstein, Ramin …

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

'Hangmen' announces Broadway return this spring by Broadway News

Martin McDonaugh's "Hangmen" will return to Broadway's Golden Theatre this spring, producers Robert Fox, Jean Doumanian and Craig Balsam announced Tuesday. The play is set to begin preview p…

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Monday, January 31, 2022

'The Minutes' delays Broadway start by two weeks by Broadway News

"The Minutes" will begin previews at Studio 54 on April 2, pushing the play's start date by two weeks. A new opening date is set for April 17. The play was previously scheduled to start Marc…

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Jessica Lee Goldyn to take over as Nini in 'Moulin Rouge!' on Broadway by Broadway News

Jessica Lee Goldyn will play the role of Nini in "Moulin Rouge!" starting Feb. 22, producers Carmen Pavlovic and Bill Damaschke said Thursday. Goldyn takes over the role from Robyn Hurder, a…

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