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Friday, August 12, 2022

Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Montego Glover, more to join ‘Into the Woods’ by Broadway News

Producer Jordan Roth has announced replacement casting for the revival of “Into the Woods,” which was recently extended through October 16 at the St. James Theatre. Real-life wife and hu…

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Angelica Ross to make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Broadway News

The producers of “Chicago” have announced that actress and human rights advocate Angelica Ross will make her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart. She will play an eight-week run beg…

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The Nederlander Organization acquires TixTrack, Inc. by Broadway News

The Nederlander Organization, one of the largest operators of live theaters and other venues in the United States, has announced the acquisition of TixTrack, Inc., a ticketing technology com…

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‘The Piano Lesson’ announces complete Broadway cast and creative team by Broadway News

The producers of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” announced that Nadia Daniel and Jurnee Elizabeth Swan will alternate the role of Marthea in the upcoming revival. Other newly announ…

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Broadway League extends optional mask policy through August and until further notice by Broadway News

The Broadway League announced on Tuesday a continuation of the “mask optional policy” through August and until further notice for all Broadway theaters. The statement reads, “Consisten…

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Monday, July 18, 2022

‘Mr. Saturday Night’ to end Broadway run September 4 by Broadway News

“Mr. Saturday Night” will conclude its Broadway run at the Nederlander Theatre on September 4. The musical, starring Billy Crystal and based on his 1992 film of the same name, will have …

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Shubert Foundation Gives $37.6 Million to 609 Arts Organizations Nationwide by Broadway News

The Shubert Foundation has announced $37.6 million in unrestricted grants to not-for-profit theaters, dance companies, academic theater training programs, and related service agencies. A lea…

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Friday, June 10, 2022

Bianca Marroquín will return to ‘Chicago’ on Broadway June 21 by Broadway News

Bianca Marroquín will return to the role of Roxie Hart in “Chicago” beginning June 21, producers Barry and Fran Weissler announced Friday. Emma Pittman, currently in the role following …

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Jodie Comer to make Broadway debut in ‘Prima Facie’ by Broadway News

“Prima Facie” by Suzie Miller will transfer to Broadway in the spring, with Jodie Comer set to reprise her solo performance. The new play about the Australian legal system’s handling o…

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Encores! ‘Into The Woods’ will transfer to Broadway this summer by Broadway News

The New York City Center Encores! production of “Into The Woods” will play the St. James Theatre starting next month, Jujamcyn Theaters president Jordan Roth announced Thursday. Directed…

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Broadway League extends mask policy through June 30 by Broadway News

Mask-wearing will be required in Broadway theaters through at least June 30, the Broadway League announced Friday. A further extension of the mask policy into July and beyond will be conside…

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‘Kimberly Akimbo’ will play Broadway’s Booth Theatre by Broadway News

“Kimberly Akimbo” will play the Booth Theatre when it transfers to Broadway this fall, producers revealed Friday. The announcement comes as the show has set its exclusive fan presale, wh…

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

‘Mr. Saturday Night’ to release original Broadway cast recording June 10 by Broadway News

The original Broadway cast album for new musical “Mr. Saturday Night” will be released next month, Craft Recordings/Concord Theatricals announced Wednesday. The 17-track album, featuring…

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Court Theatre of Chicago to receive 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award by Broadway News

The Court Theatre of Chicago will be awarded this year’s Regional Theatre Tony. The special honor is given annually to a regional theater company in the United States, and includes a $25,0…

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‘A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical’ will play Broadway this fall by Broadway News

“A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical” will open at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre later this year, producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio announced Wednesday. The new musical wi…

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Friday, May 13, 2022

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ to end Broadway run May 29 by Broadway News

“Mrs. Doubtfire” will play its final Broadway performance on May 29, producer Kevin McCollum said Thursday. The development comes days after the production garnered a single Tony Award n…

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

‘for colored girls…’ extends past Broadway closing notice by Broadway News

The revival of “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf” will now play the Booth Theatre through June 5, extending its shortened run by two weeks. Produc…

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Stage Directors and Choreographers Society forms partnership with American Guild of Musical Artists by Broadway News

The American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO (AGMA) and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) have entered into a new reciprocal agreement, the two organizations announced Thurs…

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Broadway League presents 2022 League Awards at Spring Road Conference by Broadway News

The Broadway League revealed Wednesday the recipients of the 2022 League Awards as part of the Spring Road Conference. The League Awards are presented annually to honor the achievements of p…

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Darren Criss and Julianne Hough to host “The Tony Awards: Act One” by Broadway News

“The Tony Awards: Act One,” an exclusive special which will stream June 12 on Paramount+ before the Tony Awards telecast, will be hosted by Darren Criss and Julianne Hough. Criss and Hou…

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Monday, May 9, 2022

2022 Tony nominations: Full list by Broadway News

The nominations for the 75th Annual Tony Awards were announced Monday morning by Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry. There were 34 eligible productions this year. “A Strange Loop” topped t…

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Jennifer Holliday will return to ‘Chicago’ on Broadway by Broadway News

Jennifer Holliday will play the role of Matron “Mama” Morton in “Chicago” starting June 9, producers announced Friday. Having previously played the role in the summer of 2001, Hollid…

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

‘Plaza Suite’ extends Broadway run through July 10 by Broadway News

“Plaza Suite” will now run on Broadway through July 10, producers announced Wednesday. The production attributes the extension to overwhelming demand. The play had previously been extend…

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United Airlines sponsors the Broadway League’s Black to Broadway program by Broadway News

The Broadway League announced Wednesday that United Airlines is a financial supporter of the Black to Broadway program. The program, established in 2019, is part of the League’s overall pu…

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

MTC to produce ‘Cost of Living’ on Broadway this fall by Broadway News

“Cost of Living” by Martyna Majok will have a Broadway run this fall at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Manhattan Theatre Club announced the production Thursday along with three off-Broa…

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

‘The Little Prince’ will end Broadway run on May 8 by Broadway News

“The Little Prince” will close its Broadway run on May 8, producers announced Tuesday. The adaptation of the 1943 children’s novel opened at the Broadway Theatre on April 11, and was s…

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Friday, April 22, 2022

The Tony Awards push season cutoff date, delay nominations by Broadway News

The Tony Awards announced Friday that the eligibility cut-off date has been moved to May 4. In a shift from the calendar of events announced earlier this month, nominations for the 75th annu…

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

New play about Billie Jean King in development by Broadway News

A new play, entitled “Love All,” about the life and career of sports icon Billie Jean King is in the works, producers Harriet Newman Leve and Stephanie Sandberg announced Wednesday. Writ…

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Carlinhos Brown and Siedah Garrett to write music for Broadway-aimed ‘Black Orpheus’ by Broadway News

Carlinhos Brown will compose the score and Siedah Garrett will pen the lyrics for the new musical “Black Orpheus,” producers Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey announced Tuesday. The new…

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Monday, April 18, 2022

‘Paradise Square’ to produce original Broadway cast album by Broadway News

The company of “Paradise Square” will record an original Broadway cast album during the weeks of April 18 and April 25, producers said Monday. The musical’s cast and orchestra will rec…

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

‘Plaza Suite’ to resume Broadway performances April 14 by Broadway News

“Plaza Suite” will resume performances at the Hudson Theatre on April 14 after a week of cancellations due to COVID-19 cases within the company. Matthew Broderick will perform in the Apr…

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