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Thursday, June 15, 2023

‘Here Lies Love’ announces Jo Koy as co-producer by Caitlin Hornik

The comedian and actor joins a producing team that includes Tony Award winner Lea Salonga and H.E.R.

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Annette Bening announced as new chair of Entertainment Community Fund by Caitlin Hornik

Bening succeeds Brian Stokes Mitchell, who has held the position since 2004.

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Initial productions announced for Second Stage Theater’s 2023-2024 season by Caitlin Hornik

A new play from Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and a Broadway premiere from Branden Jacobs-Jenkins are in the lineup.

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Exclusive: New special exhibit at Museum of Broadway to honor ‘Chicago’ by Caitlin Hornik

The new installation will open to the public on June 30.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Bebe Neuwirth to host 2023 Actors’ Equity Foundation Awards; additional honorees announced by Caitlin Hornik

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Mary K Klinger have been added to the list of award recipients.

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Daniel Yearwood to Join Sweeney Todd as Anthony by Caitlin Hornik

Daniel Yearwood will take over the role of Anthony in the Broadway company of Sweeney Todd beginning June 21. Yearwood will replace Jordan Fisher, who will play his final performance on Ju…

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Stage Managers’ Association announces 2023 awards recipients by Caitlin Hornik

The Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management is the only of its kind.

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Daniel Yearwood to join ‘Sweeney Todd’ as Anthony by Caitlin Hornik

Yearwood replaces Jordan Fisher, who will play his final performance on June 18.

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Lights of Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to Dim for Tina Turner by Caitlin Hornik

The lights of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre will dim in memory of Tina Turner. The theatre, which housed Tina, the musical based on Turner’s life, will lower the lights on June 21 at 7 p.m. ET…

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Tony Award Winner J. Harrison Ghee and Some Like It Hot Castmates Visit the White House by Caitlin Hornik

After J. Harrison Ghee made history as the first openly nonbinary winner for Best Lead Actor in a Musical for their role in Some Like It Hot, they, and several of their castmates, took a t…

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Lights of Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to dim for Tina Turner by Caitlin Hornik

The theater was home to the Broadway run of Turner’s bio-musical, “Tina.”

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Deborah Cox and Melody A. Betts Join Cast of The Wiz by Caitlin Hornik

Additional casting has been announced for the 2024 Broadway engagement of The Wiz. Deborah Cox will play Glinda and Melody A. Betts will take on the two roles of Aunt Em and Evillene. (In…

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Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee and castmates visit the White House by Caitlin Hornik

The “Some Like It Hot” cast members visited as part of the administration’s honoring of Pride month.

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Deborah Cox, Melody A. Betts join cast of ‘The Wiz’ by Caitlin Hornik

The production will launch a national tour from Baltimore before landing on Broadway in 2024.

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No major changes across Broadway box office in days before 2023 Tonys by Caitlin Hornik

The 33 running productions mostly maintained — with only one show posting significant losses.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

2023 Tonys viewership is best since 2019 by Caitlin Hornik

Initial ratings reveal a 2 percent increase from last year’s ceremony, which also broke records on Paramount+.

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Melissa Etheridge to Bring Solo Show to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Melissa Etheridge: My Window on Broadway will open on the Main Stem in the fall. The nine-week limited engagement will officially begin on September 28 and run through November 19 at Circle …

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Kimberly Akimbo Wins Tony for Best Musical and Leads with 5 Total Awards by Caitlin Hornik

At the 2023 Tony Awards, Kimberly Akimbo came out on top. The new musical won five awards, including Best Musical. Victoria Clark took home the trophy for Best Performance by an Actress in a…

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Melissa Etheridge to bring solo show to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The Grammy and Academy Award winner debuted her show Off-Broadway for a limited run in 2022.

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Updating Live: 2023 Tony Awards winners, full list by Caitlin Hornik

The 76th annual ceremony honors Broadway plays and musicals from the 2022-2023 season.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Broadway League stats reveal 2022-2023 season is third-highest grossing in history by Caitlin Hornik

Looking back at years prior paints a fuller picture of the industry’s growth during the last two decades; plus how long-runners boosted this season.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

‘Here Lies Love’ producers reach agreement with musicians union by Caitlin Hornik

The two had been in negotiations regarding the new musical’s plan to use prerecorded tracks instead of a live orchestra.

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Initial performers announced for Broadway Bares 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

A theme for the yearly event, produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, has also been shared.

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Broadway lights to dim in memory of scenic designer Robin Wagner by Caitlin Hornik

In a career that spanned more than five decades, Wagner was responsible for the sets of “Hair,” “The Producers” and more.

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Ellie Kemper to Join Peter Pan Goes Wrong for a Limited Engagement by Caitlin Hornik

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper will join the cast of Broadway’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong from June 20 through June 25. The production marks the two-time Emmy Award nominee’s Br…

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Plaza Suite with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick to Transfer to London’s West End by Caitlin Hornik

Plaza Suite, starring two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy winner Sarah Jessica Parker, will open in London’s West End in 2024. Broderick and Parker starred toget…

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Michael James Scott to host 2023 ‘Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth’ concert by Caitlin Hornik

The third annual concert will honor director Kenny Leon and showcase performances — including one from ‘The Wiz.’

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Times Square’s TKTS booth to celebrate 50th anniversary by Caitlin Hornik

A Times Square event, featuring Broadway Inspirational Voices, will mark the occasion.

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Ellie Kemper to join ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ for a limited engagement by Caitlin Hornik

She steps into the role previously played for a stint by Neil Patrick Harris.

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'Plaza Suite’ with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick to transfer to London’s West End by Caitlin Hornik

The production broke multiple records at the Hudson Theatre during its 2022 Broadway run.

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Performances Announced for 2023 Tony Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Initial performances have been announced for the main telecast of the 2023 Tony Awards. The companies of Best Musical nominees & Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, New York, New York, Shucked a…

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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