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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Florida theater teacher Jason Zembuch Young to receive 2023 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education by Caitlin Hornik

The award was co-founded in 2014 by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University.

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Sweeney Todd National Tour to Launch in 2025 by Caitlin Hornik

A national tour of the current Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd is set to begin in 2025. While an itinerary has not yet been finalized, the production will span the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 t…

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‘Sweeney Todd’ national tour to launch in 2025 by Caitlin Hornik

As with the current Broadway revival, the production will feature Jonathan Tunick’s original orchestrations.

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‘Here Lies Love’ to use pre-recorded music; Broadway musicians launch public outcry by Caitlin Hornik

The musicians union alerted its members of the musical’s intention not to use live musicians; “Here Lies Love” producers respond.

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Broadway law firm Nevin Law Group to merge with larger entertainment outfit by Caitlin Hornik

Nevin Law Group will merge with media, technology, entertainment and intellectual property firm Klaris Law.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Tony-nominated productions struggle as awards ceremony nears by Caitlin Hornik

Some of the most nominated productions saw significant decreases at the box office last week.

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2023 Tony Honors for Excellence recipients share acceptance speeches by Caitlin Hornik

Lisa Dawn Cave, Victoria Bailey and Robert Fried have been honored with the 2023 awards.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

& Juliet Costume Designer Paloma Young Reveals the Challenge of Making Clothes Right for Shakespeare and Max Martin by Caitlin Hornik

A Tony winner for Peter and the Starcatcher, costume designer Paloma Young has been nominated for her work on this season’s & Juliet. In the latest Building Broadway segment on The Br…

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& Juliet Star Lorna Courtney Wins Clive Barnes Award for Theatre by Caitlin Hornik

The winners of the 13th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre have been announced. The awards are given annually — one in dance and one in theater — to promising young talent. …

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‘& Juliet’ star Lorna Courtney wins Clive Barnes Award for Theatre by Caitlin Hornik

New York City Ballet member Victor Abreu also took home an award.

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Monday, May 22, 2023

‘A Beautiful Noise’ wins big at 2023 Chita Rivera Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Plus, three performers won in the single category: Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show.

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Announces Extension by Caitlin Hornik

The new comedy Peter Pan Goes Wrong will extend its Broadway run by two weeks. The production, which officially opened on April 19 and was slated to close July 9, will now run through July 2…

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‘& Juliet’ costume designer reveals the challenge of making clothes right for Shakespeare and Max Martin by Caitlin Hornik

Designer Paloma Young has earned her third Tony Award nomination for her work on the musical.

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‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ announces extension by Caitlin Hornik

The production will then head to Los Angeles.

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Producer Neil Meron to consult for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group by Caitlin Hornik

Meron will help develop new work on behalf of Webber’s production company.

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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Annaleigh Ashford, Into the Woods Among Winners at 2023 Drama League Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Winners of the 2023 Drama League Awards, celebrating achievement on Broadway and Off, have been announced. The 89th annual awards ceremony was held on May 19 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Broad…

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Annaleigh Ashford, ‘Into the Woods’ among winners at 2023 Drama League Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway productions won all categories at the ceremony recognizing Main Stem and Off-Broadway theater.

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New York, New York to Launch North American Tour by Caitlin Hornik

The Tony Award-nominated new musical New York, New York will launch a North American tour in January 2025. The tour will open in a city to-be-named within New York State. A full tour itiner…

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‘Kimberly Akimbo’ to host Broadway debuts of New York City high school show choirs by Caitlin Hornik

Three special performances will take place beginning on May 18.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Broadway to dim lights in honor of Roundabout Theatre Company’s Todd Haimes by Caitlin Hornik

Haimes, who passed away in April, served as artistic director and CEO of the nonprofit for four decades.

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‘New York, New York’ to launch North American tour by Caitlin Hornik

The production will launch in its namesake state.

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Some Like It Hot Composer Marc Shaiman Receives Frederick Loewe Award by Caitlin Hornik

The Dramatists Guild of America has announced its annual award recipients. While many of the honorees had been previously announced — including the inaugural Lucille Lortel Foundation I…

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

‘Some Like It Hot’ composer Marc Shaiman receives Frederick Loewe Award by Caitlin Hornik

Shaiman was honored at the Dramatists Guild Awards ceremony earlier this week.

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Broadway League presents awards for excellence in Broadway touring by Caitlin Hornik

The 2023 League Awards recipients were announced during the 33rd annual Spring Road Conference.

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Bonnie Milligan, Alex Newell, Michael Patrick Thornton Among 2023 Actors’ Equity Foundation Honorees by Caitlin Hornik

Several Broadway and Off-Broadway performers will receive 2023 Actors’ Equity Foundation Awards. Bonnie Milligan and Alex Newell will receive the Clarence Derwent Awards, which recognizes…

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Some Like It Hot, Leopoldstadt Among Outer Critics Circle Award Winners by Caitlin Hornik

The winners of the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards were announced on May 16. Broadway’s Some Like It Hot took home the most awards of all productions with five wins. In addition to Outsta…

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Lea Michele tests positive for COVID-19, will miss ‘Funny Girl’ performances by Caitlin Hornik

The musical revival continues its run at the August Wilson Theatre through Sept. 3.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Leopoldstadt’ among Outer Critics Circle Award winners by Caitlin Hornik

In total, 11 Broadway productions from the 2022-2023 season took home at least one award.

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‘Shucked’ has best week yet as overall box office sees slight increase by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending May 14, the 35 productions running grossed $31,284,005.

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Funny Girl Star Tovah Feldshuh Celebrates 50 Years on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Following the May 13 evening performance of Funny Girl, Tovah Feldshuh delivered remarks to the audience in honor of the 50th anniversary of her Broadway debut. Feldshuh plays Mrs. Brice in …

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