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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Performers announced for 2023 Easter Bonnet Competition by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has announced performers, judges and special guests for the 2023 Easter Bonnet Competition. The 34th annual presentation will take place at the Minskoff The…

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Summer, 1976 Receives Two-Week Extension by Caitlin Hornik

Manhattan Theatre Club’s world-premiere production of Summer, 1976 has received a two-week extension. The production will now play through June 10 at Broadway’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatr…

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‘Summer, 1976’ receives two-week extension by Caitlin Hornik

Manhattan Theatre Club’s world-premiere production of “Summer, 1976” has received a two-week extension. The production will now play through June 10 at Broadway’s Samuel J. Friedman …

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

‘Ain’t No Mo’’ now available for licensing through Concord Theatricals by Caitlin Hornik

Concord Theatricals has acquired the exclusive global rights to Jordan E. Cooper’s comedy “Ain’t No Mo’.” The English-language licensing rights are available on Concord’s Samuel …

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Broadway general management office Thompson Turner Productions becomes TT Partners by Caitlin Hornik

As of April 19, the general management firm Thompson Turner Productions has become TT Partners. Co-founder David Turner has been joined by general managers Rebecca Habel and Adam Miller as p…

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Legislation focused on tax fairness for performing artists reintroduced in Congress by Caitlin Hornik

The Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA), aimed at restoring tax fairness for entertainment professionals, has been reintroduced in Congress. The legislation was brought back to the Hous…

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Waitress, the Musical – Live on Broadway! to Premiere at 2023 Tribeca Film Festival by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway live capture of Waitress, starring Sara Bareilles as Jenna, will debut at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival on June 12. The annual festival will run from June 7-18 in New York City…

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

‘Broadway Celebrates Earth Day’ concert to be held in Times Square by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway Green Alliance, in partnership with the Times Square Alliance, is set to host the second annual “Broadway Celebrates Earth Day” concert in Times Square on April 22, also kno…

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‘Waitress, the Musical – Live on Broadway!’ to premiere at 2023 Tribeca Film Festival by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway live capture of “Waitress,” starring Sara Bareilles as Jenna, will debut at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival on June 12. The annual festival will run from June 7-18 in New Yor…

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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ ends Broadway run with highest-grossing week by Caitlin Hornik

“The Phantom of the Opera” struck a high note at the conclusion of its 35-year Broadway run, grossing more than $3.7 million.  The record-breaking musical grossed $3,739,934 in its fina…

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ recoups investment by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has recouped its initial capitalization, Broadway News has learned. According to a spokesperson for the production, the pla…

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New musical reimagining Rumplestiltskin in development by Caitlin Hornik

Industry reading presentations of the new musical “Golden” will be held in New York City on April 20 and 21. “Golden” is a contemporary retelling of the Brothers’ Grimm fairy tale …

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Monday, April 17, 2023

‘Phantom of the Opera’ items up for auction through April 27 by Caitlin Hornik

Rare “Phantom of the Opera” paraphernalia is available for bidding via online auction through April 27. The auction was announced at the curtain call of the musical’s April 14 charity …

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Drama Desk Awards will have genderless acting categories; nominations date announced by Caitlin Hornik

The Drama Desk Awards, honoring artistic excellence on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway, have announced several updates for its 2023 ceremony. For the first time, all performance …

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Shucked Cast and Creatives Reflect on Bringing Country Music to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Shucked has landed on Broadway. The original musical comedy, set in the fictional southern Cobb County, opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 4. The story follows a couple — and the c…

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

‘Shucked’ cast and creatives reflect on bringing country music to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

“Shucked” has landed on Broadway. The original musical comedy, set in the fictional southern Cobb County, opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 4. The story follows a couple — and…

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ to hold events commemorating fifth Broadway anniversary by Caitlin Hornik

To celebrate its five-year anniversary on Broadway, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has announced a series of celebratory events. Titled “5 Days of Magic” and slated to begin on …

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Film Adaptation Being Developed for Amazon Studios by Caitlin Hornik

A film version of the Tony Award-nominated 1982 sung-through musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is in development for Amazon Studios. The movie will include the Tony-nomina…

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ film adaptation being developed for Amazon Studios by Caitlin Hornik

A film version of the Tony Award-nominated 1982 sung-through musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is in development for Amazon Studios. The movie will include the Tony-…

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Ariana DeBose Will Return to Host the 2023 Tony Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Academy Award winner and Tony nominee Ariana DeBose has signed on to host the 76th annual Tony Awards, celebrating the 2022-2023 Broadway season. DeBose first emceed the ceremony in 2022. A…

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Ariana DeBose will return to host the 2023 Tony Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Academy Award winner and Tony nominee Ariana DeBose has signed on to host the 76th annual Tony Awards, celebrating the 2022-2023 Broadway season. DeBose first emceed the ceremony in 2022. A …

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Death Becomes Her Musical in Development by Caitlin Hornik

An industry reading of the new musical comedy Death Becomes Her, based on the eponymous 1992 film, will be held the week of April 10 in New York City. Death Becomes Her follows Helen, a wr…

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Tony Awards Committee Issues Second Eligibility Rulings for 2022-2023 Season by Caitlin Hornik

On April 11, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced eligibility rulings for seven productions in the 2022-2023 Broadway season. This follows the first announcement on eligibili…

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Tony Award-winning producing company MagicSpace Entertainment partners with LiveCo by Caitlin Hornik

Entertainment events company LiveCo has announced a partnership with Broadway producing and presenting firm MagicSpace Entertainment. Based in Park City, Utah, MagicSpace Entertainment is he…

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Holidays propel box office to second-highest-grossing week of 2022-2023 season by Caitlin Hornik

The week of holidays and school vacations moved the Broadway box office to its second-highest-grossing week of the current season. Some productions played an altered schedule, including “A…

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Tony Awards committee issues second eligibility rulings for 2022-2023 season by Caitlin Hornik

On April 11, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced eligibility rulings for seven productions in the 2022-2023 Broadway season. This follows the first announcement on eligibility…

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‘Death Becomes Her’ musical in development by Caitlin Hornik

An industry reading of the new musical comedy “Death Becomes Her,” based on the eponymous 1992 film, will be held the week of April 10 in New York City. “Death Becomes Her” follows H…

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Kimberly Akimbo to Launch North American Tour in 2024 by Caitlin Hornik

The new Broadway musical Kimberly Akimbo will set off on a 75-week North American tour. The tour will launch at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in September 2024 and continue on to…

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Wicked to Surpass Cats to Become Fourth Longest-Running Broadway Show in History by Caitlin Hornik

After the April 11 evening performance of Wicked, the musical about the witches of Oz will supplant Cats to become the fourth longest-running Broadway show in history. Wicked is set to play …

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Monday, April 10, 2023

2023 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards to be Presented in June by Caitlin Hornik

The 23rd annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, recognizing fan-favorite productions and performers from the 2022-2023 Broadway season, will be presented on June 1. The winners are deci…

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2023 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards to be presented in June by Caitlin Hornik

The 23rd annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, recognizing fan-favorite productions and performers from the 2022-2023 Broadway season, will be presented on June 1. The winners are deci…

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