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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Good Night, Oscar Named Finalist for 2023 New Play Award Ahead of Broadway Premiere by Caitlin Hornik

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) announced that Doug Wright’s Good Night, Oscar, which is slated for the current Broadway season, is one of six finalists for the 2023 Harold…

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‘Good Night, Oscar’ named finalist for 2023 new play award ahead of Broadway premiere by Caitlin Hornik

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) announced that Doug Wright’s “Good Night, Oscar,” which is slated for the current Broadway season, is one of six finalists for the 2023 …

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Cynthia Erivo joins producing team behind ‘Fat Ham’ by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award-winning actor Cynthia Erivo has joined the producing team of “Fat Ham,” marking her Broadway producing debut. Erivo won a Tony in 2016 for her leading turn as Celie in the rev…

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A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical to Launch North American Tour by Caitlin Hornik

A multi-year North American tour of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical is set to begin in 2024.  The tour will launch from Rhode Island’s Providence Performing Arts Center in th…

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‘A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical’ to launch North American tour by Caitlin Hornik

A multi-year North American tour of “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical” is set to begin in 2024.  The tour will launch from Rhode Island’s Providence Performing Arts Center …

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‘Phantom of the Opera’ earns a record $3 million as box office surges by Caitlin Hornik

For the first time in its 35-year history, “The Phantom of the Opera” broke the $3 million mark at the box office. The musical earned $3,029,826 through eight performances, up 11% from t…

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Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito Set for Theresa Rebeck’s I Need That with Roundabout; New Season Announced by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Danny DeVito will return to Broadway as part of Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2023-2024 season. Danny DeVito will appear alongside his real-life …

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Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito set for Theresa Rebeck’s ‘I Need That’ with Roundabout; new season announced by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Danny DeVito will return to Broadway as part of Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2023-2024 season. DeVito will appear alongside his real-life daught…

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Parade Revival to Release Cast Album by Caitlin Hornik

A cast album of the 2023 Parade revival will be released by Interscope Records on March 23. The musical features a Tony Award-winning score by Jason Robert Brown. The revival, starring Tony…

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Theatre Producers of Color announces 2023 participants by Caitlin Hornik

Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC) has announced the 2023 “cohort” of participants taking part in its third annual education program, Producing 101.  The cohort includes Tẹmídayọ Am…

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Black Theatre Coalition announces partnership with Black Broadway Men by Caitlin Hornik

Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) has announced a partnership with the fraternal organization Black Broadway Men (BBM), in support of its 2023 playwriting initiative. BTC’s ongoing fellowship …

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Shubert Organization donates to Entertainment Community Fund to benefit health initiatives by Caitlin Hornik

The Shubert Organization has announced a donation of $5 million to the Entertainment Community Fund to help support health initiatives within the performing arts community. The gift will ben…

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‘Parade’ revival to release cast album by Caitlin Hornik

A cast album of the 2023 “Parade” revival will be released by Interscope Records on March 23. The musical features a Tony Award-winning score by Jason Robert Brown. The revival, starring…

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Jamie Lloyd and Arian Moayed Reveal How A Doll’s House Chips Away at the Patriarchy by Caitlin Hornik

Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is the latest classic to be revived this season. The production, directed by Jamie Lloyd with a book adapted by Amy Herzog, opened at the Hudson Theatre on …

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Jamie Lloyd and Arian Moayed reveal how ‘A Doll’s House’ chips away at the patriarchy by Caitlin Hornik

Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” is the latest classic to be revived this season. The production, directed by Jamie Lloyd with a book adapted by Amy Herzog, opened at the Hudson Theat…

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‘Phantom’ announces beneficiary organizations for its special charity performance by Caitlin Hornik

Days before ending its record-breaking Broadway run, “The Phantom of the Opera” will host a charity performance on the evening of April 14 to benefit four New York City Arts organization…

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Josh Groban out of March 16 ‘Sweeney Todd’ performance by Caitlin Hornik

Josh Groban will not appear in the title role at the March 16 performance of “Sweeney Todd,” due to a non-COVID illness, Broadway News has learned. A representative for the production to…

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Broadway Backwards 2023 raises record-breaking $765,069 by Caitlin Hornik

The 2023 iteration of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ annual “Broadway Backwards” event raised $765,069 setting a new record. The total tops the previous $758,582, which was set in …

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Jennifer Simard and Adam Godley to join cast of ‘Once Upon a One More Time’ by Caitlin Hornik

Two-time Tony Award nominees Jennifer Simard and Adam Godley will join the cast of the upcoming Broadway musical “Once Upon a One More Time.” Simard will play the role of Stepmother whil…

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Jennifer Simard and Adam Godley to Join Cast of Once Upon a One More Time by Caitlin Hornik

Two-time Tony Award nominees Jennifer Simard and Adam Godley will join the cast of the upcoming Broadway musical Once Upon a One More Time. Simard will play the role of Stepmother while Godl…

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

‘Chicago’ has record-breaking week as spring shows start to boost box office by Caitlin Hornik

Nearly 10 years after it last set this box office record, “Chicago” saw its highest-grossing non-holiday week in the revival’s 26-year history. The production — which currently featu…

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Bryan Cranston and Geneva Carr to star as John and Abigail Adams in ‘Taking Liberty’ reading by Caitlin Hornik

“Taking Liberty,” a new play by Emmy Award nominee Georgette Reilly Timoney, will receive a developmental reading on March 17 in New York City. The reading will feature two-time Tony Awa…

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New musical ‘Other World’ from ‘[title of show]’ team to receive staged readings by Caitlin Hornik

“Other World,” an original musical from Tony Award nominee Hunter Bell and his “[title of show]” collaborator Jeff Bowen, will receive invite-only staged readings in New York City on…

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Lea Michele Will Join Cast of Entertainment Community Fund’s Ragtime Concert by Caitlin Hornik

The Entertainment Community Fund has announced that Funny Girl star Lea Michele will appear in the Fund’s one-night-only Ragtime benefit concert. Michele created the role of Little Girl i…

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Lea Michele will join cast of Entertainment Community Fund’s ‘Ragtime’ concert by Caitlin Hornik

The Entertainment Community Fund has announced that “Funny Girl” star Lea Michele will appear in the Fund’s one-night-only “Ragtime” benefit concert. Michele created the role of �…

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Shubert Foundation’s High School Theatre Festival sets 2023 date by Caitlin Hornik

The Shubert Foundation’s annual High School Theatre Festival will take place on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Broadhurst Theatre. The ninth annual festival highlights excellence in theater …

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‘The Cottage’ names full principal cast and creative team by Caitlin Hornik

The complete principal cast and creative team has been announced for the Broadway premiere of “The Cottage.” Alex Moffat, Nehal Joshi and Dana Steingold will join the previously announce…

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Broadway League’s high school shadowing program returns for 11th year by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway League has announced its 11th annual High School Broadway Shadowing Program, connecting 25 students with industry professionals who work behind the scenes. The program, previous…

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Steven R. Swartz to succeed Katherine Farley as chair of Lincoln Center board of directors by Caitlin Hornik

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ Katherine Farley will step down as chair of the board of directors this June after 13 years in the role. She will be succeeded by Steven R. Swartz, …

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Easter Bonnet Competition sets 2023 return date by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has announced that the 2023 Easter Bonnet Competition will take place on April 24 and 25. The annual in-person event has been on a four-year pandemic-induce…

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WP Theater to Honor Lauren Reid and More by Caitlin Hornik

The WP Theater has announced its 2023 honorees for its annual gala. The Off-Broadway theater company will honor John Gore Organization president and chair of the board of governors of the Br…

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