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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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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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Entertainment Community Fund honors James M. Nederlander’s legacy by Caitlin Hornik

The Entertainment Community Fund has honored the contributions of late theater owner and producer James M. Nederlander by naming their New York City board room after him. The James M. Nederl…

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Kristin Chenoweth to join Jinkx Monsoon for ‘Chicago’ post-show event by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will join “Chicago” star Jinkx Monsoon for a post-show onstage event following the March 17 performance of the revival at the Ambassador Theatre. Broa…

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

‘A Doll’s House’ star Michael Patrick Thornton opens up about a life-changing medical event and his path to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Michael Patrick Thornton is currently starring alongside Jessica Chastain in the Broadway revival of “A Doll’s House,” marking his second Main Stem show in a year. His debut came in la…

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Public memorial announced for Broadway icon Ann Reinking by Caitlin Hornik

A celebration of life will be held for the late Ann Reinking on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. The famed actor, dancer, choreographer and director passed away on Dec. 12, 2020, at the age of 71. The …

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

New artifacts from the original ‘Camelot,’ ‘Strange Loop’ and more added to Museum of Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The Museum of Broadway, the first-ever permanent museum dedicated to the Main Stem, has announced the addition of several new artifacts from recently closed and historic productions. From th…

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Broadway box office takes a post-Presidents Week hit by Caitlin Hornik

Ten shows saw double-digit gross decreases of up to 30% last week as students returned to school following winter recess. For each of those productions — “Aladdin,” “Chicago,” “H…

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Shubert Organization to participate in NYC Career Discovery Week by Caitlin Hornik

The Shubert Organization has been announced as a participant in New York City’s second Career Discover Week, an initiative that brings high school students into workplaces for a day to exp…

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Dramatists Guild to conduct first compensation study for theater writers by Caitlin Hornik

The Dramatists Guild of America, the trade association for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists, has announced its first-ever compensation study for theater writers. All writers…

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Pictures From Home Star Nathan Lane on Finding the Humor in Aging for His 25th Broadway Bow by Caitlin Hornik

Family, aging and mortality are prevalent themes on the mind of four-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane as he appears in his 25th (counting the two parts of Angels in America separately) Bro…

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Nathan Lane on finding the humor in aging for his 25th Broadway bow by Caitlin Hornik

Family, aging and mortality are prevalent themes on the mind of four-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane as he appears in his 25th (counting the two parts of “Angels in America separately) …

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Aladdin Star Sonya Balsara Reveals Her Previous Run-In with Jasmine by Caitlin Hornik

Sonya Balsara grew up watching Disney’s animated Aladdin and actually played Jasmine in her middle school production of Aladdin, Jr. Now, she takes the stage as the famed princess at Broad…

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Friday, March 3, 2023

Almost Famous to Release Original Broadway Cast Album by Caitlin Hornik

The original Broadway cast recording of Almost Famous will be released on April 21 by Sony Masterworks Broadway. The album’s fifth single, “1973,” is now available to be streamed. Alm…

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‘Almost Famous’ to release original Broadway cast album by Caitlin Hornik

The original Broadway cast recording of “Almost Famous” will be released on April 21 by Sony Masterworks Broadway. The album’s fifth single, “1973,” is now available to be streamed…

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Rajiv Joseph, Helen Park among new Dramatists Guild Council members by Caitlin Hornik

The Dramatists Guild, the trade association for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists, has announced five new members of its national council. Broadway playwright Rajiv Joseph, P…

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Additional performers announced for Broadway Backwards 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

Several additional Broadway performers have been announced for this year’s “Broadway Backwards” concert. F. Murray Abraham, Eden Espinosa, Robbie Fairchild, Barrett Foa, Beth Leavel, B…

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

‘Aladdin’ star Sonya Balsara reveals her previous run-in with Jasmine by Caitlin Hornik

Sonya Balsara grew up watching Disney’s animated “Aladdin” and actually played Jasmine in her middle school production of “Aladdin, Jr.” Now, she takes the stage as the famed princ…

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