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Thursday, February 2, 2023

‘& Juliet’ producers comment on Justin David Sullivan’s Tony eligibility by Caitlin Hornik

On Feb. 1, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced its first eligibility rulings for the 2022-2023 season. Soon after, “& Juliet” cast member Justin David Sullivan shared …

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‘Harry Potter’ to host events for Hogwarts House Pride Week by Caitlin Hornik

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is set to hold a week of events honoring the different Hogwarts houses. The production will dedicate one performance to each of the four houses in whi…

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Full cast and creative team announced for ‘New York, New York’ by Caitlin Hornik

Complete casting and the full creative team have been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of “New York, New York.” Joining the previously announced Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele …

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New date announced for Entertainment Community Fund’s ‘Ragtime’ reunion concert by Caitlin Hornik

The “Ragtime” benefit reunion concert originally scheduled to take place in 2020 has set a new date for the one-night-only event. The Entertainment Community Fund announced that the sold…

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Bane Griffith joins ‘MJ’ as Little Michael beginning Jan. 31 by Caitlin Hornik

“MJ” has announced new casting for the role of Little Michael. Bane Griffith makes his Broadway debut as he assumes the shared role, beginning Jan. 31. He takes over for Corey J., who de…

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Broadway box office holds steady in final week of January by Caitlin Hornik

The sharp decline in grosses Broadway experienced throughout the month of January appears to have leveled out. For the week ending Jan. 29, the 23 shows running grossed $25,705,039, a decrea…

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Lonny Price to direct new ‘Peter Pan’ national tour by Caitlin Hornik

A new production of “Peter Pan” will premiere at Minnesota’s Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in December before continuing as a national tour. After playing the Ordway in Decembe…

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Broadway League to hold Teachers Night on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway League, in partnership with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), has announced Teachers Night on Broadway.   Five-hundred New York City public school educators will gather…

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‘Broadway Bares’ sets 2023 date by Caitlin Hornik

“Broadway Bares,” a yearly event produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, has announced a 2023 date. The 31st annual event will be held on June 18 at Hammerstein Ba…

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‘The Thanksgiving Play’ announces performance dates by Caitlin Hornik

Second Stage has announced production dates for the upcoming Broadway premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s “The Thanksgiving Play.” Previews will begin at the Hayes Theater on March 23 ahea…

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Sunday, January 29, 2023

Grey Henson will join the cast of Broadway’s ‘Shucked’ by Caitlin Hornik

Final principal casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway premiere of the new musical comedy “Shucked.” Previews are set to begin March 8 with an opening night scheduled for A…

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Friday, January 27, 2023

‘Thelma and Louise’ musical in development by Caitlin Hornik

A musical adaptation of the 1991 film “Thelma and Louise” featuring Amanda Seyfried is in development. Evan Rachel Wood is also reportedly attached to the project. During the 2023 Golden…

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Alyssa Fox to assume the role of Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ by Caitlin Hornik

After serving as the Elphaba standby in the Broadway company of “Wicked,” Alyssa Fox will assume the role full-time beginning March 7. She succeeds current cast member Talia Suskauer, wh…

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

‘The Piano Lesson’ to be filmed for Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives by Caitlin Hornik

Producers Brian Anthony Moreland, Sonia Friedman, Tom Kirdahy, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker have announced that the Jan. 26 performance of “The Piano Lesson” will be filmed for the Linc…

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Robyn Hurder opens up about why ‘A Beautiful Noise’ was ‘completely unexpected’ by Caitlin Hornik

Robyn Hurder is treading the boards once again in, “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,” her seventh Broadway show. On the latest episode of “The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fad…

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

New Louis Armstrong musical eyes Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

“A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong” is set to premiere in New Orleans and then Chicago this fall. The musical will play the Saenger Theatre in …

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Prop piano from Broadway’s ‘Piano Lesson’ to land in Smithsonian museum by Caitlin Hornik

The prop piano at the center of the current Broadway revival of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” will be donated to The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History an…

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ announces extension by Caitlin Hornik

The Second Stage Theater production of “Between Riverside and Crazy” has announced a one-week extension through Feb. 19. The Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ play, directed…

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‘Phantom’ surpasses audience milestone while Broadway’s January box office slump continues by Caitlin Hornik

Last week, “The Phantom of the Opera” welcomed its 20 millionth audience member since opening on Broadway in 1988. The musical was this past week’s highest-grossing production, earning…

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Kids’ Night on Broadway sets 2023 date by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway League has announced that Kids’ Night on Broadway will return on March 21. Celebrating its 25th year, the annual event allows children 18 and younger the opportunity to see a …

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‘Broadway Backwards’ sets date for 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

The annual concert “Broadway Backwards” will return to the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 13. Produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, “Broadway Backwards” celebrates the LGBTQ…

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‘Room’ to open on Broadway starring Adrienne Warren by Caitlin Hornik

“Room,” a new play with music based on Emma Donoghue’s eponymous novel, will open on Broadway in the spring. The limited run is slated to begin performances on April 3 ahead of an offi…

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Friday, January 20, 2023

‘Collaboration’ and ‘Beautiful Noise’ writer reveals the question he asks when writing about real people by Caitlin Hornik

Writer Anthony McCarten currently has two shows running on Broadway, both of which are about cultural legends. The book writer behind “The Collaboration” and “A Beautiful Noise, The Ne…

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New musical ‘Iraqi Rose,’ to have industry reading by Caitlin Hornik

Band-frontman-turned-Broadway-writer Larry Kirwan has a new musical in development, “Iraqi Rose.” An industry reading, directed by Joe Barros, is set for Jan. 27. Kirwan, who conceived a…

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Drag Race champion Jinkx Monsoon puts her trust in her new Broadway production team by Caitlin Hornik

Jinkx Monsoon was dubbed the first-ever “Queen of All Queens” after becoming the only contestant to win two seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Now, she’s focused on conquering her …

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‘Funny Girl’ to host Broadway cast album signing event by Caitlin Hornik

Current company members of “Funny Girl,” including Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh, will host a cast album signing event on Jan. 20 at the August Wilson Theatre from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The …

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Five Broadway productions earn GLAAD Media Awards nominations by Caitlin Hornik

Nominees have been announced for the 34th annual GLAAD Media Awards, which highlight LGBTQ representation on stage, screen, film and beyond. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars Salina EsTitties…

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Broadway’s ‘Some Like It Hot’ to record original cast album by Caitlin Hornik

An original Broadway cast album of the new musical “Some Like It Hot” will be recorded this month, Concord Theatricals Recordings has announced.  The album is set to be released digital…

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‘A Strange Loop’ breaks records in final week while Broadway box office continues to falter by Caitlin Hornik

“A Strange Loop” grossed $955,591 over the course of its final eight performances, marking a 93% increase from the previous week. It was the Tony Award-winning musical’s highest-grossi…

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‘The Collaboration’ announces third extension by Caitlin Hornik

“The Collaboration” has extended for a third time and will now run through Feb. 11 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Performances began on Nov. 30. A first extens…

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Friday, January 13, 2023

McKenzie Kurtz to join Broadway’s ‘Wicked’ by Caitlin Hornik

McKenzie Kurtz will assume the role of Glinda in “Wicked” on Broadway beginning Feb. 14. She succeeds current cast member Brittney Johnson, who will play her final performance at the Ger…

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