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Monday, January 9, 2023

James T. Lane to take over as Billy Flynn in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Caitlin Hornik

“Chicago” alum James T. Lane will rejoin the company in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Jan. 16. He replaces current cast member Ryan Silverman. Lane has appeared in the ensemble of �…

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

Theatre Communications Group appoints Kathy Sova and Erin Salvi co-publishers by Caitlin Hornik

Kathy Sova and Erin Salvi have been appointed co-publishers of the Theatre Communications Group’s TCG Books program, an independent trade publisher of dramatic literature. Sova and Salvi w…

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Saturday, January 7, 2023

Tony Award-winning writer Michael R. Jackson steps into his ‘Strange Loop’ by Caitlin Hornik

At the Jan. 7 matinée performance of Broadway’s “A Strange Loop,” Tony Award-winning writer Michael R. Jackson stepped into the lead role of Usher in a special concert version of the …

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Friday, January 6, 2023

‘A Strange Loop’ cancels performances by Caitlin Hornik

The musical “A Strange Loop” has canceled performances for the second night. Broadway News has learned that the Thursday, Jan. 5, and Friday, Jan. 6 performances were canceled due to a n…

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Experiential curation company Broadway Plus acquires Virtual Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway Plus, a company that specializes in curating experiences tied to the Main Stem, has acquired Virtual Broadway, a resource for corporate events that feature industry talent.  The ac…

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

‘The Collaboration’ extends again by Caitlin Hornik

“The Collaboration” has extended for a second time and will now run through Feb. 5 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Performances began on Nov. 30. A first extens…

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‘Ohio State Murders’ to end Broadway run early by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway premiere of “Ohio State Murders” will play its final performance on Jan. 15. The production was originally slated to run through Feb. 12. Previews began on Nov. 11 and the p…

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‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ to open on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The Mischief Theatre Production of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” is set to premiere on Broadway this spring. Previews will begin on March 17, with an official opening night scheduled for April …

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

How Lorna Courtney went from the ‘Fame’ school to leading Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ by Caitlin Hornik

Lorna Courtney is making her Broadway principal debut with “& Juliet” not far from the high school where she cultivated her love of performing. On the latest episode of “The Broadw…

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Maria-Christina Oliveras joins cast of ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ by Caitlin Hornik

Maria-Christina Oliveras has joined Broadway’s “Between Riverside and Crazy” in the role of Church Lady. She assumes the role from Liza Colón-Zayas, who departed the production due to…

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‘Pictures From Home’ delays previews by Caitlin Hornik

The new play “Pictures From Home” has delayed the start of its preview period. Previews are now set to begin on Jan. 13 instead of the previously announced Jan. 10. Opening night remains…

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Justin Peck, Christopher Wheeldon featured in New York City Ballet’s 2023 winter season by Caitlin Hornik

New York City Ballet has announced that works by Tony Award-winning choreographers Justin Peck and Christopher Wheeldon will be featured in the company’s winter season. Peck, who is also N…

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Holidays propel Broadway box office to highest-grossing week since 2019 by Caitlin Hornik

The 2022 end-of-year holidays drove Broadway to its best week since Dec. 29, 2019, when the box office earned $55,765,408. For the week ending Jan. 1, 2023, the 33 shows running on Broadway …

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Trai Byers to depart ‘The Piano Lesson’ on Jan. 15 by Caitlin Hornik

With its limited run about to begin a brief two-week extension, producers of Broadway’s “The Piano Lesson” have announced casting changes. Trai Byers will play his final performance as…

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Drama League Awards announce 2023 ceremony by Caitlin Hornik

The 89th Annual Drama League Awards ceremony will be held on May 19, 2023, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Nominees will be announced on April 25, 2023. To be eligible, productions must have been …

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Rapper Common builds on his work with formerly incarcerated people with ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ by Caitlin Hornik

For Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Common, the impact of his Broadway debut in “Between Riverside and Crazy” extends beyond his work onstage. In a recent episode of “The Broadway …

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Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows program expands nationally by Caitlin Hornik

The Dramatist Guild Foundation has announced that its DGF Fellows program has expanded to include a virtual offering for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists across the United S…

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

‘Funny Girl,’ ‘Ain’t No Mo’ ’ see highest-grossing weeks as Broadway box office holds at $37 million by Caitlin Hornik

“Funny Girl” now maintains the all-time box office record at the August Wilson Theatre after the revival grossed $2,005,696.80 last week. The production broke the previous record of $1,9…

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Jesse Williams on how Broadway feels ‘so real’ compared to filming on location by Caitlin Hornik

Jesse Williams is back on Broadway in the remount of the Tony Award-winning revival of “Take Me Out.” In the latest episode of “The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal,” Williams sits do…

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Monday, December 19, 2022

‘Almost Famous’ sets closing date on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

“Almost Famous” will play its final performance on Jan. 8, 2023. The new musical began previews on Oct. 3 and opened on Nov. 3 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Upon closing, it will hav…

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‘The Collaboration’ extends Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

Ahead of its Dec. 20 opening night, “The Collaboration” has announced an extension through Jan. 29 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The first preview, scheduled …

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Sebastian Arcelus to return to ‘Into the Woods’ as Diane Phelan takes over as Cinderella by Caitlin Hornik

Additional cast changes have been announced as “Into the Woods” enters its final weeks on Broadway. Sebastian Arcelus will rejoin the company as the Baker for the final week of performan…

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Jeremy Pope and Paul Bettany on excavating Warhol and Basquiat’s intimate relationship onstage by Caitlin Hornik

After a successful run earlier this year at the Young Vic Theatre in London, Anthony McCarten’s new play, “The Collaboration,” has landed on Broadway. In the latest episode of “The B…

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Tech and design firm Theatre Projects names new members of strategic planning team by Caitlin Hornik

Theatre Projects, a firm largely known for space and technology design on Broadway and around the world, has announced new members of its strategic planning team.  Gena Buhler has been prom…

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James Ijames and Lloyd Suh win Steinberg Playwright Awards by Caitlin Hornik

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust have announced that the honorees for their 2022 Steinberg Playwright Awards are James Ijames, writer of the upcoming Broadway play “Fat Ham,�…

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Full principal casting announced for ‘Sweeney Todd’ by Caitlin Hornik

The full principal cast has been announced for the upcoming revival of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Jordan Fisher will play Anthony, Gaten Matarazzo will play Tobias…

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Broadway marketer Whitney Britt launches independent consultancy by Caitlin Hornik

Whitney Britt, a theater and marketing industry veteran, has launched her own business, Two Dog Circus. The boutique consultancy specializes in business development, corporate partnerships a…

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Broadway sees second-best week of 2022-2023 season as box office jumps by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway rebounded last week following the post-Thanksgiving dip. For the week ending Dec. 11, the 35 productions running on Broadway grossed $37,217,001, up 10% from last week, and propelli…

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Broadway notables are among 2023 Golden Globe nominees by Caitlin Hornik

On Dec. 12, the nominees for the 80th Golden Globe Awards were announced — with many Broadway performers among those recognized. Current Broadway stars Hugh Jackman and Jeremy Pope — app…

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Monday, December 12, 2022

SPACE on Ryder Farm names Kelly M. Burdick executive director by Caitlin Hornik

Nonprofit residency program SPACE on Ryder Farm has named Kelly M. Burdick as its new executive director. She takes over from acting executive director Allyson Davis and officially succeeds …

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Saturday, December 10, 2022

Shoshana Bean, Elizabeth Teeter to lead industry presentation of new Diane Warren musical by Caitlin Hornik

The cast for the Dec. 13 industry reading of “Obsessed, The Story of Diane Warren … so far” — the recently announced Diane Warren bio-musical — will be led by Shoshana Bean and Eli…

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