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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

‘The Collaboration’ cancels first preview due to COVID by Caitlin Hornik

The first Broadway preview of Anthony McCarten’s play “The Collaboration” originally set for Nov. 29 has been canceled due to COVID infections within the company. Manhattan Theatre Clu…

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‘The Broadway Show’: Brandon Uranowitz on why ‘Leopoldstadt’ is the play he’s been waiting for his whole life  by Caitlin Hornik

Brandon Uranowitz has played a variety of characters in his seven Broadway shows, including a psychiatrist, an ex-GI, the Emcee (at least for a number) and now, in Tom Stoppard’s new play,…

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Lana Gordon rejoins Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ as Velma Kelly by Caitlin Hornik

“Chicago” alum Lana Gordon is set to return to the Broadway company during the Nov. 21 performance of the musical at the Ambassador Theatre. Gordon takes over the role of Velma Kelly fro…

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Friday, November 18, 2022

‘The Piano Lesson’ extends limited Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

The limited engagement of “The Piano Lesson” will run on Broadway for an additional two weeks. The revival of the August Wilson-penned play will now close on Jan. 29, 2023, instead of th…

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Trevor Noah to host Black Theater Night at ‘A Strange Loop’ by Caitlin Hornik

Comedian and host of “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah will moderate a special talkback after the Nov. 29 performance of “A Strange Loop.” The talkback is part of the production’s Black…

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Jessica Hecht to join Laura Linney in ‘Summer, 1976’ on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Jessica Hecht will return to Broadway in the world premiere production of “Summer, 1976.” Written by David Auburn and directed by Daniel Sullivan (collaborators on “Proof” and “The…

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Joaquina Kalukango to take over as the Witch in ‘Into the Woods’ by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango will step into the role of the Witch in the current Broadway revival of “Into the Woods” at the St. James Theatre. Kalukango will begin performances …

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‘Funny Girl’ to release Broadway cast album with Lea Michele by Caitlin Hornik

The current Broadway company of “Funny Girl” will release a cast recording. The digital album will be available as of Nov. 18 at 12:01a.m. ET. The CD will be released Jan. 20 and will be…

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

‘The Broadway Show’: How Jefferson Mays memorizes all 50 parts for his one-man ‘Christmas Carol’ by Caitlin Hornik

Jefferson Mays is back on Broadway playing 50 different characters in his one-man version of “A Christmas Carol,” now running at the Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement through …

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‘Mr. Saturday Night’ musical to stream on BroadwayHD by Caitlin Hornik

A filmed performance of the Broadway musical “Mr. Saturday Night,” starring Billy Crystal, will be available to stream on BroadwayHD beginning on Dec. 1. The musical, adapted from the 19…

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‘Wicked’ announces cast members Michele Pawk and Michael Wartella by Caitlin Hornik

Two new principal cast members are stepping into the Broadway production of “Wicked” at the Gershwin Theatre. Tony Award winner Michele Pawk will assume the role of Madame Morrible begin…

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Broadway box office hits $32 million for first time since May by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway earned more than $32 million for the first time since the start of the 2022-2023 season. The last time Broadway hit this mark was during the week ending May 29, when the box office …

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Broadway earns strong showing among 2023 Grammy nominees by Caitlin Hornik

The Grammy Awards announced the full list of nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards on Nov. 15. Six Broadway cast recordings are up for Best Musical Theater Album. “Caroline, Or Change,” �…

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‘Prima Facie’ starring Jodie Comer to open on Broadway in April by Caitlin Hornik

Jodie Comer, an Emmy Award winner for her work on the series “Killing Eve,” will make her Broadway debut in “Prima Facie” in April. Previews are set to begin at the Golden Theatre on…

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Black Theatre United announces new executive leadership committee by Caitlin Hornik

Black Theatre United, the nonprofit founded to create pathways and opportunities for Black artists, students and industry professionals, has announced a change in leadership. The new execut…

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Monday, November 14, 2022

New musical ‘Shucked’ to open on Broadway in spring 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

The new musical comedy “Shucked” will begin previews on Broadway on March 8 with an opening night scheduled for April 4. The production, which just wrapped a three-week run at Utah’s P…

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

‘The Broadway Show’: ‘Ain’t No Mo’ ‘ playwright and star Jordan E. Cooper on how Lee Daniels came aboard as producer by Caitlin Hornik

Jordan E. Cooper is “ecstatic” about bringing his new play “Ain’t No Mo’” to Broadway. In the latest episode of “The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal,” Cooper chats with Charl…

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‘Kimberly Akimbo’ to release original Broadway cast recording by Caitlin Hornik

The original Broadway company of “Kimberly Akimbo” is set to release a cast album on Ghostlight Records. An official release date for the recording is yet to be announced, though it is a…

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Reimagined production of Bob Fosse’s ‘Dancin’ ‘ sets Broadway dates by Caitlin Hornik

Bob Fosse’s “Dancin'” returns to Broadway next spring in a reimagined production. Previews for the musical revival are scheduled to begin on March 2 at the Music Box Theatre, ahead of …

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‘Walking with Ghosts’ will close Nov. 20 — star Gabriel Byrne and director Lonny Price reflect by Caitlin Hornik

Producers announced that Gabriel Byrne’s solo show “Walking with Ghosts” will close on Nov. 20. The one-man show, which is an adaptation of his eponymous autobiography, began its limit…

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Broadway box office sees best week since July as grosses increase by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending Nov. 6, Broadway saw its highest-grossing week since July 10, when it had earned $30,109,850.  During this past week, Broadway grossed $29,813,739, up 9% from the week p…

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The cast and creatives of ‘& Juliet’ on bringing representation of the world to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Romeo and Juliet may be the most iconic lovers out there, but their story is one of warring families, vengeance and tragedy. A far cry from Elizabethan times, Broadway’s new musical “&am…

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Friday, November 4, 2022

‘Six,’ ‘Moulin Rouge’ to perform on CBS Thanksgiving Parade broadcast by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway casts of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” and “Six” are set to perform during this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast on CBS. Hosted by Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knigh…

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‘The Broadway Show’: Cameron Crowe talks about becoming a lyricist with the musical version of ‘Almost Famous’ by Caitlin Hornik

Music journalist Cameron Crowe became an Academy Award winner for his “Almost Famous” screenplay. Now, with the musical adaptation of the 2000 film open on Broadway, he’s adding musica…

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

New foundation announced honoring late playwright Terrence McNally by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy has announced the launch of a new foundation honoring his husband, the late playwright and librettist Terrence McNally. The announcement of the Terrence McNally…

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Tom Hewitt to replace Patrick Page in Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ by Caitlin Hornik

Tom Hewitt will take over the role of Hades in “Hadestown” on Jan. 3 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Hewitt will succeed original Broadway cast member Patrick Page, who will take his final b…

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‘MJ,’ ‘Kite Runner’ see strong box office weeks despite falling attendance by Caitlin Hornik

For the third time in October, ”MJ” broke its house record at the Neil Simon Theatre. The jukebox musical grossed $1,810,272 — besting its previous record of $1,777,138 — and played …

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Initial casting and creative team announced for Lincoln Center Theater’s ‘Camelot’ by Caitlin Hornik

Principal casting has been announced for Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming production of Lerner & Loewe’s “Camelot.” Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap will take on the role of Arth…

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

‘The Broadway Show’: Katy Sullivan on what makes ‘Cost of Living’ historic by Caitlin Hornik

“Cost of Living” was a groundbreaking play when it first debuted Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club. Now on MTC’s Broadway stage, the Pulitzer Prize winner by Martyna Majok continu…

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Charlotte d’Amboise, Ryan Silverman to rejoin Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Caitlin Hornik

Charlotte d’Amboise and Ryan Silverman are set to rejoin the cast of “Chicago” beginning Nov. 7 at the Ambassador Theatre. D’Amboise returns to the role of Roxie Hart, succeeding cur…

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Kander and Ebb’s ‘New York, New York’ to open on Broadway in 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

“New York, New York,” the new musical from composers John Kander & Fred Ebb, will open on Broadway in 2023. Previews are set to begin at the St. James Theatre on March 24, ahead of a…

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