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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

‘Leopoldstadt’ breaks own house record as Broadway box office holds steady by Caitlin Hornik

For the second straight week, Tom Stoppard’s “Leopoldstadt” broke its own house record, as it grossed $1,158,050.70 for the week ending Oct. 23. The week prior, the production broke th…

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Denée Benton to join Broadway company of ‘Into the Woods’ by Caitlin Hornik

Denée Benton is set to join the cast of “Into the Woods” on Broadway in the role of Cinderella. Benton returns to the company on Nov. 22 after first performing the role in the New York …

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Isaac Mizrahi to join the cast of Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Caitlin Hornik

Isaac Mizrahi will make his Broadway acting debut as Amos Hart in “Chicago.” The fashion designer and “Project Runway: All-Stars” judge is set to join the company for a three-week li…

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Broadway’s ‘Ain’t No Mo’’ announces new preview dates by Caitlin Hornik

Due to COVID cases within the production, “Ain’t No Mo’” is adjusting its preview period. The Jordan E. Cooper–penned comedy will now begin preview performances at the Belasco Thea…

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Friday, October 21, 2022

‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ to play Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre in 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

“Back to the Future: The Musical” will open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in 2023. The musical, which originated in London’s West End, is based on the 1985 film of the same …

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‘The Broadway Show’: Jesse Tyler Ferguson reveals details about his new documentary by Caitlin Hornik

Between performing on Broadway, producing a film and awaiting the arrival of his newest family member, Jesse Tyler Ferguson is in the midst of a busy season. In the latest episode of “The …

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Family, both offstage and on, is at the heart of Broadway’s ‘Almost Famous’ by Caitlin Hornik

The cast of Broadway’s new musical “Almost Famous” tends to refer to one another as “almost family.” That phrase was shared repeatedly on a recent Friday afternoon at the Jacobs Th…

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Broadway’s Lena Horne Theatre to be unveiled on Nov. 1 by Caitlin Hornik

The Brooks Atkinson Theatre will be renamed the Lena Horne Theatre in a ceremony on Nov. 1, marking the first time a Black woman will have a venue named in their honor. The celebration, whic…

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Two productions set house records as Broadway’s fall season continues by Caitlin Hornik

House records were set by two Broadway productions last week as the fall Broadway season charted forward. For the week ending Oct. 16, the 27 Broadway productions running grossed $28,621,480…

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Krysta Rodriguez and Erik Jensen complete the cast of Broadway’s ‘The Collaboration’ by Caitlin Hornik

Full casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Anthony McCarten’s play “The Collaboration.” Newly announced cast members include Krysta Rodriguez as Maya and Erik Jensen …

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Monday, October 17, 2022

With ‘The Kite Runner,’ one theatrical production company is revolutionizing traditional business models by Caitlin Hornik

An innovative group of theater producers is reshaping the mold for Broadway investors. With the current staging of “The Kite Runner,” playing the Hayes Theatre through Oct. 30, Broadway …

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Broadway League announces date for 14th annual Jimmy Awards by Caitlin Hornik

The Jimmy Awards, celebrating high school musical-theater performers from around the country, has scheduled its 14th annual event for June 26, 2023. The awards ceremony, slated to begin at 7…

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Full cast announced for ‘Ohio State Murders’ starring Audra McDonald by Caitlin Hornik

Complete casting is set for the upcoming Broadway premiere of “Ohio State Murders.” Newly announced company members include Mister Fitzgerald, Abigail Stephenson, Brett Diggs, Brooke Gar…

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‘Chicago’ on Broadway announces TransTech Day by Caitlin Hornik

The musical “Chicago” will host a TransTech Day on Oct. 29, producers have announced. Angelica Ross, currently in the final weeks of her run as Roxie Hart, is the founder/CEO of TransTec…

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Friday, October 14, 2022

‘The Broadway Show’: Victoria Clark reflects on the ‘three generations’ of the ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ cast by Caitlin Hornik

After a celebrated off-Broadway run at the Atlantic Theater Company last season, Victoria Clark is returning to Broadway this fall in the new musical adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire’s p…

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Broadway’s marquee lights to dim for Angela Lansbury by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway will dim its lights in memory of Angela Lansbury, who died on Oct. 11, just five days shy of her 97th birthday. The Broadway League’s committee of theater owners will dim its marq…

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‘Cost of Living’ extends Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway premiere of “Cost of Living” has received a one-week extension. Martyna Majok’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play will now run through Nov. 6 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samue…

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

‘MJ’ breaks house record again as Broadway’s box office climbs by Caitlin Hornik

Once again, the new musical “MJ” broke the house record at the Neil Simon Theatre, indicating a strong overall week at Broadway’s box office. For the week ending Oct. 9, the 25 product…

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Broadway production of ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ to be simulcast by Caitlin Hornik

The upcoming Broadway-premiere staging of the play “Between Riverside and Crazy” will be simulcast during its final two weeks. Second Stage Theatre announced on Oct. 11 that performances…

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‘A Strange Loop’ sets Broadway closing date by Caitlin Hornik

The Tony Award-winning new musical “A Strange Loop” will play its final performance on Jan. 15, 2023. At the time of closing, the 2020 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will have played 13 …

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Full cast announced for Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ by Caitlin Hornik

Complete casting is set for the Broadway production of the new musical “& Juliet.” The principal cast will include Lorna Courtney as Juliet, Melanie La Barrie as Nurse, Ben Jackson W…

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Friday, October 7, 2022

‘The Broadway Show’: Married collaborators LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson reflect on ‘The Piano Lesson’ by Caitlin Hornik

For LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson, the current Broadway revival of “The Piano Lesson” is a family affair. The couple, who have been married for more than 41 years, are…

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Crystal Lucas-Perry and more complete the cast of ‘Ain’t No Mo’’ on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Complete casting for the upcoming Broadway production of “Ain’t No Mo’” has been announced. Joining the previously announced playwright Jordan E. Cooper as Peaches will be many cast …

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Mark Linn-Baker to take over as Mayor Shinn in Broadway’s ‘Music Man’ by Caitlin Hornik

Mark Linn-Baker will join the company of “The Music Man” in the role of Mayor Shinn beginning on Oct. 25. Baker will succeed Jefferson Mays, who is departing the production on Oct. 23 to…

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

With increase in shows, Broadway box office sees greater disparity by Caitlin Hornik

As more productions get underway with the start of the fall season, Broadway’s box office continues to experience an increasing disparity between the most well-attended and least-attended …

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Bad Cinderella’ to open on Broadway with Linedy Genao in title role by Caitlin Hornik

“Bad Cinderella,” a new musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is set to open on Broadway in 2023. Lloyd Webber made the announcement on the morning of Oct. 3 at the Imperial Theatre, where pre…

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

Broadway shines at live Curtain Up concert by Caitlin Hornik

Rain couldn’t stop Broadway from shining this weekend. The Curtain Up Broadway Festival returned for a second year, filling Times Square with the sounds of cheering fans as they watched li…

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Friday, September 30, 2022

‘The Broadway Show’: Angelica Ross on how she’s ‘surprised’ herself as Roxie in ‘Chicago’ by Caitlin Hornik

Angelica Ross grew up doing musical theater and was convinced that would be her path forward. But, as she tells Paul Wontorek in the latest episode of “The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal,…

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Broadway merchandise shop One Shubert Alley to reopen under Araca Group by Caitlin Hornik

One Shubert Alley, the Broadway merchandise shop which recently announced a closing date of Oct. 2, will now reopen under the Araca Group’s merchandise division. The store, located between…

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awards emergency grant to Puerto Rico by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has awarded a $250,000 grant to help the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona. The emergency grant, made possible in part due to the fundraising …

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