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Thursday, October 13, 2022

‘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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Broadway’s ‘MJ’ to stream opening number live on TikTok by Caitlin Hornik

“MJ the Musical” will share its opening number live on TikTok on Sept. 29, producers announced Wednesday. TikTok users can log into the video app at 6:45 p.m. for behind-the-scenes conte…

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‘A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical’ to release original Broadway cast recording by Caitlin Hornik

An original Broadway cast recording of “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical” will be released via Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) on Nov. 2. The album’s streaming release wil…

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Ryoko Yonekura withdraws from Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Caitlin Hornik

Ryoko Yonekura has withdrawn from her upcoming limited engagement as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s “Chicago.” Yonekura had previously been announced to return to the musical for 16 performa…

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The cast reflects on Lear deBessonet’s ‘Into the Woods’: ‘where joyfulness and playfulness are rewarded’ by Caitlin Hornik

Throughout Lear deBessonet’s “Into the Woods,” there is always room for play. In the veteran director’s new Broadway production, the musical’s words and lyrics take center stage. T…

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

‘Phantom,’ ‘Beetlejuice’ closing notices spur box office increases by Caitlin Hornik

A handful of shows that will soon be shuttering saw jumps at the box office last week, leading to an overall increase in earnings. For the week ending Sept. 25, the 24 Broadway productions r…

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ announces new Broadway company members by Caitlin Hornik

New and returning cast members have been announced for “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at the Lyric Theatre. On Nov. 15, Joel Meyers will assume the role of Albus Potter, with Erik C…

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction benefits BC/EFA — and the fans by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is all about the fans. The 36th annual event, presented by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, once again united theater lovers in…

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Further casting announced for ‘Ohio State Murders’ on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Additional casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of “Ohio State Murders.” Joining the previously announced Audra McDonald as Suzanne Alexander will be Bryce Pinkham as Rob…

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‘The Broadway Show’: Lea Michele reflects on unrealized 2014 ‘Funny Girl’ revival: ‘I felt very at peace with it’ by Caitlin Hornik

A year ago, Lea Michele had just moved back to New York City and was embracing life as a new mother to her son, Ever. Now, she’s taken the stage of the August Wilson Theatre as the latest …

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

‘Into the Woods’ announces casting through Nov. 20 by Caitlin Hornik

Further casting has been revealed for the Broadway revival of “Into the Woods.” Upcoming changes to the company include the return of Brian d’Arcy James as the Baker, beginning Oct. 25…

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‘1776,’ ‘Aladdin’ and more set for TDF’s veterans theatregoing program by Caitlin Hornik

Theatre Development Fund (TDF) has launched the 2022-2023 season of its veterans theatregoing program. The organization has received an $88,000 grant to support the program, courtesy of the …

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Mike Birbiglia’s new solo comedy ‘The Old Man & the Pool’ to play Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

“Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool” will play the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center this fall. Previews will begin on Oct. 28 ahead of an opening night set for Nov. 13. …

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Start of fall season uplifts Broadway box office as four productions begin previews by Caitlin Hornik

With the fall season of productions underway, Broadway’s box office saw a significant uptick. For the week ending Sept. 18, the 24 productions on Broadway grossed $24,954,517 and played to…

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

‘Beetlejuice’ to end Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

“Beetlejuice” will play its final Broadway performance on Jan. 8, 2023. At the time of closing, the musical will have played 27 previews and a total of 679 performances. The musical, bas…

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Full cast announced for Broadway’s ‘Some Like It Hot’ by Caitlin Hornik

The entire company has been announced for the upcoming Broadway musical “Some Like It Hot.” The newly announced ensemble includes Tia Altinay, TyNia René Brandon, Ian Campayno, DeMarius…

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Monday, September 19, 2022

‘Good Night, Oscar,’ starring Sean Hayes, set for 2023 Broadway premiere by Caitlin Hornik

“Good Night, Oscar” will open on Broadway in spring of 2023. Doug Wright’s new play, starring Sean Hayes as actor and concert pianist Oscar Levant, will begin previews on Apr. 7 and of…

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Friday, September 16, 2022

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to end history-making Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

“The Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show in Broadway history, will play its final performance on Feb. 18, 2023 at the Majestic Theatre. The musical will celebrate its 35th a…

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