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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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Common to make Broadway debut in ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ by Caitlin Hornik

Music artist and actor Common has been announced as the final cast member set to appear in the Broadway premiere of “Between Riverside and Crazy.” Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Com…

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Bill Heck announced for Broadway return of ‘Take Me Out’ by Caitlin Hornik

Following a Tony Award-winning limited run last season, producers of “Take Me Out” have announced that Bill Heck will play the role of Kippy Sunderstrom for the production’s upcoming r…

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Original Broadway cast members to rejoin ‘Come From Away’ for final weeks by Caitlin Hornik

Three original company members of “Come From Away” will rejoin the musical for its final weeks on Broadway. Jenn Colella will once again resume her Tony-nominated performance as “Bever…

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Despite some bright spots, Broadway box office tumbles after holiday weekend by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway’s box office took a substantial financial hit following the Labor Day weekend. For the week ending Sept. 11, the 19 productions running on Broadway grossed $20,638,554, a staggeri…

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TDF’s Irene Sharaff awards recipients announced by Caitlin Hornik

Following a pandemic-related pause, TDF has announced the recipients of the 2022 TDF/Irene Sharaff awards, honoring achievement in theatrical costume design. The awards will be handed out in…

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Many London theaters to go dark on Sept. 19 for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral by Caitlin Hornik

A growing number of London’s theaters have announced that they will not hold performances on Sept. 19, the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. “Due to the scheduling of the funeral of…

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American Theatre Wing’s gala honors Antoinette Perry and women in theater by Caitlin Hornik

The American Theatre Wing’s annual gala was held on Sept. 12. The event honored the late Antoinette “Tony” Perry and women in theater. Broadway News was in attendance as dozens of perf…

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Kristolyn Lloyd to take over as John Adams in ‘1776’ on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Kristolyn Lloyd will assume the leading role of John Adams in the upcoming Broadway revival of “1776” beginning on Oct. 25. Lloyd will replace the previously announced Crystal Lucas-Perr…

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Stephen McKinley Henderson to lead Broadway transfer of ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ by Caitlin Hornik

Second Stage Theater has announced casting for the Broadway premiere of “Between Riverside and Crazy.” Previews of the play are scheduled to begin at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater on No…

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

‘The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal’ to begin 10th season by Caitlin Hornik

“The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal” is set to start its 10th season during the weekend of Sept. 10. The show began in 2013 in what was only a quarterly special airing only on New York�…

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

‘& Juliet’ to release original Broadway cast recording by Caitlin Hornik

The new musical “& Juliet” will record an original Broadway cast album from Atlantic Records, producers have announced. The album is set to be released on Oct. 28, when the musical w…

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New musical about Muhammad Ali being developed for Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

A new musical framed around the life of legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali is being developed for Broadway, lead producer Richard Willis announced Wednesday. Titled “Ali,” the sho…

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Jocelyn Bioh’s new play ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ sets Broadway run with Manhattan Theatre Club by Caitlin Hornik

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the first production in its 2023-2024 Broadway season. The world premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” written by Jocelyn Bioh, will open at …

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‘Into the Woods’ extends Broadway run through January by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway revival of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” has again extended its run. Lead producer Jordan Roth has announced that the revival will now play through …

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Jefferson Mays to lead ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

A new adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” will open on Broadway this holiday season. Jefferson Mays will lead the solo staging of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, which will run at the …

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Holiday weekend boosts Broadway box office by Caitlin Hornik

The long Labor Day weekend drew more attendees to Broadway, resulting in a boost to the box office. For the week ending Sept. 4, the 21 shows running grossed $25,329,740 and played to 90% ca…

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Will Swenson to lead ‘A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical’ on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical.” The production will begin previews on Nov. 2 ahead of an official o…

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Shubert Organization to unveil James Earl Jones Theatre on Sept. 12 by Caitlin Hornik

The Shubert Organization has announced that the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre will be unveiled on Sept. 12. The theater, formerly known as the Cort, will be officially named in a ce…

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Brandon Victor Dixon to join Angelica Ross in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Caitlin Hornik

Additional casting changes for “Chicago” on Broadway have been announced. Joining the previously announced Angelica Ross as Roxie Hart will be Brandon Victor Dixon as Billy Flynn and Amr…

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Broadway attendance drops as kids return to school by Caitlin Hornik

With summer vacation coming to a close and students gearing up for another school year, Broadway’s attendance dipped last week. For the week ending Aug. 28, the 21 shows on Broadway grosse…

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Laura Linney sets Broadway return in world premiere of David Auburn’s ‘Summer, 1976’ by Caitlin Hornik

The world premiere production of “Summer, 1976” will open on Broadway in April 2023, Manhattan Theatre Club announced Tuesday. Written by David Auburn and directed by Daniel Sullivan (co…

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Monday, August 29, 2022

TKTS Booth at Lincoln Center to reopen by Caitlin Hornik

TDF is set to reopen its Lincoln Center TKTS booth on Sept. 6 at 11am. Located within Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium, the booth has been shuttered since March 13, 2020, when Broa…

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Broadway Flea Market set for Sept. 25 by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25. From 10am to 7pm, theater fans and industry members alike will be able to stroll through Broadway-related boot…

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Broadway box office feels the weight of three fewer shows by Caitlin Hornik

With three fewer shows running last week, Broadway’s box office took a financial hit. For the week ending Aug. 21, the 20 productions grossed $22,232,527, down 19% from the previous week. …

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‘The Kite Runner’ adds second weekly mask-mandatory performance by Caitlin Hornik

“The Kite Runner” has announced a second performance each week where patrons are required to wear a mask. Beginning Sept. 7, attendees at Wednesday matinees must wear masks, the producti…

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Zachary Noah Piser, Eddy Lee and more announced for Broadway’s ‘KPOP’ by Caitlin Hornik

“KPOP” has completed its cast. The new Broadway musical is set to begin previews at Circle in the Square Theatre on Oct. 13 ahead of a Nov. 20 opening night. Newly announced company memb…

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TDF announces autism-friendly performances from “Wicked” and more by Caitlin Hornik

Theatre Development Fund (TDF) has announced the 11th season of the Autism-Friendly Performances (AFP) program. These performances are geared towards individuals with autism, as well as thos…

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Friday, August 19, 2022

New fellowship developed to grow the number of Black talent agents by Caitlin Hornik

Creative Artists Agency and the Black Theatre Coalition have created a new fellowship intended to increase the number of Black talent agents within the theater industry. The hope of the fell…

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

‘Into the Woods’ breaks $2 million as Broadway box office holds steady by Caitlin Hornik

“Into the Woods” earned more than $2 million for the first time during a week when the Broadway box office remained steady. For the week ending Aug. 14, the 23 Broadway productions runni…

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Broadway Week ticket deal returns after three-year hiatus by Caitlin Hornik

NYC Broadway Week is set to return this fall after a three-year hiatus. The program, which has traditionally run twice each year since beginning 11 years ago, offers 2-for-1 tickets to a num…

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