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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Broadway’s ‘The Minutes’ to require masks through end of run by Caitlin Hornik

“The Minutes” has announced a mandatory mask policy for the finals weeks of its Broadway run. Producers announced Thursday that the policy is being implemented at the request of the comp…

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Judges and Coaches reflect on the importance of theater education at the Jimmy Awards by Caitlin Hornik

The importance of theater education and supporting the arts at every level was front and center at Monday night’s Jimmy Awards. The coaches and judges who worked with and evaluated student…

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New dates announced for Broadway run of ‘Camelot’ by Caitlin Hornik

The Lincoln Center Theater production of “Camelot” has announced new dates. The Lerner and Loewe musical will now begin performances on March 9, 2023 with opening night scheduled for Apr…

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz among cast for Broadway’s ‘Leopoldstadt’ by Caitlin Hornik

The cast for the Broadway run of Tom Stoppard’s “Leopoldstadt” has been announced. Several members of the West End company will appear on Broadway, including Jenna Augen, Faye Castelo…

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Jimmy Awards alumni attend the 2022 ceremony by Caitlin Hornik

Alumni of the Jimmy Awards were on hand Monday night to celebrate the 2022 nominees and winners at the Minskoff Theatre. The joy was palpable for 2018 Jimmy Awards Best Performance by an Act…

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‘A Strange Loop,’ ‘MJ’ still flying high at the box office post-Tony Awards by Caitlin Hornik

“A Strange Loop” and “MJ” continue to break records at the box office following the Tony Awards. For the week ending June 26, the 27 Broadway productions grossed $30,789,627 and play…

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

2022 Jimmy Awards winners announced by Caitlin Hornik

The 2022 Jimmy Awards were held at the Minskoff Theatre on Monday night, where Kendall Becerra and Nicholas Barrón were awarded the top prizes. Becerra, who played Nina in “In the Heights…

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Antonio Banderas announce joint venture to present Spanish-language productions by Caitlin Hornik

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Antonio Banderas have launched a joint venture, Amigos Para Siempre, to produce musicals and other live shows in Spanish. Amigos Para Siempre will work with Webber’…

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Additional casting, creative team announced for Broadway’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Caitlin Hornik

Additional casting and members of the creative team have been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman.” McKinley Belcher III will join the cast in the role of…

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Jimmy Awards nominees prepare to take on Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre by Caitlin Hornik

The Jimmy Awards are returning to an in-person format for the first time in three years. The 13th annual awards ceremony, as part of the National High School Musical Theater Awards program, …

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‘American Buffalo’ to require masks during final two weeks by Caitlin Hornik

“American Buffalo,” entering the final two weeks of its limited engagement, will continue to require patrons to wear masks. The news comes on the heels of the Broadway League’s announc…

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

‘The Minutes’ announces new casting for final four weeks by Caitlin Hornik

James Vincent Meredith will join the company of “The Minutes” for the production’s final four weeks on Broadway. He succeeds K. Todd Freeman in the role of Mr. Blake beginning June 25.…

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Tony Awards, COVID-19 impact Broadway box office by Caitlin Hornik

The impact of the Tony Awards and COVID-19 were felt at Broadway’s box office last week. For the week ending June 19, Broadway grossed $29,523,307, down about 6% from the previous week. Th…

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

‘Back to the Future’ teases Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

A new trailer dropped for the musical adaptation of “Back to the Future,” hinting at a Broadway run in 2023. The video was shared on the musical’s Twitter page along with the caption: …

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

‘Company’ to end Broadway run in July, will launch North American tour by Caitlin Hornik

“Company” will close on Broadway on July 31, producer Chris Harper announced Tuesday. The Tony Award-winning production will have played 268 regular performances and 32 preview performan…

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Broadway League announces optional mask policy for July by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway League has announced a new mask policy for the month of July. All 41 theatres are adopting a “mask optional” policy as of July 1. Audience members are encouraged to wear mas…

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Emma Pittman extends as Roxie in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Emma Pittman has extended her run as Roxie in “Chicago” on Broadway while Lana Gordon is out with COVID-19. Bianca Marroquín, who was set to take over for Pittman as Roxie, will instead…

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Friday, June 17, 2022

Broadway’s Ali Stroker revisits her childhood with debut picture book ‘Ali and the Sea Stars’ by Caitlin Hornik

“Everyone has an origin story of how they were brought into the theater and how it changed their lives,” says Ali Stroker, a Tony-winning actress who is encouraging kids and adults alike…

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Broadway Advocacy Coalition to hold virtual event on June 20 by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway Advocacy Coalition will hold its second fundraiser, Broadway VS, on June 20, coinciding with the observance of Juneteenth. The fundraiser will be live streamed from New World Stages…

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‘The Devil Wears Prada’ announces cast for pre-Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

The musical adaptation of the 2003 novel and 2006 film “The Devil Wears Prada” has announced the full cast for its pre-Broadway premiere in Chicago. Joining the previously announced Beth…

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‘Plaza Suite’ breaks Broadway box office record as grosses increase by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway grosses increased and landed back above the $30 million mark last week. For the week ending June 12, Broadway grossed $31,588,947, up about 7% from the previous week. The 31 shows p…

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Suzan-Lori Parks’ ‘Topdog/Underdog’ to play Broadway this fall by Caitlin Hornik

Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Topdog/Underdog” will play a 16-week limited-engagement run on Broadway this fall, marking the show’s 20th anniversary. Previews are set to begin Sept. 27 with ope…

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Max Clayton to fill in for Hugh Jackman in Broadway’s ‘The Music Man’ after positive COVID test by Caitlin Hornik

Max Clayton will fill in for Hugh Jackman, who has tested positive for COVID-19, in “The Music Man” beginning June 14. Jackman tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, producer Kate Horto…

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

‘Company,’ ‘A Strange Loop,’ ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ among 2022 Tony Award winners by Caitlin Hornik

“Company” and “The Lehman Trilogy” led the 2022 Tony Awards with five wins each. “A Strange Loop” took home the award for Best Musical. The show also won the award for Best Book.…

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Friday, June 10, 2022

T. Oliver Reid to take over as Hermes in Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ by Caitlin Hornik

T. Oliver Reid is set to take over as Hermes in “Hadestown” on Broadway starting June 14. He succeeds André De Shields, who played his final performance on May 29. Reid, an original Bro…

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Broadway’s Brooks Atkinson Theatre to be renamed for Lena Horne by Caitlin Hornik

The Brooks Atkinson Theatre is set to be renamed to honor entertainer and civil rights activist Lena Horne, the Nederlander Organization announced Thursday. This marks the first time a Black…

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter among 2022 Tony Awards performers by Caitlin Hornik

Bernadette Peters and Billy Porter are among the performers scheduled to appear at the 2022 Tony Awards. Tony-nominated shows “A Strange Loop,” “Company,” “Girl From the North Coun…

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Broadway’s ‘Come From Away’ sets closing date by Caitlin Hornik

“Come From Away” will close on Broadway in October. Junkyard Dog Productions’ Randy Adams, Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff and Sue Frost announced Wednesday that the final performance will …

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Additional casting announced for Broadway transfer of ‘Into the Woods’ by Caitlin Hornik

Additional casting has been announced for the Broadway transfer of “Into the Woods.” Nancy Opel joins the cast as Cinderella’s Stepmother, along with Aymee Garcia as Jack’s Mother an…

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Broadway’s ‘Company,’ ‘Clyde’s’ among Drama Desk winners by Caitlin Hornik

“Company,” “Kimberly Akimbo” and “Clyde’s” are among the 2022 Drama Desk Award winners. The Broadway-bound “Kimberly Akimbo” won Outstanding Musical. The show is expected t…

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Broadway grosses slide as multiple shows close by Caitlin Hornik

With four fewer shows running, Broadway grosses dipped last week. For the week ending June 5, there were 31 shows running that grossed $29,555,352 and played to nearly 81% capacity. Grosses …

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