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Saturday, March 7, 2020

‘Hadestown’ eliminates stage door greetings due to coronavirus by Caitlin Huston

The cast of “Hadestown” will not greet fans at the stage door for the next 30 days, the production said Saturday. The measure was put in place as a “precautionary” measure to help pr…

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Friday, March 6, 2020

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ announces digital rush policy for Broadway run by Caitlin Huston

“Mrs. Doubtfire” has announced a digital rush policy for its upcoming Broadway run. The musical, produced by Kevin McCollum and directed by Jerry Zaks, will offer $35 rush tickets via th…

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Broadway theaters increase cleaning protocols in response to coronavirus by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League released an updated statement on coronavirus Friday, speaking to an increase in cleaning protocols in every Broadway theater. “We are following the lead of our city, st…

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

‘Diana’ cancels Thursday night performance by Caitlin Huston

Thursday evening’s performance of “Diana” has been canceled after Erin Davie, who plays Camilla Parker Bowles, suffered a vocal injury. The musical began previews on March 2. Ticket ho…

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‘Cinderella’ on the West End postponed due to ‘global circumstances’ by Caitlin Huston

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cinderella” has postponed its fall premiere on the West End due to “current global circumstances,” the production announced Thursday.  A spokesperson for th…

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‘Hadestown’ announces education initiative for NYC students by Caitlin Huston

“Hadestown” has launched an education initiative in which New York City public school students can attend the Broadway show for a small cost. The tickets are being subsidized through a p…

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

New York and Broadway brace for economic impact from coronavirus by Caitlin Huston

New York is expected to see a drop in tourism related to coronavirus, which experts say could hurt business on Broadway.  On Wednesday, NYC & Company, the marketing agency for the city,…

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‘Once Upon a One More Time’ sets Chicago cast by Caitlin Huston

“Once Upon a One More Time,” a new musical about fairytale princesses set to the songs of Britney Spears, has announced its Chicago cast, ahead of an expected Broadway run. Briga Heelan …

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

IATSE and the Broadway League reach tentative contract agreement by Caitlin Huston

IATSE, the union that represents stagehands and hair, makeup and wardrobe technicians, has reached a tentative agreement with the Broadway League and Disney Theatrical, the union announced T…

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Monday, March 2, 2020

‘Beetlejuice’ changes Broadway performance schedule by Caitlin Huston

“Beetlejuice” has added Monday night performances and largely eliminated Wednesday performances beginning March 9.  With the new schedule, “Beetlejuice” will play 7 p.m. performance…

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The Broadway League makes statement on coronavirus by Caitlin Huston and Gillian Russo

The Broadway League has made a statement on coronavirus, saying that the trade association is monitoring its progress and has been in touch with the Broadway theaters.  “The Broadway Leag…

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‘MJ’ announces creative team for Broadway run by Caitlin Huston

“MJ,” the Michael Jackson musical, has announced the full creative team for its Broadway run this summer. The musical will feature scenic design by Derek McLane, lighting design by Natas…

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Actors’ Equity issues statement on coronavirus by Caitlin Huston and Gillian Russo

Actors’ Equity has provided its staff and union members with guidance on “maintaining business continuity,” should a large coronavirus outbreak occur, the union said Thursday.  “We …

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ plays Madison Square Garden by Caitlin Huston

“To Kill a Mockingbird” made history Wednesday afternoon when the play was performed in Madison Square Garden in front of approximately 18,000 New York City public school students.  Thi…

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Presley Ryan to take over the role of Lydia in ‘Beetlejuice’ for the next month by Caitlin Huston

Presley Ryan will take over the lead role of Lydia in “Beetlejuice” for the next month, the production announced Wednesday. Ryan had been an understudy for original cast member Sophia An…

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Greg Kinnear to take over the role of Atticus Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Caitlin Huston

Greg Kinnear will take over the role of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Broadway this spring, the production confirmed Tuesday. This is the Broadway debut for Kinnear, known …

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Broadway theaters to dim lights in memory of Zoe Caldwell by Caitlin Huston

All Broadway theaters will dim their lights Friday to commemorate the life of the late actor Zoe Caldwell.  Caldwell, a four-time Tony Award winner, passed away on Feb. 16 at age 86. The th…

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Sophia Anne Caruso departs Broadway cast of ‘Beetlejuice’ by Caitlin Huston

Sophia Anne Caruso, who originated the role of Lydia in “Beetlejuice,” is no longer in the Broadway musical. The lead played her final performance at the evening show on Feb. 19, a spoke…

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

‘The Inheritance’ will end its Broadway run in March by Caitlin Huston

“The Inheritance” is ending its Broadway run on March 15, producers Tom Kirdahy, Sonia Friedman Productions and Hunter Arnold announced Thursday evening.  As of its closing date, the pr…

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Broadway theaters to dim lights for producer Margo Lion by Caitlin Huston

Several Broadway theaters will dim their lights on Feb. 29 to commemorate the life and work of late producer Margo Lion. Lion, the producer behind “Hairspray” and more, died on Jan. 24 a…

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Actors’ Equity releases statement on ‘West Side Story’ by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity released a statement Thursday in response to a report of “West Side Story” company members who may be concerned about safety due to ongoing protests.  Weekly protests h…

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Nik Walker, Matt Manuel join Broadway cast of ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ by Caitlin Huston

Nik Walker will take over the role of Otis Williams and Matt Manuel will take over the role of David Ruffin in “Ain’t Too Proud” on Broadway. The two actors take over for the respectiv…

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Four-time Tony Award winner Zoe Caldwell dies at age 86 by Caitlin Huston

Four-time Tony Award-winning actress Zoe Caldwell passed away Feb. 16, at the age of 86. She died due to complications from Parkison’s disease, her son, Charlie Whitehead, said in a releas…

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Tony Awards sets dates for 2020 events by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards has announced the timeline of official events leading up to the ceremony on June 7. After nominations are announced on April 28, the Tony Awards will host a “Meet the Nomin…

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A new ‘Frozen’ comes to Broadway by Caitlin Huston

On Tuesday night, a new version of “Frozen” will be playing Broadway.  In a step rare for the industry, Disney Theatrical Productions has opted to make changes to the musical, which has…

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Sunday, February 16, 2020

‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ will return to Broadway next season by Caitlin Huston

“David Byrne’s American Utopia” will return to Broadway in September 2020, the show’s producers announced Sunday. The show, which ends its engagement at the Hudson Theatre Sunday, wi…

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‘Jagged Little Pill’ matinee cancelled after pepper spray deployed by Caitlin Huston

The matinee performance of “Jagged Little Pill” was cancelled Saturday after an audience member’s pepper spray went off during the show, according to a press representative for the pro…

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Gus Halper joins Broadway cast of ‘Sing Street’ by Caitlin Huston

Gus Halper will move to Broadway with the cast of “Sing Street.” Halper originated the role of Brendan, the brother of main character, Conor, in the world premiere of “Sing Street” a…

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Protesters respond to ‘West Side Story’ statement by Caitlin Huston

In response to a statement from “West Side Story” supporting cast member Amar Ramasar, protesters vowed to return louder and in greater numbers than before to speak out against his casti…

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Facing protests, ‘West Side Story’ stands by Amar Ramasar by Caitlin Huston

“West Side Story” doubled down on its employment of cast member Amar Ramasar as the musical continues to face protests outside the theater and backlash against his casting.  The backlas…

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Lindsay Pearce to make Broadway debut as Elphaba by Caitlin Huston

Lindsay Pearce will make her Broadway debut in the role of Elphaba in “Wicked” in late February.  Pearce will assume the role from Hannah Corneau, who plays her final performance on Feb…

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