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Monday, July 8, 2019

Ben Holtzman selected as the next T. Fellow by Caitlin Huston

Ben Holtzman has been selected as the next Geraldine Stutz T. Fellow. As part of the T. Fellowship, which seeks to develop the next generation of creative producers, Holtzman will receive a…

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Sunday, July 7, 2019

‘The Ferryman’ announces recoupment by Caitlin Huston

“The Ferryman” has recouped its investment on Broadway, the production announced Sunday.  The play, which won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Play, finished its run on July 7. Featuring a …

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

‘Pretty Woman’ will end its run in August by Caitlin Huston

“Pretty Woman” will play its final performance on Aug. 18, one year after the show opened on Broadway.  At the time of closing, the musical will have played 27 preview performances and …

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Fox Stage Productions to merge into Disney Theatrical by Caitlin Huston

Fox Stage Productions will be taken over by Disney Theatrical Productions beginning Wednesday.  The takeover comes after Walt Disney Company completed its acquisition of the assets of 21st …

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Monday, July 1, 2019

Neil Diamond musical eyes Broadway by Caitlin Huston

A Neil Diamond biographical musical is being developed for Broadway. Produced by Ken Davenport and Bob Guadio, the musical will feature Diamond’s hits and a book by Anthony McCarten, scree…

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Tom Hiddleston to star in ‘Betrayal’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” will transfer to Broadway from the West End. The play, produced by the Jamie Lloyd Company, will star Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox, who are al…

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Musicians’ union strikes new deal with the Broadway League by Caitlin Huston

Local 802, the union representing musicians playing on Broadway and elsewhere, announced a new collective bargaining agreement Wednesday that entitles Broadway musicians to wage increases an…

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

‘The Cher Show’ will end its run in August by Caitlin Huston

“The Cher Show” will play its final show on Broadway on Aug. 18. When it closes, the show will have played 34 preview and 296 regular performances at the Neil Simon Theatre. The closing …

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‘King Kong’ to close on Aug. 18 by Caitlin Huston

“King Kong” will play its final performance on Aug. 18. The musical, produced by Carmen Pavlovic and Roy Furman, will have played 324 performances and 29 previews at the time of closing.…

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

‘Be More Chill’ to end run in August by Caitlin Huston

“Be More Chill” will end its Broadway run on Aug.11. At that point the musical will have played 30 preview and 177 regular performances The news was announced by the show’s composer Jo…

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‘The Minutes’ announces Broadway run in February by Caitlin Huston

Tracy Letts’ play “The Minutes” will come Broadway in February 2020. The play, which will be Letts’ second on Broadway in one season, will be directed by Anna D. Shapiro and produced…

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‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ plans Kennedy Center run after Broadway by Caitlin Huston

“What the Constitution Means to Me” will head to Washington, D.C. following its Broadway run. The play, starring and written by Heidi Schreck, will conclude its Broadway run on Aug. 24, …

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Music Theatre International acquires ‘Mean Girls’ licensing by Caitlin Huston

Music Theatre International has acquired the worldwide licensing rights to “Mean Girls.” The musical opened on Broadway in April 2018 and also has a national tour planned for the fall of…

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

‘The Prom’ announces Aug. 11 closing date by Caitlin Huston

“The Prom” announced a closing date of Aug. 11. At that point, the musical will have played 23 preview and 310 regular performances. The closing notice comes after the show had a season …

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‘Pretty Woman’ announces West End production by Caitlin Huston

“Pretty Woman” has announced a new production on the West End in 2020. This production will be produced Ambassador Theatre Group Productions as well as Broadway producer Paula Wagner and…

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Freestyle Love Supreme announces Broadway run this fall by Caitlin Huston

Freestyle Love Supreme is coming to Broadway this fall. The freestyle-improv comedy group will play a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre beginning Sept. 13, 2019 and ending Jan. 5, 2020…

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Tony Awards announces 2019-2020 nominating committee by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards Administration Committee is already gearing up for next round.  The Tony Awards announced its nominating committee for the 2019-2020 Broadway season. The committee includes …

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‘Girl from the North Country’ announces Broadway run by Caitlin Huston

“Girl from the North Country” will come to Broadway this season. The musical, featuring the songs of Bob Dylan and written and directed by Conor McPherson, will begin performances at the…

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Monday, June 17, 2019

‘The Prom’ announces national tour by Caitlin Huston

“The Prom” will launch a national tour beginning in Providence, Rhode Island in February 2021. In addition to the tour, “The Prom” announced a worldwide licensing deal with Theatrica…

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Debra Messing to star in Broadway production of ‘Birthday Candles’ by Caitlin Huston

Debra Messing will return to Broadway in Noah Haidle’s play “Birthday Candles.” The play, directed by Vivienne Benesch and produced by Roundabout Theatre Company, will begin preview pe…

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‘King Kong’ to open production in Shanghai by Caitlin Huston

“King King” will open a production in Shanghai in 2021. The musical will be presented in Shanghai by Broadway producers Carmen Pavlovic, Roy Furman and new partner, Harmonia Holdings, a …

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‘Hillary and Clinton’ to close on June 23 by Caitlin Huston

“Hillary and Clinton” will play its final performance on June 23, about one month ahead of its original closing date. The play, starring Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow, opened at Golden…

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How a Tony Award translates on tour by Caitlin Huston

Winning a Tony Award not only impacts a show’s Broadway box office, it can help boost its profile on the road.  While theaters across the country plan the majority of their seasons in adv…

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Friday, June 14, 2019

Ed Harris to take over role of Atticus in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Caitlin Huston

Ed Harris, a four-time Oscar nominee and a Tony Award nominee for his role in “Precious Sons,” will take over the role of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Harris takes over …

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Beatles tribute band ‘Rain’ cancels Broadway engagement by Caitlin Huston

“Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles” has cancelled its Broadway dates. The tribute band was scheduled to play the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre at the end of July as part of the “In Residence …

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Illusionist Derren Brown is coming to Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Illusionist and mentalist Derren Brown will bring his show to Broadway this fall. Produced by filmmaker J.J. Abrams, “Hamilton” director Thomas Kail and “Hamilton” producer Jeffrey S…

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Dave Chappelle to play Broadway engagement by Caitlin Huston

Dave Chappelle will play a limited engagement on Broadway this summer. The comedian and actor will play five shows at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre as part of the “In Residence on Broadway” …

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

‘Gary’ announces closing date of June 16 by Caitlin Huston

“Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus” will close on June 16. At that point, the play, written by Taylor Mac and directed by George C. Wolfe, will have played 45 preview performances and 6…

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Sunday, June 9, 2019

‘Hadestown’ takes home eight Tony Awards by Caitlin Huston

“Hadestown” took home the most Tony Awards Sunday, in a night that highlighted and challenged diversity and parity in the industry. The musical, with a score and book by Anaïs Mitchell …

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Friday, June 7, 2019

2019 Tony Awards Press Room Live Blog by Caitlin Huston

The 73rd annual Tony Awards take place Sunday night at 8 p.m. James Corden will host the show at Radio City Music Hall, where we can expect performances from all nominated musicals, as well …

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Thursday, June 6, 2019

‘The Inheritance’ announces Broadway run by Caitlin Huston

Matthew Lopez’s “The Inheritance” will transfer to Broadway this fall. The two-part play, which had a West End run in September 2018, will begin previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre…

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