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Friday, February 4, 2022

Inside Broadway Returns to NYC Public Schools for 40th Anniversary Season by Matthew Wexler

Celebrating its 40th anniversary season in 2022, Inside Broadway announces the return of its professional touring production. The post Inside Broadway Returns to NYC Public Schools for 40t…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:48PM
Thursday, February 3, 2022

‘Bad’? More Like ‘So So’: ‘MJ’ Opens to Mixed Reviews by Matthew Wexler

Reviewers found the "MJ" musical unfocused, and one reporter was removed from the red carpet for bringing up Jackson's sexual assault allegations. The post ‘Bad’? More Like ‘So So’:…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:12PM
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

2022 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Finalists Announced by Matthew Wexler

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women+ playwrights The post 2022 Susan Smith Blac…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:06PM
Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Off-Broadway Week 2-for-1 Tickets are Now on Sale by Matthew Wexler

Seventeen shows are now on sale as part of Off-Broadway Week, which offers 2-for-1 tickets to encourage people to support New York theater. The post Off-Broadway Week 2-for-1 Tickets are Now…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:24PM
Monday, January 31, 2022

‘Six the Musical’ Extends West End Run by Matthew Wexler

'Six' has extended its West End run into 2023 and also announced a number of accessible performances for Deaf and blind theatergoers. The post ‘Six the Musical’ Extends West End Run appe…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:42PM
Friday, January 28, 2022

Norm Lewis and The New York Pops Return to Carnegie Hall With New Show by Matthew Wexler

Norm Lewis, star of Broadway musicals such as "Porgy & Bess," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Les Misérables," and more, will perform at Carnegie Hall on March 4. The post Norm Lewis and T…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:43PM
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Broadway Review: ‘Skeleton Crew’ by Matthew Wexler

"Skeleton Crew," the third chapter in Dominque Morisseau's trilogy, arrives on Broadway. The post Broadway Review: ‘Skeleton Crew’ appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:42PM
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

‘B is for Broadway’ Feb 1 Release to Benefit The Actors Fund by Matthew Wexler

'B is for Broadway' reunites the team behind the acclaimed children's book 'A is for Audra,' offering a colorful and theatrical way to learn the alphabet. The post ‘B is for Broadway’ Fe…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:42PM
Monday, January 24, 2022

Broadway Photographer Matthew Murphy Heads Underground to Help Reclaim Live Theater by Matthew Wexler

Photographer Matthew Murphy discusses his career and shooting multiple Broadway actors on a sweltering day on a subway platform for this iconic MTA ad. The post Broadway Photographer Matthew…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:12PM
Friday, January 21, 2022

Keala Settle Heads to West End to Join Cast of ‘& Juliet’ by Matthew Wexler

Keala Settle, original cast member of 'Waitress' and 'The Greatest Showman,' heads to London this spring to play the Nurse in the musical '& Juliet.' The post Keala Settle Heads to West …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:12PM
Thursday, January 20, 2022

‘The Kite Runner’ Heads to Broadway for Limited Engagement by Matthew Wexler

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, The Kite Runner will play a limited run at Broadway’s Hayes Theater this summer. The post ‘The Kite Runner’ Heads to Broadway for Lim…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:33AM
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

First Look at Audible’s ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ by Matthew Wexler

Eugene O'Neill's epic play "Long Day's Journey Into Night" is trimmed to a slim hour and forty minutes in a new Audible production helmed by Robert O'Hara. The post First Look at Audible’s…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:24AM
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Robert Cuccioli Stars in ‘A Touch of the Poet’ as Part of Irish Rep’s 2022 Season by Matthew Wexler

'A Touch of the Poet' starring Robert Cuccioli, a world premiere, two one-night-only events, and a streaming show are all part of Irish Rep's 2022 season. The post Robert Cuccioli Stars in �…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:06PM
Friday, January 14, 2022

Tim Rice Teases that ‘Chess’ May Come to Broadway by Matthew Wexler

"We plan to come back to Broadway, one day fairly soon. A team is in place," 'Chess' librettist Tim Rice said on a recent episode of his podcast. The post Tim Rice Teases that ‘Chess’ Ma…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:42PM
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

‘Girl From the North Country’ Announces Closing, Sort Of by Matthew Wexler

To close or not to close, that is the question. "Girl From The North Country" announced a final performance on Jan. 23 with hopes to reopen this spring. The post ‘Girl From the North Count…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:42PM
Tuesday, January 11, 2022

NYC Broadway Week 2-For-1 Tickets Now on Sale by Matthew Wexler

Now's your chance to see a Broadway show and save big with 17 productions offering 2-for-1 tickets, including "Company," "Hadestown," "Wicked" and more. The post NYC Broadway Week 2-For-1 Ti…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:42PM
Monday, January 10, 2022

Brittney Johnson Will Be First Black Glinda in ‘Wicked’ by Matthew Wexler

Brittney Johnson makes history as the first Black Glinda in any 'Wicked' production to play the role full-time when she steps into the Broadway production Feb. 14. The post Brittney Johnso…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:54AM
Friday, January 7, 2022

Broadway-Bound ‘Paradise Square’ Delays Opening Due to COVID-19 by Matthew Wexler

"Paradise Square" has announced new preview and opening dates for Broadway as a precaution due to the spike in COVID-19 cases from the omicron variant. The post Broadway-Bound ‘Paradise …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:12PM
Thursday, January 6, 2022

James Monroe Iglehart Joins Cast of Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Matthew Wexler

"Chicago," Broadway’s longest-running American musical, welcomes a new Billy Flynn when James Monroe Iglehart joins the cast on January 17. The post James Monroe Iglehart Joins Cast of Bro…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:36PM
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

5 Broadway Plays and Musicals to Look Forward to in 2022 by Matthew Wexler

The new year looks bright with a smattering of musical revivals, new plays, fresh interpretations on a classic, and more. The post 5 Broadway Plays and Musicals to Look Forward to in 2022 ap…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:03PM
Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The Public Theater Cancels Under the Radar Festival by Matthew Wexler

The Public Theater is canceling this winter's Under the Radar Festival due to COVID, flight cancellations, and visa delays. The post The Public Theater Cancels Under the Radar Festival appea…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:03AM
Monday, January 3, 2022

Broadway’s ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Takes ‘Hiatus’ Jan. 10 – March 14 by Matthew Wexler

In an effort to keep from permanently closing, Broadway's 'Mrs. Doubtfire has canceled performances from Jan 10 - March 14, and plans to reopen this spring. The post Broadway’s ‘Mrs. Dou…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:54AM
Friday, December 31, 2021

Watch: ‘She Has Hope’ Video Tribute to Rebecca Luker by Matthew Wexler

Sony Masteworks has released "She Has Hope," a new video from Tom Kitt's latest album featuring never-before-seen footage of Broadway star Rebecca Luker. The post Watch: ‘She Has Hope’ V…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:33PM
Thursday, December 30, 2021

Awards Season Brings Nominations for Many Musical Films by Matthew Wexler

See which films, directors, writers, and actors have been nominated for major awards for this year's big-budget musical films. The post Awards Season Brings Nominations for Many Musical Film…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:06PM
Wednesday, December 29, 2021

‘Romeo & Bernadette’ Delays Off-Broadway Return by Matthew Wexler

The new musical "Romeo & Bernadette," inspired by Shakespeare's classic tragedy, had eyes on a Broadway premiere but will now delay performances due to COVID. The post ‘Romeo & Ber…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:06PM
Tuesday, December 28, 2021

‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Announces Closing Date by Matthew Wexler

Producers announced that Broadway's 'Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations' will play its last performance on January 16, 2022. The post ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Announc…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:42AM
Monday, December 27, 2021

Pulitzer Prize Winner ‘A Strange Loop’ to Make Broadway Bow Spring 2022 by Matthew Wexler

"Usher, Usher!" Get ready for "A Strange Loop," Michael R. Jackson's "big, Black, and queer-ass American Broadway" musical coming to the Lyceum next year. The post Pulitzer Prize Winner ‘A…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:54AM
Friday, December 24, 2021

COVID Claims Broadway’s ‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ by Matthew Wexler

Despite efforts to keep the show open including the playwright stepping in, 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' concludes its Broadway run due to COVID. The post COVID Claims Broadway’s ‘Thought…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:03PM
Thursday, December 23, 2021

Camille O’Sullivan on Performing (and Asking) ‘Where Are We Now?’ by Matthew Wexler

Camille O'Sullivan discusses her new show at the Irish Arts Center. The post Camille O’Sullivan on Performing (and Asking) ‘Where Are We Now?’ appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:33PM
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Playwright Keenan Scott II’s Last-Minute Performance in ‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ by Matthew Wexler

Playwright Keenan Scott II performed in his own Broadway play due to COVID cases and unrelated illnesses impacting the cast. The post Playwright Keenan Scott II’s Last-Minute Performance …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:48AM
Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Experience the World’s Best Rising Talent at Under the Radar 2022 by Matthew Wexler

The Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival returns to present new works by artists from across the country and around the world. The post Experience the World’s Best Rising Talent at Un…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:36PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards