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Monday, April 8, 2024

‘Forbidden Broadway on Broadway’ pushes up Main Stem premiere by Michael Abourizk

The satirical revue will debut on Broadway two weeks earlier than planned.

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Austin Durant and Hailee Kaleem Wright to join ‘Moulin Rouge!’ by Michael Abourizk

The 2020 Tony Award-winning Best Musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Sondheim revue ‘Old Friends,’ with Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, sets Broadway run with Manhattan Theatre Club; new season announced by Michael Abourizk

Jonathan Spector’s “Eureka Day” will also be a part of the nonprofit’s 2024-2025 season.

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater partners with six New York City high schools to present student version of ‘Once on This Island’ by Michael Abourizk

LCT’s director of education Kati Koerner tells Broadway News about the first-of-its-kind initiative.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Dramatists Guild issues statement on the passing of Christopher Durang by Michael Abourizk

The late Tony Award-winning playwright is the recipient of the Guild’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez to announce 2024 Outer Critics Circle nominations by Michael Abourizk

The “Merrily We Roll Along” stars will do the honors at the Museum of Broadway.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Pulitzer Prize finalist Eric Cervini joins ‘Lempicka’ as co-producer by Michael Abourizk

The new musical is currently in previews at the Longacre Theatre.

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Broadway’s ‘Mary Jane’ introduces ‘Beyond the Stage’ programming by Michael Abourizk

The Amy Herzog play begins previews on April 2.

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Broadway’s ‘Suffs’ partners with When We All Vote by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration will aim to increase theatergoers’ awareness of voting rights and ensure voter registration.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:36PM

Capacity numbers reach a season-high, as Broadway’s attendance and gross soar by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 31, the 32 currently running productions grossed $37,095,505.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:23PM

Broadway-aimed ‘Beaches’ musical sets cast for Canadian premiere by Michael Abourizk

Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk will star in the new musical based on the Iris Rainer Dart novel.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:18PM

Monday, April 1, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater pushes back first preview of ‘Uncle Vanya’; further casting announced by Michael Abourizk

The Heidi Schreck-adapted revival of Chekov’s classic will begin a day later than planned.

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Full cast announced for Roundabout revival of ‘Home’ by Michael Abourizk

The first Broadway revival of the Samm-Art Williams play will open in June.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:58PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Ingrid Michaelson will perform at post-show event for ‘The Notebook’ by Michael Abourizk

The new musical opened on March 14.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:58PM

Americans for the Arts elects Edgar L. Smith Jr. as board chair by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit gives a nationwide voice to the importance of the arts, including Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:37PM

‘Stereophonic’ will begin Broadway previews early by Michael Abourizk

The production will mark playwright David Adjmi’s Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:51PM

Bianca Marroquín and NaTasha Yvette Williams will return to ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

Marroquín will replace Ariana Madix and Williams will succeed Haley Swindal.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:24PM

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Second Stage delays first Broadway preview of ‘Mother Play’ by Michael Abourizk

Performances of the new play by Paula Vogel will now start a day later than originally announced.

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PETA honors ‘Water for Elephants’ with Pony Award by Michael Abourizk

The new musical is the second Broadway show to receive the accolade.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Finalists named for 2023 Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre by Michael Abourizk

Broadway alums Jordan Dobson and Liam Pearce are among the honorees.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:18PM

Broadway box office sees small bump while remaining slightly behind last season by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 24, the 26 currently running productions grossed $28,519,828.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:09PM

Monday, March 25, 2024

‘Broadway Celebrates Earth Day’ concert will be offered in Times Square by Michael Abourizk

The third annual event will take place in April.

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Concord Theatricals will receive New Dramatists’ Konecky Award by Michael Abourizk

The licensing house will be honored at the New Dramatists’ annual luncheon in May.

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Broadway transfer of West End ‘Sunset Boulevard’ will play the St. James Theatre by Michael Abourizk

The Nicole Scherzinger-led revival will open in October.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher to star in ‘Left on Tenth’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The new play by Delia Ephron announces a Main Stem run.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:59PM

Thursday, March 21, 2024

‘The Piano Lesson’ recoups by Michael Abourizk

The revival of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play closed in January 2023.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:08PM

Jennifer Hudson joins producing team of Broadway-bound ‘Smash’ by Michael Abourizk

The musical will arrive on Broadway in spring 2025.

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Exclusive: Broadway Licensing Global acquires John Leguizamo’s catalog of plays by Michael Abourizk

Leguizamo’s Tony Award-nominated “Freak,” “Latin History for Morons” and more are now available for licensing.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:44AM

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

‘Tommy’ cancels March 20 matinée by Michael Abourizk

The evening performance will go on as scheduled.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:14PM

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ will return to the road in 2024 by Michael Abourizk

A new North American tour will launch in September.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:12PM

Broadway box office soars as 21 productions play to near-full houses by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 17, the 25 currently running productions grossed $28,059,463.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:08PM

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