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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ receives extension one month ahead of previews by Michael Abourizk

The Shakespeare revival will now play an additional four weeks.

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Exclusive: James Monroe Iglehart and Christina Sajous will co-direct ‘A Wonderful World’ with Christopher Renshaw by Michael Abourizk

The trio tells Broadway News how their collaboration will operate — plus, the full creative team for the Louis Armstrong bio-musical has been announced.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:54AM
Thursday, August 22, 2024

Watch Amber Iman in rehearsal for ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Arkansas Repertory by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch the 2024 Tony Award nominee sing “Before the Parade Passes By”

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Nathan Levy, Marcus M. Martin, Colt Prattes and Michael Schimmele will join ‘Aladdin’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The musical recently celebrated ten years on the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:29PM

Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights for Paula Vogel’s ‘Mother Play’ by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-nominated drama played Broadway in spring 2024.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:34PM

Branford Marsalis and more join music team for Broadway’s ‘A Wonderful World’ by Michael Abourizk

Marsalis will serve as arranger and orchestrator for the Louis Armstrong bio-musical.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:15AM
Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Watch Eva Noblezada sing out in the recording studio for the ‘Great Gatsby’ cast album by Michael Abourizk

See the two-time Tony Award nominee perform “Beautiful Little Fool.”

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Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker and more join ‘Othello’ producing team by Michael Abourizk

The Denzel Washington- and Jake Gyllenhaal-led revival will open on Broadway in spring 2025.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:45PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Kristen Barrett named vice president of development at New 42 by Michael Abourizk

Barrett previously led the development team at the School of American Ballet.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:02PM

Philippe Aymard to make Broadway debut in ‘Water for Elephants’ by Michael Abourizk

Aymard will step into the role of Walter, temporarily replacing original star Joe De Paul.

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‘Oh, Mary!’ and ‘The Wiz’ have highest-grossing weeks while overall box office slides by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 18, the 25 currently running productions grossed $28,132,262.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:29PM

Beowulf Boritt, Jeff Mahshie, Ken Billington and more will design ‘Left on Tenth’; full creative team revealed by Michael Abourizk

Two rescue dogs will also appear alongside stars Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:33PM

John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands will lead ‘Swept Away’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Casting is finalized for the new Avett Brothers-scored musical.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:05PM
Monday, August 19, 2024

Watch a song performed from Broadway’s ‘Water for Elephants’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below for a music video of “The Road Don’t Make You Young.”

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Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ will partner with 2024 U.S. Open by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration includes a custom remix of the Alicia Keys song “Kaleidoscope.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:21PM

Ingrid Michaelson will offer post-show performance at Broadway’s ‘The Notebook’ by Michael Abourizk

The musical’s composer will sing songs from her upcoming album.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:48PM

Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco and Phillip Boykin set final performance date in ‘Hadestown’ by Michael Abourizk

The principal players will exit the Tony Award-winning musical in January.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:11PM

Broadway Green Alliance sets date for textile drive by Michael Abourizk

The end-of-summer recycling event will take place in Times Square.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:34PM
Friday, August 16, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Suffs’ announces special events to honor anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment by Michael Abourizk

The two-time Tony Award-winning musical chronicles the suffragist movement.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:28PM
Thursday, August 15, 2024

Exclusive: Callie Goff and Stephen Sosnowski promoted to key leadership positions with SpotCo by Michael Abourizk

The pair are longtime executives of the Broadway advertising agency.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:17AM

Kyle Selig will join ‘Water for Elephants’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Selig will take over the role of Jacob Jankowski.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM

Amateur version of ‘Beetlejuice’ now available to license through Music Theatre International by Michael Abourizk

“Beetlejuice JR” is a 60-minute adaptation of the Tony Award-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:05AM
Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Watch Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow chat about ‘The Roommate’ by Michael Abourizk

The pair will star in the upcoming Broadway mounting of Jen Silverman’s play.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00PM

Mattel will release ‘Wicked’ dolls to coincide with film adaptation by Michael Abourizk

Dolls of ‘Wicked’ characters Elphaba, Glinda and Nessarose will be available.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:04PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new drama ‘Purpose’ will bow on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Phylicia Rashad will direct the play, set to open in spring 2025.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:35PM

Exclusive: ‘Job’ on Broadway receives extension by Michael Abourizk

The new play by Max Wolf Friedlich will play four additional weeks at the Hayes Theater.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Watch Lonnie Ali and Richard Willis discuss the Broadway-bound musical ‘Ali’ by Michael Abourizk

The Muhammad Ali bio-musical will premiere in Chicago in 2025.

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Broadway League and Museum of Broadway will partner for ¡Viva! Broadway exhibit by Michael Abourizk

The new display will honor Latiné and Hispanic heritage on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:46PM

Austin Elle Fisher and Jacob Pham will join ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:17PM

‘The Wiz’ has highest-grossing week, ‘Illinoise’ ends strong while overall box office remains steady by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 11, the 26 currently running productions grossed $30,768,450.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:59PM

Alyssa Milano will make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

Milano will play Roxie Hart for a limited run beginning in September.

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Aug 12, 2024: Once Upon a Mattress - Hudson Theatre
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Sep 29, 2024: The Hills of California - Broadhurst Theatre
Sep 30, 2024: McNeal - Vivian Beaumont Theater
Oct 01, 2024: Yellow Face - Todd Haimes Theatre
Oct 10, 2024: Our Town - Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Oct 20, 2024: Sunset Boulevard - St. James Theatre
Oct 23, 2024: Left On Tenth - James Earl Jones Theatre
Oct 24, 2024: Romeo + Juliet - Circle In The Square
Nov 11, 2024: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical - Studio 54
Nov 12, 2024: Maybe Happy Ending - Belasco Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 19, 2024: Swept Away - Longacre Theatre
Nov 21, 2024: Death Becomes Her - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 16, 2024: Eureka Day - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Jan 23, 2025: English - Todd Haimes Theatre
Feb 13, 2025: Redwood - Nederlander Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Mar 19, 2025: Buena Vista Social Club - Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
Mar 23, 2025: Othello - Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 05, 2025: BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical - Broadhurst Theatre
Apr 06, 2025: The Last Five Years - Hudson Theatre
Apr 21, 2025: Floyd Collins - Vivian Beaumont Theater
Apr 22, 2025: Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Marquis Theatre
Apr 24, 2025: The Pirates of Penzance - Todd Haimes Theatre
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