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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Grosses analysis: ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Queen of Versailles’ start strong; ‘Hamilton’ breaks its own record by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 12, the 31 currently running productions grossed $39,416,736.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:15PM
Friday, October 10, 2025

Do you know all the major stage versions of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’? by Michael Abourizk

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony and Olivier Award-winning production isn’t the only professional stage adaptation of the eponymous gothic novella.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Black Women on Broadway organization announces new monologue competition and reading series by Michael Abourizk

The group celebrating the work of Black women in theater was founded by Tony Award nominees Jocelyn Bioh, Danielle Brooks and Amber Iman.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:35PM
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office remains steady ahead of incoming fall slate by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 5, the 27 currently running productions grossed $31,428,040.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:13PM
Monday, October 6, 2025

Kandi Burruss joins producing team of Taraji P. Henson-led ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ revival by Michael Abourizk

Burruss has previously served on the producing teams of the Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal “Othello” and Samuel L. Jackson “Piano Lesson.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:45PM
Friday, October 3, 2025

Alaine Alldaffer and Lisa Donadio launch new casting office by Michael Abourizk

The longtime collaborators have cast shows such as “Stereophonic” and “A Strange Loop.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:45AM
Thursday, October 2, 2025

Exclusive: Laura Benanti to host TDF’s fall fundraiser by Michael Abourizk

The event will honor Ali Stroker, Robert E. Wankel and Samaritan Daytop Village.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:05AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Grosses analysis: ‘Ragtime’ has robust start while overall box office dips by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 28, the 28 currently running shows grossed $30,783,164.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:09PM
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Royal Court Theatre announces partnership with lead producers of Broadway-bound ‘Giant’ by Michael Abourizk

Brian and Dayna Lee will develop new works at the London-based venue.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:45PM

Grosses analysis: In second week of Broadway Week, theaters reach highest capacity of season to date by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 21, the 28 currently running productions grossed $32,203,241.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:07PM

Nicki Hunter will be Manhattan Theatre Club’s new artistic director by Michael Abourizk

Hunter will succeed the nonprofit’s longtime leader Lynne Meadow.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:37PM
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

‘MJ,’ ‘Moulin Rouge!, ‘Stranger Things’ and more will participate in first-ever New Jersey Night on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The initiative of the Broadway League will offer specially priced theater tickets and transportation.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:16PM
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Broadway Flea Market raises record-breaking $1.6 million for Broadway Cares by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway productions of “The Outsiders,” “Hadestown” and “Death Becomes Her” were among the day’s top-raising booths.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:19PM
Monday, September 22, 2025

Broadway Climate Summit will debut during Climate Week NYC by Michael Abourizk

Broadway Green Alliance will partake in several additional events.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:31PM

Times Square’s Tempo hotel will host ‘Beetlejuice’-themed suite by Michael Abourizk

The musical based on the Tim Burton film will return to Broadway in October.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:15PM
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Jack Viertel’s ‘Let the Good Times Roll’ musical will bow on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The New Orleans-set tuner recently concluded a world premiere engagement at Phoenix Theater Company.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:15AM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Proposed Times Square casino voted down, will not move forward by Michael Abourizk

The upshot is the result of a 4-2 committee vote.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:39PM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Anita Waxman will shepherd development of ‘Salvator Mundi’ musical by Michael Abourizk

The musical examines the story of the notorious Leonardo Da Vinci painting.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:01PM

Grosses analysis: ‘Godot’ has boffo start; ‘Hamilton’ has best week since 2018 by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 14, the 28 currently running productions grossed $30,128,088.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:34PM
Monday, September 15, 2025

Downstate tax credit extended for Broadway productions by Michael Abourizk

Several new Main Stem productions set to open this fall can now apply for the credit.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:01PM

Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, Jeff Hiller and more Broadway names win 2025 Emmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

“Harry Potter” and “Stranger Things” scribe Jack Thorne was also recognized.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:08PM
Friday, September 12, 2025
Thursday, September 11, 2025

David Roth and Danielle Saks named partners of Bespoke Theatricals by Michael Abourizk

The pair will join longtime partners Amy Jacobs and Devin Keudell to lead the general management firm behind “Mamma Mia!,” “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” and more.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:00PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Band of Broadway’s ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ will offer free performance and panel at Whitney Museum by Michael Abourizk

The event is one of many of the musical’s events and awards celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:22PM

New York Comic Con will offer ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ panel by Michael Abourizk

2025 Tony Award nominee Louis McCartney and more are scheduled to appear.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:50PM

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