All stories by Michael Abourizk on BroadwayStars

Monday, March 10, 2025

Broadway merchandise store ‘One Shubert Alley’ adds second location by Michael Abourizk

Operated by the Araca Group, the expansion will be located next to the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:31PM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Broadway’s ‘SIX’ will host Zumba class for Women’s History Month by Michael Abourizk

The class will be led by current “SIX” company member Jenny Mollet.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:53PM
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Live captures of ‘Yellow Face’ and ‘Girl From the North Country’ will air on PBS in May by Michael Abourizk

A West End production of “Kiss Me, Kate” will also be featured on the network’s “Great Performances” series.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:49PM
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Sarah Hyland and Orville Peck will announce nominations for the 2025 Drama League Awards by Michael Abourizk

Nominations for the 91st annual honors will be named on April 22.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:41PM

‘Othello’ breaks multiple records in first week; ‘English’ exits on a high by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 2, the 27 currently running productions grossed $27,030,004.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:24PM
Monday, March 3, 2025

TCG study reveals attendance and revenue at nonprofit theaters has increased, but not back to pre-pandemic levels by Michael Abourizk

Through direct spending, nonprofit theaters contributed $3.6 billion to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:24PM

Broadhurst Theatre will dim marquee lights in honor of Linda Lavin by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award winner passed away in December 2024.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:38PM

‘Wicked’’s Paul Tazewell becomes first Black costume designer to win both an Oscar and a Tony by Michael Abourizk

Kieran Culkin also won for his performance in “A Real Pain” at the 97th annual Academy Awards.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:56AM
Friday, February 28, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Initiative to increase accessibility for neurodivergent theatergoers will continue into spring 2025 by Michael Abourizk

Seats on the Spectrum, a collaboration with TDF, launched in October 2024 with Roundabout and New Victory Theater.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:41PM

Mara Isaacs and Octopus Theatrical announce creation of genre-fluid media platform by Michael Abourizk

Theater, music and film will fall under the scope of Octoverse Media.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:48PM

‘Buena Vista’ starts strong, ‘Wicked’ remains on top while overall box office slips by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 23, the 26 currently running productions grossed $27,930,129.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:55PM
Monday, February 24, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025

Exclusive: Gregg Barnes, Wilberth Gonzalez and more named recipients of 2025 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards by Michael Abourizk

TDF’s Costume Collection will celebrate its 50th anniversary alongside the winners.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:12AM
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Duncan Sheik-scored adaptation of ‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen’ will receive industry presentation by Michael Abourizk

Rob Ashford will direct and choreograph the new musical based on the manga graphic novel.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:10PM
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Times Square’s Tempo hotel announces partnership with Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ by Michael Abourizk

The hotel is committed to ongoing partnerships with Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:56PM

Broadway’s ‘Redwood’ partners with outdoor retailer REI by Michael Abourizk

The partnership aims to heighten awareness of the connection between nature and wellness.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:59PM

2025 Drama Desk Awards sets ceremony and nominations date by Michael Abourizk

The 69th annual ceremony will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:48PM

Check out the historical references found within ‘Annie’ by Michael Abourizk

From the Hooverville to Hyde Park, we explain the period-specific people, places and things in the Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:17PM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

‘Romeo + Juliet’ exits on a high; most shows get a Presidents’ Day weekend boost by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 16, the 28 currently running productions grossed $32,188,003.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:21PM

Students from 55 regional award programs will participate in the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

The annual ceremony celebrating high school theater will take place in June at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:14PM

Sutton Foster-led ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ stage adaptation is in the works by Michael Abourizk

The musical will chronicle the life of country music star Loretta Lynn.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:00PM

‘All In’ recoups on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The Simon Rich comedy broke a house record during its run at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:58PM
Friday, February 14, 2025

Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to ‘The Notebook’ by Michael Abourizk

The Ingrid Michaelson and Bekah Brunstetter musical played the Main Stem in 2024.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:20AM

Exclusive: Special event spotlighting mid-career designers of marginalized genders to return for second year by Michael Abourizk

Disney Theatrical Group’s Anne Quart and SheNYC Arts’ Danielle DeMatteo tell Broadway News what to expect for the 2025 edition of the Pipeline Project.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:45AM
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company’s incoming artistic director Christopher Ashley to be honored by directors’ union by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning director of “Come From Away” will be celebrated at the annual “Mr. Abbott” Award gala.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:42PM

All that Chat