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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Final casting announced for Broadway bow of ‘Patriots’ by Michael Abourizk

The transfer of the Olivier Award-nominated play will open on the Main Stem in April.

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Broadway’s Jeff Whiting announces the creation of the Stage Door Foundation by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit will provide financial support to artists during the developmental process.

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Katie McAllister named executive director of Inside Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The decades-old nonprofit provides Broadway exposure and programming to New York City public school students.

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Complete casting announced for Broadway transfer of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ by Michael Abourizk

The Alicia Keys-scored musical will open in April at the Shubert Theatre.

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

‘Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age’ adds additional Broadway performance by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning actor will perform his solo show at Studio 54.

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‘Chicago’ will offer talkback with Ariana Madix and Jessel Taank by Michael Abourizk

The “Hart to Heart” event will take place in March.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

‘Mean Girls’ movie musical will be released digitally in April by Michael Abourizk

The film is based on the 2018 Tony Award-nominated Best Musical.

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Broadway cast of ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ will reunite for reading at Lincoln Center Theater’s gala by Michael Abourizk

The presentation of the Tony Award-winning Christopher Durang play will appear at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Susan Stroman-helmed ‘Angel of Arkansas’ musical will have industry reading by Michael Abourizk

Kerry Butler will lead the show that is based on true events.

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Alex Edelman’s ‘Just for Us’ adds more cities to North American tour by Michael Abourizk

The tour will make a one-night-only return to New York City in March.

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Ayanna Prescod launches marketing agency Relay Influence by Michael Abourizk

Relay Influence develops custom influencer marketing strategies for theater productions.

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‘Cabaret’ revival announces cast and musicians for prologue by Michael Abourizk

During the special pre-show, the prologue company will welcome the revival’s attendees into the Kit Kat Club.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Ariana Madix extends run in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

Madix has played the role of Roxie Hart since January.

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‘A Beautiful Noise’ will launch post-show talkback series by Michael Abourizk

Conversations with the musical’s cast, creators and producers will follow every performance.

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

‘Sweeney Todd’ sees big bump,‘How to Dance in Ohio’ exits with best week, while overall box office declines by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 11, the 24 currently running productions grossed $21,192,251.

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Shubert Organization’s summer internship will return for summer 2024 by Michael Abourizk

The program focuses on non-performance careers in the Broadway industry.

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‘Purlie Victorious’ will be featured on PBS’ ‘Great Performances’ by Michael Abourizk

The “Broadway’s Best” lineup also features Tony Award winners Audra McDonald, Rita Moreno and Aaron Tveit, Tony nominee Ato Blankson-Wood and more.

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Friday, February 9, 2024

‘My Son’s a Queer’ postpones Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

The Rob Madge solo piece was slated to open in March at the Lyceum Theatre.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Kristin Chenoweth-led ‘Queen of Versailles’ musical will play Broadway-aimed run in Boston by Michael Abourizk

F. Murray Abraham will be featured alongside Chenoweth, who also serves as producer.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

2024 Jimmy Awards will feature students from 51 regional awards programs by Michael Abourizk

The annual awards ceremony will take place in June at the Minskoff Theatre.

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Black Theatre United’s marketing internship will return this summer by Michael Abourizk

For its third year, the internship continues as part of a partnership with several Broadway marketing agencies.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Broadway’s ‘SIX’ announces loyalty program by Michael Abourizk

The program offers rewards for repeat attendees.

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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
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic