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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Tony Award nominees Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Alex Brightman and more will lead ‘Smash’ workshop by Michael Abourizk

Tony winner Susan Stroman directs the six-week workshop that will culminate in five fully staged performances for the Broadway-aimed musical.

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Nicole Scherzinger-led ‘Sunset Boulevard’ will transfer to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Tom Francis, Grace Hodgett-Young and David Thaxton will also reprise their roles.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Jonathan Bennett will join ‘Spamalot’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The original “Mean Girls” movie star will make his Broadway debut, succeeding Michael Urie as Sir Robin.

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‘How to Dance in Ohio’ cancels Jan. 3 matinée by Michael Abourizk

The evening performance will go on as scheduled.

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Holiday week boosts every Broadway show as industry posts highest-grossing week of the season to date by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 31, the 27 currently running productions grossed $45,413,789 — breaking multiple industry records.

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‘The Book of Mormon’ becomes 12th-longest-running show in Broadway history by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning musical recently eclipsed longtime titleholder “Jersey Boys.”

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Exclusive: James Cawood and Shay Virk join Broadway Licensing Global by Michael Abourizk

The pair will lead the theatrical licensing company’s recently established U.K. office.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

‘Shucked’ has highest-grossing week and ‘I Need That’ breaks a record as overall Broadway box office rises by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 17, the 26 currently running productions grossed $31,465,465.

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Friday, December 15, 2023

‘Days of Wine and Roses’ releases original cast album ahead of Broadway transfer by Michael Abourizk

The digital release stars Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara opposite Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy James.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

‘The Lost Boys’ musical adaptation is in the works by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award winner Michael Arden has signed on as director of the film-to-stage adaptation.

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RCI Theatricals announces two new partners by Michael Abourizk

Danielle Karliner Naish and Joe Christopher will serve alongside the general management company’s co-founder David Richards.

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‘Parade’ will launch North American tour by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning revival will hit the road in January 2025.

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Kristin Caskey elected new chair of the Broadway League by Michael Abourizk

Seventeen League members were also newly elected to the League’s Board of Governors, and three awards were presented to standout members.

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Exclusive: General management company Live Wire Theatrical acquires Jumpstart Entertainment by Michael Abourizk

Veteran general managers and producers Robert Ahrens, Chris Aniello and Roy Gabay will lead Live Wire as a team.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Broadway attendance and gross rise as straight plays continue to command high average paid admission by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 10, the 26 currently running productions grossed $30,723,247.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Broadway actors make strong showing in 2024 Golden Globes nominations by Michael Abourizk

A minimum of two Broadway alums have been recognized in each acting category.

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Broadway League releases 2022-2023 audience demographics report by Michael Abourizk

Findings include increased diversity in attendance, younger average age of theatergoers and ticket purchase closer to performance date as the industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 …

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‘How to Dance in Ohio’ offers $50 tickets in new initiative by Michael Abourizk

The new musical hopes to fill every seat at every performance by the end of the year.

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

‘Prison Dancer: The Musical,’ inspired by a viral video, is in development by Michael Abourizk

Producer Ana Serrano talks exclusively to Broadway News about the Broadway-aimed musical.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

‘The Outsiders’ announces final casting for Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

Dan Berry is the final principal to be announced— plus the full company of the new musical.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Charity Angél Dawson will join ‘& Juliet’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Dawson spoke to Broadway News about joining the Tony-nominated musical in January 2024.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Drama League renames emerging director program in honor of Tony Award winner Irene Gandy by Michael Abourizk

The new name honors Gandy, whose Broadway career has spanned five decades.

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Ariana Madix to make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

The reality television star will join the long-running musical revival this winter.

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Exclusive: Roundabout announces dates for revival of Samm-Art Williams’ ‘Home’ by Michael Abourizk

The Kenny Leon-directed revival has also found its design team.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Amber Ardolino to take over as Marcia Murphey in ‘A Beautiful Noise’ by Michael Abourizk

The actor will join the Broadway cast in January 2024.

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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