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Friday, September 15, 2023

Little-known theater jobs: Broadway box office treasurer by Ruthie Fierberg

In a new column, Broadway News speaks with unsung heroes of the industry — starting with Emily Jeppesen, head box office treasurer at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Shirine Babb to Take Over as Doctor in A Beautiful Noise by Ruthie Fierberg

Shirine Babb will join the cast of A Beautiful Noise beginning on September 22. Babb will assume the role of Doctor, a therapist character originated by Linda Powell, who will play her final…

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Director Alex Timbers is the great provocateur of Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

From 2023’s “Here Lies Love” and “Gutenberg!” to past conquests “Moulin Rouge!” and “Oh, Hello,” Timbers lets audiences in on his motivation, his style and what interests h…

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Exclusive: Shirine Babb to take over as ‘Doctor’ in ‘A Beautiful Noise’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor most recently appeared in the company of “The Piano Lesson.”

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Water for Elephants Will March Into the Imperial Theatre in Spring 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Water for Elephants is headed to Broadway. The new musical based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen will begin performances on February 24, 2024, ahead of an official opening on March 21…

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‘Water for Elephants’ will march into the Imperial Theatre in spring 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical announces Broadway dates, venue and creative team — plus director Jessica Stone and book writer Rick Elice offer what to expect.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Lion King Casts Vincent Jamal Hooper as Next Simba by Ruthie Fierberg

Vincent Jamal Hooper will take on the role of Simba in Broadway’s long-running Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King beginning on September 26. Hooper will replace Brandon A. McCall, wh…

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‘The Lion King’ casts Vincent Jamal Hooper as next Simba by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney musical will mark Hooper’s Broadway debut.

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Exclusive: Micayla Brewster and Chase Haylon establish new social media agency for Broadway and more by Ruthie Fierberg

Having worked on shows like “Hamilton” and “SIX,” the pair has founded The Social Team.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Hayes Theater staff helps save theatergoer’s life at ‘The Cottage’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Stacey Luce suffered sudden cardiac death when the Broadway house manager and head carpenter stepped in.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Shucked Star Caroline Innerbichler Announces Pregnancy by Ruthie Fierberg

Caroline Innerbichler, who originated the role of Maizy in Shucked, announced via social media that she is expecting a child. Innerbichler played her final performance in the role on Septemb…

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Broadway’s ‘MJ’ to be featured in season finale of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In the episode, the New York Jets take a trip to the Michael Jackson bio-musical.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

‘Shucked’ star Caroline Innerbichler announces pregnancy by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor played her final performance on Sept. 3.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Which shows have dominated the Broadway box office post-pandemic and what does that mean for the industry? by Ruthie Fierberg

In this box office analysis, Broadway News tracks Broadway’s top grossers from reopening 2021 to today.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Merrily We Roll Along Announces Opening Night Date by Ruthie Fierberg

The first Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along has set an opening-night date of October 10. Maria Friedman will direct the previously announced production, scheduled to begin previews…

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Exclusive: New musical ‘Love, Lies & What Could Be’ in development by Deaf West Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

An industry reading will be directed by Jeff Calhoun and star Daniel N. Durant.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ announces opening-night date by Ruthie Fierberg

The upcoming revival will begin previews on Sept. 19.

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Exclusive: ‘Last Night of Ballyhoo’ reading held in New York City by Ruthie Fierberg

The 1997 original Broadway production won the Tony Award for Best Play.

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

How dancers can keep up with the evolution of Broadway choreography by Ruthie Fierberg

In part three of this series, Chita Rivera, Andy Blankenbuehler, Wayne Cilento and more explore the training of today’s dancers.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Breaking down the ever-changing style of choreography on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

In the second of this three-part series, Tony Award-nominated performer Robyn Hurder, actor Clyde Alves, Tony-winning choreographer Casey Nicholaw and more weigh in on how the style of Broad…

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

How does Broadway choreography today match up to the heyday of dance on the Main Stem? by Ruthie Fierberg

In the first of this three-part series, director-choreographers Andy Blankenbuehler and Wayne Cilento discuss how dance has evolved on Broadway in recent decades and the state of choreograph…

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Monday, August 21, 2023

The Outsiders Sets Broadway Run by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical The Outsiders will arrive on Broadway in spring 2024. Based on the eponymous book by S.E. Hinton and the movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the musical will begin previe…

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‘The Outsiders’ sets Broadway run by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical based on the novel and film of the same name will bow at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Vina Morales to Join the Cast of Here Lies Love by Ruthie Fierberg

Vina Morales will assume the role of Aurora Aquino in Broadway’s Here Lies Love. The Filipina actor will play an engagement at the Broadway Theatre from September 22 through October 22. Le…

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Vina Morales to join the cast of ‘Here Lies Love’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Morales will step in for a limited engagement.

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Antonio Díaz, aka El Mago Pop, didn’t just land on Broadway — it’s a dream he chased by Ruthie Fierberg

Why the Spanish-born magician adores theater and what to expect from his new Main Stem show

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York and SeaChange partner to save NYC’s nonprofit theaters by Ruthie Fierberg

Short-term bridge loans will be available for A.R.T./NY member organizations.

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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sends emergency grant to aid Hawaii wildfire survivors by Ruthie Fierberg

Thousands of people have lost their homes due to wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.

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Applications are Open for Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America Fellowships by Ruthie Fierberg

The Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America (BTC/BAA) Fellowship program is now accepting applications through September 29. This marks the third year the two organizations have …

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John Gore Foundation Donates $5 Million to Entertainment Community Fund by Ruthie Fierberg

The Entertainment Community Fund (ECF) received a $5 million donation from Tony Award-winning producer John Gore via the John Gore Foundation. (Broadway News is a subsidiary of the John Gore…

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How ‘Hamilton’ created a Roblox simulator and a pickleball paddle for greater audience reach by Ruthie Fierberg

Behind the generation of two rare partnerships with the juggernaut musical

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