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Thursday, August 17, 2023

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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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

John Gore Foundation donates $5 million to Entertainment Community Fund by Ruthie Fierberg

The money will go to the new Hollywood Arts Collective building — to be named for Rita Moreno.

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Applications are open for Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America fellowships by Ruthie Fierberg

This will mark the third class of fellows in the partnership program.

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Teen edition of ‘SIX’ now available for licensing by Ruthie Fierberg

Concord Theatricals has announced the release of a modified version of the musical.

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Gabe Martínez Will be Santiago in Moulin Rouge! by Ruthie Fierberg

Moulin Rouge! has announced that Gabe Martínez will make his Broadway debut as Santiago on October 10. Ricky Rojas, who originated the role, will play his final performance at the Al Hirsch…

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Gabe Martínez will be Santiago in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Original Santiago Ricky Rojas sets final-performance date.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Prayer for the French Republic Announces Initial Casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The upcoming Broadway production of Joshua Harmon’s play Prayer for the French Republic has set initial casting. Tony Award winner David Cromer will direct the previously announced produ…

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‘Hadestown’ grosses see a bump as Eva Noblezada exits; overall box office ebbs by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Aug. 13, the 25 currently running productions brought in $25,655,508.

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‘Prayer for the French Republic’ announces initial casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The Manhattan Theatre Club production will welcome returning actors from the Off-Broadway production in addition to new company members.

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‘Here Lies Love’ to offer childcare matinées by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway musical will provide free childcare by Broadway Babysitters for ticket holders at four upcoming performances.

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Monday, August 14, 2023

‘Curtain Up!’ Broadway Festival’s finale concert to air live on WABC by Ruthie Fierberg

Headliners for the three-day event have also been announced.

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MUSE/Maestra Music Director Experience announces inaugural winner by Ruthie Fierberg

The program was launched in partnership with “Wicked.”

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‘Here Lies Love’ composer Fatboy Slim to DJ upcoming post-show appearance by Ruthie Fierberg

Fatboy Slim collaborated with David Byrne on the score of the new musical.

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Harmony Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced by Ruthie Fierberg

The upcoming Broadway production of Harmony has shared its full cast and creative team. The previously announced musical, which features music by Barry Manilow, lyrics by Bruce Sussman and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

Nichelle Lewis Will Play Dorothy in The Wiz by Ruthie Fierberg

The upcoming Broadway revival of The Wiz will star Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy. The production will mark Lewis’ Main Stem debut. Lewis has been seen in national tours of Hairspray, Little S…

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‘Harmony’ complete cast and creative team announced by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical also shares plans for pre-opening cast album release.

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Nichelle Lewis will play Dorothy in ‘The Wiz’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway newcomer will star in the musical’s tour and Main Stem run.

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Sunday, August 13, 2023

Sandy Rustin is a new force for women in comedy on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The “Cottage” playwright delves into her unconventional process and what’s coming next.

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Ethan Slater, James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Fitzgerald to Lead Cast of Spamalot Revival by Ruthie Fierberg

The upcoming revival of Monty Python’s Spamalot has announced its principal cast and full creative team. The production is a transfer from the Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage seri…

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Producing ‘El Mago Pop’ as a magic show fit for Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Magician-producer Antonio Díaz and executive producer Eric Paris talk making a Broadway hit out of a European sensation.

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Angelina Jolie joins producing team of Broadway-aimed ‘Outsiders’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Academy Award-winning actor will help bring the new musical to the Main Stem.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

What is the RISE Theatre Directory and how will it change the industry? by Ruthie Fierberg

Project manager Adam Hyndman demystifies the newest professional theatrical directory and the organization behind it.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

‘Funny Girl’ revival recoups on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The announcement comes as the run concludes on Sept. 3.

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How mounting a Broadway musical about autistic adults changed an entire approach to producing by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers of the upcoming “How to Dance in Ohio” say it’s not diversity, equity and inclusion without accessibility.

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

How painter Alexa Meade transformed Tom Kitt, Amber Gray, Derek Klena and more into living art by Ruthie Fierberg

Each Broadway artist describes their experience as a human canvas — exclusively for Broadway News.

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The Notebook Will Open on Broadway in 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical The Notebook, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, will arrive on Broadway in 2024. Previews will begin on February 6, 2024, ahead of an official opening night of March 14 …

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‘The Notebook’ will open on Broadway in 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical is adapted from the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name.

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

How Anika Larsen is using Broadway to fight climate change by Ruthie Fierberg

From her “Broadway Vlog to Save the Planet” to her collaboration with the Broadway Green Alliance, the actor will showcase Broadway as an example before the United Nations.

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‘Once Upon a One More Time’ cancels Aug. 2 performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The Britney Spears jukebox musical plays the Marquis Theatre.

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Why playwright Jeremy O. Harris says he also needed to become a producer by Ruthie Fierberg

Best known as the Tony Award-nominated scribe of “Slave Play,” Harris most recently produced “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window.”

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