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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

& Juliet Announces North American Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

& Juliet is setting out on the road. The jukebox musical’s touring plans were shared on the April 25 episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, during which the Broadway company performed…

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Exclusive: Broadway ad agency SpotCo partners with creative studio Level Forward by Ruthie Fierberg

The two businesses will team up to provide marketing and social impact services as part of a new strategy for broadening audiences.

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‘& Juliet’ announces North American tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The jukebox musical’s touring plans were shared on the April 25 episode of “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Tony Awards Pre-Show Moves to Pluto TV by Ruthie Fierberg

CBS and the streaming service Pluto TV (another Paramount company) will partner to present The Tony Awards: Act One.. The 90-minute pre-show of live, exclusive content — including the firs…

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Tony Awards pre-show moves to Pluto TV by Ruthie Fierberg

CBS and the streaming service Pluto TV (another Paramount company) will partner to present “The Tony Awards: Act One.” The 90-minute pre-show of live, exclusive content — including the…

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Tony Awards pre-show moves to Pluto TV by Ruthie Fierberg

Viewers will be able to access “The Tony Awards: Act One” on any streaming device without payment, registration or signup required.

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Broadway Across America’s Black Theatre Coalition fellows pave the way for more diversity in theater administration by Ruthie Fierberg

A partnership between BAA and BTC invites Black-identifying undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent college graduates and early-career professionals to learn hands-on about the business of…

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Broadway Across America’s Black Theatre Coalition fellows pave the way for more diversity in theater administration by Ruthie Fierberg

On January 9, seven young professionals walked into local Broadway Across America (BAA) offices in New York, Boston, Baltimore and Salt Lake City as novices to the business side of theater. …

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Exclusive: ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window’ announces discount ticketing initiatives by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers of the upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window” have announced discount ticketing initiatives for the play’s full limited …

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Exclusive: "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" announces discount ticketing initiatives by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers of the upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" have announced discount ticketing initiatives for the play's full limited engagement…

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Arielle Jacobs to Lead the Cast of Here Lies Love by Ruthie Fierberg

Arielle Jacobs will star as Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos in Broadway’s Here Lies Love. The previously announced musical is set to begin performances at the Broadway Theatre on June …

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Arielle Jacobs to lead the cast of ‘Here Lies Love’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Arielle Jacobs will star as Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos in Broadway’s “Here Lies Love.” The previously announced musical is set to begin performances at the Broadway Theatre on J…

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Disney upped the ante for the 25th anniversary of ‘The Lion King’: behind the campaign that made waves by Ruthie Fierberg

When “The Lion King” turned 20 (in 2017), Disney Theatrical Group celebrated. The team shared more behind-the-scenes details than ever before, threw a block party in Times Square and wen…

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Broadway-Aimed Muhammad Ali Bio-Musical Sets World Premiere in Kentucky by Ruthie Fierberg

Ali, a new musical about the life of heavyweight boxing champion and activist Muhammad Ali, has scheduled a world premiere staging. The musical will debut at the Kentucky Center for the Perf…

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Broadway-aimed Muhammad Ali bio-musical sets world premiere in Kentucky by Ruthie Fierberg

“Ali,” a new musical about the life of heavyweight boxing champion and activist Muhammad Ali, has scheduled a world premiere staging. The musical will debut at the Kentucky Center for th…

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Monday, April 17, 2023

How ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ became the classic of musical theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Thirty-five years, three months and two days ago, a gavel smacked, electricity crackled and a chandelier rose over the audience of the Majestic Theatre for the first of what would become 13,…

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Sunday, April 16, 2023

Laird Mackintosh will step into the title role at ‘Phantom of the Opera’ final performance by Ruthie Fierberg

Former “Phantom of the Opera” company member Laird Mackintosh will play the role of the Phantom for the show’s final performance on April 16. Mackintosh steps in for Ben Crawford, who …

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Camelot Revival to Release Original Cast Recording by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2023 Broadway revival of Camelot will receive an original cast album. The recording, to be released by Broadway Records, will be available digitally on June 2 and as a CD on June 30.  …

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2023 Dramatists Guild Award recipients announced by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dramatists Guild of America has announced the first round of 2023 award recipients. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards will go to Jules Feiffer and the team of Gretchen Cryer and …

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‘Camelot’ revival to release original cast recording by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2023 Broadway revival of “Camelot” will receive an original cast album. The recording, to be released by Broadway Records, will be available digitally on June 2 and as a CD on June 3…

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New coalition founded opposing a Times Square casino; Broadway League among members by Ruthie Fierberg

A new group named the “No Times Square Casino” Community Coalition has officially announced its opposition to the construction of a casino in Times Square. The coalition members include …

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Kerry Washington, Anna Deavere Smith and more named to President Biden’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities by Ruthie Fierberg

On April 13, President Biden announced the reestablishment of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Broadway producer Bruce Cohen will co-chair the group alongside songwrit…

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Monday, April 10, 2023

James Ijames reveals to Cynthia Erivo why audience interaction is crucial to ‘Fat Ham’ by Ruthie Fierberg

“About eight years ago, I decided I wanted to work with a Shakespeare [play] to do a new play,” said playwright James Ijames at the start of an April 9 post-show talkback of his new Broa…

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Erich Bergen Will Rejoin Chicago as Billy Flynn by Ruthie Fierberg

Erich Bergen will return to the cast of Broadway’s long-running Chicago revival on April 10. Bergen will again play the role of Billy Flynn, replacing James T. Lane, who will exit the prod…

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Erich Bergen will rejoin ‘Chicago’ as Billy Flynn by Ruthie Fierberg

Erich Bergen will return to the cast of Broadway’s long-running “Chicago” revival on April 10. Bergen will again play the role of Billy Flynn, replacing James T. Lane, who will exit th…

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Casting director Benton Whitley launches new producing and casting company by Ruthie Fierberg

On the heels of the news that casting agency Stewart/Whitley will close its doors, cofounder Benton Whitley has announced the launch of Whitley Theatrical, a new company specializing in cast…

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Lorraine Hansberry’s The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window to Open on Broadway, Starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan by Ruthie Fierberg

The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, a political drama by the late Raisin in the Sun playwright Lorraine Hansberry, will return to Broadway. The production, which recently played a run at…

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Actors’ Equity National Council authorizes strike if tour deal cannot be met by Ruthie Fierberg

On April 3, the National Council of Actors’ Equity Association authorized the union’s executive director and lead negotiator, Al Vincent, Jr., to call a strike on all Broadway League tou…

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Touring producer Troika Entertainment acquired by Crossroads Live Group by Ruthie Fierberg

Troika Entertainment, a producer of national and international tours, has been renamed Crossroads Live North America and is now a part of Crossroads Live Group. Angela Rowles will continue a…

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Lorraine Hansberry’s drama ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window’ to open on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

“The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window,” a political drama by the late “Raisin in the Sun” playwright Lorraine Hansberry, will return to Broadway. The production, which recently pla…

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Casting director Duncan Stewart to head new casting company; former agency Stewart/Whitley to close by Ruthie Fierberg

Stewart/Whitley, one of the most prominent casting companies in the Broadway space, has announced that it will officially close operations by May 1. Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley cofound…

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