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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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Prima Facie, Oklahoma! Win 2023 Olivier Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards were held at Royal Albert Hall in London on April 2. Past and upcoming Broadway offerings were among the evening’s winners. The reenvisioned version of Ok…

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Sunday, April 2, 2023

If you think you know Fosse, a new ‘Dancin’’ will make you think twice by Ruthie Fierberg

In the pelvic tilt and hat-hidden brow of Michael Jackson, in the wrist curls and sharp shoulders of Lady Gaga, even in the quick cuts of filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, exists the mark of Bob Fosse…

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“Prima Facie,” “Oklahoma!” win 2023 Olivier Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards were held at Royal Albert Hall in London on April 2. Past and upcoming Broadway offerings were among the evening’s winners. The reenvisioned version of “…

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Chicago to Welcome New Principal Cast Members by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning revival of Chicago has announced a trio of new stars. Beginning on April 10, Kimberly Marable will take over as Velma Kelly and Liam Fennecken will step into the role …

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‘Chicago’ to welcome new principal cast members by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning revival of “Chicago” has announced a trio of new stars. Beginning on April 10, Kimberly Marable will take over as Velma Kelly and Liam Fennecken will step into the…

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Actors’ Equity announces political action committee by Ruthie Fierberg

Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) has approved the launch of a political action committee (PAC). Created as a separate organization from AEA, the new committee is intended to promote the po…

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To launch the new musical ‘Shucked,’ a producer revives an old strategy: preview pricing by Ruthie Fierberg

Looking at the weekly grosses reported by the Broadway League, one might think “Shucked” was out of luck. In its first week of previews (five performances), the original musical grossed …

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Illusionist El Mago Pop to Play Summer Engagement on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Illusionist Antonio Díaz (also known as El Mago Pop) will make his Broadway debut with a self-titled show. El Mago Pop will run for a limited engagement from August 17 through 27 at the Eth…

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Illusionist ‘El Mago Pop’ to play summer engagement on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Illusionist Antonio Díaz (also known as El Mago Pop) will make his Broadway debut with a self-titled show. “El Mago Pop” will run for a limited engagement from Aug. 17-27 at the Ethel B…

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

On first preview of ‘New York, New York,’ 44th Street renamed Kander & Ebb Way by Ruthie Fierberg

New York City Mayor Eric Adams proclaimed “John Kander Day” on March 23 and unveiled a new street sign that renames 44th Street in Manhattan as “Kander & Ebb Way.” The unveiling …

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A rewritten ‘Camelot’ reveals the provident message in a nostalgic piece by Ruthie Fierberg

As anti-Semitism, racism and divisions between North and South rage, a revival of “Parade” recently bowed on Broadway. A year after Stephen Sondheim’s death, the arrival of a new “Sw…

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Friday, March 24, 2023

‘Some Like It Hot’ director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw takes the stage so the show can go on by Ruthie Fierberg

On March 23, “Some Like It Hot” director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw appeared as a cast member in his own musical at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Nicholaw assumed the role of gangster …

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Broadway’s ‘SIX’ recoups ahead of its 600th performance by Ruthie Fierberg

In advance of its 600th Broadway performance on March 26, the Tony Award-nominated musical “SIX” has recouped its investment. According to a release from the production, the new musical …

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

‘Parade’ marks a historic first in authentic Jewish casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The currently running Broadway revival of “Parade” marks the first time the real-life Jewish figures Leo and Lucille Frank have been portrayed by Jewish actors in a major staging of the …

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Broadway-Aimed Water for Elephants Musical Announces Premiere, Cast and Creative Team by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical Water for Elephants has scheduled a world-premiere staging at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. Previews will begin on June 7 ahead of an opening night set for June 16. The produ…

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Back to the Future Announces Complete Broadway Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical adaptation of Back to the Future has announced its full Broadway cast. The previously announced production is scheduled to begin performances on June 30 ahead of an official op…

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‘Back to the Future’ announces complete Broadway cast by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical adaptation of “Back to the Future” has announced its full Broadway cast. The previously announced production is scheduled to begin performances on June 30 ahead of an officia…

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Broadway-aimed ‘Water for Elephants’ musical announces premiere, cast and creative team by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical “Water for Elephants” has scheduled a world-premiere staging at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. Previews will begin on June 7 ahead of an opening night set for June 16. The…

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Smash Musical to Open on Broadway in 2024-2025 Season by Ruthie Fierberg

A stage musical adaptation of the NBC television series Smash will arrive on Broadway during the 2024-2025 season. Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg will produce. The music…

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‘Smash’ musical to open on Broadway in 2024-2025 season by Ruthie Fierberg

A stage musical adaptation of the NBC television series “Smash” will arrive on Broadway during the 2024-2025 season. Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg will produce. The …

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Actors’ Equity, musicians union and more announce collective diversity, equity and inclusion policy agenda  by Ruthie Fierberg

The Department for Professional Employees (DPE) and its 12 affiliated unions in arts, entertainment and media have announced an updated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policy agenda wi…

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Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan to Join Funny Girl by Ruthie Fierberg

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan will join the Broadway revival of Funny Girl on March 28. They will assume the roles of Florenz Ziegfield and Mrs. Strakosh, respectively, in the productio…

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Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan to join ‘Funny Girl’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan will join the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” on March 28. They will assume the roles of Florenz Ziegfield and Mrs. Strakosh, respectively, in the pro…

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The state of Broadway with Charlotte St. Martin: government relations and preparing for the next crisis by Ruthie Fierberg

At the end of January 2023, Broadway News sat down for an in-depth interview with the president of the Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin.  As Broadway continues to fight back to its pre…

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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber to miss ‘Bad Cinderella’ opening due to family health issue by Ruthie Fierberg

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will miss the March 23 opening night of his new Broadway musical, “Bad Cinderella,” due to a family emergency. In a statement, Lloyd Webber shared that his s…

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Broadway Production of Room is Postponed Indefinitely by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s best-selling book Room will no longer bow on Broadway, after a lead producer pulled out of the project and the remaining producers were unable to ra…

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Broadway production of ‘Room’ is postponed indefinitely by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s best-selling book “Room” will no longer bow on Broadway, after a lead producer pulled out of the project and the remaining producers were unable…

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‘Here We Are,’ Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, to debut Off-Broadway in September by Ruthie Fierberg

“Here We Are,” the final musical written by the late Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, will premiere at the Off-Broadway venue The Shed in September. Two-time Tony-w…

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Broadway avoids massive financial crisis after Signature Bank fails by Ruthie Fierberg

On Friday, March 10, California regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after it was deemed insolvent; the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was then put in charge. The clo…

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This second time around feels like a whole new ‘Parade’ by Ruthie Fierberg

When “Parade” first debuted on Broadway in the winter of 1998, the production was more short-lived than anyone had hoped for. Still, in the spring of 1999, the musical’s sweeping score…

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