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Thursday, March 16, 2023

‘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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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Merrily We Roll Along Announces Broadway Theater, Start Date and Further Casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The Maria Friedman-helmed production of Merrily We Roll Along, which recently played off-Broadway’s New York Theatre Workshop, has announced a start date, theater and additional casting fo…

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‘Merrily We Roll Along’ announces Broadway theater, start date and further casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The Maria Friedman-helmed production of “Merrily We Roll Along,” which recently played Off-Broadway’s New York Theatre Workshop, has announced a start date, theater and additional cast…

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Good Night, Oscar Rounds Out Full Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Complete casting is set for Good Night, Oscar, a new play by Doug Wright set to arrive on Broadway this spring. The previously announced production, directed by Lisa Peterson, is scheduled…

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‘Good Night, Oscar’ rounds out full cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Complete casting is set for “Good Night, Oscar,” a new play by Doug Wright set to arrive on Broadway this spring. The previously announced production, directed by Lisa Peterson, is sched…

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Monday, March 13, 2023

The Cottage Names Full Principal Cast and Creative Team by Ruthie Fierberg

The complete principal cast and creative team has been announced for the Broadway premiere of The Cottage. Alex Moffat, Nehal Joshi and Dana Steingold will join the previously announced E…

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Elijah Rhea Johnson Will Be Broadway’s New Michael Jackson in MJ; Myles Frost to Depart by Ruthie Fierberg

Elijah Rhea Johnson will make his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in MJ beginning on April 4. Johnson will replace Myles Frost, who originated the role and won a Tony Award for his perform…

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The state of Broadway with Charlotte St. Martin: what the League is working on now 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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Elijah Rhea Johnson will be Broadway’s new Michael Jackson in ‘MJ’; Myles Frost to depart by Ruthie Fierberg

Elijah Rhea Johnson will make his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in “MJ” beginning on April 4. Johnson will replace Myles Frost, who originated the role and won a Tony Award for his p…

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‘Elvis’ stage musical in the works from Baz Luhrmann by Ruthie Fierberg

The 95th Academy Awards took place on March 12 in Los Angeles, and while nominees with major ties to Broadway did not walk away with wins, word of a new stage bio-musical was revealed. Baz L…

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

‘Parade’ cancels March 11 evening performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The March 11 evening performance of Broadway’s “Parade” was canceled due to technical difficulties, producers have confirmed. The 8:00 p.m. show at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre was ca…

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Here Lies Love Releases Images of Broadway Theatre’s Impending Redesign by Ruthie Fierberg

When Here Lies Love premiered Off-Broadway, it took over the Public Theater’s LuEsther Theater space as a full immersive production on a dance floor. When the Broadway transfer was announ…

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‘Here Lies Love’ releases images of Broadway Theatre’s impending redesign by Ruthie Fierberg

When “Here Lies Love” premiered Off-Broadway, it took over the Public Theater’s LuEsther Theater space as a full immersive production on a dance floor. When the Broadway transfer was a…

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Review: Jamie Lloyd’s austere direction exposes modern cracks in ‘A Doll’s House’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In the latest adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s enduring classic, “A Doll’s House,” our protagonist Nora — Academy Award-winning actor Jessica Chastain — enters before the play’s st…

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Broadway street teams prove their worth in a changing ticketing landscape by Ruthie Fierberg

Red tights and bowler hats. Buttons that read “Ask Me About Broadway!” Flyers brandishing show logos and discounts. These are the staples of Times Square. For those who work in theater a…

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Jessica Chastain-Led A Doll's House Receives One-Week Extension by Ruthie Fierberg

Ahead of its March 9 opening night, the new Broadway revival of A Doll’s House has received an extension through June 10. The production, which began previews on Feb. 13, was originally an…

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‘A Doll’s House’ receives one-week extension by Ruthie Fierberg

Ahead of its March 9 opening night, the new Broadway revival of “A Doll’s House” has received an extension through June 10. The production, which began previews on Feb. 13, was origina…

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Announces Full Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Peter Pan Goes Wrong. The previously announced production is scheduled to begin previews on March 17 ahead of an official o…

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‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ announces full cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong.” The previously announced production is scheduled to begin previews on March 17 ahead of an offici…

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Olivia Holt will join ‘Chicago’ as Roxie Hart by Ruthie Fierberg

Olivia Holt will join the cast of Broadway’s long-running “Chicago” revival on April 10. Holt will take on the role of Roxie Hart, replacing Charlotte d’Amboise, who will exit the pr…

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J.J. Abrams’ new theatrical production company partners with Ambassador Theatre Group by Ruthie Fierberg

Producer J.J. Abrams, best known for the television series “Lost” and “Alias” and movies like “Star Trek” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” through his company Bad Robot Pr…

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Olivia Holt Will Join Chicago as Roxie Hart by Ruthie Fierberg

Olivia Holt will join the cast of Broadway’s long-running Chicago revival on April 10. Holt will take on the role of Roxie Hart, replacing Charlotte d’Amboise, who will exit the producti…

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Monday, March 6, 2023

The state of Broadway with Charlotte St. Martin 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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Friday, March 3, 2023

With an ode to Black Broadway at an NBA game, Broadway reaches an untapped audience: sports fans by Ruthie Fierberg

Eight weeks ago, Broadway marketer Whitney Britt of the brand partnership group Two Dog Circus got a text from the Brooklyn Nets. As part of the NBA team’s Black History Month commemoratio…

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Funny Girl Sets Closing Date by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers have announced that the current Broadway revival of Funny Girl will play its final performance on September 3 at the August Wilson Theatre. The production began previews on March 2…

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‘Funny Girl’ sets closing date by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers have announced that the current Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” will play its final performance on Sept. 3 at the August Wilson Theatre. The production began previews on March…

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

What the data about Broadway’s January show closings actually illustrates by Ruthie Fierberg

At the end of Broadway’s first full week of 2023, five shows that had been open at the end of 2022 played their final performance. By the end of the month, 12 Broadway productions in total…

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Ricky Rojas to Rejoin Moulin Rouge! Alongside Sophie Carmen-Jones by Ruthie Fierberg

Original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Santiago beginning on April 11 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. That same date, original West …

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Ricky Rojas to rejoin ‘Moulin Rouge!’ alongside Sophie Carmen-Jones by Ruthie Fierberg

Original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” as Santiago beginning on April 11 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. That same date, original…

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