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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Broadway theaters to dim lights in memory of Sheldon Harnick by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning lyricist behind “Fiddler on the Roof” and “She Loves Me” passed away in June.

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The Outsiders Announces Preliminary Casting by Ruthie Fierberg

Initial principal casting is set for The Outsiders. The previously reported new musical will begin performances on March 16, 2024, and open on April 11 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Da…

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‘Harmony’ producers and creators chart the musical’s long path to Broadway and how they plan to keep it there by Ruthie Fierberg

Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran, Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow reveal why it took 30 years to get to the Main Stem.

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‘The Outsiders’ announces preliminary casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical has found four of its principal players.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Multiple shows see decreases in earnings as overall Broadway box office slides by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Oct. 29, the 28 currently running productions grossed $26,480,578.

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The writers of ‘Wicked’ on how the musical has reached its 20-year anniversary by Ruthie Fierberg

Original novelist, Gregory Maguire, and the musical’s book writer, Winnie Holzman, discuss “Wicked”’s enduring lessons and its next translation to the big screen.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Ato Blankson-Wood to Play Cliff in Cabaret Revival by Ruthie Fierberg

Ato Blankson-Wood, a Tony-nominated actor known for Slave Play, has been cast as Cliff for the upcoming revival of Cabaret. The previously announced production will begin performances on A…

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Ato Blankson-Wood to play Cliff in ‘Cabaret’ revival by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award nominee is the latest cast member to be announced.

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‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ to livestream final week of shows by Ruthie Fierberg

Through the League of Live Stream Theater, the Manhattan Theatre Club production will broadcast live around the world.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Victoria Clark to adjust performance schedule in ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor won a Tony Award for her turn in the title role.

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Max Clayton will Join Chicago as Fred Casely by Ruthie Fierberg

Chicago is welcoming Max Clayton to the cast. Clayton will take over the role of Fred Caseley beginning on November 6 at the Ambassador Theatre. He will replace Marty Lawson, who will become…

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Max Clayton will join ‘Chicago’ as Fred Casely by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway veteran will begin in the Tony Award-winning revival this fall.

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Joy Woods and Ryan Vasquez to Star in The Notebook on Broadway; Principal Cast Set by Ruthie Fierberg

The Notebook has announced its leading cast. The previously reported new musical will begin performances on Feb. 10, 2024, ahead of an official opening of March 14 at the Gerald Schoenfeld…

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The Notebook Announces Principal Casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The Notebook has announced its leading cast. The previously reported new musical will begin performances on Feb. 10, 2024, ahead of an official opening of March 14 at the Gerald Schoenfeld…

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‘The Notebook’ announces principal casting by Ruthie Fierberg

Six actors will portray three generations of the lead characters Allie and Noah.

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Making Hair Magic in ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Wig designer Nikiya Mathis, director Whitney White and actors Brittany Adebumola and Maechi Aharanwa share design secrets, tales from braiding bootcamp and intricacies of plaiting illusions.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Who’s Tommy to Receive Broadway Revival in 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Who’s Tommy will return to Broadway in spring 2024. The musical revival will begin performances on March 8, 2024, ahead of an official opening of March 28 at the Nederlander Theatre. T…

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‘The Who’s Tommy’ to receive Broadway revival in 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

This production first bowed at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Max von Essen to Join Broadway’s Chicago by Ruthie Fierberg

Max von Essen will be the next Billy Flynn in Chicago. The Tony Award-nominated actor will take over the leading role beginning on November 6 at the Ambassador Theatre. Von Essen will replac…

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Max von Essen to join Broadway’s “Chicago” by Ruthie Fierberg

The long-running musical revival will welcome the Tony Award-nominated actor.

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Darren Aronofsky’s production company makes the leap to live theater by Ruthie Fierberg

The filmmaker’s Protozoa Pictures has teamed up with Los Angeles Media Fund to develop new work.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ smashes another box office record as Broadway sees slight growth by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending, Oct. 22, the 28 currently running productions grossed $28,106,860.

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Appropriate Announces Complete Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Full casting has been announced for Second Stage Theater’s upcoming production of Appropriate. The previously reported Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will begi…

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‘Appropriate’ announces complete cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Michael Esper and more round out the company.

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Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights to ‘Jagged Little Pill’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical with a score of songs made famous by Alanis Morissette can now be licensed worldwide.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The Wanderer Musical to Hold Industry Reading in NYC by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway-aimed Wanderer musical will hold an industry presentation in New York City on November 5. The jukebox show about the life and career of rock ‘n’ roll hall-of-famer Dion DiMu…

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‘The Wanderer’ musical to hold industry reading in NYC by Ruthie Fierberg

The presentation will star Mike Wartella and Joey McIntyre.

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SIX Announces New Queens by Ruthie Fierberg

SIX has found its newest set of royals. Khaila Wilcoxon, Storm Lever, Jasmine Forsberg, Olivia Donalson, Didi Romero and Gabriela Carillo will join the Broadway production as the six ex-wive…

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Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin to Lead Cabaret Revival by Ruthie Fierberg

The upcoming revival of Cabaret has announced its stars. Eddie Redmayne will reprise his Olivier Award-winning turn as the Emcee, and Gayle Rankin will take on the role of Sally Bowles. The�…

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‘SIX’ announces new queens by Ruthie Fierberg

A new sextet will take over the Lena Horne Theatre on Dec. 5.

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards