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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Drew & Dane Productions Continues Development of Mr. Holland's Opus Musical by Andrew Gans

Based on the film of the same name, the musical features a book and lyrics by BD Wong and music by Wayne Barker.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

White Christmas Replaces Mrs. Santa Claus in Goodspeed Season by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in November at the Connecticut venue.

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Kids' Night on Broadway Sets August Return; 18 Shows Are Participating by Andrew Gans

The annual program sends kids 18 and under to Broadway for free, with accompanying restaurant discounts and in-theatre activites.

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Michael Urie Will Host A Tectonic Cabaret, Honoring Uzo Aduba by Andrew Gans

The benefit evening will be held in the fall at the Edison Ballroom.

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Bat Out of Hell"The Musical Will Be Filmed for Fall Streaming Premiere by Andrew Gans

BroadwayHD has joined forces with Stagescreen to film the current U.K. tour of the Jim Steinman musical.

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Savy Jackson, Michael Park, Mamie Parris, More Will Lead U.S. Premiere of Mythic Musical by Andrew Gans

Kathleen Marshall will direct and choreograph for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

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How to Get $10 Seats for the Hamilton 10th Anniversary Matinee Performance by Andrew Gans

The lottery is now open for the special fan performance of the Tony-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

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Watch Jamie Lloyd and Nicole Scherzinger's Curtain Call Speeches at Final Sunset Blvd. Performance by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning revival played its last performance July 20 at Broadway St. James Theatre.

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Burlesque the Musical Opens in London's West End July 22 by Andrew Gans

Steve Antin's new musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.

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Gavin Lee Is Scar in Broadway's The Lion King Beginning July 22 by Andrew Gans

The role marks the two-time Tony nominee's third for Disney.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

Ana Villafañe, Robin De Jesús, Florencia Cuenca, More Will Join Jaime Lozano at Sony Hall by Andrew Gans

The concert will celebrate the forthcoming release of Lozano's Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3.

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Caroline Bowman, Florrie Bagel, Adelina Mitchell Set for Songs for a New World at the Olney by Andrew Gans

The Jason Robert Brown revue will be presented outdoors in August.

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Shoshana Bean, Kara Young, More Join American Theatre Wing's Advisory Committee by Andrew Gans

The new members will help guide The Wing's programs, partnerships, and initiatives.

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Robert Downey Jr., Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, More Set for 1-Night Reading of All the President's Men by Andrew Gans

John Benjamin Hickey will direct the benefit reading of William Goldman's Oscar-winning screenplay.

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Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Evita, Starring Katerina McCrimmon by Andrew Gans

Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero, and Daniel Torres also star in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Betsy Wolfe Finds Joy in New Musical Opening Off-Broadway July 20 by Andrew Gans

The new musical about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano is directed by Lorin Latarro.

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Nicole Scherzinger-Led Revival of Sunset Blvd. Ends Broadway Run July 20 by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won the 2025 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Cape Playhouse Come From Away to Feature Broadway Cast Members by Andrew Gans

Kelly Devine will direct and choreograph the Tony-nominated musical.

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Watch Rachel Zegler in New Trailer for London Palladium Evita by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd directs the revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

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10th Anniversary Performance of Hamilton Will Benefit Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition by Andrew Gans

Every actor who has appeared in the Broadway production has been invited to attend the anniversary performance at the Richard Rodgers.

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Chloë Grace Moretz, Amy Landecker, River Lipe-Smith Will Star in Caroline for MCC by Andrew Gans

David Cromer will direct the Preston Max Allen play Off-Broadway.

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Mischief's The Comedy About Spies to Be Filmed in West End by Andrew Gans

The new work began performances at the Noël Coward Theatre in April.

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Six Queen Kay Sibal Says The Voice Gave Her the Confidence for Broadway by Andrew Gans

The multitalented performer is now playing Katherine Howard in the hit musical at the Lena Horne Theatre.

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Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Daniel Torres Star in Muny Evita Beginning July 18 by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes directs and choreographs the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Paulo Szot, Jack Wolfe to Join Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical is readying to welcome a new principal cast to the Walter Kerr.

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Video: Go Backstage as Jeremy Jordan Prepares for Sold-Out Royal Albert Hall Concert by Andrew Gans

Watch the sound check, piano warm-up, and more as the Floyd Collins Tony nominee readies to take the stage.

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Call Me Izzy Extends Broadway Run; Jean Smart Sets Return Date by Andrew Gans

Johanna Day has been filling in for Emmy winner Smart, who has been sidelined with a knee injury.

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Luke Treadaway and Vinette Robinson Join Cast of West End Othello by Andrew Gans

David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald will star in the Shakespeare drama.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Onya Nurve (Justin Woody) and Noah Silverman Will Lead New Kinky Boots Tour by Andrew Gans

Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's stage adaptation won the 2013 Tony for Best Musical.

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off