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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Imani Punch joins Broadway publicity firm DKC/O&M by Andy Lefkowitz

Punch is an alum of Boneau/Bryan-Brown and Paramount Global.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Allison Blackwell joins Broadway’s ‘Ragtime’ revival by Andy Lefkowitz

Charity Angél Dawson has exited the production in order to recover from an injury.

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Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction sets fall 2025 return in NYC’s Theater District by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will take place in September.

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Monday, August 25, 2025

Ryan J. Haddad to take part in 2025 RISE Theatre Summit by Andy Lefkowitz

The summit centered on representation, inclusion and support for employment will take place in September.

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Exclusive: Manhattan Theatre Club announces ‘Beyond the Stage’ programming for Broadway premiere of ‘Punch’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway News executive editor Ruthie Fierberg will moderate a post-show discussion next month.

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Friday, August 1, 2025

Broadway-bound musical ‘Wanted’ releases studio EP by Andy Lefkowitz

The songs are performed by Liisi LaFontaine and Solea Pfeiffer.

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Gayle King to host Black Theatre Night performance of ‘Gypsy’ by Andy Lefkowitz

King will moderate a post-performance conversation.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Broadway alums fill out cast of Arena Stage’s revised ‘Damn Yankees’ set in the 2000s by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony-winning producers Haley Swindal and Julie Boardman are shepherding the musical back to the stage.

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

‘MJ’ musical to embark on tours across Asia and the United Kingdom by Andy Lefkowitz

The Michael Jackson bio-musical currently plays Broadway’s Neil Simon Theatre.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

‘Call Me Izzy’ cancels July 15 performance on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Headliner Jean Smart is currently out of the show due to a knee injury.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

‘Wicked’ cast album receives 4X platinum certification from Recording Industry Association of America by Andy Lefkowitz

The long-running Broadway musical will also release a brand-new vinyl album.

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Friday, June 20, 2025

Exclusive: Greg Reiner named managing director of Barrington Stage Company by Andy Lefkowitz

Reiner most recently served as the director of theater and musical theater for the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Friday, June 13, 2025

Ariana DeBose named among new board members of Entertainment Community Fund by Andy Lefkowitz

The Fund also announced the successful conclusion of its “Essential” fundraising campaign.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

7 quotable moments from the 2025 Tony Award acceptance speeches by Andy Lefkowitz

“The experience of live theater confirms that no matter how different we may be from one another, we are all connected,” said Tony winner Michael Arden.

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Watch the performances from the 2025 Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Cynthia Erivo hosted the annual celebration of Broadway live from Radio City Music Hall.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Josh Groban to host 16th annual Jimmy Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The event will take place on June 23 at the Minskoff Theatre.

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Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical ‘Harmony’ is now available for licensing by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical’s first licensed production will be held at the Hale Centre Theatre in Utah.

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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announces three promotions and a new hire by Andy Lefkowitz

Cydney Regus joins BC/EFA from the theatrical advertising agency SpotCo.

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Ayanna N. Hudson joins Americans for the Arts as chief programs officer by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a 13-year tenure with the National Endowment for the Arts, Hudson steps into her new role at the arts advocacy organization.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Katie Dalton named president of Audience Rewards by Andy Lefkowitz

Dalton, who has been with Audience Rewards since 2010, most recently served as executive vice president.

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Presenters announced for 2025 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Stars of stage and screen have signed on to present Tonys at the June 8 celebration of Broadway.

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Monday, June 2, 2025

Scene Partners announces long-term plans to produce and expand the Drama Desk Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Dates have been announced for a special 70th annual celebration in 2026 and a new ceremony format in 2027.

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Sunday, June 1, 2025

2025 Drama Desk Award winners revealed by Andy Lefkowitz

Winners were announced live at a ceremony hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess.

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Thursday, May 29, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry to host 2025 edition of ‘Tony Awards: Act One’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tonys pre-show will include the presenting of a number of awards before the official telecast begins.

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ will be telecast live from Broadway on CNN by Andy Lefkowitz

The play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov is currently nominated for five 2025 Tony Awards.

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Monday, May 12, 2025

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ leads winners of 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

“John Proctor Is the Villain” was named Outstanding New Broadway Play.

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Exclusive: New musical ‘Wanted,’ formerly titled ‘Gun & Powder,’ sets 2026 Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical will be directed by Tony Award nominee Stevie Walker-Webb.

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George Clooney-led ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ recoups Broadway investment by Andy Lefkowitz

The world premiere play is currently nominated for five Tony Awards.

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Friday, May 9, 2025

Broadway League announces new initiative to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities by Andy Lefkowitz

The “East to Broadway” initiative launched on May 7 with an event in partnership with “Maybe Happy Ending.”

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