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Monday, May 12, 2025

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.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:26PM

Music Theatre International launches ‘Broadway Senior’: 60-minute musicals for performers ages 55+ by Andy Lefkowitz

The new collection of abbreviated musicals is designed to bring performance opportunities to assisted living communities and community theaters around the world.

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‘Death Becomes Her’ musical announces partnership with five local NYC artists by Andy Lefkowitz

Five original works of art inspired by “Death Becomes Her” will be revealed on May 12.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:09PM

‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ announces weeklong lineup of events at Booth Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The free activations will be held from May 13-18.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:13PM

Concord acquires Broadway Licensing Global and its family of imprints by Andy Lefkowitz

The acquisition includes Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts and Stage Rights.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:45AM

Thursday, May 8, 2025

2025 Chita Rivera Awards to feature performances from ‘Boop!,’ ‘Gypsy’ and more by Andy Lefkowitz

Tituss Burgess and Donna Murphy are among the stars scheduled to present awards at the annual ceremony honoring dance.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:17PM

Monday, May 5, 2025

New York Drama Critics’ Circle names ‘Purpose’ best play of 2024-2025; ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ named best musical by Andy Lefkowitz

“Oh, Mary!” scribe Cole Escola is among those who received a special citation.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:52PM

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ spring fundraising drive raises a record $6,849,510 by Andy Lefkowitz

Audiences at 57 productions took part in the fundraiser.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:32PM

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Exclusive: Nominations announced for 2025 Chita Rivera Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual awards honor theatrical and cinematic achievement in dance.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:42AM

Monday, April 28, 2025

Anita Dloniak & Associates, Inc. to become Melissa Hazek PR & Marketing by Andy Lefkowitz

Hazek will take the helm as owner of the newly rebranded firm.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:55PM

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

‘Sunset Boulevard’ cancels April 23 matinée performance due to technical issues by Andy Lefkowitz

The revival is planning to resume for its evening performance.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:31PM

Fourth annual Black Women on Broadway Awards to honor LaTanya Richardson Jackson, LaChanze and Khaila Wilcoxon by Andy Lefkowitz

The awards ceremony will be held at Current at Chelsea Piers in June.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:11PM

TRW Production announces launch; projects include stage adaptations of ‘Music and Lyrics’ and ‘Joyful Noise’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Katy Lipson and Michael McFadden will head the company’s New York and London offices.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:00AM

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

25th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards to be presented in May; Broadway’s Biggest Fan winner announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Cynthia Fraser from Baltimore, Maryland has been named Broadway’s Biggest Fan.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:22PM

Friday, April 18, 2025

Jason Alexander to direct industry reading of new play ‘Focus’; Brandon Victor Dixon and more will star by Andy Lefkowitz

Producers Carl and Jennifer Pasbjerg are shepherding the new play by Alex Webb.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:29AM

Monday, April 14, 2025

Stars of ‘Newsies,’ ‘Aladdin’ and more sing out at Epcot to celebrate 30 years of Disney on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Kara Lindsay, Matthew James Scott and more performers took to the Disney theme park for a one-night-only concert featuring classic songs.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00PM

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Tony Awards administration committee makes third round of rulings for eligibility during 2024-2025 season by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominations are scheduled to be announced on May 1.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:11PM

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Roald Dahl bio-play ‘Giant,’ ‘Benjamin Button’ musical, ‘Fiddler’ revival lead winners of 2025 Olivier Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Tony Award winner John Litghow won his first Olivier, for his performance as the real-life novelist Roald Dahl in “Giant.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:56PM

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Exclusive: ‘Come From Away’ and ‘Once’ creators are at work on Broadway-bound ‘Waking Ned Devine’ musical by Andy Lefkowitz

John Doyle will direct the new musical based on the 1998 film.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:17AM

Friday, March 28, 2025

‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ documentary to debut in April; trailer released by Andy Lefkowitz

The new play based on the Netflix television series begins on Broadway on March 28.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM

Monday, March 24, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger to play six additional performances in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The production is scheduled to conclude its run on July 13.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:22PM

Friday, March 21, 2025

‘Operation Mincemeat’ co-producers Raye Levine-Spielberg and JT Tsou launch Left No Ring Productions by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical opened on March 20 at the Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:42PM

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman launch theatrical partnership by Andy Lefkowitz

The company, called "Together," will be focused on collaboration, ensemble, equal pay for actors and shared creative credit.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:46AM

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Julie Benko’s new play ‘Down the Line’ to receive industry presentations directed by Brandon J. Dirden by Andy Lefkowitz

Michael Patrick Productions, a co-producer of “Maybe Happy Ending,” is shepherding the play with music.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:05PM

Advertising agency AKA NYC announces key promotions and expanded staff by Andy Lefkowitz

AKA’s current Broadway clients include “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and “Glengarry Glen Ross.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00AM

Saturday, March 15, 2025

‘Smash’ cancels matinée performance on March 15 by Andy Lefkowitz

The cancellation is due to an illness in the cast.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:23PM

Friday, March 14, 2025

Quarterly marquee dimming ‘Broadway In Memoriam’ will honor theater legends by Andy Lefkowitz

The newly formed Broadway In Memoriam Committee created a new way to honor Broadway legends.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:07PM

‘Gypsy’ on Broadway cancels March 13 performance by Andy Lefkowitz

The cancellation was due to an illness in the cast.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:43AM

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Nominations announced for London’s 2025 Olivier Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Olivier Award-winning “Sunset Boulevard” headliners Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis made the announcement on March 4.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre

Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater

Aug 12, 2024: Once Upon a Mattress - Hudson Theatre

Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre

Sep 29, 2024: The Hills of California - Broadhurst Theatre

Sep 30, 2024: McNeal - Vivian Beaumont Theater

Oct 01, 2024: Yellow Face - Todd Haimes Theatre

Oct 10, 2024: Our Town - Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Oct 20, 2024: Sunset Boulevard - St. James Theatre

Oct 23, 2024: Left On Tenth - James Earl Jones Theatre

Oct 24, 2024: Romeo + Juliet - Circle In The Square

Nov 11, 2024: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical - Studio 54

Nov 12, 2024: Maybe Happy Ending - Belasco Theatre

Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre

Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre

Nov 19, 2024: Swept Away - Longacre Theatre

Nov 21, 2024: Death Becomes Her - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater

Dec 16, 2024: Eureka Day - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre

Jan 23, 2025: English - Todd Haimes Theatre

Feb 13, 2025: Redwood - Nederlander Theatre

Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater

Mar 19, 2025: Buena Vista Social Club - Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

Mar 20, 2025: Operation Mincemeat - John Golden Theatre

Mar 27, 2025: The Picture of Dorian Gray - Music Box Theatre

Mar 31, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross - Palace Theatre

Apr 03, 2025: Good Night, and Good Luck - Winter Garden Theatre

Apr 06, 2025: The Last Five Years - Hudson Theatre

Apr 08, 2025: Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre

Apr 14, 2025: John Proctor Is the Villain - Booth Theatre

Apr 21, 2025: Floyd Collins - Vivian Beaumont Theater

Apr 22, 2025: Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Marquis Theatre

Apr 24, 2025: Pirates! The Penzance Musical - Todd Haimes Theatre

Apr 26, 2025: Just in Time - Circle In The Square

Apr 27, 2025: Real Women Have Curves: The Musical - James Earl Jones Theatre

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