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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster to Take Over Lead Roles in Sweeney Todd by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Award-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd is welcoming a new pair of stars. Tony-winning performers Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster will take over the roles of Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lov…

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Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster to take over lead roles in ‘Sweeney Todd’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The pair of Tony Award-winning actors will join the production in 2024.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Lempicka, Starring Eden Espinosa, to Open on Broadway in 2024 by Andy Lefkowitz

Lempicka is headed to Broadway. The new musical about the true story of Polish painter Tamara de Lempicka will arrive at the Longacre Theatre in 2024, with previews scheduled to begin on Mar…

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‘Lempicka,’ starring Eden Espinosa, to open on Broadway in 2024 by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical will be directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Kenny Leon to Direct Broadway Revival of Our Town by Andy Lefkowitz

Our Town is returning to Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon will helm a new staging of Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, set to open in fall of 2024. “T…

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Kenny Leon to direct Broadway revival of ‘Our Town’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The production is expected to open in fall of 2024.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

New cast members join ‘& Juliet’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated musical approaches its one-year anniversary at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Rob Madge’s Solo Play My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Will Arrive on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of engagements in London’s West End and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Olivier Award-nominated play My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is heading to Broadway. …

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Rob Madge’s solo play ‘My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)’ will arrive on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Olivier Award-nominated drama will play the Lyceum Theatre in spring of 2024.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

‘Back to the Future Day’ performance to feature onstage appearance by film cast member Harry Waters Jr. by Andy Lefkowitz

Oct. 21 will mark the date the characters Doc Brown and Marty McFly travel to in the film sequel “Back to the Future II.”

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‘Hadestown’ to be added to Library of Congress collections in Washington, D.C. by Andy Lefkowitz

The cast of the Tony Award-winning musical will perform at the Library of Congress on Oct. 17.

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Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Zoe Kazan complete the Cast of Doubt; Dates Announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Final casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of Doubt. The previously announced production, directed by Scott Ellis, will play Roundabout Theatre Company’s American…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Zoe Kazan complete the cast of ‘Doubt’; dates announced by Andy Lefkowitz

Tyne Daly and Liev Schreiber will lead the cast of the production from Roundabout Theatre Company.

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Friday, October 13, 2023

‘A Beautiful Noise’ to host cast album signing by Andy Lefkowitz

The company of the Neil Diamond bio-musical will sign CDs at the Broadhurst Theatre.

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I Need That Extends Broadway Run Ahead of First Preview by Andy Lefkowitz

Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck’s new comedy I Need That will play for longer than initially planned. The world premiere, running at Roundabout Theatre Company’s American Airlines…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:37PM
Monday, October 2, 2023

Kristin Caskey elected new chair of Broadway League by Andy Lefkowitz

Caskey has been chair elect since December of 2022.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The Wiz Sets Dates and Venue for Broadway Return by Andy Lefkowitz

The Wiz is officially returning to Broadway. The previously announced revival, which is currently appearing as a national tour, will play the Marquis Theatre beginning on March 29, 2024 ah…

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‘The Wiz’ sets dates and venue for Broadway return by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical revival will open in spring of 2024.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Days of Wine and Roses Musical, Starring Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, Sets Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical Days of Wine and Roses will arrive on Broadway in 2024. Previews will begin on January 6 ahead of a January 28 opening night at Studio 54. The musical will be produced by Kev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:19AM

‘Days of Wine and Roses’ musical, starring Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, sets Broadway run by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical is scheduled to play a 16-week limited engagement at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:36AM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Jarrod Spector Joins Hamilton as King George by Andy Lefkowitz

Jarrod Spector is the newest cast member of Hamilton. The Tony Award-nominated actor steps into the role of King George in the Tony-winning musical at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Septembe…

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Jarrod Spector joins ‘Hamilton’ as King George by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated actor begins performances on Sept. 12 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Broadway Licensing Group acquires amateur rights for school stagings of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Pilot productions of the play’s school edition will be performed in the U.K. and U.S. in spring 2024

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Exclusive: First look at the American Theatre Wing’s new Tony Awards coffee table book by Andy Lefkowitz

The book, titled “The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre,” is written by Eila Mell.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Release Date Set for Sweeney Todd Revival Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The 2023 revival cast recording of Sweeney Todd has set a digital release date of September 8. The previously announced cast album is being released on Warner Music Group’s Arts Music an…

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Release date set for ‘Sweeney Todd’ revival cast album by Andy Lefkowitz

The production stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford.

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Lea Salonga Extends Run in the Cast of Here Lies Love by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Award-winning actor Lea Salonga will remain in the company of Here Lies Love for longer than initially planned. Originally announced to play a limited run through August 13, Salonga w…

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Friday, July 28, 2023
Thursday, July 27, 2023

Isabelle McCalla Will Join the Cast of Shucked by Andy Lefkowitz

Isabelle McCalla has been announced to take over the role of Maizy in the Tony Award-nominated musical Shucked. McCalla will join the production on September 8, replacing the role’s origin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:33PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime