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Friday, February 21, 2025

'The Book of Mormon' surpasses 'Rent' as Broadway's 11th-longest-running show by Andy Lefkowitz

With the matinée performance on Feb. 22, "The Book of Mormon"Â will reach its new milestone.

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Monday, February 17, 2025

Broadway's 'Romeo + Juliet' revival recoups investment ahead of closing by Andy Lefkowitz

The revival broke the Circle in the Square's single-performance gross record three times.

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Exclusive: Isabelle McCalla to lead pre-Broadway run of 'Regency Girls' musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph the new tuner, set to make its world premiere at San Diego's Old Globe.

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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Broadway talent makes big showing at 2025 Critics Choice Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The film adaptation of "Wicked" was honored with three wins.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Nicole Kastrinos to join Lincoln Center Theater in new staff role of producer by Andy Lefkowitz

Kastrinos will collaborate with LCT's incoming artistic director, Lear deBessonet.

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

Joshua Boone, Tony-nominated player of 'The Outsiders,' will exit the musical for screen project by Andy Lefkowitz

"While I'm leaving to be of service to a story on-screen, the stage has my heart, and I'll most definitely be back to collect it."

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Louis Armstrong musical 'A Wonderful World' sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical's cast is led by James Monroe Iglehart as Armstrong.

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'The Outsiders' cancels Jan. 25 matinée due to power outage by Andy Lefkowitz

The 8:00 p.m. performance will proceed as planned.

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Exclusive: 'The Great Gatsby' musical to embark on national tour by Andy Lefkowitz

The tour will officially open in 2026 at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

'Wicked' film nominated for ten 2025 Academy Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical will contend for the top prize of Best Picture.

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Tony Awards committee meets for second time to determine eligibility for the 2024-2025 season by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Awards administration committee met on Jan. 16 to confirm the eligibility status of 11 Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season.

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Broadway bow of 'The Last Five Years' will feature new orchestrations by Jason Robert Brown by Andy Lefkowitz

The production is set to open this spring at the Hudson Theatre.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

'Eureka Day' on Broadway cancels Jan. 14 performance due to illness by Andy Lefkowitz

The play's run is expected to resume on Jan. 15 at 2:00 p.m.

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Monday, January 13, 2025

Betty Boop musical sets final casting for Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

The new tuner, titled "BOOP! The Musical," is set to open at the Broadhurst Theatre this spring.

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Monday, January 6, 2025

'A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical' begins fundraising effort following tragedy in New Orleans by Andy Lefkowitz

The New Orleans-set musical arrived on Broadway in the fall.

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'Suffs' is acquired for licensing by Music Theatre International by Andy Lefkowitz

Shaina Taub's historical musical concluded its Broadway run on Jan. 5.

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'Wicked' wins 2025 Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement by Andy Lefkowitz

Kieran Culkin, who will be returning to Broadway in "Glengarry Glen Ross," was also honored for his screen work.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Erika Jayne to play second stint in 'Chicago' by Andy Lefkowitz

Max von Essen will return to the role of Billy Flynn.

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Sarah Hyland sets Broadway return in 'The Great Gatsby' by Andy Lefkowitz

The recent star of "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Modern Family" is headed home to Broadway.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Lauren Reid, David Stone and Michael David named winners of Broadway League's 2024 Leadership Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The awards recognize the efforts of these League members and their commitment to producing and presenting on Broadway and on tour.

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ATG Entertainment announces Lori Hotz as North American chief executive officer by Andy Lefkowitz

Kristin Caskey has been promoted to the role of chief content officer.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to make one-night appearance in '& Juliet' by Andy Lefkowitz

The United States Supreme Court Justice will make her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated musical.

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Friday, December 6, 2024

Watch Adam Lambert's rendition of 'I Don't Care Much' from 'Cabaret' by Andy Lefkowitz

The "American Idol" runner-up stars as the Emcee in the Tony Award-nominated revival.

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Exclusive: Louis Armstrong musical 'A Wonderful World' announces additional producers by Andy Lefkowitz

Beyoncé's father is among the additional producers.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Betty Gilpin to join Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!'; production extends again by Andy Lefkowitz

Cole Escola's hit play will now run through the spring.

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Monday, December 2, 2024

'Kiss Me, Kate' alums Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles to reunite for reading of Broadway-bound musical 'Get Happy' by Andy Lefkowitz

The tuner based on the classic movie musical "Summer Stock" will be directed and choreographed by Donna Feore.

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Cole Escola's Broadway comedy 'Oh, Mary!' recoups investment by Andy Lefkowitz

"Oh, Mary!" is the first show of the current Broadway season to make its money back.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Broadway makes strong showing at 2024 Clio Entertainment Awards honoring achievement in advertising by Andy Lefkowitz

Campaigns for "Death Becomes Her," "Kimberly Akimbo" and more took home prizes.Â

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Friday, November 1, 2024

Broadway transfer of 'Operation Mincemeat' musical to feature original London cast by Andy Lefkowitz

The new show took home the 2024 Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

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'The Phantom of the Opera' to launch North American tour of new production by Andy Lefkowitz

The new staging will make its U.S. debut at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Exclusive: New organization Broadway Producers Alliance is launched by Andy Lefkowitz

Wendy Federman, Clint Ramos, Alia Jones-Harvey and more are among the organization's initial board.

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