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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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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

NSYNC's Joey Fatone will join the cast of '& Juliet' by Andy Lefkowitz

Fatone will join the musical in 2025.

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Monday, October 21, 2024

Michael Greif to helm industry reading of new musical based on the novel 'Lucky Us' by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical features a book by James Magruder and a score by David Foster and AnnMarie Milazzo.

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Sarah Snook-led 'Picture of Dorian Gray' sets dates and venue for Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

The solo adaptation of Oscar Wilde's only novel will open in spring 2025.

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Conrad Ricamora takes temporary leave from 'Oh, Mary!' due to injury by Andy Lefkowitz

Ricamora plays the role of "Mary's Husband" in the new comedy.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

'Dirty Dancing' being adapted into new stage musical for Broadway; Lonny Price to direct by Andy Lefkowitz

Lionsgate and Eleanor Bergstein are partnering to develop and launch the theatrical property for the Main Stem.

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Sadie Sink sets Broadway return in new play 'John Proctor Is the Villain' by Andy Lefkowitz

The screen star known for "Stranger Things," whose career began on the stages of New York, will headline Kimberly Belflower's new play.

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High school version of 'Once Upon a One More Time' is now available for licensing by Andy Lefkowitz

Music Theatre International is licensing the Britney Spears jukebox musical, which played Broadway in 2023.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Sara Chase returns to 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Chase, who originated the role of Myrtle, had been on medical leave from the new musical.

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

'Kimberly Akimbo' musical acquired by licenser Music Theatre International by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire's play won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

'Water for Elephants' sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The circus-infused musical received seven 2024 Tony Award nominations.

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Kevin Csolak, Jacob Ming-Trent and more join revival of 'Gypsy' by Andy Lefkowitz

The new production will begin previews on Nov. 21 and open on Dec. 19 at the Majestic Theatre.Â

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Tony Awards sets 2025 date and return to Radio City Music Hall by Andy Lefkowitz

The 78th annual celebration of Broadway will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Exclusive: Creative team finalized for Broadway's 'All In: A Comedy About Love' by Andy Lefkowitz

David Korins will provide scenic design for the new play.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Broadway Advocacy Coalition names Elz Cuya Jones as executive director by Andy Lefkowitz

Jones currently serves as managing director of special campaigns for North Star Fund.

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Alex Edelman's 'Just for Us' wins 2024 Emmy Award; more Broadway alums honored by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Marsha Mason steps in for Mia Farrow in 'The Roommate' on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Mason was filling in for Mia Farrow, who on Sept. 14 tested positive for COVID-19.

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Monday, September 9, 2024

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul reach EGOT status with 2024 Emmy Award win by Andy Lefkowitz

The "Dear Evan Hansen" songwriters won for their original song from television's "Only Murders in the Building."

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Friday, August 30, 2024

'The Notebook' sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A national tour of the new musical will launch in 2025.Â

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Thursday, August 29, 2024

Billy Porter and Alan Cumming join producing team of new play 'Sugar Daddy' by Andy Lefkowitz

The play will receive a pre-Broadway run in California.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Watch New Yorkers dance 'Hell's Kitchen' choreography in Central Park by Andy Lefkowitz

On Aug. 12, more than 1,000 New York residents came together in Central Park for a one-of-a-kind dance event.

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Friday, August 16, 2024

Exclusive: Full casting set for Louis Armstrong musical 'A Wonderful World' by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical tells the story of Armstrong's life through the perspective of his four wives.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

'Water for Elephants' musical to launch national tour in fall 2025 by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Award-nominated musical will hit the road.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024

'Glengarry Glen Ross' sets Broadway return with Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr by Andy Lefkowitz

Patrick Marber will direct the production, set to premiere in 2025.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

'Come From Away' tour to perform at U.S. military installations by Andy Lefkowitz

The national touring cast of "Come From Away" will perform a live concert version of the musical for the military community.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

'& Juliet' cast member Justin David Sullivan sustains injury onstage; takes temporary leave by Andy Lefkowitz

Sullivan is expected to return to the musical soon.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Molly Osborne to join Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Othello' on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming revival will mark Osbourne's Main Stem debut.

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Monday, July 22, 2024

'The Last Five Years' sets start dates and venue for Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas will headline the musical's first-ever Main Stem staging.

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All stories by Andy Lefkowitz on BroadwayStars

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

NSYNC's Joey Fatone will join the cast of '& Juliet' by Andy Lefkowitz

Michael Greif to helm industry reading of new musical based on the novel 'Lucky Us' by Andy Lefkowitz

Sarah Snook-led 'Picture of Dorian Gray' sets dates and venue for Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

Conrad Ricamora takes temporary leave from 'Oh, Mary!' due to injury by Andy Lefkowitz

'Dirty Dancing' being adapted into new stage musical for Broadway; Lonny Price to direct by Andy Lefkowitz

Sadie Sink sets Broadway return in new play 'John Proctor Is the Villain' by Andy Lefkowitz

High school version of 'Once Upon a One More Time' is now available for licensing by Andy Lefkowitz

Sara Chase returns to 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

'Kimberly Akimbo' musical acquired by licenser Music Theatre International by Andy Lefkowitz

'Water for Elephants' sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Kevin Csolak, Jacob Ming-Trent and more join revival of 'Gypsy' by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Awards sets 2025 date and return to Radio City Music Hall by Andy Lefkowitz

Exclusive: Creative team finalized for Broadway's 'All In: A Comedy About Love' by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway Advocacy Coalition names Elz Cuya Jones as executive director by Andy Lefkowitz

Alex Edelman's 'Just for Us' wins 2024 Emmy Award; more Broadway alums honored by Andy Lefkowitz

Marsha Mason steps in for Mia Farrow in 'The Roommate' on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul reach EGOT status with 2024 Emmy Award win by Andy Lefkowitz

'The Notebook' sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Billy Porter and Alan Cumming join producing team of new play 'Sugar Daddy' by Andy Lefkowitz

Watch New Yorkers dance 'Hell's Kitchen' choreography in Central Park by Andy Lefkowitz

Exclusive: Full casting set for Louis Armstrong musical 'A Wonderful World' by Andy Lefkowitz

'Water for Elephants' musical to launch national tour in fall 2025 by Andy Lefkowitz

Watch Susan Egan and Adam J. Levy duet on a Disney villain medley by Andy Lefkowitz

'Sunset Boulevard' cast adds Caroline Bowman, Shavey Brown, Diego Andres Rodriguez and more by Andy Lefkowitz

'Romeo + Juliet' revival sets full cast and creative team by Andy Lefkowitz

'Glengarry Glen Ross' sets Broadway return with Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr by Andy Lefkowitz

'Come From Away' tour to perform at U.S. military installations by Andy Lefkowitz

'& Juliet' cast member Justin David Sullivan sustains injury onstage; takes temporary leave by Andy Lefkowitz

Molly Osborne to join Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Othello' on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

'The Last Five Years' sets start dates and venue for Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz