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Monday, September 25, 2023

André Bishop to Step Down from Lincoln Center Theater End of the 2024-2025 Season by Billy

Photo of André Bishop by Chasi Annexy. André Bishop announced plans to conclude his celebrated 33-year leadership tenure at Lincoln Center Theater upon completion of… The post André Bis…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:25PM

‘The Wiz’ Will Officially Open on Broadway April 17, 2024 by Billy

To sign up to be the first to buy tickets to this highly anticipated Broadway musical, please sign up for first access at www.wizmusical.com. The post ‘The Wiz’ Will Officially Open o…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:25PM

‘If This is Love’ Single Released from ‘The Notebook’ by Billy

While The Notebook marks Michaelson’s Broadway debut as a composer, she is a force in the music industry, with two platinum singles. The post ‘If This is Love’ Single Released from �…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:25PM
Thursday, September 21, 2023

‘Side Show’ Scribe Bill Russell Prepares to Tell His “Side of the Show” at Birdland by Billy

Tony-nominee Bill Russell will take Birdland audiences on a special journey through his creative journey on cult musical "Side Show." The post ‘Side Show’ Scribe Bill Russell Prepares to…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:49PM
Monday, September 18, 2023

Lincoln Center Announces Heidi Schreck-Translated ‘Uncle Vanya’ by Billy

A new translation by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will begin previews Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The post Lincoln Center Announces Heidi Schreck-Translated ‘Uncle Vanya’ appe…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:55AM

Norbert Leo Butz Sings Torch Songs at 54 Below by Billy

"Norbert Leo Butz Sings Torch Songs for a Pandemic" plays 54 Below on October 2, 28, & 30 at 9:30pm and October 17, 30, & Nov 5 at 7pm The post Norbert Leo Butz Sings Torch Songs …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:55AM

‘Days of Wine and Roses’ Will Open on Broadway in 2024 by Billy

Following the sold-out run at Atlantic Theater Company, 'Days of Wine and Roses' opens on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024. The post ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ Will Open on Broadway …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:55AM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Rachel McAdams will Star in Broadway Premiere of ‘Mary Jane’ by Billy

The Academy Award-nominated actress makes her Broadway debut in this stirring new play, coming to MTC next year. The post Rachel McAdams will Star in Broadway Premiere of ‘Mary Jane’ app…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:33PM

‘Guttenberg!’ Announces General Rush and Digital Lottery by Billy

The 'Gutenberg!' digital lottery can be found at rush.telecharge.com with entries opening at 12 AM ET daily. The post ‘Guttenberg!’ Announces General Rush and Digital Lottery appeared…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:33PM

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ by Alicia Keys Announces Cast and Extension by Billy

Shoshanna Bean joins the cast of the new Alicia Keys musical 'Hell's Kitchen,' which will bow at The Public. The post ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ by Alicia Keys Announces Cast and Extension appea…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:19PM
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Comedy Queens Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard Co-Lead ‘Death Becomes Her’ by Billy

"Death Becomes Her" is a drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy about friendship, love, and burying the hatchet…again, and again, and again. The post Comedy Queens Megan Hilty and Jennifer…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:25PM

Keen Company Announces 2023-2024 Season with Kathleen Chalfant and More by Billy

Keen’s sold-out, site specific 'The Year of Magical Thinking' will travel to living rooms and community spaces in New Haven. The post Keen Company Announces 2023-2024 Season with Kathleen…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:19PM

‘Harmony’ Now On Sale Thursday by Billy

Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, and Julie Benko star in this new musical by Barry Mannilow, which goes on sale on Thursday. The post ‘Harmony’ Now On Sale Thursday appeared first on The Bro…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:19PM
Monday, August 28, 2023

‘Stereophonic’ at Playwrights Horizons Features Music from Arcade Fire’s Will Butler by Billy

The new play 'Stereophonic' mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation, as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. The post ‘Stereophonic’ at Playwrights Horizons Features Music from Ar…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:19AM

Original ‘RENT’ Stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp Return to 54 Below by Billy

Adam and Anthony bring their friendship and history together for an unforgettable and celebratory night of music, stories, and fun. The post Original ‘RENT’ Stars Adam Pascal and Antho…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:19AM
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Jet Tickets if You Can: Dina Martina Returns to Pro-vonce-town by Billy

The illustrious icon returns to Ptown for her nineteenth season, and her newest show 'Sub-Standards' is now running at the Crown & Anchor. The post Jet Tickets if You Can: Dina Martina …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:55PM
Monday, August 21, 2023

Broadway-Led ‘Theater Camp’ Movie to Stream Online September 14 by Billy

'Theater Camp' will arrive on digital platforms to purchase and on Hulu in the United States on September 14, 2023. The post Broadway-Led ‘Theater Camp’ Movie to Stream Online September…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:43PM

‘Sweeney Todd’ Revival Cast Recording Dropping September 8 by Billy

See the track list for the new album of the Sondheim musical, dropping next month and featuring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford. The post ‘Sweeney Todd’ Revival Cast Recording Dropping…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:43AM

Tony Yazbek Returns to 54 Below Next Month by Billy

The famed song and dance man and Tony Award nominee comes to 54 Below to share music and stories on two nights next month. The post Tony Yazbek Returns to 54 Below Next Month appeared first …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:43AM

‘The Outsiders’ Musical Coming to Broadway Next Spring by Billy

A story of the bonds that brothers share and the hopes we all hold on to, this gripping new musical reinvigorates the timeless tale. The post ‘The Outsiders’ Musical Coming to Broadway N…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:43AM
Monday, August 14, 2023

Broadway Hunk Cheyenne Jackson to Make 54 Below Debut by Billy

Cheyenne will spill never-before-shared anecdotes and musings about working with some of his most renowned and colorful co-stars. The post Broadway Hunk Cheyenne Jackson to Make 54 Below Deb…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:25PM

‘Come From Away’ Star Jenn Colella Returns to 54 Below with Encore of Her Pride Show by Billy

Throughout a mix of pop, rock, funk and musical theatre songs, Jenn shares her coming out stories and celebrates love in its many forms. The post ‘Come From Away’ Star Jenn Colella Retur…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:25PM

‘The Wiz’ Finds Its Dorothy: Meet Broadway’s Newest Star by Billy

Nichelle Lewis will star as Dorothy and lead the cast of "The Wiz" in the national tour this fall and Broadway return in the spring of 2024 The post ‘The Wiz’ Finds Its Dorothy: Meet…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:25PM
Sunday, August 6, 2023

Seth MacFarlane Donates $1,000,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund by Billy

Since May 1, 2023, the Fund has raised more than $6.3 million from more than 7,500 donors, in support of film /TV workers. The post Seth MacFarlane Donates $1,000,000 to the Entertainment Co…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:04PM

‘The Notebook’ Musical is Coming to Broadway by Billy

Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. The post ‘The Notebook’ Musical is Coming to Broadway appeared f…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:04PM

‘SPAMALOT’ Revival Comes to Broadway This Fall by Billy

"I’m thrilled to see SPAMALOT back on Broadway,” said Eric Idle. “More than ever, it seems we need a good laugh." The post ‘SPAMALOT’ Revival Comes to Broadway This Fall appeare…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:04PM
Monday, July 31, 2023

Eva Noblezada to Leave ‘Hadestown’ August 13 by Billy

“I could’ve never dreamed of the extent of how much my life would be radically blessed by this epic love song of a show," the star says. The post Eva Noblezada to Leave ‘Hadestown’ A…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:43PM

Isabelle McCalla to Join ‘Shucked’ Cast as Maizy by Billy

“I’m so excited that I will be ‘getting Shucked’ eight times a week on stage at the Nederlander Theatre! Wait…. I just got that…" The post Isabelle McCalla to Join ‘Shucked�…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:37AM

Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young Comes to 54 Below by Billy

“Young has a disciplined one-in-a-million high tenor shading into falsetto that he can direct through the stratosphere." —The New York Times The post Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young C…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:37AM
Monday, July 24, 2023

Which ‘Barbie’ Stars are Also Broadway Babies? by Billy

A handful of 'Barbie' cast members have appeared on New York stages in recent years; how many have you seen? The post Which ‘Barbie’ Stars are Also Broadway Babies? appeared first on The…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:19PM

Review Roundup: ‘Here Lies Love’ Opens on Broadway by Billy

See what critics are saying about the new musical, starring Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana, and Conrad Ricamora. The post Review Roundup: ‘Here Lies Love’ Opens on Broadway appeared first on…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:19PM

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