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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Performances Announced for 2023 Tony Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Initial performances have been announced for the main telecast of the 2023 Tony Awards. The companies of Best Musical nominees & Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, New York, New York, Shuck…

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Performances announced for 2023 Tony Awards by Caitlin Hornik

This year's broadcast will feature musical nominees as well as performances by past winners.

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'Shucked' book writer Robert Horn and 'composer' Brandy Clark take the stage for the June 7 performance by Caitlin Hornik

The Tony nominees made their onstage debuts so that the show could go on; Horn and Clark share what surprised them most.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Wayne Brady to Star as Title Role in The Wiz on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Casting for the title role in the national tour and subsequent Broadway engagement of The Wiz has been announced. Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady will take on the role during the produc…

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Broadway League determines shows will go on despite air crisis by Caitlin Hornik

The news comes as several Off-Broadway productions and sporting events announce cancellations.

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Julianne Hough and Skylar Astin to host Tony Awards pre-show by Caitlin Hornik

"The Tony Awards: Act One" will be available to stream for free on Pluto TV.

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Wayne Brady to star as title role in 'The Wiz' on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. will share the role on the pre-Broadway national tour.

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Shucked to Open in London in 2024 by Caitlin Hornik

The new musical comedy Shucked will open in London's West End in 2024 at a theater to be announced, producer Cameron Mackintosh has shared. "I'm delighted to confirm that London is going to…

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'Shucked' to open in London in 2024 by Caitlin Hornik

Producer Cameron Mackintosh announced that the Tony Award-nominated musical comedy will play one of his theaters.

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'Prima Facie' matinée halted due to NYC air crisis by Caitlin Hornik

Star Jodie Comer experienced trouble breathing, so understudy Dani Arlington went on.

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Several Tony-nominated productions suffer lowest-grossing week as box office slides by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending June 4, the 34 productions running grossed 6 percent less than the previous week.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Tovah Feldshuh shares statement regarding partnership with Entertainment Community Fund benefiting women's health by Caitlin Hornik

The Feldshuh Fund for Women's Health will support women in the performing arts industry.

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Concord Theatricals acquires rights to Amy Herzog's adaptation of 'A Doll's House' by Caitlin Hornik

The new Broadway production, featuring Herzog's translation, is nominated for six Tony Awards.

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Broadway Licensing acquires rights to 'Leopoldstadt' by Caitlin Hornik

The Tom Stoppard play is nominated for six 2023 Tony Awards.

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Jordan Fisher to play final performance in 'Sweeney Todd' by Caitlin Hornik

A replacement will be announced in the coming days.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Tony Awards First Impressions Cam to return with Erich Bergen as host by Caitlin Hornik

The cam is presented by City National, the official bank of the Tony Awards.

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Survey reveals 2023 most-produced high school plays and musicals by Caitlin Hornik

The Educational Theatre Association's poll also revealed how educators are affected by censorship concerns.

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Black Women on Broadway declares its staying power with second annual awards by Caitlin Hornik

Three Black women were honored at the second annual awards ceremony.

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Prayer for the French Republic to Open on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic will open on Broadway this fall. The first preview is scheduled for December 19 ahead of an official opening night on January 9, 2024, at the S…

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Funny Girl Star Julie Benko Joins Broadway Cast of Harmony by Caitlin Hornik

Julie Benko has been cast in the role of Ruth in the new musical Harmony, set to debut on Broadway this fall. The previously announced musical will begin previews on October 18 and off…

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Fat Ham Announces Broadway Extension by Caitlin Hornik

James Ijames' Fat Ham has announced a one-week extension. Originally slated to play through June 25, the production will now run through July 2 at the American Airlines Theatre. Fat Ham rei…

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American Airlines Theatre to be Renamed in Honor of Roundabout Theatre Company's Todd Haimes by Caitlin Hornik

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that the American Airlines Theatre will be renamed the Todd Haimes Theatre, in memory of the former artistic director and CEO of Roundabout Theatre C…

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Broadway-Aimed Tour of The Wiz Announces Preliminary Casting by Caitlin Hornik

Initial casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz. The trio of stars announced includes Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the…

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'Fat Ham' announces Broadway extension by Caitlin Hornik

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play is nominated for five Tony Awards.

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American Airlines Theatre to be renamed in honor of Roundabout Theatre Company's Todd Haimes by Caitlin Hornik

The announcement was made moments before the lights of Broadway were dimmed in honor of the late artistic director.

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

'Prayer for the French Republic' to open on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The production will play the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following an Off-Broadway run in 2022.

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Broadway-aimed tour of 'The Wiz' announces preliminary casting by Caitlin Hornik

The production will travel the country before landing on Broadway in 2024.

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'Funny Girl' star Julie Benko joins Broadway cast of 'Harmony' by Caitlin Hornik

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical is set to open at the Barrymore Theatre this fall.

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Some Like It Hot Leads Drama Desk Award Winners by Caitlin Hornik

Winners have been revealed for the 2023 Drama Desk Awards, honoring artistic excellence on Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway. Winners will be presented with their awards in a cerem…

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

'Some Like It Hot' leads Drama Desk Award winners by Caitlin Hornik

Eight Broadway productions from the 2022-2023 season won multiple awards.

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Florida theater teacher Jason Zembuch Young to receive 2023 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education by Caitlin Hornik

The award was co-founded in 2014 by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University.

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