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Friday, March 10, 2023

WP Theater to Honor Lauren Reid and More by Caitlin Hornik

The WP Theater has announced its 2023 honorees for its annual gala. The Off-Broadway theater company will honor John Gore Organization president and chair of the board of governors of the Br…

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WP Theater to honor Lauren Reid and more by Caitlin Hornik

The WP Theater has announced its 2023 honorees for its annual gala. The Off-Broadway theater company will honor John Gore Organization president and chair of the board of governors of the Br…

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Entertainment Community Fund honors James M. Nederlander’s legacy by Caitlin Hornik

The Entertainment Community Fund has honored the contributions of late theater owner and producer James M. Nederlander by naming their New York City board room after him. The James M. Nederl…

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Kristin Chenoweth to join Jinkx Monsoon for ‘Chicago’ post-show event by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will join “Chicago” star Jinkx Monsoon for a post-show onstage event following the March 17 performance of the revival at the Ambassador Theatre. Broa…

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

‘A Doll’s House’ star Michael Patrick Thornton opens up about a life-changing medical event and his path to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Michael Patrick Thornton is currently starring alongside Jessica Chastain in the Broadway revival of “A Doll’s House,” marking his second Main Stem show in a year. His debut came in la…

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Public memorial announced for Broadway icon Ann Reinking by Caitlin Hornik

A celebration of life will be held for the late Ann Reinking on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. The famed actor, dancer, choreographer and director passed away on Dec. 12, 2020, at the age of 71. The …

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

New artifacts from the original ‘Camelot,’ ‘Strange Loop’ and more added to Museum of Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The Museum of Broadway, the first-ever permanent museum dedicated to the Main Stem, has announced the addition of several new artifacts from recently closed and historic productions. From th…

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Broadway box office takes a post-Presidents Week hit by Caitlin Hornik

Ten shows saw double-digit gross decreases of up to 30% last week as students returned to school following winter recess. For each of those productions — “Aladdin,” “Chicago,” “H…

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Shubert Organization to participate in NYC Career Discovery Week by Caitlin Hornik

The Shubert Organization has been announced as a participant in New York City’s second Career Discover Week, an initiative that brings high school students into workplaces for a day to exp…

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Dramatists Guild to conduct first compensation study for theater writers by Caitlin Hornik

The Dramatists Guild of America, the trade association for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists, has announced its first-ever compensation study for theater writers. All writers…

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Pictures From Home Star Nathan Lane on Finding the Humor in Aging for His 25th Broadway Bow by Caitlin Hornik

Family, aging and mortality are prevalent themes on the mind of four-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane as he appears in his 25th (counting the two parts of Angels in America separately) Bro…

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Nathan Lane on finding the humor in aging for his 25th Broadway bow by Caitlin Hornik

Family, aging and mortality are prevalent themes on the mind of four-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane as he appears in his 25th (counting the two parts of “Angels in America separately) …

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Aladdin Star Sonya Balsara Reveals Her Previous Run-In with Jasmine by Caitlin Hornik

Sonya Balsara grew up watching Disney’s animated Aladdin and actually played Jasmine in her middle school production of Aladdin, Jr. Now, she takes the stage as the famed princess at Broad…

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Friday, March 3, 2023

Almost Famous to Release Original Broadway Cast Album by Caitlin Hornik

The original Broadway cast recording of Almost Famous will be released on April 21 by Sony Masterworks Broadway. The album’s fifth single, “1973,” is now available to be streamed. Alm…

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‘Almost Famous’ to release original Broadway cast album by Caitlin Hornik

The original Broadway cast recording of “Almost Famous” will be released on April 21 by Sony Masterworks Broadway. The album’s fifth single, “1973,” is now available to be streamed…

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Rajiv Joseph, Helen Park among new Dramatists Guild Council members by Caitlin Hornik

The Dramatists Guild, the trade association for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists, has announced five new members of its national council. Broadway playwright Rajiv Joseph, P…

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Additional performers announced for Broadway Backwards 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

Several additional Broadway performers have been announced for this year’s “Broadway Backwards” concert. F. Murray Abraham, Eden Espinosa, Robbie Fairchild, Barrett Foa, Beth Leavel, B…

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

‘Aladdin’ star Sonya Balsara reveals her previous run-in with Jasmine by Caitlin Hornik

Sonya Balsara grew up watching Disney’s animated “Aladdin” and actually played Jasmine in her middle school production of “Aladdin, Jr.” Now, she takes the stage as the famed princ…

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Veteran Broadway producers combine to create MarMaxMedia production and development company by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award-nominated producers Alexander “Sandy” Marshall and Mitchell Maxwell (previously operating as M Maxwell Productions) have merged and combined forces with writer-producer Giles …

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André De Shields, Lear deBessonet, Drama Book Shop Among Drama League Special Honorees by Caitlin Hornik

The Drama League has announced the Special Recognition Honorees who will be celebrated at the 2023 awards ceremony. Tony Award winner André De Shields will receive the Distinguished Achiev…

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Chita Rivera Awards for Achievement in Dance to be Held in May by Caitlin Hornik

The 5th annual Chita Rivera Awards, honoring outstanding choreography as well as featured dancers and ensemblists on and off Broadway, will be held on May 22 at the NYU Skirball Center for t…

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Casey Likes to play Marty McFly in ‘Back to the Future’ by Caitlin Hornik

Casey Likes has been tapped to play the role of Marty McFly in the Broadway premiere of the musical adaptation of “Back to the Future.” The part was first made famous by Michael J. Fox i…

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Chita Rivera Awards for achievement in dance to be held in May by Caitlin Hornik

The 5th annual Chita Rivera Awards, honoring outstanding choreography as well as featured dancers and ensemblists on and off Broadway, will be held on May 22 at the NYU Skirball Center for t…

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André De Shields, Lear deBessonet, Drama Book Shop among Drama League special honorees by Caitlin Hornik

The Drama League has announced the Special Recognition Honorees who will be celebrated at the 2023 awards ceremony. Tony Award winner André De Shields will receive the Distinguished Achieve…

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Rob Ashford, Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown team up for new musical by Caitlin Hornik

An original musical “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” — based on the eponymous 1994 book by John Berendt — is in development, with industry readings planned for May 12 and 13…

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‘Funny Girl’ falters without leads as box office dips by Caitlin Hornik

“Funny Girl” was without stars Lea Michele and Ramin Karimloo last week, taking a toll on the show’s box office. Both leads were out on scheduled vacations, according to a representati…

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Joe Mantello-helmed ‘Grey House’ to open on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg and Caitlin Hornik

Levi Holloway’s new horror play “Grey House” has been announced to play the Lyceum Theatre. Two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello will direct the production, slated to begin previews…

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Producer Heather Shields named partner at Tom Smedes Productions by Caitlin Hornik

Tom Smedes Productions (TSP) has announced a company restructure that includes the promotion of Heather Shields to partner, Broadway News has learned exclusively. Shields, a longtime produce…

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Dancin' Director Wayne Cilento Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories of Working with Legend Bob Fosse by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento’s career spans more than six decades and nearly 20 Broadway shows. Now, he returns to the Main Stem as the director of Bob Fosse's Dancin'—a revival of th…

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‘Dancin’’ director Wayne Cilento shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with legend Bob Fosse by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento’s career spans more than six decades and nearly 20 Broadway shows. Now, he returns to the Main Stem as the director of “Bob Fosse’s Dancin’” — a r…

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

How Broadway’s sole loyalty program reached $1 billion in ticket sales by Caitlin Hornik

Audience Rewards, the only loyalty program for Broadway, is celebrating two major milestones this month: reaching both its 15th anniversary and $1 billion in Broadway ticket sales. Founded i…

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