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Monday, November 14, 2022

New musical 'Shucked' to open on Broadway in spring 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

The new musical comedy "Shucked" will begin previews on Broadway on March 8 with an opening night scheduled for April 4. The production, which just wrapped a three-week run at Utah's Pioneer…

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

'The Broadway Show': 'Ain't No Mo' ' playwright and star Jordan E. Cooper on how Lee Daniels came aboard as producer by Caitlin Hornik

Jordan E. Cooper is "ecstatic" about bringing his new play "Ain't No Mo'" to Broadway. In the latest episode of "The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal," Cooper chats with Charlie Cooper (no re…

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'Kimberly Akimbo' to release original Broadway cast recording by Caitlin Hornik

The original Broadway company of "Kimberly Akimbo" is set to release a cast album on Ghostlight Records. An official release date for the recording is yet to be announced, though it is avail…

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Reimagined production of Bob Fosse's 'Dancin' ' sets Broadway dates by Caitlin Hornik

Bob Fosse's "Dancin'" returns to Broadway next spring in a reimagined production. Previews for the musical revival are scheduled to begin on March 2 at the Music Box Theatre, ahead of an off…

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'Walking with Ghosts' will close Nov. 20 " star Gabriel Byrne and director Lonny Price reflect by Caitlin Hornik

Producers announced that Gabriel Byrne's solo show "Walking with Ghosts" will close on Nov. 20. The one-man show, which is an adaptation of his eponymous autobiography, began its limited eng…

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Broadway box office sees best week since July as grosses increase by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending Nov. 6, Broadway saw its highest-grossing week since July 10, when it had earned $30,109,850.  During this past week, Broadway grossed $29,813,739, up 9% from the week…

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The cast and creatives of '& Juliet' on bringing representation of the world to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Romeo and Juliet may be the most iconic lovers out there, but their story is one of warring families, vengeance and tragedy. A far cry from Elizabethan times, Broadway's new musical "& J…

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Friday, November 4, 2022

'Six,' 'Moulin Rouge' to perform on CBS Thanksgiving Parade broadcast by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway casts of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" and "Six" are set to perform during this year's Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast on CBS. Hosted by Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight, "The Th…

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'The Broadway Show': Cameron Crowe talks about becoming a lyricist with the musical version of 'Almost Famous' by Caitlin Hornik

Music journalist Cameron Crowe became an Academy Award winner for his "Almost Famous" screenplay. Now, with the musical adaptation of the 2000 film open on Broadway, he's adding musical book…

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

New foundation announced honoring late playwright Terrence McNally by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy has announced the launch of a new foundation honoring his husband, the late playwright and librettist Terrence McNally. The announcement of the Terrence McNally…

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Tom Hewitt to replace Patrick Page in Broadway's 'Hadestown' by Caitlin Hornik

Tom Hewitt will take over the role of Hades in "Hadestown" on Jan. 3 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Hewitt will succeed original Broadway cast member Patrick Page, who will take his final bow o…

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'MJ,' 'Kite Runner' see strong box office weeks despite falling attendance by Caitlin Hornik

For the third time in October, "MJ" broke its house record at the Neil Simon Theatre. The jukebox musical grossed $1,810,272 " besting its previous record of $1,777,138 " and played to 100% …

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Initial casting and creative team announced for Lincoln Center Theater's 'Camelot' by Caitlin Hornik

Principal casting has been announced for Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Lerner & Loewe's "Camelot." Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap will take on the role of Arthur, Tony…

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

'The Broadway Show': Katy Sullivan on what makes 'Cost of Living' historic by Caitlin Hornik

"Cost of Living" was a groundbreaking play when it first debuted Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club. Now on MTC's Broadway stage, the Pulitzer Prize winner by Martyna Majok continues to …

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Charlotte d'Amboise, Ryan Silverman to rejoin Broadway's 'Chicago' by Caitlin Hornik

Charlotte d'Amboise and Ryan Silverman are set to rejoin the cast of "Chicago" beginning Nov. 7 at the Ambassador Theatre. D'Amboise returns to the role of Roxie Hart, succeeding current cas…

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Kander and Ebb's 'New York, New York' to open on Broadway in 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

"New York, New York," the new musical from composers John Kander & Fred Ebb, will open on Broadway in 2023. Previews are set to begin at the St. James Theatre on March 24, ahead of an of…

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

'Leopoldstadt' breaks own house record as Broadway box office holds steady by Caitlin Hornik

For the second straight week, Tom Stoppard's "Leopoldstadt" broke its own house record, as it grossed $1,158,050.70 for the week ending Oct. 23. The week prior, the production broke the $1 m…

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Denée Benton to join Broadway company of 'Into the Woods' by Caitlin Hornik

Denée Benton is set to join the cast of "Into the Woods" on Broadway in the role of Cinderella. Benton returns to the company on Nov. 22 after first performing the role in the New York City…

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Isaac Mizrahi to join the cast of Broadway's 'Chicago' by Caitlin Hornik

Isaac Mizrahi will make his Broadway acting debut as Amos Hart in "Chicago." The fashion designer and "Project Runway: All-Stars" judge is set to join the company for a three-week limited en…

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Broadway's 'Ain't No Mo'' announces new preview dates by Caitlin Hornik

Due to COVID cases within the production, "Ain't No Mo'" is adjusting its preview period. The Jordan E. Cooper"penned comedy will now begin preview performances at the Belasco Theatre on Nov…

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Friday, October 21, 2022

'Back to the Future: The Musical' to play Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre in 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

"Back to the Future: The Musical" will open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in 2023. The musical, which originated in London's West End, is based on the 1985 film of the same name, …

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'The Broadway Show': Jesse Tyler Ferguson reveals details about his new documentary by Caitlin Hornik

Between performing on Broadway, producing a film and awaiting the arrival of his newest family member, Jesse Tyler Ferguson is in the midst of a busy season. In the latest episode of "The Br…

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Family, both offstage and on, is at the heart of Broadway's 'Almost Famous' by Caitlin Hornik

The cast of Broadway's new musical "Almost Famous" tends to refer to one another as "almost family." That phrase was shared repeatedly on a recent Friday afternoon at the Jacobs Theatre wher…

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Broadway's Lena Horne Theatre to be unveiled on Nov. 1 by Caitlin Hornik

The Brooks Atkinson Theatre will be renamed the Lena Horne Theatre in a ceremony on Nov. 1, marking the first time a Black woman will have a venue named in their honor. The celebration, whic…

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Two productions set house records as Broadway's fall season continues by Caitlin Hornik

House records were set by two Broadway productions last week as the fall Broadway season charted forward. For the week ending Oct. 16, the 27 Broadway productions running grossed $28,621,480…

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Krysta Rodriguez and Erik Jensen complete the cast of Broadway's 'The Collaboration' by Caitlin Hornik

Full casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Anthony McCarten's play "The Collaboration." Newly announced cast members include Krysta Rodriguez as Maya and Erik Jensen as Bru…

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Monday, October 17, 2022

With 'The Kite Runner,' one theatrical production company is revolutionizing traditional business models by Caitlin Hornik

An innovative group of theater producers is reshaping the mold for Broadway investors. With the current staging of "The Kite Runner," playing the Hayes Theatre through Oct. 30, Broadway &…

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Broadway League announces date for 14th annual Jimmy Awards by Caitlin Hornik

The Jimmy Awards, celebrating high school musical-theater performers from around the country, has scheduled its 14th annual event for June 26, 2023. The awards ceremony, slated to begin at 7…

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Full cast announced for 'Ohio State Murders' starring Audra McDonald by Caitlin Hornik

Complete casting is set for the upcoming Broadway premiere of "Ohio State Murders." Newly announced company members include Mister Fitzgerald, Abigail Stephenson, Brett Diggs, Brooke Gardner…

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'Chicago' on Broadway announces TransTech Day by Caitlin Hornik

The musical "Chicago" will host a TransTech Day on Oct. 29, producers have announced. Angelica Ross, currently in the final weeks of her run as Roxie Hart, is the founder/CEO of TransTech So…

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Friday, October 14, 2022

'The Broadway Show': Victoria Clark reflects on the 'three generations' of the 'Kimberly Akimbo' cast by Caitlin Hornik

After a celebrated off-Broadway run at the Atlantic Theater Company last season, Victoria Clark is returning to Broadway this fall in the new musical adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire's pla…

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