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Friday, March 4, 2022

Broadway vaccination and mask requirement to remain through at least April 30 by Caitlin Huston

Broadway will not yet be lifting its mask and vaccination requirements for patrons, despite the city easing vaccination rules, the Broadway League said Friday.  The current Broadway manda…

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Broadway Cares to donate $300,000 to aid Ukrainian civilians by Caitlin Huston

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will donate $300,000 to humanitarian organizations working in Ukraine.  Broadway Cares will give $100,000 each in emergency grants to Global Giving's Ukr…

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Broadway theater to be renamed for actor James Earl Jones by Caitlin Huston

The Cort Theatre will be renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre, the Shubert Organization announced Wednesday. This will be the second Broadway theater to be named after a Black artist, follow…

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Broadway capacity reaches 92% in new high for the season by Caitlin Huston

Broadway capacity hit another high last week, as the industry re-emerged from winter doldrums and the Omicron surge.  Capacity across all Broadway productions for the week ended Feb. 27 r…

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New comedy 'POTUS' to play the Shubert Theatre this spring by Caitlin Huston

A political farce about the women running the White House will make its world premiere on Broadway this spring.  The play by Selina Fillinger, entitled "POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumb…

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'Six' to launch additional North American tour by Caitlin Huston

"Six" will launch an additional North American touring company this fall. The second company, called the Boleyn Tour, will begin performances at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on Sept. 20, 20…

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'MJ' lead misses performances on Broadway due to injury by Caitlin Huston

Myles Frost, who plays the title character in "MJ," has missed several weeks of performances in February due to a minor injury, the production confirmed Monday.  Aramie Payton, one of the…

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

Patti LuPone tests positive for COVID-19, will miss 'Company' Broadway performances by Caitlin Huston

Patti LuPone has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform in "Company" until at least March 8, the production announced Sunday. LuPone, who plays Joanne, reported symptoms of COVID-…

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Friday, February 25, 2022

'Kimberly Akimbo' announces Broadway transfer in fall 2022 by Caitlin Huston

"Kimberly Akimbo" will transfer to Broadway this fall. The new musical, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, will start previews on Oct. 12, ahead of a N…

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Broadway sets new capacity high for the season by Caitlin Huston

Broadway grosses continued a steady upward climb last week, as capacity reached a new high for the season.  In the week ended Feb. 20, capacity across all Broadway productions hit 89.8%. …

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Associate directors and choreographers to see union representation with SDC by Caitlin Huston

Associate directors and choreographers on Broadway and on tour are nearing an agreement for employer-backed healthcare and other protections for the first time.  The development comes aft…

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Broadway grosses see continued rebound from winter downturn by Caitlin Huston

Broadway grosses showed more signs of improvement in the week ended Feb. 13.  Total grosses increased to $18.9 million, a jump of $2 million from the previous week and $3.9 million from t…

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Leaked grosses show impact of Omicron on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

As the Omicron variant ripped through the Broadway industry, some productions saw capacities drop into the teens, while others weathered through with strong pricing and less than a handful o…

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Monday, February 14, 2022

David Byrne's 'American Utopia' extends Broadway run by Caitlin Huston

"American Utopia" has extended its Broadway run through April 3. This is the final extension of the show, which has been playing the St. James Theatre since Sept. 17, 2021. "American Utopia"…

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

'Sing Street' announces upcoming run in Boston by Caitlin Huston

"Sing Street" will stage a run at the Huntington in Boston this August, as the musical looks to return to Broadway.  The new musical, which is based on the 2016 film, was scheduled to pla…

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Broadway's mask and vaccination requirement remains through April 30 by Caitlin Huston

Broadway theaters will still require audience members to wear masks and show proof of vaccination for entry, the Broadway League confirmed Wednesday.  The confirmation comes after New Yor…

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Alex Brightman to star in return of 'Beetlejuice' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Alex Brightman will return to the title role in "Beetlejuice" this spring.  Brightman originated the role of Beetlejuice, which he played during the musical's first Broadway run from Apri…

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Broadway sees upward trend in capacity, grosses by Caitlin Huston

Broadway attendance rebounded last week as capacity ticked up to 80%, the highest level on record since Dec. 16.  The industry grossed $16.9 million in the week ended Feb. 6. This is clos…

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Actors' Equity appoints new team of COVID-19 safety consultants by Caitlin Huston

Actors' Equity has hired a new team of public health consultants to advise the union on COVID-19 health and safety protocols.  Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill, a physician who has consulted for …

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'Plaza Suite' announces complete Broadway cast by Caitlin Huston

"Plaza Suite" announced the complete Broadway cast Monday for its run this spring.  The play, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, will feature returning cast members Dann…

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Broadway grosses fall to $15 million amid winter downturn by Caitlin Huston

Broadway grosses dropped to $15 million last week, as the number of running productions dwindled to 19.  That's a $1.5 million drop from the previous week and the second lowest aggregate …

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Fall grosses show big wins for old brands, tougher economics elsewhere by Caitlin Huston

In an uncertain fall on Broadway, consumers flocked to the big brands and returned to favorite musicals.  Even without the traditional tourist audience, "Wicked" and "The Phantom of the O…

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Broadway theater capacity rises as ticket prices tumble by Caitlin Huston

Broadway grossed just $16.5 million last week, the second lowest on record this season, as the industry reported totals from a slim number of running productions.  There were 21 running p…

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

James Snyder fired from 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" lead James Snyder has been fired from the production, producers said Sunday.  Snyder, who has played Harry Potter since March 2019, had his contract te…

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Friday, January 21, 2022

Tony Awards institutes unconscious bias training for voters by Caitlin Huston

Starting this season, Tony Awards voters must complete unconscious bias training in order to vote in any categories. The news, sent to voters Friday, requires members to take a free, online …

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

'Black Orpheus' prepares for Broadway with new book writer, director by Caitlin Huston

A musical adaptation of "Black Orpheus," a take on the Greek myth of Eurydice and Orpheus, is in development, with plans for a 2023 Broadway run. The musical, produced by Stephen Byrd and Al…

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Broadway grosses see continued impact from Omicron by Caitlin Huston

Broadway grosses remain low as the population contends with COVID-19 cases related to the Omicron variant and as the industry delves deeper into the traditional winter downturn. The capacity…

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'The Kite Runner' to play Broadway's Hayes Theater this summer by Caitlin Huston

A stage adaptation of "The Kite Runner" will play the Hayes Theater this summer.  The play with music, based on the 2003 book by Khaled Hosseini, comes to Broadway after playing the West …

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

'To Kill a Mockingbird' will move Broadway theaters, reopen in June by Caitlin Huston

"To Kill a Mockingbird" will end its run at the Shubert Theatre on Sunday and move to the Belasco Theatre this June.  The move follows the news that "Girl from the North Country" will clo…

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'Girl from the North Country' announces closing date, plans spring return by Caitlin Huston

"Girl from the North Country" has set a closing performance date for Jan. 23, but is in talks to return in the spring, the production announced Wednesday.  The musical opened at the Belas…

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'Mr. Saturday Night' casts Shoshana Bean, moves Broadway start date by Caitlin Huston

Shoshana Bean will join the Broadway cast of "Mr. Saturday Night," producers announced Wednesday.  Bean, who has starred in "Wicked" and "Waitress" on Broadway, will play the role of Susa…

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