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Friday, July 30, 2021

Broadway theaters will require audience members to be vaccinated, masked by Caitlin Huston

All 41 Broadway theaters will require audience members to show proof of vaccination for entry.  Audience members must wear masks while inside the theater, except when eating or drinking in …

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Broadway League, Actors’ Equity set safety protocols, vaccine mandate for Broadway casts by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity released safety protocols for Broadway productions Thursday that require all cast and crew members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  The lon…

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‘Hamilton’ announces cast for Broadway reopening by Caitlin Huston

Miguel Cervantes will return to star in “Hamilton” on Broadway this fall.  Cervantes will star opposite Jin Ha as Aaron Burr, Krystal Joy Brown as Eliza Hamilton, Mandy Gonzalez as Ange…

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Graciela Daniele to receive Tony Award for lifetime achievement by Caitlin Huston

Director and Choreographer Graciela Daniele will receive the 2020 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.  Daniele began her Broadway career in 1964 as a performer and l…

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The original Broadway cast of ‘Six’ will return with the production by Caitlin Huston

The original Broadway cast of “Six” will return to the production this fall.  The cast features Adrianna Hicks as Catherine of Aragon, Andrea Macasaet as Anne Boleyn, Abby Mueller as Ja…

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Actor Julie Halston to receive 2020 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Caitlin Huston

Actor Julie Halston will receive the 2020 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced Wednesday.  The Isabelle Stevenson Award is given to members of t…

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CDC recommends masks for vaccinated individuals indoors by Caitlin Huston

The Centers for Disease Control recommended Tuesday that vaccinated individuals wear masks inside public places in areas with high COVID-19 case rates.  The recommendation applies to counti…

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Costume designer Emilio Sosa elected chair of the American Theatre Wing by Caitlin Huston

Broadway costume and fashion designer Emilio Sosa has been elected chair of the American Theatre Wing.  Sosa will succeed David Henry Hwang and Ted Chapin, who will continue to be active wi…

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Friday, July 23, 2021

‘Merry Wives’ at the Delacorte Theater cancels third performances after COVID-19 case by Caitlin Huston

“Merry Wives” at the Delacorte Theater cancelled its third performance Friday to allow the production more time to rehearse following a positive COVID-19 case in the company. The outdoor…

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‘Diana’ to release Broadway cast album Sept. 24 by Caitlin Huston

“Diana” will release its cast album Sept. 24, about two months ahead of its first preview on Broadway.  The Netflix capture of the musical is scheduled to be released Oct. 1. The cast a…

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Adrienne Warren to return to ‘Tina’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Adrienne Warren will return to “Tina” in the title role this fall.  Warren, who is nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal, will return for an unspecified “limited engagement” …

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Actors’ Equity forecasts change with opened membership program by Caitlin Huston

Several hundred potential members expressed an interest in joining Actors’ Equity Wednesday, hours after the union opened up eligibility to all professional actors and stage managers in th…

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Actors’ Equity plans to open union membership to all professional actors, stage managers by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity is poised to announce sweeping changes to its membership program that will allow any professional actor or stage manager to join the union. The change will allow actors or s…

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

‘Flying Over Sunset’ pushes back first preview, Broadway opening date by Caitlin Huston

“Flying Over Sunset” has pushed back its first preview date and opening night by one week.  The new musical will now begin previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre Nov. 11 and open on De…

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Monday, July 19, 2021

‘Pass Over’ announces COVID-19 policies as first play reopening Broadway by Caitlin Huston

When “Pass Over” begins previews Aug. 4, the production will require audience members to provide proof of vaccination. The policy comes after careful study from lead producer Matt Ross a…

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

NFTs come to Broadway in new venture by Seaview, Marathon Digital by Caitlin Huston

Theatrical production company Seaview and social media agency Marathon Digital are bringing non-fungible tokens to Broadway. NFTs are digital assets, including photos, videos, GIFs, tweets o…

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‘Chicken & Biscuits’ announces full Broadway cast by Caitlin Huston

“Chicken & Biscuits” has announced the full cast for its upcoming Broadway run.  New cast members include NaTasha Yvette Williams (“Waitress”) and Cleo King (“Mike & Molly…

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Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights to ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ by Caitlin Huston

Concord Theatricals has acquired worldwide stage licensing rights to Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me.”  The play will be licensed through Samuel French, an imprint …

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

‘Dana H.,’ ‘Is This a Room’ to play Broadway in rep by Caitlin Huston

“Dana H.” and “Is This a Room” will both come to Broadway this fall and play the Lyceum Theater in repertory.  The two productions, which were part of the Vineyard Theatre’s 2019-…

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Jujamcyn Theaters to make accessibility improvements following suit by Caitlin Huston

Jujamcyn Theaters pledged to make improvements to its theaters as part of the settlement of a lawsuit over accessibility issues.  The suit, filed July 8 by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for …

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Shubert Organization acquires ticketing provider Showtickets by Caitlin Huston

The Shubert Organization has agreed to acquire attraction ticketing provider Showtickets.com from Entertainment Benefits Group. As part of the acquisition, announced Tuesday, Shubert will of…

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‘West Side Story,’ ‘Hangmen’ receive government boost for reopening by Caitlin Huston

“West Side Story” and “Hangmen” received government funding that could help revive the productions.  Per data released from the Small Business Administration Monday, “West Side St…

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Uzo Aduba, Ron Cephas Jones to star in ‘Clyde’s’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Emmy Award winners Uzo Aduba and Ron Cephas Jones have been cast in the Broadway premiere of “Clyde’s.”  The Lynn Nottage play will also feature Rez Salazar (“Sweat”) and Kara You…

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ moves up Broadway start date by Caitlin Huston

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” will return to Broadway earlier than expected. The play, which producers recently announced will be condensed into one part, rather than two, will now…

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Friday, July 9, 2021

LaChanze will star in ‘Trouble in Mind’ on Broadway this fall by Caitlin Huston

LaChanze will star in Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of “Trouble in Mind” this fall.  The play, written by Alice Childress and directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, is schedul…

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Actors’ Equity partners with air quality group on theater ventilation protocols by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity has partnered with the National Energy Management Institute to set ventilation guidelines for performance spaces.  The guidelines include having a certified technician perf…

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Disney to reopen New Amsterdam Theatre in July for benefit concert by Caitlin Huston

Disney Theatrical is reopening the New Amsterdam Theatre later this month for a benefit concert.  The concert will span four performances from July 22 through July 25, with proceeds going t…

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Sara Bareilles to star in Broadway return of ‘Waitress’ by Caitlin Huston

“Waitress” will return to Broadway with Sara Bareilles in the lead role. The musical will play a limited engagement at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre from Sept. 2 through Jan. 9. Bareilles,…

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

‘Company’ moves up Broadway return by Caitlin Huston

“Company” will resume Broadway performances a month earlier than previously announced.  The revival will now begin preview performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Nov. 15, with…

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Friday, July 2, 2021

Actors’ Equity eliminates mask-wearing, testing at single venues across the U.S. by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity is ending its mandate for mask-wearing and testing of company members who are fully vaccinated at certain theaters across the country. The union released the new guidelines …

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ to relaunch tour with Cassie Beck by Caitlin Huston

The national tour of Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me” will relaunch Sept. 30 at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. The tour will now star Cassie Beck, who previousl…

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