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Friday, July 26, 2024

Meet Back to the Future's Resident Guitar God and Behind-the-Scenes 'Johnny B. Goode' by Darryn King

In a key scene in Back to the Future on Broadway, Marty McFly, played by Casey Likes, straps on a cherry red electric guitar and performs an ecstatic rendition of “Johnny B. Goode.” Like…

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Andy Karl Joins Teeth Off-Broadway; Alyse Alan Louis and More to Reprise Roles by Darryn King

Initial casting has been announced for the off-Broadway return of Teeth, written by Anna K. Jacobs (book and music) and Michael R. Jackson (book and lyrics). After the sold-out, extended w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Auli'i Cravalho and Adam Lambert Will Be Cabaret’s New Sally Bowles and Emcee by Darryn King

Auliʻi Cravalho and Adam Lambert will be the new Sally Bowles and Emcee in the Broadway revival of Cabaret. They take over the roles originated by Gayle Rankin and Eddie Redmayne, beginning…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Molly Osborne Joins Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in Othello on Broadway as Desdemona by Darryn King

The upcoming Broadway production of Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has its Desdemona: London actress Molly Osborne, making her Broadway debut in the role. The pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12AM
Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Forbidden Broadway Delays Off-Broadway Opening by Darryn King

After its Broadway run was indefinitely postponed, Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song has delayed its off-Broadway opening. Originally set to begin performances at Theater 555 on A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Cole Escola's Unhinged Comedy Oh, Mary! Extends on Broadway by Darryn King

Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola's riotous, ahistorical romp about First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, has extended its Broadway run. The play, which began its Broadway engagement on June 26 at the Lyceum…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM

Aaron Tveit and JoJo Return to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! Ce Soir by Darryn King

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and singer Joanna “JoJo” Levesque return to Broadway’s Moulin Rouge!—and to the roles of Christian and Satine, respectively—on July 23. Their limited…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM
Friday, July 19, 2024

Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct New Musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai by Darryn King

Broadway choreographer and perfomer JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the new musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai. According to the exclusive Variety report, the production is aimin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Everything We Know About Redwood, the Musical Bringing Idina Menzel Home to Broadway by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

Of the new musicals slated for the 2024-25 Broadway season, Redwood has the greatest air of mystery. It’s a brand-new title with a brand-new score, and not only brings Tony winner Idina Me…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Bad Cinderella Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct New Musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai by Darryn King

Broadway choreographer and perfomer JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the new musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai. According to the exclusive Variety report, the production is aimin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Executive Director Tom Viola Announces Retirement After 36 Years by Darryn King

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS executive director Tom Viola will retire from the nonprofit on December 31, 2024 after 36 years of leading the organization. Danny Whitman, the current dire…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Marcus Choi Joins Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending; New Dates Announced by Darryn King

Maybe Happy Ending, the new romantic musical comedy about robots starring Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen and Dez Duron, has completed casting and announced new dates. Marcus Choi (Miss Saigo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

2024 Kennedy Center Honors Announced; Honorees Include Francis Ford Coppola and Apollo Theater by Darryn King

The recipients of the 47th Kennedy Center Honors, awarded annually to those in the performing arts for a lifetime of contributions to American culture, were announced on July 18. This year�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch to Star in World Premiere of Safety Not Guaranteed Musical at BAM by Darryn King

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch will star in the world premiere of Safety Not Guaranteed, the new musical adapted from the 2012 indie film. Obi-Melekwe and Trensch will play Darius and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

As Hamilton’s King George, Tony Nominee Jarrod Spector Has Transcended His ‘60s Pop Niche (Sort Of) by Darryn King

Over the years, Jarrod Spector has carved a highly specific niche: playing pivotal figures in ‘60s pop in Broadway biomusicals. In 2008, he took over the role of crystalline-voiced Four Se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Sarah Paulson, Alex Edelman, Liza Colón-Zayas and More Earn 2024 Emmy Nominations; Pasek & Paul in the Running for EGOT Status by Darryn King

The 2024 Emmy nominations were announced on July 17, with several Broadway and New York theater artists picking up nods. The Gilded Age is nominated for Outstanding Drama, while stars Carri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

BOOP! The Musical Sets Opening at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway by Darryn King

BOOP! The Musical, inspired by the iconic 1930s cartoon flapper Betty Boop, will open at the Broadhurst Theatre on April 5, 2025. The musical last year at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre, helmed b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

Three-Time Tony Nominee Carolee Carmello to Star in Kimberly Akimbo National Tour by Darryn King

Three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello will play Kimberly in the national tour of Kimberly Akimbo. As previously announced, the national tour will kick off in Denver, Colorado on September…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Emmy Winner Edie Falco Joins Marin Ireland's Pre-Existing Condition Off-Broadway by Darryn King

Emmy winner and Tony nominee Edie Falco is joining the rotating cast of Pre-Existing Condition, the new play written by Marin Ireland, as the show extends its off-Broadway run at the Con…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Jamaal Fields-Green to Take Over Title Role in MJ National Tour by Darryn King

Jamaal Fields-Green will take over the role of Michael Jackson in the national tour of MJ. He replaces Roman Banks in the role, beginning performances in Cleveland, Ohio on July 30. Fields-…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Tony Nominee Pascale Armand, Fedna Jacquet and Grey's Anatomy's Kelly McCreary to Star in Bad Kreyol by Darryn King

The previously reported world premiere production of Bad Kreyol by Dominique Morisseau (Skeleton Crew) has its full cast. The show is a co-production from Signature Theatre and Manhattan T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Full Lineup Revealed for Aaron Lazar’s Impossible Dream Album by Darryn King

The full lineup of guest stars has been revealed for the upcoming debut album from Aaron Lazar, the singer and actor who has embarked on a “healing journey." Impossible Dream will be rele…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM
Monday, July 15, 2024

Kennedy Center's Nine, Starring Steven Pasquale, Sets Complete Cast and Creative Team by Darryn King

The Kennedy Center's upcoming production of the Maury Yeston-Arthur Kopit musical Nine, starring Steven Pasquale as Guido Contini, has its complete cast. Directed by Andy Blankenbuehler, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

Ariana Madix Will Stick Around in Broadway’s Chicago a Little Longer by Darryn King

Television personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will extend her previously reported stint as Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago. Madix will play the role for six more performances tha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

Tech-World Thriller Job, Starring Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman, Upgrades to Broadway Today by Darryn King

Job, a psychological thriller starring Peter Friedman (Succession) and Sydney Lemmon (also Succession), begins performances at Broadway's Hayes Theater on July 15, with an official opening …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54AM
Friday, July 12, 2024

Cole Escola Dresses to Impress on Oh, Mary! Red Carpet; Check Out All the Broadway Opening-Night Highlights by Darryn King

On July 11, Cole Escola’s riotously funny, gleefully ahistorical take on the life of Mary Todd Lincoln Oh, Mary! had its grand Broadway opening at the Lyceum Theatre—probably the most m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Thursday, July 11, 2024

Outer Banks' Rudy Pankow, Emilia Suárez and Terrence Mann to Star in Romeo and Juliet at A.R.T. by Darryn King

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has announced casting for its upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet. The show, which opens the 2024-25 season, will star Rudy Pank…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

Once Upon a Mattress, Starring Sutton Foster and Michael Urie, Completes Casting by Darryn King

The Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress, starring Sutton Foster and Michael Urie as Winnifred the Woebegone and Prince Dauntless, has completed casting. Rounding out the company ar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Back by Popular Demand: Aaron Tveit, Ariana Madix, Sutton Foster and More Are Doing It Again, Bigger and Better by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

FOMO is a familiar feeling for theater fans. But of course, it's impossible to catch everything—or to even know what's unmissable until you've already missed it. Fortunately, New York City…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Calista Flockhart, Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei to Star in New Group's 2024-25 Season by Darryn King

The New Group’s 2024-25 season will include the New York premiere of Jessica Goldberg’s Babe, starring Oscar winner Marisa Tomei, and Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class, starri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

Frozen Original Broadway Cast Member Alyssa Fox Joins National Tour by Darryn King

Alyssa Fox, an original Broadway cast member of Frozen, will join the North American tour of the show as Elsa, replacing Caroline Bowman in the role. Fox will begin performances on August…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

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