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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Max Wolf Friedlich's Tech-World Thriller JOB Is Killing It Online by Darryn King

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether there’ll ever be a Broadway show that’s as cool and fun and exciting as being on the internet, boy do we have the show for you. JOB, th…

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New Musical Whodunit Alfred Hitchcock Presents to Premiere at Theatre Royal Bath by Darryn King

A new musical whodunit based on the anthology series created and hosted by Alfred Hitchcock will have its world premiere at Theatre Royal Bath. Alfred Hitchcock Presents will run March 22 t…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis to Release Concept Album Based on The Warriors by Darryn King

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis will release Warriors, a concept album based on the 1979 action cult film The Warriors. The album, executive produced by Grammy Award winner Nas and produce…

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Vanderpump Rules Star Ariana Madix Returns to Chicago on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Ariana Madix is returning to Broadway's Chicago as Roxie Hart on August 1. The Bravolebrity, who made her Broadway debut in the show earlier this year, will perform the role at the Ambass…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber Offers His Thoughts on Cats: The Jellicle Ball as Show Extends Again by Darryn King

Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the drag and ball culture-inspired take on the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, has announced a third extension for its limited engagement at the Perelman Performing Ar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Joins Broadway’s Tammy Faye as Reverend Jerry Falwell by Darryn King

Two-time Tony winner Michael Cerveris will play Reverend Jerry Falwell in the Elton John musical Tammy Faye on Broadway. The show begins performances at Broadway's Palace Theatre on Octobe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Once Upon a Mattress, Starring Sutton Foster, Starts Getting Cozy on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Once Upon a Mattress, the loopy fairy-tale musical comedy starring two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster as Winnifred the Woebegone, begins performances at the Hudson Theatre on July 31, wit…

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Drew Gehling is & Juliet's Next Shakespeare; Betsy Wolfe and More to Depart by Darryn King

Drew Gehling (Jersey Boys, Almost Famous, Waitress) will assume the role of Shakespeare in Broadway’s & Juliet beginning August 16. He takes over for Austin Scott, who joined the co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM

Death Becomes Her, Starring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams, Completes Broadway Casting by Darryn King

Death Becomes Her, the new musical adapted from the 1992 horror-comedy film, has completed casting. The production will begin performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on October 23, with a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:54AM
Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Complete Cast Set for Romeo and Juliet at A.R.T. by Darryn King

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Sigourney Weaver, Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell to Star in Back-to-Back Shakespeare Productions in London by Darryn King

Tony and Oscar nominee Sigourney Weaver and Tony and Emmy nominee Tom Hiddleston will separately star in two back-to-back Shakespeare productions directed by Jamie Lloyd in London. Weaver w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM
Monday, July 29, 2024

McNeal Adds Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles and More; Show Will Feature Digital Likeness of Robert Downey Jr. by Darryn King

Complete casting is set for McNeal, the new Broadway play by Ayad Akhtar, starring Robert Downey Jr. The cast will feature Brittany Bellizeare (Flex), Rafi Gavron (Bradley Cooper's A Star…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Stephen Schwartz's The Queen of Versailles, Now Led by Kristin Chenoweth, Will Open on Broadway in 2025-26 Season by Darryn King

The Queen of Versailles, the new Stephen Schwartz musical about billionaire-couple Jackie and David Siegel, will open on Broadway during the 2025-26 season. The world-premiere engagement, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM
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…

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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…

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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…

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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�…

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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…

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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…

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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

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic