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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

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
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Calista Flockart, 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 12:54PM

Ali, New Musical About the Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali, Will Premiere in Chicago in 2025 by Darryn King

Ali, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, will premiere in Chicago in 2025. The show will begin performances at the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon Announce Return of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show Tour by Darryn King

The writers, actors and RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are bringing their annual holiday show across North America. The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show will play 38…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Monday, July 8, 2024

Ana Gasteyer, Will Chase, Daniel Breaker and More Join Once Upon a Mattress on Broadway 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 its principal cast, including two performers re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

Donna Murphy, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Charles Busch and More Inducted into Theater Hall of Fame by Darryn King

Eight new theater artists have been inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame, which annually honors lifetime achievement in the American theater. Inductees for the 53rd annual edition are the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Tina Benko, Becky Ann Baker and More Join David Ives' Pamela Palmer at Williamstown Theatre Festival by Darryn King

Pamela Palmer, a new play written by David Ives premiering, as previously reported, at Williamstown Theatre Festival, has announced its cast. The play will star Tina Benko, who recently …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

Wicked: Part One Will Release Early; Movie Fans Excited for 'Wickediator' by Darryn King

Wicked: Part One, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will arrive in theaters five days earlier than planned. The highly anticipated first part of a two-part movie adaptation of the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM
Monday, July 1, 2024

Ian McKellen Departs Player Kings National Tour After Fall From Stage by Darryn King

Ian McKellen has withdrawn from the national tour of a Shakespearean production after falling off the stage during a performance. The veteran stage actor had been playing Falstaff in Player …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02PM

Damon Daunno, Taran Killam, McKinley Belcher III and More Join NYSAF Summer Season by Darryn King

New York Stage and Film (NYSAF), a vital incubator for new theatrical works, has announced additional casting for its previously reported 2024 summer season, including a number of artists wh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Friday, June 28, 2024

Beyond Broadway: Sandra Oh Leads a Jury, Marin Ireland Debuts a Play and Cats Gets a Makeover by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

There’s more to New York theater than Broadway—particularly right now, in the collective exhalation of the post-Tonys period. In our new column, Broadway.com will highlight the extraordi…

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

With Oh, Mary! Cole Escola Has No Interest in History, Really by Darryn King

In 2009, the alt-comedian and occasional Bernadette Peters impersonator Cole Escola had an idea for a play: “What if Abe’s assassination wasn’t such a bad thing for Mary Todd Lincoln?…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

The Cast of A Little Night Music in Concert on Sondheim's Horny Musical and a Score Fit For an Opera Star by Darryn King

On June 27, the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical A Little Night Music will be presented in concert at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, its ravishing, romantic score having been lav…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Evan Cabnet Will Be Second Stage Theater’s New Artistic Director by Darryn King

Evan Cabnet will be the next artistic director of the nonprofit theater company Second Stage, joining the organization in September and officially launching his first season of programming i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Cabaret Announces Emcee and Sally Bowles Alternates Schedule by Darryn King

The Tony Award-winning production of Cabaret has announced the summer schedule for its alternates—the performers replacing Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin in the roles of the Emcee and Sal…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Grant Gustin to Depart Water for Elephants in September by Darryn King

Grant Gustin, who made his Broadway debut as Jacob Jankowski in Water for Elephants, will play his final performance in the show on September 1. His replacement is yet to be announced. On s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

BOOP! The Musical Will Open on Broadway in April 2025, Creative Team Announced by Darryn King

BOOP! The Musical, inspired by the iconic 1930s cartoon flapper Betty Boop, will open on Broadway in April 2025 at a Shubert theater to be announced.  BOOP! premiered last year at Chicago…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Devonté Hynes aka Blood Orange to Compose Original Music for Broadway Production of Job by Darryn King

Devonté Hynes, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer known as Blood Orange, has joined the creative team of the psychological thriller Job on Broadway. Hynes will compo…

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