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Thursday, June 27, 2024

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…

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Stage and Screen Star Tony Danza Will Channel Frank Sinatra at Café Carlyle by Darryn King

Tony Danza, the Emmy-nominated star of Taxi and Who’s the Boss, will open the Café Carlyle’s fall season with a new show. In Tony Danza: Sinatra & Stories, Danza pays tribute to the…

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Romantic Comedy Left on Tenth, Starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, Sets Theater and Opening Date by Darryn King

Left on Tenth, starring Julianna Margulies and Tony nominee Peter Gallagher, will open at the James Earl Jones Theatre in the fall. Performances will begin on September 26 with an official…

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Proud Dog Owners Bernadette Peters and Sutton Foster to Host 26th Annual Broadway Barks by Darryn King

Broadway Barks, the city’s annual dog-and-cat adoption event, will return to the Theater District for its 26th year. Tony winner and Barks co-founder Bernadette Peters and Tony winner Sutt…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Two-Time Tony Winner Christian Borle Replaces Andrew Rannells in Tammy Faye Musical on Broadway by Darryn King

Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle will play Jim Bakker in the Elton John musical Tammy Faye on Broadway. Borle replaces Andrew Rannells, who announced his departure from the show on Tony …

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Kathleen Turner Will Star as Madame Armfeldt in A Little Night Music by Darryn King

Kathleen Turner, the Oscar and Tony-nominated actress, will portray Madame Armfeldt in the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine. The limi…

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Patrick Wilson, Nikki Renée Daniels, Skylar Astin and More to Pay Tribute to Les Miz Creators with Starry Concert by Darryn King

An all-star cast—including several Les Misérables and Miss Saigon alums—will pay tribute to the music of those musicals' creators at the Hollywood Bowl. Alan Boublil and Claude-Michel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Academy Award Winner Adrien Brody and Emmy Winner Samira Wiley to Perform at London's Donmar Warehouse by Darryn King

Adrien Brody, the Academy Award-winning star of The Pianist, will make his London theater debut in the world premiere of The Fear of 13, an adaptation of the documentary film of the same nam…

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LaChanze to Make New York Directorial Debut with Alice Childress’ Wine in the Wilderness by Darryn King

Tony Award winner LaChanze will direct Alice Childress' Wine in the Wilderness in her New York directorial debut. The production is part of Classic Stage Company's 2024-25 season, which wi…

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Second Stage to Present New Plays by Russian Doll Co-Creator Leslye Headland and Pulitzer Winner Donald Margulies by Darryn King

Second Stage Theater has announced two new fall productions for its upcoming season, including the New York premiere of a play by Russian Doll co-creator and Emmy nominee Leslye Headland, op…

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Drag: The Musical, Starring Drag Star Alaska Thunderf*ck, Joey McIntyre and More, Sets Off-Broadway Run by Darryn King

Drag: The Musical is set to make its premiere off-Broadway. The show, starring singer, drag queen and RuPauls Drag Race All Stars winner Alaska Thunderf*ck, will begin performances at New Wo…

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Broadway's MJ the Musical Has Two New Junior Kings of Pop by Darryn King

Broadway newcomers Austin Rankin and Eric Williams will join the cast of MJ, alternating the role of Little Michael. Originally from Las Vegas, Austin made his Broadway debut in the show on …

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Sam Mendes' The Motive and the Cue Eyeing a Transfer to Broadway by Darryn King

The Motive and the Cue, a new play by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) directed by Sam Mendes, is eyeing Broadway, per a Deadline report. The play premiered at the National Th…

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Kathleen Marshall to Direct My Best Friend's Wedding Musical World Premiere by Darryn King

Three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall will direct the world premiere of the My Best Friend's Wedding musical. The new musical adaptation of the Julia Roberts-led 1997 romantic come…

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Friday, June 21, 2024

Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey to Play Richard II in London by Darryn King

Olivier Award winner and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey will play Richard II in London. The production of Shakespeare’s play will be directed by Nicholas Hytner. Performances begin at the…

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

Following the Voyage of Encores! Titanic, Episode 3: The Sitzprobe, Composer Maury Yeston and More by Darryn King

In 1997, the musical Titanic, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, sailed onto Broadway. Running for 804 performances, it won five Tony Awards, including for Best Musical, Best Score and B…

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Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Three More World Premieres for 2024-25 Season by Darryn King

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced three more world premieres for the off-Broadway stage in its upcoming 2024-25 season. MTC will produce Dakar 2000 written by Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Jose…

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

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and singer Joanna “JoJo” Levesque will return to Broadway’s Moulin Rouge!  Tveit, an original cast member, will reprise his performance as Christian with…

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Life and Trust, From Sleep No More Producers Emursive, Sets Opening Date by Darryn King

Life and Trust, a new immersive-theater production from Emursive (Sleep No More) now in previews, has set its official opening date. Performances began June 17 in the Conwell Tower, also hom…

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Tony-Winning Best Musical Revival Merrily We Roll Along Is Being Captured on Film by Darryn King

The Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical Merrily We Roll Along—which recently won the Tony for Best Musical Revival, and stars Tony winners Jonathan Groff and Da…

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Take a Deep Dive Into How S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders Became This Year's Tony-Winning Best Musical by Darryn King

The Outsiders, the new Broadway musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and the 1983 film, won the Award for Best Musical at the 77th Annual Tony Awards on June 16. It wasn't a sure thing…

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Tony Awards Viewership Falls for Second Year in a Row by Darryn King

Early viewership figures for the 77th Tony Awards on June 16 are down compared to previous years. The CBS telecast drew 3.51 million viewers—including out-of-home viewers—according to Ni…

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Monday, June 17, 2024

From a Jay-Z Cameo to a Rainy Rumble, 2024 Tony Awards Surprises and Showstoppers by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

The 77th Annual Tony Awards took place at the David H. Koch Theater at New York's Lincoln Center on June 16. The ceremony had its fair share of stunning highlights and quite a few surprises.…

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The Outsiders Wins Best Musical at the Tony Awards by Darryn King

The Outsiders won the Tony Award for Best Musical at the 77th Annual Tony Awards. The production won a total of four awards throughout the evening, with Danya Taymor winning for Best Direct…

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The Outsiders Wins Best Musical in a Split Tony Year; Read the Complete Winners List! by Darryn King

The 77th Annual Tony Awards were broadcast this evening live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The ceremony was hosted by Ariana DeBose, with the pre-show, The Tony Awards: …

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Two-Time Tony Nominee Andrew Rannells Departs Broadway's Tammy Faye by Darryn King

Two-time Tony nominee Andrew Rannells, who was to star in the Broadway transfer of the Elton John musical Tammy Faye in October, has departed the production. The actor, who was to perform …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42PM

The 2024 Tony Awards Are Tonight! Winners Updating Live by Darryn King

The 77th Annual Tony Awards are tonight. The ceremony, hosted by Ariana DeBose, begins at 8:00 PM ET and will be broadcast live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, airing on th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM

The 2024 Tony Awards Are Tonight by Darryn King

The 77th Annual Tony Awards are tonight. The ceremony, hosted by Ariana DeBose, begins at 8:00 PM ET and will be broadcast live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, airing on th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM
Friday, June 14, 2024

Ron Simons, Four-Time Tony-Winning Producer, Dies at 63 by Darryn King

Ron Simons, a four-time Tony-winning actor and producer, died on June 13. His death was confirmed by his production company, SimonSays Entertainment. The cause of death and surviving family …

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Aaron Lazar Will Release Star-Studded Debut Album, Impossible Dream by Darryn King

The actor and singer Aaron Lazar, whose Broadway credits include roles in The Phantom of the Opera, The Light in the Piazza and Les Misérables, is set to release his debut album, featuring …

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

The Heart of Rock and Roll Cast Album Is Almost Here by Darryn King

The original Broadway cast recording of The Heart of Rock and Roll, the Huey Lewis and the News-scored musical romcom, will be released on June 14. Featuring musical-theaterized versions of…

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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