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Monday, March 10, 2025

Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Took a Stand Against Apartheid, Dies at 95 by Darryn King

Athol Fugard, the South African playwright and director whose searing dramas confronted the brutal realities of apartheid and found a lasting home on the New York stage, died on March 8. His…

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Friday, March 7, 2025

Newly Minted Oscar Winner Kieran Culkin, Bill Burr and the Glengarry Glen Ross Cast Discuss the Legacy of the Film by Darryn King

Some exceptional actors have inhabited the roles of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, on stage and on screen: Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Alan Arkin, Liev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:18PM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Kelli O'Hara, Rose Byrne, The Rocky Horror Show, Oedipus and More Feature in Roundabout's 2025-26 Broadway Season by Darryn King

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the shows in its 2025-26 season. The season lineup kicks off at Studio 54 in fall 2025 with the Broadway transfer of Oedipus, starring Olivier Award…

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Michael Maliakel Joins The Great Gatsby on Broadway as Nick Carraway by Darryn King

The Great Gatsby will welcome a new Nick Carraway. Michael Maliakel will join the party at the Broadway Theatre, beginning performances on March 31. He replaces original cast member Noah J.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:06PM

LCT's Ghosts, Starring Billy Crudup, Ella Beatty and Lily Rabe, Extends Run by Darryn King

The Lincoln Center Theater production of Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts has extended by two weeks. The production, currently playing at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, will now run through April 26.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

The Greatest Showman to Premiere in Bristol, England in Spring 2026 with New Songs by Pasek and Paul by Darryn King

A stage version of the 20th Century Fox motion picture The Greatest Showman will premiere in Bristol, England in spring 2026. The musical will feature the Grammy Award-winning and Academy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:18AM
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

David Cromer on Good Night, and Good Luck and Offering 'Perspective' in a Fragile World by Darryn King

As both a director and a performer, David Cromer has been drawn to awfully cramped spaces. Though he won his Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for The Band's Visit—staged in …

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The Great Gatsby's Sarah Hyland and Cabaret's Orville Peck to Announce 2025 Drama League Nominations by Darryn King

Sarah Hyland and Orville Peck will announce the nominees of the 2025 Drama League Awards. The announcement will take place on April 22 at 11AM at Lincoln Center’s New York Public Library …

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MJ the Musical, English, Titanique and More Among 2025 Olivier Nominees by Darryn King

The nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards have been announced, with several artists familiar to New York audiences receiving nods. Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis from Sunset Boulevard …

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Monday, March 3, 2025

Broadhurst Theatre to Dim Lights for Tony Winner Linda Lavin by Darryn King

The Broadhurst Theatre will dim its lights to honor the memory of Linda Lavin, who passed away on December 29, 2024 in Los Angeles at the age of 87. The dimming will take on March 11 at 6.4…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell Joins Encores! Love Life, Replacing Nicholas Christopher by Darryn King

Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has joined the cast of Love Life at New York City Center, returning to the role of Sam Cooper, which he played in the 2005 Broadway production. He r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Menier Chocolate Factory's The Producers to Transfer to the West End by Darryn King

The Menier Chocolate Factory’s production of The Producers is set to transfer to the West End in the fall. The first major London revival of the Mel Brooks musical will begin performances …

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

With His Oscar Win, Kieran Culkin Sweeps 2025 Movie Awards Season Ahead of Broadway Return in Glengarry Glen Ross by Darryn King

Kieran Culkin has won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in A Real Pain. The award cements his sweep of a movie awards season that coincides with his preparation…

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Real Women Have Curves EP is Available; Cast Album Due in Spring by Darryn King

The upcoming Broadway musical Real Women Have Curves has released a four-track EP. Makin’ it Work with Joy (from Jesse & Joy) is now available in digital and streaming formats, featur…

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Grammy-Nominated R&B; Singer-Songwriter Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs Joins Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway by Darryn King

Nine-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer Durrell “Tank” Babbs will join Hell's Kitchen on Broadway as Davis. He replaces Brandon Victor Dixon, who received a Tony nomination for his per…

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee, Conrad Ricamora and More Join Broadway Backwards by Darryn King

Broadway Backwards, the annual one-night-only event that takes beloved show tunes and transforms them into queer anthems, has announced more special guest performers. The event will take pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Gene Hackman, Academy Award-Winning Actor, Dies at 95 by Darryn King

Gene Hackman, the Academy Award-winning actor whose breakout Broadway role paved the way to a career in film, has died. Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, along with thei…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:18AM

The Hunger Games, Adapted by Conor McPherson, to Premiere in London by Darryn King

A live stage adaptation of The Hunger Games will open in London in 2025. The Hunger Games: On Stage will begin performances on October 20 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, which has b…

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Bill Burr Owes His Broadway Debut in Glengarry Glen Ross to Nathan Lane by Darryn King

The actor, podcaster and stand-up comedian Bill Burr owes his Broadway debut in Glengarry Glen Ross to the actor Nathan Lane. Lane was originally approached by the playwright David Mamet an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Drag: The Musical Sets Final Performance Date at New World Stages by Darryn King

Drag: The Musical, the feelgood musical about competing drag houses created by and starring Alaska Thunderf*ck, will play its final performance on April 27. At the time of closing, the pro…

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Cole Escola and Entire Original Cast to Return to Oh, Mary! on Broadway by Darryn King

Cole Escola, the writer and original star of Oh, Mary!, will return to the role of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln at the Lyceum Theatre on April 8. Escola will be joined by original cast me…

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Monday, February 24, 2025

TikTok Star Charli D’Amelio Extends in & Juliet Again by Darryn King

Dancer and social media superstar Charli D’Amelio will once again extend her engagement as Charmion in the hit musical comedy & Juliet. D’Amelio made her Broadway debut in the role o…

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Eureka Day Post-Broadway Kennedy Center Run Canceled by Darryn King

The Kennedy Center’s post-Broadway engagement of Jonathan Spector's comedy Eureka Day has been canceled. The cancelation marks the latest in a series of programming changes following Pres…

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Kieran Culkin, Timothée Chalamet, Jean Smart and More Win SAG Awards by Darryn King

The SAG Awards were held on February 23 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, honoring the best film and TV performances of the last year, with a number of theater artists among the honor…

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Friday, February 21, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending Cast Album Sets Release Date and, Yes, It Will Be Available on Vinyl by Darryn King

The cast album of Maybe Happy Ending, the romantic musical comedy starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as robots in love, will be available via streaming on March 14. "The Rainy Day We…

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Paul Ford, Broadway Pianist Beloved by Sondheim, Dies at 71 by Darryn King

Paul Ford, a self-described Broadway “piano-thumper” and a vital presence in the rehearsal room and the pit for Broadway musicals for three decades, including several works by Stephen So…

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Tony Winner and Oscar Nominee Cynthia Erivo Will Host the 2025 Tony Awards by Darryn King

Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo will host the 78th Annual Tony Awards. This year’s ceremony will take place on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall…

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Jordan Fisher and Solea Pfeiffer Will Reunite in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway by Darryn King

Jordan Fisher is set to play Christian in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. The casting will reunite Fisher with his former Hadestown costar—the Eurydice to his Orpheus—Solea Pfeiffer, who pla…

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Olivier-Winning World War II Musical Caper Operation Mincemeat Extends on Broadway by Darryn King

Operation Mincemeat, the Olivier-winning World War II musical caper, has extended its run at Broadway's Golden Theatre by four weeks. The show, currently in previews with an official openin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Glengarry Glen Ross, Starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr, Extends on Broadway by Darryn King

The Broadway revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr has extended its Broadway run by two weeks. The drama, directed by Patric…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Drama Desk Awards Sets Date and Venue for 2025 Ceremony by Darryn King

The 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards, honoring work on Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway, will be presented on June 1 at NYU Skirball Center. The nominations will be announced on Apri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre