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Friday, May 17, 2024

Sarah Paulson, Appropriate, Stereophonic, Hell's Kitchen and More Among Drama League Winners by Darryn King

The 90th Annual Drama League Awards were held on May 17 at a luncheon ceremony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, hosted by Frank DiLella. The ceremony included the presentation of seven competitive…

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Broadway Revival of Home, Directed by Kenny Leon, Begins Performances Tonight by Darryn King

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Home, directed by Kenny Leon, begins performances at the Todd Haimes Theatre on May 17. The play, by Tony-nominated playwright Samm-Art Will…

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Mary Jane, Starring Rachel McAdams, Sets Final Broadway Extension by Darryn King

Mary Jane, starring Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams in a Tony-nominated Broadway debut, has extended its run, for the second and final time, by two more weeks. The show, which had its …

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs' Teeth to Have Open-Ended Run Off-Broadway; Cast Album on the Way by Darryn King

The subversive new musical comedy Teeth, written by Pop! creator Anna K. Jacobs (book and music) and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Strange Loop creator Michael R. Jackson (book and lyrics), will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Life and Trust, From Sleep No More Producers Emursive, Is Coming in June by Darryn King

Life and Trust, the latest immersive-theater project from Sleep No More producers Emursive, is coming to New York’s Financial District in June. Performances begin on June 17; the given loc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Tony Nominee Eddie Redmayne on Playing Cabaret's Emcee: 'It's Beyond Imagination' by Darryn King

Eddie Redmayne’s current workout regimen involves having a man beat the bejeezus out of him once a week. “In one way it’s emotional therapy,” he told The Broadway Show of his massag…

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Michael R. Jackson Musical Teeth Will Have Open-Ended Run Off-Broadway; Cast Album on the Way by Darryn King

The subversive new musical comedy Teeth, written by Pop! creator Anna K. Jacobs (book and music) and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Strange Loop creator Michael R. Jackson (book and lyrics), will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Hear from the Stars of the Dance Musical Illinoise at Its Gala Celebration by Darryn King

After wowing audiences in Annandale-on-Hudson, Chicago and the Upper East Side, the Sufjan Stevens dance musical Illinoise has finally arrived on Broadway—and it has the Tony nominations (…

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Playwrights Horizons Announces 2024-25 Season; Premieres from Jordan Harrison, Ryan J. Haddad and More by Darryn King

The Playwrights Horizons 2024-25 season is set, featuring premieres from Francesca D’Uva, Ryan J. Haddad, Jordan Harrison, Gabriel Kahane, Sarah Mantell and more. The season will open wit…

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The Trailer for Wicked, Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Is Here by Darryn King

The full trailer for Wicked: Part One, the highly anticipated first part of a two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, is here. The movie stars Tony Award winner Cynthia Er…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Rachel Webb, Original Juliet Understudy in Broadway's & Juliet, Will Lead National Tour by Darryn King

Rachel Webb, who made her Broadway debut covering the title role in & Juliet, will lead the North American tour of the show. Webb performed the role of Juliet 148 times while covering…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Death Becomes Her, Starring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber, Is Coming to Broadway by Darryn King

Death Becomes Her, a new musical starring Tony nominee Megan Hilty (Wicked), Tony nominee Jennifer Simard (Company), two-time Tony nominee Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Company) and Gram…

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Call Me Cherry with The Outsiders’ Emma Pittman, Episode 4: Blood, Spit and Sardi's by Darryn King

In the new Broadway musical The Outsiders, now playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Emma Pittman plays Cherry Valance, the sensitive, red-headed cheerleader in a world of battle-ready …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:02PM

Tony Nominee Kevin Del Aguila Takes Over Mushnik's Flower Shop Tonight by Darryn King

Tony nominee Kevin Del Aguila is taking over the role of Mr. Mushnik in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre on May 14. Del Aguila succeeds Stephen DeRo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz to Lead Ragtime at New York City Center; Encores! Season Announced by Darryn King

New York City Center has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring a gala presentation of Ragtime starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz. The 2025 Encores! Series will als…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Outstanding Debut Performers Cole Escola, Rachel McAdams, Maleah Joi Moon and More Honored with 2024 Theatre World Awards by Darryn King

The Theatre World Awards' board of directors has announced the 2024 honorees for the Theatre World Award, recognizing an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Productio…

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Casey Likes Will Lead Rent in Arizona, with Special Appearance From Roger Bart by Darryn King

Casey Likes, currently starring as Marty McFly in Back to the Future on Broadway, will lead a special production of the Jonathan Larson musical Rent in Likes’ hometown of Scottsdale, Arizo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Mark Rylance and Succession's J. Smith-Cameron to Star in Juno and the Paycock in London by Darryn King

Tony nominee J. Smith-Cameron and multiple Tony winner Mark Rylance will star in a new production of Seán O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock in the West End, directed by Matthew Warchus (Ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Drama Critics’ Circle Names Stereophonic Best Play, Dead Outlaw Best Musical by Darryn King

On May 13, the New York Drama Critics' Circle named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, with music and lyrics by Dav…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:18AM

What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks? Maya Boyd Takes Over Title Role of & Juliet Tonight by Darryn King

Maya Boyd takes over the title role in Broadway's & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on May 14. Boyd replaces the production's original Tony-nominated star Lorna Courtney, who pla…

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Monday, May 13, 2024

Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert to Honor Tony Winner Phylicia Rashad by Darryn King

The fourth annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert will take place in Times Square on June 19 and honor the actress Phylicia Rashad. The free event, hosted by Michael James Scott, will…

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The Queen of Versailles, Starring Kristin Chenoweth, Extends World Premiere and Completes Casting by Darryn King

The Queen of Versailles, the new Stephen Schwartz musical starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham as billionarie-couple Jackie and David Siegel, has completed casting and extende…

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Stereophonic Leads 2024 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners; Oh, Mary! Receives Award for New American Play by Darryn King

The winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards have been announced. The rock group drama Stereophonic leads with four wins, including for Outstanding New Broadway Play, out of a tota…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM
Friday, May 10, 2024

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe to Star in World-Premiere Play, N/A, Inspired by Nancy Pelosi and A.O.C. by Darryn King

Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle nominee Ana Villafañe will star in the world premiere of the new play N/A. Tony Award winner Dian…

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Oh, Mary!, Stereophonic and More Nominated for 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Darryn King

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 13th Annual Off…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Young Adult Fiction Pioneer S.E. Hinton on Fifty Years of The Outsiders by Darryn King

One afternoon in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s, a 15-year-old student at Will Rogers High School named Susan Hinton—her close friends called her Suzie—witnessed a friend being attacked by…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Jack O'Brien and George C. Wolfe to Receive Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement by Darryn King

The director Jack O’Brien and the writer, director and producer George C. Wolfe will each receive the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. A Tony Award-winning…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas to Lead World-Premiere Musical A Face in the Crowd, with Music by Elvis Costello by Darryn King

Tony nominee Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas will lead the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, a new musical with original songs by Grammy Award winner Elvis Costello. The show will ru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

North West and Heather Headley Join The Lion King Hollywood Bowl Event by Darryn King

North West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, will star in the live-to-film concert/screening of The Lion King set to take place at the Hollywood Bowl on May 24 and 25. Tony wi…

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

British Musical Comedy Operation Mincemeat Is Eyeing Broadway by Darryn King

The musical comedy Operation Mincemeat is contemplating a Broadway transfer—as long as the show is not “too British.” The show, with book, music and lyrics by the British comedy troupe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM

Broadway Star Jason Danieley Announces Marriage by Darryn King

Broadway actor and singer Jason Danieley has announced his marriage to Andrea Nunes. “Life is full of surprises!” Danieley wrote in an Instagram announcement on May 7. “Andrea and I ti…

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
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