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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and the Company of Our Town Re-Introduce Broadway to Thornton Wilder's Timeless Masterpiece by Hayley Levitt

Thornton Wilder's Our Town, one of the most ubiquitous and celebrated titles in the American theater canon, hasn't been on Broadway since Paul Newman stage managed the citizens of Grover's…

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Our Town, Starring Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and Zoey Deutch, Is Back on Broadway Tonight by Hayley Levitt

Our Town, Thornton Wilder's classic American play, is back on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre beginning September 17 in a revival directed by Kenny Leon. The star-studded production will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24AM
Monday, September 16, 2024

Auliʻi Cravalho and Adam Lambert Take Over Cabaret's Kit Kat Club Tonight by Hayley Levitt

Auliʻi Cravalho and Adam Lambert join the Broadway revival of Cabaret on September 16 as Sally Bowles and Emcee, respectively. Both making their Broadway debuts, they take over the role…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Marsha Mason Makes Surprise Return to Broadway, Stepping in for Mia Farrow in The Roommate by Hayley Levitt

Four-time Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason stepped in for Mia Farrow at the Sunday matinee performance of The Roommate after Farrow tested positive for Covid. Mason, who serves as one of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Buena Vista Social Club Will Move to Broadway This Season by Hayley Levitt

Buena Vista Social Club, the musical that tells the story behind the legendary Grammy-winning album (now celebrating its 27th anniversary), will open on Broadway this winter. Previews will b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06AM

Positively Emerald with Wicked's Mary Kate Morrissey, Episode 6: A Week of Wig Magic, Bubble Dresses and Brad Oscar by Hayley Levitt

Mary Kate Morrissey is the latest green girl to take up residence at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre. The Wicked star joins a long line of illustrious Elphabas that came before her (including…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06AM
Thursday, September 12, 2024

Motell Foster Joins Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters in Amy Berryman's Walden by Hayley Levitt

Motell Foster completes the cast of Amy Berryman's Walden, a Second Stage production beginning performances October 16 and opening November 7 at the Tony Kiser Theater. As previously annou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Yola, Hadestown's Latest Persephone, Sings 'Our Lady of the Underground' by Hayley Levitt

Yola, a six-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, is making her Broadway debut as Hadestown's hell-raising queen of the underworld, Persephone. As a new face for Broadway audiences, it's…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Real Women Have Curves Musical to Open on Broadway in 2025 by Hayley Levitt

The musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves will open on Broadway in 2025, following its 2023 world premiere at the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University. The Broadway produ…

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

Fall Preview 2024: Get to Know the 15 Shows Opening on Broadway Before Year's End by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

On Broadway, back-to-school season means an influx of must-see shows destined to fill out your fall calendar. The next few months promise a mixture of original plays and musicals, beloved re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Jez Butterworth's The Hills of California Begins Its Limited Broadway Engagement by Hayley Levitt

The Hills of California, a new play by Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth (The Ferryman, Jerusalem), begins its Broadway run on September 11 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Directed by Sam Mendes…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Grey Henson to Star in Return Engagement of Elf: The Musical on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Tony nominee Grey Henson, best known for originating roles on Broadway in Mean Girls and Shucked, will lead a holiday engagement of Elf: The Musical at Broadway's Marquis Theatre. Perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM
Monday, September 9, 2024

John Mulaney to Return to Broadway in All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich by Hayley Levitt

Comedian John Mulaney will return to Broadway this winter with the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Directed by Alex Timbers, the show will be performed with a r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM
Friday, September 6, 2024

Positively Emerald with Wicked's Mary Kate Morrissey, Episode 5: MK's Survival Guide to a Five-Show Weekend by Hayley Levitt

Mary Kate Morrissey is the latest green girl to take up residence at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre. The Wicked star joins a long line of illustrious Elphabas that came before her (including…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:02AM
Thursday, September 5, 2024

Shall We Go For It? Follow Dee Roscioli, Titanique’s Céline Dion, on a Tour of the Ship of Dreams by Hayley Levitt

Titanique, the hyper-satirized musical riff on the 1997 nautical romance Titanic, doesn’t stay afloat without Céline Dion. Well, it doesn’t stay afloat at all. But while the ship of dre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

John Cardoza and Solea Pfeiffer to Star in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! by Hayley Levitt

Solea Pfeiffer and John Cardoza will be the next Satine and Christian to lead Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The pair join the company at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on October 15 alongside Pepe …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Hear & Juliet Star Maya Boyd 'Roar' in the Broadway.com Studio by Hayley Levitt

Maya Boyd stars as the title heroine of & Juliet, a twist on Shakespeare's story of star-crossed lovers set to Max Martin's most addictive pop hits. A Broadway newcomer barely of legal…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Robert Downey Jr. and His Digital Likeness Take Their First Broadway Bows in McNEAL Tonight by Hayley Levitt

McNEAL, the new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar starring Robert Downey Jr. in his Broadway debut, begins its run at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater on September 5. Directe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Joel Waggoner and Cayleigh Capaldi Board Titanique Off-Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Titanique will welcome three new cast members to the Daryl Roth Theatre this month. Cast alum Cayleigh Capaldi (a former understudy for Céline, Rose and Ruth) will step in as Rose DeWitt B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters to Star in Walden at Second Stage by Hayley Levitt

Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters will lead the New York premiere of Amy Berryman's Walden, directed by Whitney White. Part of Second Stage Theater's off-Broadway season, previews will begin Oct…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06AM
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Off-Broadway Hit Titanique to Open in London's West End by Hayley Levitt

Titanique, the hit off-Broadway spoof of the 1997 film Titanic, will open in London's West End this winter. Performances will begin December 9 at the Criterion Theatre on Piccadilly Circu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Kyle Selig Takes His First Ride as the Star of Broadway's Water for Elephants Tonight by Hayley Levitt

Kyle Selig, best known as Aaron Samuels in Broadway's Mean Girls, returns to the Broadway stage on September 3 as the new Jacob Jankowski in Water for Elephants. He takes over for Grant G…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM
Friday, August 30, 2024

Positively Emerald with Wicked's Mary Kate Morrissey, Episode 4: Vacation All I Ever Wanted by Hayley Levitt

Mary Kate Morrissey is the latest green girl to take up residence at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre. The Wicked star joins a long line of illustrious Elphabas that came before her (including…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

The Notebook Will End Its Time on Broadway in December by Hayley Levitt

The Notebook, the musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' bestselling novel and the 2004 film that followed, will play its final performance at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on December 15. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM
Thursday, August 29, 2024

See SIX’s Jasmine Forsberg Rattle the Walls with ‘Heart of Stone’ by Hayley Levitt

Since last December, Jasmine Forsberg has been high-belting as Henry VIII’s third wife, Jane Seymour, in the Broadway cast of SIX. As the sextet’s emotional center—and “the only one …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

Once Upon a Mattress Star Sutton Foster Loves That Her Fred Is Looking for a Pal Instead of a Prince by Hayley Levitt

In the revival of Once Upon a Mattress—director Lear deBessonet’s Encores! production that transferred to Broadway’s Hudson Theatre—the genuine princess at the center of it all is qu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM

The Roommate, Starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, Begins Its Broadway Engagement by Hayley Levitt

The Roommate, a new play by Jen Silverman, begins its Broadway run at the Booth Theatre on August 29 ahead of a September 12 opening. Mia Farrow and three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Fall in Love With These Exclusive Backstage Photos at The Notebook on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

The Notebook, singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and playwright Bekah Brunstetter's stage adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks romance, is rounding the bend to its 200th performance at Broadw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Matthew Broderick to Lead Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company with Judy Kaye, Ali Stroker and More by Hayley Levitt

Two-time Tony winner Matthew Broderick will take on the title role in a stage adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' satirical novel Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. Prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Drag: The Musical, Starring Alaska Thunderf*ck, Completes Off-Broadway Casting by Hayley Levitt

Casting is complete for Drag: The Musical, premiering off-Broadway this fall at New World Stages. Performances begin September 30 ahead of an October 21 opening.  As previously announced…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

Romeo + Juliet, Starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, Adds Four Weeks to Broadway Run by Hayley Levitt

Romeo + Juliet, the Sam Gold-directed production starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, has added four weeks to its Broadway engagement due to advance demand. Performances will now run from…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

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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