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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Nicole Scherzinger Criticized for Commenting on Russell Brand’s ‘Make Jesus First Again’ Post: ‘Where Do I Get This Hat?’ by J. Kim Murphy

Nicole Scherzinger, currently starring in Broadway’s new production of “Sunset Blvd.,” drew criticism on social media Thursday evening after she posted a positive comment on Instagram,…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:23PM
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Auli’i Cravalho, Glenn Davis and Jen Silverman Among Variety’s 10 Broadway Stars to Watch for 2024 by J. Kim Murphy

Each new Broadway season brings an exciting group of fresh talents to the spotlight — and this season is no exception. Variety is proud to announce the 2024 edition of its annual 10 Broadw…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:00PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Todd Haimes, Leader of New York’s Roundabout Theater Company, Dies at 66 by J. Kim Murphy

Todd Haimes, a major force of New York theater who rescued the Roundabout Theater Company and developed it into one of the country’s premier nonprofit theaters, died Wednesday in New York …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:53PM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Neil Patrick Harris to Return as Barney Stinson on ‘How I Met Your Father’ Mid-Season Finale by J. Kim Murphy

Barney’s back. Neil Patrick Harris is set to reprise his star-making role of Barney Stinson on the upcoming mid-season finale of the Hulu original spinoff series “How I Met Your Father.�…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Sunday, August 28, 2022

Bob LuPone, Leader of MCC Theater, Dies at 76 by J. Kim Murphy

Bob LuPone, a leader of the off-Broadway company MCC Theater and brother to actress Patti LuPone, died Saturday following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 76 years old.

SOURCE: Variety at 03:13PM
Monday, December 20, 2021

‘Jagged Little Pill’ Will Not Reopen on Broadway Due to Omicron Surge by J. Kim Murphy

“Jagged Little Pill” has closed on Broadway. After announcing the cancellation of performances on Saturday due to positive COVID-19 tests among the production, the musical has determined…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:08PM
Sunday, December 12, 2021

Broadway’s ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Cancels Sunday Performances Due to Positive COVID Tests by J. Kim Murphy

“Mrs. Doubtfire,” a new stage musical adaptation of the 1993 comedy starring Robin Williams, has canceled its Sunday performances this week due to overnight detection of positive COVID t…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:09PM
Sunday, November 28, 2021

Virgil Abloh, Off-White Founder and Louis Vuitton Menswear Artistic Director, Dies at 41 by J. Kim Murphy

Virgil Abloh, founder of the fashion company Off-White and menswear artistic director at Louis Vuitton, died on Sunday following a two-year private battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a “rar…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:21PM

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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