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Thursday, April 2, 2026

AKA names Marc Jablonski vice president of business strategy by Lee D'amato

For the past decade, Jablonski has helped shape AKA's data and analytics capabilities.

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Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi to announce 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations by Lee D'amato

Nominees are selected by an organization of writers for out-of-town, national and digital publications.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to 'The Great Gatsby' by Lee D'amato

The musical will be available for licensing by amateur and professional theaters.

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'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' announces partnership with Taraji P. Henson's Seven Daughters Wines by Lee D'amato

The partnership with star Henson's wine brand includes a national sweepstakes.

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'Tony Awards First Impressions Cam' nominated for Webby Award by Lee D'amato

The Webbys, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, recognizes excellence on the internet.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Michael Arden and Douglas Lyons are teaming up on a Broadway-bound 'Happy Feet' stage musical by Lee D'amato

A group of Broadway veterans will craft the musical based on the Academy Award-winning animated film.

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Grosses analysis: Five new shows keep Broadway on the up, even as capacity and ticket prices drop by Lee D'amato

For the week ending March 29, the 36 running productions grossed $38,657,410.

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Concord Theatricals acquires worldwide licensing rights for 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Lee D'amato

Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's novel is the highest-grossing American play in Broadway history.

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Drama Desk Awards names Tom Schumacher as 2026 Harold S. Prince Award honoree by Lee D'amato

Schumacher oversaw some of Disney's most enduring musicals over his 40 years with the company.

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Monday, March 30, 2026

'The Outsiders' sets South Korea premiere by Lee D'amato

The musical's first non-English language replica production will premiere in Seoul.

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Roundabout Theatre Company reopens the Todd Haimes Theatre by Lee D'amato

The venue reopened with a performance of NoÃ«l Coward's "Fallen Angels" after six months of renovations.

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Sardi's to close for renovations following Shubert Organization acquisition by Lee D'amato

The restaurant has served the Theater District for almost a century.

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Tony Awards announce first-time partnership with Capital One and Mastercard by Lee D'amato

Special presale tickets to the 2026 ceremony will be available for cardholders.

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Friday, March 27, 2026

The Broadway League releases report on the economic effects of Broadway tours by Lee D'amato

During the 2023-2024 season, Broadway tours were found to have an economic impact of over $5 billion dollars on metropolitan areas nationwide.

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'Phantom of the Opera' 40th-anniversary publishing program releases new details by Lee D'amato

The program is part of LW Entertainment's previously announced partnership with Penguin Random House.

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

'School of Rock' announces licensing contest for schools and youth groups by Lee D'amato

Winners will receive a free license to perform the musical.

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'Hadestown' West End capture to receive 2026 theatrical release by Lee D'amato

The live recording stars original Broadway cast members.

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Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, Joey Fatone and JC Chasez join producing team of 'Titanique' by Lee D'amato

The musical comedy will play a limited engagement on Broadway.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Adam Pascal to direct workshop of new musical 'Our Little Secret' by Lee D'amato

The presentation will be held at New 42 Studios.

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'Loch Ness' musical, penned by Sandy Rustin and more, announces Broadway-aimed staging at Two River Theater by Lee D'amato

Producers Victoria Lang, Mark Schwartz and Martian Entertainment are attached to the project.

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'Broadway Backwards' celebrates 20th anniversary with new fundraising record by Lee D'amato

The show raised over $1 million to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and New York's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Grosses analysis: 'Becky Shaw,' 'Cats' and 'Fear of 13' give Broadway a boost by Lee D'amato

For the week ending March 22, the 31 running productions grossed $36,769,360.

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Broadway Green Alliance announces 5th annual Earth Day Concert by Lee D'amato

The free public performance encourages environmentally friendly practices among the theater community.

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Exclusive: Regular People hires Ashley Dinges as head of marketing by Lee D'amato

The new creative studio offers producing, marketing, and general management services to Broadway shows.

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Monday, March 23, 2026

'The Great Gatsby' to hold second-anniversary sing-along performance by Lee D'amato

The musical will celebrate its second year on Broadway this April.

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Ellison Abbott joins media agency AKA as head of brand and talent partnerships by Lee D'amato

The new role will be responsible for a talent-integrated brand-partnership offering.

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Production Resource Group names Lawrence Burian as CEO by Lee D'amato

The company is a technology provider for live entertainment.

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Stephen Sondheim Foundation announces first grant recipients by Lee D'amato

The Foundation supports emerging artists with grants for development programs.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026