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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Latest Broadway Demographic Report Shows Tourism Dollars Are Boosting Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Last season saw the second-highest international ticket sales in the last three decades.

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Patrick Wilson, Jordan Donica Leading Industry Reading of Revised, Broadway-Aimed Big Fish by Logan Culwell-Block

Jerry Zaks is directing the new version of John August and Andrew Lippa's 2013 musical.

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See Who's Joining Collette Guitart and Tobias Turley in U.K. Premiere of White Rose: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical follows a group of student activists who stood up to Hitler in Nazi Germany, distributing leaflets that challenged his propaganda.

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'Mistakes Endear Yourself to the Audience': Idina Menzel Talks Messing Up on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Rent and Wicked star is back on Broadway in Redwood, a musical she co-conceived with Tina Landau.

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Get a 1st Listen to 'Let Me Be Your Star' From Broadway's Upcoming Smash by Logan Culwell-Block

Susan Stroman directs the stage musical adaptation of the musical TV series, arriving at the Imperial in March.

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Meet the 2024-2025 Finalists for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by Logan Culwell-Block

The honor is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ playwrights, now in its 47th year.

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Boop! The Musical Will Open Its Broadway Box Office With Ticket Deals and Giveaways by Logan Culwell-Block

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars as Betty Boop in the new musical from Bob Martin, David Foster, and Susan Birkenhead beginning performances March 11.

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Shoshana Bean Leads D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter Beginning February 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Silverman's memoir, the musical previously played a 2022 Off-Broadway run at Atlantic Theater Company.

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Rami Malek and Indira Varma-Led Oedipus Opens in London February 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter are co-directing the new take on the Sophocles tragedy for The Old Vic.

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Monday, February 3, 2025

Tara Rubin Casting Rechristened The TRC Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The new company will be led by Claire Burke, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Xavier Rubiano, and Peter Van Dam, with Rubin continuing to cast under the new banner.

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Maybe Happy Ending Sets Understudy Performances in February and March by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out when Hannah Kevitt, Steven Huynh, and Christopher James Tamayo will go on as Claire and Oliver in the new Broadway musical.

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The Reviews Are in for the World Premiere Schmigadoon! Stage Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on Cinco Paul's AppleTV+ series, the new Golden Age musical theatre parody is playing Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Get a 1st Listen to 'Where I Wanna Be' From Broadway's Upcoming Boop! The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars as Betty Boop in the new musical from Bob Martin, David Foster, and Susan Birkenhead beginning performances March 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Get a 1st Look at Kara Young and the Cast of Broadway's Purpose by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Tony-winning Appropriate playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins begins performances February 25.

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London's The Devil Wears Prada Musical Extends Into 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

Vanessa Williams stars as Miranda Priestly, with Jerry Mitchell at the helm of the musical that opened December 5, 2024.

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Sean Hayes Will Reprise Tony-Winning Good Night, Oscar Performance in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

The Doug Wright play about actor, pianist, and personality Oscar Levant will play the Barbican Theatre this summer.

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Figaro: An Original Musical Makes London Concert Debut February 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata, the original musical is playing the London Palladium through February 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Scott Davenport Richards-David Cote Opera Blind Injustice Makes NYC Premiere via MasterVoices February 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Mark Godsey's book exploring the U.S. criminal justice system's failing of the wrongfully accused, the work performs through February 4.

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Paul Mescal-Led A Streetcar Named Desire Begins West End Encore Run February 3 Ahead of Off-Broadway Transfer by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Rebecca Frecknall, this revival began at London's Almeida Theatre in 2022.

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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Left on Tenth Leaves Broadway February 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Susan Stroman, the Delia Ephron play stars Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher.

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Cole Escola, Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball,' More Win 2025 Obie Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The American Theatre Wing presents the 68th annual Off-Broadway honors.

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The Thing About Jellyfish Stage Play Begins World Premiere February 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

Berkeley Rep is presenting the new work, adapted from Ali Benjamin's best-selling novel by Keith Bunin.

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Friday, January 31, 2025

Photos: Rami Malek and Indira Varma Lead London Oedipus by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter are co-directing the new take on the Sophocles tragedy for The Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

This Time, It's Part of Her World: See Jodi Benson Star in Rochester Gypsy by Logan Culwell-Block

The Little Mermaid star is Mama Rose to daughter Delaney Benson's Louise for OFC Creations through February 16.

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Watch All the Deleted Scenes From Wicked: Part 1 for Free by Logan Culwell-Block

Universal has put the fan-centric bonus features online in full.

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Broadway League Reveals More Leadership Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Christina Selby and Tammie Ward received Special Service Awards, with Damian Bazadona receiving the Impact Award.

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Romantics Anonymous Releasing Live U.K. Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

With a score by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond and a book by Emma Rice, the musical played Bristol Old Vic in 2020.

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World Premiere Schmigadoon! Stage Musical Begins at Kennedy Center January 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Kevin Del Aguila, and more are bringing the theatrical Apple TV+ series to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

The Thing About Jellyfish Stage Play Begins World Premiere January 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Berkeley Rep is presenting the new work, adapted from Ali Benjamin's best-selling novel by Keith Bunin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Thursday, January 30, 2025

Junior Nyong'o Will Star Opposite Real-Life Sister Lupita Nyong'o in Free Shakespeare in the Park Twelfth Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The outdoor summer theatre institution returns this summer following a 2024 hiatus with a starry cast.

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Jenny Gersten Named VP & Artistic Director of Musical Theatre at New York City Center by Logan Culwell-Block

The role will see her leading the Manhattan venue's Encores! series along with the annual gala presentations.

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