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Monday, June 26, 2017

Jimmy Awards Jump-Start Broadway Careers by Marc Hershberg

America’s got talent, and it will be on display in abundance at the Jimmy Awards.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:00AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Why 'In Transit' Failed To Move Audiences by Marc Hershberg

Closing 'In Transit' after 145 performances on Broadway did not provide much closure for one of its lead producers, Marvin S. Rosen.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:00AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017

Margaritaville to Move Into Marquis Theatre by Marc Hershberg

Jimmy Buffett's new musical 'Escape to Margaritaville' will be heading to the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:12PM

Drama Desk Awards Foreshadow Tony Award Winners by Marc Hershberg

While Broadway pundits publish their predictions for the upcoming Tony Awards, the best predictor of success might be the Drama Desk Awards.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:22PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Britney Spears Coming to Broadway? by Marc Hershberg

Britney Spears' manager met with director Jerry Mitchell to discuss turning her music catalog into a Broadway jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:28AM
Monday, May 1, 2017

Britney Spears In Talks To Make Broadway Musical by Marc Hershberg

Britney Spears' manager met with director Jerry Mitchell to discuss turning her music catalog into a Broadway jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:00PM
Saturday, April 29, 2017

'Hand to God' Copyright Case Appealed to Supreme Court by Marc Hershberg

The heirs of Abbott and Costello asked the Supreme Court of the United States to hear their case against the Broadway show "Hand to God" over using the "Who's on First" routine without their…

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:14PM
Sunday, April 16, 2017

Settlement Talks In 'Hamilton' Disabilities Lawsuit Stall by Marc Hershberg

Despite making significant progress, efforts to settle the disability lawsuit filed against 'Hamilton' have hit a bump in the road.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:27PM
Monday, April 3, 2017

Garth Drabinsky: As If We've Never Said Goodbye by Marc Hershberg

While Garth Drabinsky is prepared to make his resurgent return, he might not receive a warm welcome back on Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:22PM
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Internet Search Would Have Revealed Past Probe into Alleged Broadway Scammer by Marc Hershberg

Simple due diligence would have revealed that one of the men accused of running the 'Hamilton' Ponzi scheme was a subject in an earlier white-collar criminal investigation.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:24PM
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Possible Surprise Twist In Battle Over Belasco Lighting Fixture by Marc Hershberg

The Shubert Organization sued to recover a lighting fixture stolen from its Belasco Theatre 41 years ago, but it might not be its rightful owner.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:06AM
Monday, February 27, 2017

Lease Dispute Forces 'Bandstand' To Boogie To New Space by Marc Hershberg

The new musical 'Bandstand' has been forced to rehearse elsewhere after Manhattan Ballroom Dance rescinded their rental agreement.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:05PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Will Charles Isherwood Win His Case Against The New York Times? by Marc Hershberg

Theatre critic Charles Isherwood might not win back his job after being fired from The New York Times for sending personal gripes to producer Scott Rudin.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:57PM

Will Charles Isherwood Win His Case Against The New York Times? by Marc Hershberg

Theater critic Charles Isherwood might not win back his job after being fired from The New York Times for sending personal gripes to producer Scott Rudin.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:00AM
Friday, January 27, 2017

Producer Alleges Fraud After Trying to Cast Miley Cyrus, Keira Knightley and Al Pacino in Shows by Marc Hershberg

Starvox Entertainment sued June Entertainment and Rubicon Falls Entertainment,for fraud after the two firms refused to return its deposits after failing to cast Gary Oldman, Miley Cyrus, Kei…

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:47PM
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Why Hamilton's West End Wizardry Won't Work on Broadway by Marc Hershberg

Cameron Mackintosh developed a paperless ticketing system for the London production of 'Hamilton.' But, it is unlikely that his revolutionary ticketing tactic will transfer to Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:27PM
Friday, January 13, 2017

Roundabout's 'Holiday Inn' Gets a Late Christmas Gift by Marc Hershberg

The Roundabout Theatre Company will be paid to live stream its new Broadway musical 'Holiday Inn.'

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:13PM
Saturday, December 24, 2016

New Claims in Audra McDonald Case by Marc Hershberg

Lawyers for Lloyd's of London claim that Audra McDonald failed to disclose her pregnancy in insurance forms.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:22PM
Thursday, December 22, 2016

Lawsuit Threatens Anastasia's Broadway Debut by Marc Hershberg

Terrence McNally and the producers of 'Anastasia' have been sued for copyright infringement.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:40AM
Thursday, December 1, 2016

Creators of JERSEY BOYS Found Liable for Copyright Infringement by Marc Hershberg

A federal jury returned a verdict that director Des McAnuff and writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice had copied substantial portions of another work without permission when writing the s…

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:25AM
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Creators Of 'Jersey Boys' Found Guilty Of Copyright Infringement by Marc Hershberg

A federal jury found that director Des McAnuff and writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice had copied substantial portions of another work without permission when writing the script of 'Jer…

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:20AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Broadway League Elects Disney's Schumacher As Its Next Chairman by Marc Hershberg

The executive committee of the Broadway League elected Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group, to serve as its next chairman.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:27AM

The Broadway League Elects Disney's Schumacher As Its Next Chairman by Marc Hershberg

The Broadway League elected Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group, to serve as its next chairman.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:10AM
Monday, November 14, 2016

Audra McDonald Stars in New Lawsuit by Marc Hershberg

'Shuffle Along' sued its insurer, Lloyd's of London, for refusing to cover losses stemming from the pregnancy of its star, Audra McDonald.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:44PM
Thursday, November 10, 2016

Barriers Fall For Broadway Investing by Marc Hershberg

Introducing eager backers to attractive investment opportunities on Broadway, an innovative organization named 42nd.club aims to bulldoze the barriers to entry. It allows accredited investor…

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:54PM

Innovative Club Seeks To Bulldoze Barriers For Broadway Investors by Marc Hershberg

Introducing eager backers to attractive investment opportunities on Broadway, an innovative organization named 42nd.club aims to bulldoze the barriers to entry. It allows accredited investor…

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:00PM

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