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Thursday, March 27, 2025

One-night benefit to feature Broadway stars singing their dream roles by Michael Abourizk

“Broadway Dream Roles” will raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ now available for licensing from Music Theatre International by Michael Abourizk

The musical based on the classic children’s book has bowed twice on Broadway.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Jeff T. Daniel named president of the Shubert Organization by Michael Abourizk

Daniel has been promoted from chief strategy officer.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Grosses analysis: George Clooney-led ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ becomes first play to gross over $3 million in a week by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 23, the 33 currently running productions grossed $41,206,933.

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Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to ‘Heart of Rock and Roll’ by Michael Abourizk

MTI will also develop a junior version of the musical which features songs of Huey Lewis and the News.

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Monday, March 24, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Broadway-bound ‘Beaches’ musical, based on Iris Rainer Dart’s novel, will tour in 2026 by Michael Abourizk

The musical is adapted from Dart’s 1985 novel of the same name, which inspired the 1988 film.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Maria Manuela Goyanes and Mike Schleifer complete Lincoln Center Theater’s executive leadership team by Michael Abourizk

The duo joins recent appointees Lear deBessonet and Bartlett Sher for the nonprofit’s 2025-2026 season.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Ayad Akhtar’s ‘McNeal’ available for licensing from Dramatists Play Service by Michael Abourizk

The drama took a world premiere bow on Broadway starring Robert Downey Jr. in 2024.

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Grosses analysis: five new spring shows help boost Broadway box office by 32% by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 16, the 31 currently running productions grossed $37,459,896.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:32PM
Monday, March 17, 2025

New musical is in the works featuring the songs of James Taylor by Michael Abourizk

The Grammy Award winner will collaborate with Tracy Letts and David Cromer on “Fire & Rain.”

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Broadway’s Booth, Palace and Shubert theaters win historic preservation awards by Michael Abourizk

The Lucy G. Moss Preservation Awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

On-demand vocal practice app Harmony Helper acquired by RWS Global by Michael Abourizk

The app was created in 2019 by founder Andrew Goren with help from Tony Award nominee Rob McClure.

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‘Broadway Backwards’ raises record-breaking $1.1 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Abourizk

The annual concert also benefits the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

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How frequently do Tony Award-winning shows transfer to the West End and Olivier-winning shows to Broadway? by Michael Abourizk

Examining the “exchange rate” of award-winning shows between New York and London over the last decade

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Exclusive: Marketing and partnerships professional Matt Chisling will join TDF by Michael Abourizk

Chisling will take on a newly created role beginning in April.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

‘Othello’ remains on top while nearly every Broadway show grows in gross and attendance by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 9, the 26 currently running productions grossed $28,328,355.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:37PM

Exclusive: Literary catalog of Alfred Uhry acquired by International Literary Properties by Michael Abourizk

Uhry is the winner of two Tony Awards, an Academy Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

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Monday, March 10, 2025

Broadway merchandise store ‘One Shubert Alley’ adds second location by Michael Abourizk

Operated by the Araca Group, the expansion will be located next to the Winter Garden Theatre.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Broadway’s ‘SIX’ will host Zumba class for Women’s History Month by Michael Abourizk

The class will be led by current “SIX” company member Jenny Mollet.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Live captures of ‘Yellow Face’ and ‘Girl From the North Country’ will air on PBS in May by Michael Abourizk

A West End production of “Kiss Me, Kate” will also be featured on the network’s “Great Performances” series.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Sarah Hyland and Orville Peck will announce nominations for the 2025 Drama League Awards by Michael Abourizk

Nominations for the 91st annual honors will be named on April 22.

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‘Othello’ breaks multiple records in first week; ‘English’ exits on a high by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 2, the 27 currently running productions grossed $27,030,004.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:24PM
Monday, March 3, 2025

TCG study reveals attendance and revenue at nonprofit theaters has increased, but not back to pre-pandemic levels by Michael Abourizk

Through direct spending, nonprofit theaters contributed $3.6 billion to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:24PM

Broadhurst Theatre will dim marquee lights in honor of Linda Lavin by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award winner passed away in December 2024.

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‘Wicked’’s Paul Tazewell becomes first Black costume designer to win both an Oscar and a Tony by Michael Abourizk

Kieran Culkin also won for his performance in “A Real Pain” at the 97th annual Academy Awards.

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