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Friday, October 11, 2024

‘Suffs’ will end Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

Shaina Taub won 2024 Tony Awards for writing the musical’s book and score.

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Brandon Uranowitz and more to lead industry presentation of new comedy ‘The Cowards’ by Michael Abourizk

Brandon Uranowitz, Veanne Cox, Taylor Schilling and more will appear in the reading.

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Jonathan Groff, Brooke Shields, Kristin Caskey and more join board of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Abourizk

Eight new members were named.

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‘Hadestown’ to receive special album featuring Anaïs Mitchell chronicling its creative process by Michael Abourizk

Mitchell will narrate her inspiration for the musical.

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Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ will welcome Phillip Johnson Richardson to the cast by Michael Abourizk

Richardson made his Main Stem debut in “The Wiz.”

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will promote ‘Wicked’ film internationally by Michael Abourizk

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who will star in the upcoming film adaptation of Broadway’s “Wicked,” will visit five cities around the globe in conjunction with the Nov. 22 release o…

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Jimmy Awards will return to Minskoff Theatre in 2025 by Michael Abourizk

A date is set for the 16th annual ceremony.

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Alexis Bittar’s fictitious Margeaux Goldrich will make cameo in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

The lifestyle brand’s socialite character is played by Patricia Black.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

All Broadway marquee lights will darken in honor of Adrian Bailey, Gavin Creel and Maggie Smith by Michael Abourizk

The committee of theater owners is evaluating their dimming policies.

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Jonathan Groff will lead Bobby Darin bio-musical on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

“Just in Time” will open in April 2025.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

‘Sunset Boulevard’ cracks $1 million as Broadway’s collective gross and attendance soar by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 6, the 32 currently running productions grossed $29,633,660.

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Kayla Davion, Michael Hayden, Ashley Brown and more join ‘Elf’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Casting is now complete for the musical revival.

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Monday, October 7, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ offering open captioning at every performance by Michael Abourizk

The initiative will offer a new approach to aural accessibility.

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Friday, October 4, 2024

Broadway theaters to honor the legacy of Gavin Creel with marquee-lights dimming by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award winner passed away in September.

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Sean Astin sets Broadway debut in ‘Elf’ by Michael Abourizk

The Academy Award nominee will play Santa in the musical revival.

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Matthew James Thomas and more will join ‘Harry Potter’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

A slew of new company members will join the cast of the long-running play in November.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Broadway theaters will dim lights in honor Adrian Bailey by Michael Abourizk

The actor appeared in 15 productions on the Main Stem.

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Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz sets Broadway debut in ‘Eureka Day’ by Michael Abourizk

Yakura-Kurtz will replace the previously announced Zoë Chao.

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Broadway Bridges expands to include touring Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The program of the Broadway League aims to expose high school students to theater.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

‘Romeo + Juliet’ and ‘Sunset Boulevard’ play to capacity crowds in first week; Broadway’s box office bounces back by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 29, the 32 currently running productions grossed $26,449,033

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Alison Luff, Liam Pearce and Nathan Levy will join Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ by Michael Abourizk

Additional replacement casting has been announced.

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Olivier Award-winning musical ‘Operation Mincemeat’ sets Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The musical written and composed by SpitLip is currently running in London’s West End.

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Nominations for 78th annual Tonys to be revealed in May; nominating committee announced by Michael Abourizk

The eligibility cutoff date has also been set.

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Charli D’Amelio will join ‘& Juliet’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The TikTok star will join the company in October.

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Exclusive: ‘Water for Elephants’ licensing rights acquired by Broadway Licensing Global by Michael Abourizk

The musical features a score by PigPen Theatre Co. and a book by Rick Elice.

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Barbra Streisand documentary in the works by Michael Abourizk

The star of stage and screen will provide access to her personal archives.

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Alex Wolfe and Andrew Joy receive promotions at Foresight Theatrical by Michael Abourizk

The duo are now general managers.

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ partners with Refinery Hotel for ‘Girls’ Night Out’ by Michael Abourizk

The luxury hotel is located in midtown Manhattan.

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‘The Hills of California’ announces extension ahead of opening night by Michael Abourizk

The new Jez Butterworth play will run an additional two weeks.

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Lillias White sets return to Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ by Michael Abourizk

The 2019 Best Musical Tony Award winner continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Broadway to be included in Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards by Michael Abourizk

Nominations for the 2025 honors will be announced in December.

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