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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Grosses analysis: ‘Purpose’ soars in penultimate week on Broadway; ‘Call Me Izzy’ exits with best-attended week by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 24, the 28 currently running shows grossed $28,634,041.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:15PM
Monday, August 25, 2025

Theater industry professionals will take part in first-ever Broadway Mile by Michael Abourizk

Kelli O’Hara, Patina Miller, Jordan Fisher and more will participate in the fundraiser for Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:02PM
Thursday, August 21, 2025

The Jimmy Awards will return to Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre in 2026 by Michael Abourizk

A date has been set for the 17th annual ceremony honoring high-school level theater.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:20PM

‘A Beautiful Noise’ will bow in Australia by Michael Abourizk

The Neil Diamond bio-musical opened on Broadway in 2022.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:19PM
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

New research evaluates LORT organizations’ efficiency in AI realm by Michael Abourizk

Broadway’s Lincoln Center Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre Company and Second Stage Theater were included in the assessment.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:33PM

NYC Broadway Week sets fall 2025 return by Michael Abourizk

The program offers two-for-one tickets to select Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:09PM

Grosses analysis: ‘Gypsy’ jumps 35% in final week, as overall summer box office softens by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 17, the 29 currently running productions grossed $29,790,665.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:06PM

Exclusive: A new quartet of performers will join ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The Disney musical is the third-longest-running show in Broadway history.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:15AM
Monday, August 18, 2025

Kash Bennett named new executive director of Sonia Friedman Productions by Michael Abourizk

Diane Benjamin, who has served as executive director of the production company for 12 years, will step down.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:08PM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production company rebrands; “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” will open on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The company formerly known as the Really Useful Group is now called LW Entertainment.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:40AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Original ‘Phantom of the Opera’ star Michael Crawford named among 2025 Kennedy Center honorees by Michael Abourizk

Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor and more were also named.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:25PM

Actors’ union ‘Chorus Year’ celebration acknowledged by United States Congress by Michael Abourizk

Representative Chellie Pingree recognized the celebration in the Congressional Record.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:38PM

Mayor’s Office’s ‘Made in NY’ awards will be dedicated to New York City theater by Michael Abourizk

The awards will take place on Sept. 15.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:22PM

Exclusive: Laura Peete named director of Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation by Michael Abourizk

Peete previously worked at Theatre Under the Stars in Houston.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:03AM

Broadway marquees will decry proposed Times Square casino by Michael Abourizk

A rally will take place in advance of the proposition’s first public hearing.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:41AM
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office rebounds; two shows celebrate historical milestones by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 10, the 29 currently running productions grossed $31,003,860.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:03PM

Newcomer Kris Kollins and ‘& Juliet’ alum Rachel Webb will lead premiere of ‘Purple Rain’ by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway-aimed musical, featuring music and lyrics by Prince and a book by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, will bow in Minneapolis in October.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:01PM

Exclusive: Ainsley Melham will return to Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ by Michael Abourizk

The ‘Boop!’ star will rejoin the company of the recently crowned 14th-longest-running Broadway show.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:38AM
Monday, August 11, 2025

London ticketing platform releases data on the intersection of theater and wellness by Michael Abourizk

The findings indicate that attending live theater is a source of joy, emotional connection and a break from technology.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:49PM
Friday, August 8, 2025

Jacob Cooper launches new Broadway design studio by Michael Abourizk

The former SpotCo and RPM staffer has founded Eleven O’Clock Studio.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:57PM

How a police report helped ‘Call Me Izzy’ dialect coach find the right sound for star Jean Smart by Michael Abourizk

Susanne Sulby explains her unique approach in sculpting the aural experience of Jamie Wax’s northern Louisiana-set drama.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:45AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Live capture of Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ will get theatrical release by Michael Abourizk

The release will include new interviews with the original cast.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:48PM
Tuesday, August 5, 2025

International Literary Properties and Simcha Productions will partner to manage literary catalog of Paddy Chayefsky by Michael Abourizk

Chayefsky is the Oscar-winning scribe of “Network,” “Marty” and “The Hospital.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:59PM

Grosses analysis: ‘Mamma Mia!’ starts strong; most shows slip at box office by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 3, the 28 currently running productions grossed $30,062,727.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:03PM
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Funny Face Bakery will offer ‘Hamilton’-themed cookies by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration is in honor of the musical’s 10th anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:36PM

Rebecca Habel will return to Roundabout Theatre Company as new managing director by Michael Abourizk

Habel will start in the role in January 2026.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:46PM
Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Tai Thompson named directing fellow for Roundabout Theatre Company by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit 2025-2026 directors group has also been revealed.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:12PM

New study indicates Gen Z and millennial theatergoers have misalignment of cost and perceived value of Broadway shows by Michael Abourizk

The research was commissioned by No Guarantees Productions.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:09PM

Grosses analysis: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ breaks a record; ‘Pirates’ plays to standing room in final week by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 27, the 28 currently running productions grossed $31,581,085.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:05PM
Monday, July 28, 2025

‘Hamilton’ teams up with Lingua Franca for limited-edition clothing line by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration celebrates the musical’s decade on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:59PM

Exclusive: Jet Set Candy jewelry partners with Broadway’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration has released a “Mamma Mia!” theater ticket charm.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:19AM
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