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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Bonnie Milligan will host 2025 Tony Awards ‘First Impressions Cam’ by Michael Abourizk

Milligan will bring viewers of the telecast backstage with newly crowned Tony winners.

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Exclusive: Drew Hodges will return to SpotCo by Michael Abourizk

Hodges, who founded the agency, tells Broadway News about creating an ad campaign in the 2020s.

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How this season’s Tony Award nominees were influenced by their past work by Michael Abourizk

Broadway News spoke with veteran nominees from “Death Becomes Her,” “Oh, Mary!,” “Maybe Happy Ending” and more.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Gavin Creel and Brian Stokes Mitchell will be honored with special Drama Desk citations by Michael Abourizk

The 69th annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 1.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Grosses analysis: With one week to go in 2024-2025 Broadway season, box office remains consistent by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending May 18, the 40 currently running productions grossed $44,351,676.

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Monday, May 19, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Broadway League announces recipients of 2025 touring awards by Michael Abourizk

The industry’s trade association annually acknowledges excellence in touring Broadway.

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‘MJ’ on Broadway to welcome Emjay Roa as Little Michael by Michael Abourizk

Roa will make his Broadway debut in the long-running musical.

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Audio and video technology provider Avid selects ACT Entertainment as U.S. distributor by Michael Abourizk

Avid has served many Broadway productions, including the currently running “Boop! The Musical.”

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‘Death Becomes Her’ leads nominations for Dorian Theater Awards by Michael Abourizk

“Pirates!” star Jinkx Monsoon received three nominations, more than any individual.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office remains steady as season’s end approaches by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending May 11, the 40 currently running productions grossed $43,501,430.

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Tony Award-winning producer Rachel Sussman to be honored at Jewish Queer Youth gala by Michael Abourizk

The evening will feature performances from Nikki M. James, Zachary Noah Piser and more.

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Monday, May 12, 2025

Jessica Hecht, Francis Jue and more named recipients of 2025 Actors’ Equity Foundation Awards by Michael Abourizk

The awards are given for outstanding performances both on and Off-Broadway.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Beth Watson joins AKA as senior vice president by Michael Abourizk

Watson will succeed Robert Jones as head of theater.

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Grosses analysis: ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ is first play to gross over $4 million in a single week by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending May 4, the 40 currently running productions grossed $43,063,490.

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Monday, May 5, 2025

Helen J Shen, Louis McCartney, Marjan Neshat and more named 2025 Theatre World Award winners by Michael Abourizk

George Clooney, Leslie Uggams and Shailene Woodley will receive special citations at a ceremony in June.

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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for ‘Purpose’ by Michael Abourizk

The drama is currently nominated for six 2025 Tony Awards.

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Drama League names 30 recipients of Directors Project fellowships by Michael Abourizk

The new cohort will be honored at the Drama League Awards ceremony.

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Breaking down the record-setting nods and apparent trends of the 2025 Tony Award nominations by Michael Abourizk

2025 Tony Award nominations mark strides for representation, first-time nominees, multi-nominees and Jimmy Awards alumni.

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‘Othello’ on Broadway announces recoupment by Michael Abourizk

The Denzel Washington- and Jake Gyllenhaal-led revival earned back its investment in nine weeks.

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2025 Tony Award nominations: the complete list by Michael Abourizk

“Buena Vista Social Club,” “Death Becomes Her” and “Maybe Happy Ending” lead the pack of nominees.

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Raja Feather Kelly among 2025 Doris Duke Artist Awards recipients by Michael Abourizk

The “Strange Loop” and “Lempicka” choreographer is one of six artists who will receive a monetary prize.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Grosses analysis: Broadway’s box office softens but attendance remains strong by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending April 27, the 40 currently running productions grossed $46,949,262.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:12PM
Monday, April 28, 2025

Tony Awards administration committee reveals final round of eligibility rulings for 2024-2025 season by Michael Abourizk

Shows examined include “Floyd Collins,” “Boop!,” “Real Women Have Curves” and more.

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