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Friday, September 20, 2024

‘Sunset Boulevard’ revival will release cast album by Michael Abourizk

Recorded live during its West End run, the album will feature the stars of the Broadway revival.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

‘Oh, Mary!’ receives second extension by Michael Abourizk

The comedy by Cole Escola will play an additional ten weeks at the Lyceum Theatre.

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Danny Burstein to join Audra McDonald in ‘Gypsy’ by Michael Abourizk

The revival’s complete creative team has also been announced.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

The Bengsons will appear in Broadway’s ‘All In: Comedy About Love’ by Michael Abourizk

The pair of singers will perform songs from the Magnetic Fields.

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Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley and more will lead ‘Cult of Love’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The full creative team for the Leslye Headland play has also been announced.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Watch Nichelle Lewis and Kyle Ramar Freeman perform ‘Be a Lion’ from ‘The Wiz’ by Michael Abourizk

Watch Nichelle Lewis and Kyle Ramar Freeman perform ‘Be a Lion’ from ‘The Wiz’

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Broadway’s box office up 26% year over year; nearly every show rises in attendance by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 15, the 28 currently running productions grossed $27,262,406.

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Allison Russell to make Broadway debut in ‘Hadestown’ by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Water for Elephants’ partners with various nonprofits for ‘Memory Maker Program’ by Michael Abourizk

The initiative will aim to welcome students, the underserved and senior audiences.

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New musical ‘Bran Castle’ to receive industry presentation by Michael Abourizk

The Donald Nolan musical will feature direction and choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter.

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Benji Santiago and Anna Zavelson will join Broadway’s ‘The Notebook’ by Michael Abourizk

The duo will make their Broadway debut in the Ingrid Michaelson-Bekah Brunstetter musical.

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‘Stereophonic’ extends again; replacement casting announced by Michael Abourizk

The 2024 Best Play Tony Award winner will run for an additional week.

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Kostow Greenwood Architects will design a new lounge for Broadway’s St. James Theatre by Michael Abourizk

The venue will host the upcoming Nicole Scherzinger-led revival of “Sunset Boulevard.”

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‘Buena Vista Social Club’ sets Broadway run; initial casting announced by Michael Abourizk

The musical based on the Grammy Award-winning album will open in March 2025.

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Friday, September 13, 2024

Items from original Broadway production of ‘Hair’ will be on display in the Smithsonian by Michael Abourizk

The artifacts will be a part of the “Entertainment Nation” exhibit.

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Diane Vadnal joins the Press Room as director of operations by Michael Abourizk

Vadnal is the first to hold the title at the public relations firm.

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‘Real Women Have Curves’ sets plans to bow on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The new musical premiered at American Repertory Theater.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

‘McNeal’ starts strong, while overall box office sees standard post-Labor Day decline by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 8, the 26 currently running productions grossed $25,461,584.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis reveal musical concept album ‘Warriors’ by Michael Abourizk

The new musical is based on the film and novel of the same name.

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Lear deBessonet named artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater by Michael Abourizk

Bartlett Sher will serve as the nonprofit’s executive director.

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‘Elf’ will return to Broadway; Grey Henson will star by Michael Abourizk

The revival is a transfer of the recent West End mounting.

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Monday, September 9, 2024

JC Chasez and Jimmy Harry to release musical concept album ‘Playing with Fire’ by Michael Abourizk

The new musical is an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.”

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Casting finalized for Broadway bow of ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ by Michael Abourizk

The new musical has also released several songs from Will Aronson and Hue Park’s score.

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Friday, September 6, 2024

Nonprofit to offer job training for adults seeking careers in performing arts by Michael Abourizk

The workforce development program will focus on technical and administrative positions.

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic