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Monday, August 19, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ will partner with 2024 U.S. Open by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration includes a custom remix of the Alicia Keys song “Kaleidoscope.”

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Ingrid Michaelson will offer post-show performance at Broadway’s ‘The Notebook’ by Michael Abourizk

The musical’s composer will sing songs from her upcoming album.

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Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco and Phillip Boykin set final performance date in ‘Hadestown’ by Michael Abourizk

The principal players will exit the Tony Award-winning musical in January.

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Broadway Green Alliance sets date for textile drive by Michael Abourizk

The end-of-summer recycling event will take place in Times Square.

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Friday, August 16, 2024
Thursday, August 15, 2024

Exclusive: Callie Goff and Stephen Sosnowski promoted to key leadership positions with SpotCo by Michael Abourizk

The pair are longtime executives of the Broadway advertising agency.

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Kyle Selig will join ‘Water for Elephants’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Selig will take over the role of Jacob Jankowski.

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Amateur version of ‘Beetlejuice’ now available to license through Music Theatre International by Michael Abourizk

“Beetlejuice JR” is a 60-minute adaptation of the Tony Award-nominated musical.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Watch Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow chat about ‘The Roommate’ by Michael Abourizk

The pair will star in the upcoming Broadway mounting of Jen Silverman’s play.

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Mattel will release ‘Wicked’ dolls to coincide with film adaptation by Michael Abourizk

Dolls of ‘Wicked’ characters Elphaba, Glinda and Nessarose will be available.

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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new drama ‘Purpose’ will bow on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Phylicia Rashad will direct the play, set to open in spring 2025.

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Exclusive: ‘Job’ on Broadway receives extension by Michael Abourizk

The new play by Max Wolf Friedlich will play four additional weeks at the Hayes Theater.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Watch Lonnie Ali and Richard Willis discuss the Broadway-bound musical ‘Ali’ by Michael Abourizk

The Muhammad Ali bio-musical will premiere in Chicago in 2025.

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Broadway League and Museum of Broadway will partner for ¡Viva! Broadway exhibit by Michael Abourizk

The new display will honor Latiné and Hispanic heritage on Broadway.

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Austin Elle Fisher and Jacob Pham will join ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

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‘The Wiz’ has highest-grossing week, ‘Illinoise’ ends strong while overall box office remains steady by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 11, the 26 currently running productions grossed $30,768,450.

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Alyssa Milano will make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

Milano will play Roxie Hart for a limited run beginning in September.

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Saturday, August 10, 2024

Live capture of ‘Frozen’ stage musical to be released on Disney+ by Michael Abourizk

A capture of the West End production will appear on the streamer.

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

‘Water for Elephants’ resumes ‘Tent Talkback’ series by Michael Abourizk

The musical continues at the Imperial Theatre.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Watch Ariana Burks rehearse for the Muny’s ‘In the Heights’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch Burks sing “Breathe” from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning score.

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David Yazbek will write original music for Broadway’s ‘The Roommate’ by Michael Abourizk

Additional creative team members of the Jen Silverman play have been revealed.

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Nicole Marcusson named chief financial officer of Michael Cassel Group by Michael Abourizk

The live entertainment company produces theater on Broadway and around the world.

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Creative team announced for Broadway’s ‘Othello’ by Michael Abourizk

Derek McLane, Dede Ayite and Natasha Katz are among the Tony Award-winning designers set for the Shakespeare revival.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Cast and creative team finalized for ‘Our Town’ by Michael Abourizk

Ricardo Vázquez and Greg Wood join the company of the Thornton Wilder drama.

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‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ sets Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The new play based on the Netflix series will open in April 2025.

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‘Illinoise’ has highest-grossing week, ‘Mattress’ starts strong while overall box office stays consistent by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 4, the 26 currently running productions grossed $30,523,164.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

Calvin Leon Smith will join Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’ by Michael Abourizk

The “Fat Ham” alum will step into the revival in September.

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‘Women Count’ study tracks gender parity among non-performance positions by Michael Abourizk

The 2024 report examines trends in hiring women and nonbinary individuals in Off-Broadway productions.

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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