All stories by Michael Abourizk on BroadwayStars

Monday, August 5, 2024

‘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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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Casting finalized for Broadway premiere of ‘Yellow Face’ by Michael Abourizk

Francis Jue, Kevin Del Aguila and more will join Daniel Dae Kim in David Henry Hwang's drama.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ will welcome Drew Gehling to the cast by Michael Abourizk

Plus, several principal actors have set their departure date from the musical.

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Broadway’ ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ announces ‘Princess Test’ event series by Michael Abourizk

The weekly pre-show contest will give fans a chance to win tickets to the revival.

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Casting finalized for ‘Death Becomes Her’ by Michael Abourizk

The new musical based on the film will open at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in November.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Broadway’s box office remains steady while reaching peak capacity by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 28, the 25 currently running shows grossed $31,287,760.

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Betsy Wolfe sets final performance date for ‘& Juliet’ by Michael Abourizk

Wolfe received a 2023 Tony Award nomination for her performance.

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‘The Hills of California’ completes casting for Broadway premiere by Michael Abourizk

The new Jez Butterworth play will begin performances in September.

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‘The Queen of Versailles’ musical will make Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The Kristin Chenoweth-starrer will hit the Main Stem in the 2025-2026 season.

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Monday, July 29, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024
Thursday, July 25, 2024

Watch Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland duet on a song from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch the duo perform a funk version of “Somewhere That’s Green.”

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‘Empire Records’ musical will premiere at McCarter Theatre Center by Michael Abourizk

Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno and Taylor Iman Jones will be featured in the cast.

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Exclusive: AKA’s Arts Insider program announces latest cohort by Michael Abourizk

The arts influencer collective now has a reach of 15 million followers.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Watch director Jon M. Chu discuss building the on-screen world of ‘Wicked’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below for a sneak peak of the upcoming film adaptation.

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Rock opera based on ‘Moby-Dick’ is in the works by Michael Abourizk

Amber Gray and Grace McLean will lead a developmental workshop of the project, titled “Kill the Whale.”

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Watch Sutton Foster and Michael Urie discuss bringing ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ back to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

On “Today,” the duo explains why now is the perfect time to revive the classic musical.

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Kids’ Night on Broadway will return for summer edition by Michael Abourizk

Children will be able to attend a Broadway show for free with a full-paying adult.

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‘Tommy’ soars in closing week; ‘Oh, Mary!’ breaks box office record by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 21, the 27 currently running productions grossed $31,423,899.

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“Oh, Mary!” announces extension by Michael Abourizk

Cole Escola’s comedy will play an additional eight weeks at the Lyceum Theatre.

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Watch Lear deBessonet deliver a TED Talk about the Arts for EveryBody initiative by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award nominee is the founder and co-artistic director of the initiative, set to debut on July 27.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Musician union’s pension receives $1.5 billion in relief funds by Michael Abourizk

“Senator Schumer has long been a champion of musicians and all artists,” AFM president Sara Cutler told Broadway News.

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Watch Brandt Martinez and the company of ‘Illinoise’ on ‘The View’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch the cast of the Sufjan Stevens musical perform “Man of Metropolis.”

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‘BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical’ will play Broadhurst Theatre by Michael Abourizk

The new musical will open on Broadway in April 2025.

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Watch Joshua Boone and company in the recording studio for ‘The Outsiders’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the Tony Award nominee perform “Little Brother.”

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Broadway sees dip at weekly box office while remaining ahead of last season by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 14, the 26 currently running productions grossed $29,845,592.

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All that Chat

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