All stories by Michael Abourizk on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

‘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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Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ will host block party with New York Liberty by Michael Abourizk

The free event will precede the WNBA team’s July 16 game.

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‘Redwood’ sets theater and dates for Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The new musical starring Idina Menzel will open in February 2025.

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Watch highlights from the inaugural 2024 Broadway in Bryant Park concert series by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see performances from “The Who’s Tommy,” “Water for Elephants,” “The Wiz” and more.

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Monday, July 15, 2024

NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert features stars of ‘The Wiz’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch performances from the currently running revival.

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return this fall by Michael Abourizk

The annual fundraising event will take place in September.

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Louis Stancil Acting Studio will expand to New York City by Michael Abourizk

The Black-owned business will open in Times Square in August.

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ completes casting for Broadway transfer by Michael Abourizk

The revival will open at the Hudson Theatre in August.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Broadway-bound Muhammad Ali musical will make world premiere in Chicago by Michael Abourizk

The musical, titled “Ali,” chronicles the life of the heavyweight boxing champion.

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Exclusive: Producer Hub, a resource for independent producers, achieves nonprofit status by Michael Abourizk

Producing director Michael Francis and co-founder Mara Isaacs talk to Broadway News about providing sponsorship, resources and community.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

‘Merrily’ exits on a high note while Broadway reaches highest capacity since March by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 7, the 27 currently running productions grossed $31,930,996.

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Monday, July 8, 2024

Additional casting announced for ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ revival by Michael Abourizk

Principal actors will include Ana Gasteyer, Brooks Ashmanskas, Daniel Breaker and Will Chase.

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Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights for ‘Once Upon a Once More Time’ by Michael Abourizk

The Britney Spears-scored tuner will initially be available for school groups.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

‘Appropriate’ and ‘Beautiful Noise’ finish strong while most Broadway shows tumble at the box office by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending June 30, the 30 currently running productions grossed $34,783,390.

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Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen named winners of Broadway Green Alliance’s College Green Captain Award by Michael Abourizk

The honorees used sustainable practices to mount a university production of “Puffs.”

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Bartlett Sher joins creative team of Broadway-bound ‘Hello, I’m Dolly’ by Michael Abourizk

The new Dolly Parton bio-musical is slated for a Broadway bow in 2026.

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Morgan Anita Wood will join ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Wood previously appeared in the musical’s national tours.

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Monday, July 1, 2024

How the Ars Nova Play Group influenced four 2024 Tony Award nominees by Michael Abourizk

Alums of the playwriting program reflect on their early-career experience with the nonprofit.

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Friday, June 28, 2024

Watch Keala Settle and Casey Donovan duet on a song from ‘& Juliet’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the stars of the musical’s Australian production.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

Devonté Hynes will compose original music for ‘Job’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The new play will open at the Hayes Theater in July.

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Jeannette Bayardelle will join the cast of Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-nominee will take on the role of Angélique.

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‘Left on Tenth’ will open at the James Earl Jones Theatre in October by Michael Abourizk

Peter Francis James and Kate MacCluggage join the cast of the new play by Delia Ephron.

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Grant Gustin sets departure date from ‘Water for Elephants’ by Michael Abourizk

The actor will leave the Tony Award-nominated musical in the fall.

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‘Cabaret’ revival announces alternate casting by Michael Abourizk

The roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles will each have an alternate throughout the summer.

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Broadway-bound musical ‘Studio 54’ is in development by Michael Abourizk

Sergio Trujillo will direct and choreograph the disco-history tuner.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Christian Borle will star in ‘Tammy Faye’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The new musical will open at the Palace Theatre in November.

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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