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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Suffs’ exit strong as overall Broadway box office dips less than usual by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 5, the 33 currently running productions grossed $45,157,253.

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Friday, January 3, 2025

Greg Hildreth to join ‘Chicago’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The long-running revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

National Endowment for the Arts reports on the state of nonprofit theaters nationwide by Michael Abourizk

The results identify current challenges and possible solutions.

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‘Wicked’ first show ever to gross over $5 million in a single week by Michael Abourizk

Broadway box office surpasses pre-pandemic holiday-week gross; for the week ending Dec. 29, the 33 currently running productions grossed $55,822,374.

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Monday, December 30, 2024

‘Gypsy’ on Broadway canceled performances due to cast illnesses by Michael Abourizk

Performances of the Audra McDonald-led revival resumed on Dec. 29.

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Broadway’s box office remains strong ahead of the end of 2024 by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 22, the 34 currently running productions grossed $44,466,554.

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Friday, December 20, 2024

ATG Entertainment acquires national tour presenter Celebrity Attractions by Michael Abourizk

The organization has now expanded its reach to Tulsa, Little Rock and more.

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Shubert Organization files application for renovation of Broadway’s Imperial Theatre by Michael Abourizk

The venue will next host the new musical “Smash” beginning in spring 2025.

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Broadway’s ‘Suffs’ will be filmed for PBS by Michael Abourizk

The Shaina Taub musical will be captured before the end of its run in January 2025.

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‘Oh, Mary!’ will welcome Phillip James Brannon and Chris Renfro to the cast by Michael Abourizk

The pair will join the Cole Escola comedy in January 2025.

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‘Dead Outlaw’ announces Broadway transfer by Michael Abourizk

The new musical by Itamar Moses, David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna will open in the spring.

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How long do open-ended Broadway musicals typically run? by Michael Abourizk

Through original research, Broadway News examines whether or not open-ended musicals are running longer in the last few seasons than the previous 20.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

‘Eureka Day’ announces extension by Michael Abourizk

The Jonathan Spector play opened on Dec. 16.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

‘The Notebook’ ends on a high, ‘All In’ starts strong as overall Broadway attendance soars by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 15, the 36 currently running productions grossed $43,720,381.

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Monday, December 16, 2024

Meredith Willson’s ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ sets 2025 national tour by Michael Abourizk

The musical originally played Broadway and toured as “Here’s Love.”

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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Red Bucket Follies raises $5.3 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway and touring productions of “Wicked” were the industry’s top fundraisers.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Watch the ‘Stereophonic’ original cast perform an NPR Tiny Desk concert by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Play perform Will Butler’s Tony-nominated songs.

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Broadway box office bucks trend in typical post-Thanksgiving drop by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 8, the 37 currently running productions grossed $42,021,721.

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Broadway’s ‘Lion King’ to welcome Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi as Rafiki by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning musical will mark Pitjeng-Molebatsi’s Main Stem debut.

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Andy Karl and Samantha Dodemaide to join ‘Moulin Rouge!’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical will also welcome Samantha Dodemaide in January 2025.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Broadway performers make strong showing in 2025 Golden Globe nominations by Michael Abourizk

Upcoming “Othello” stars Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal were among the theater actors recognized.

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Kara Young, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and more will lead Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ ‘Purpose’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

An opening-night date has also been announced for the Phylicia Rashad-directed drama.

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Terrence Mann will step into ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The three-time Tony Award nominee will join the musical in January 2025.

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