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Monday, March 3, 2025

Broadhurst Theatre will dim marquee lights in honor of Linda Lavin by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award winner passed away in December 2024.

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‘Wicked’’s Paul Tazewell becomes first Black costume designer to win both an Oscar and a Tony by Michael Abourizk

Kieran Culkin also won for his performance in “A Real Pain” at the 97th annual Academy Awards.

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Friday, February 28, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Initiative to increase accessibility for neurodivergent theatergoers will continue into spring 2025 by Michael Abourizk

Seats on the Spectrum, a collaboration with TDF, launched in October 2024 with Roundabout and New Victory Theater.

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Mara Isaacs and Octopus Theatrical announce creation of genre-fluid media platform by Michael Abourizk

Theater, music and film will fall under the scope of Octoverse Media.

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‘Buena Vista’ starts strong, ‘Wicked’ remains on top while overall box office slips by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 23, the 26 currently running productions grossed $27,930,129.

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Monday, February 24, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025

Exclusive: Gregg Barnes, Wilberth Gonzalez and more named recipients of 2025 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards by Michael Abourizk

TDF’s Costume Collection will celebrate its 50th anniversary alongside the winners.

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Duncan Sheik-scored adaptation of ‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen’ will receive industry presentation by Michael Abourizk

Rob Ashford will direct and choreograph the new musical based on the manga graphic novel.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Times Square’s Tempo hotel announces partnership with Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ by Michael Abourizk

The hotel is committed to ongoing partnerships with Broadway productions.

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Broadway’s ‘Redwood’ partners with outdoor retailer REI by Michael Abourizk

The partnership aims to heighten awareness of the connection between nature and wellness.

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2025 Drama Desk Awards sets ceremony and nominations date by Michael Abourizk

The 69th annual ceremony will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.

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Check out the historical references found within ‘Annie’ by Michael Abourizk

From the Hooverville to Hyde Park, we explain the period-specific people, places and things in the Tony Award-winning musical.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

‘Romeo + Juliet’ exits on a high; most shows get a Presidents’ Day weekend boost by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 16, the 28 currently running productions grossed $32,188,003.

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Students from 55 regional award programs will participate in the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

The annual ceremony celebrating high school theater will take place in June at the Minskoff Theatre.

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Sutton Foster-led ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ stage adaptation is in the works by Michael Abourizk

The musical will chronicle the life of country music star Loretta Lynn.

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‘All In’ recoups on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The Simon Rich comedy broke a house record during its run at the Hudson Theatre.

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Friday, February 14, 2025

Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to ‘The Notebook’ by Michael Abourizk

The Ingrid Michaelson and Bekah Brunstetter musical played the Main Stem in 2024.

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Exclusive: Special event spotlighting mid-career designers of marginalized genders to return for second year by Michael Abourizk

Disney Theatrical Group’s Anne Quart and SheNYC Arts’ Danielle DeMatteo tell Broadway News what to expect for the 2025 edition of the Pipeline Project.

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company’s incoming artistic director Christopher Ashley to be honored by directors’ union by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning director of “Come From Away” will be celebrated at the annual “Mr. Abbott” Award gala.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

‘Redwood’ collaborators Idina Menzel and Tina Landau to be honored by New Dramatists by Michael Abourizk

The Shubert Foundation will be presented with the 2025 Isobel Konecky Award.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ ‘Outsiders’ and more to take part in 2025 Kids’ Night on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

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

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Gross dips but capacity holds steady as Broadway hits standard winter doldrums by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 9, the 27 currently running productions grossed $28,135,565.

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Phylicia Rashad, Luis A. Miranda Jr., John Gore Organization and Girl Be Heard to be feted at BTC gala by Michael Abourizk

The annual event will feature performances by Anika Noni Rose and company members of “Motown the Musical.”

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Monday, February 10, 2025

Ben Vereen will receive lifetime achievement citation at 2025 Chita Rivera Awards by Michael Abourizk

The awards ceremony, which honors dance on stage and screen, will be held in May.

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Program for funding early-career designers will return for fourth year by Michael Abourizk

The 1/52 Project was founded by Tony Award winner Beowulf Boritt

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre