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Monday, November 18, 2024

Exclusive: Broadway advertising agency Arthouse will open London office by Michael Abourizk

Karl Westworth has been named managing director of the U.K. branch.

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Nick Kroll joins ‘All In’ on Broadway; opening-night date set by Michael Abourizk

Kroll will appear alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Andrew Rannells and Jimmy Fallon.

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Tryphena Wade will stand by for Audra McDonald in ‘Gypsy’; complete cast revealed by Michael Abourizk

The revival will begin previews on Nov. 21 ahead of a Dec. 19 opening night at the Majestic Theatre

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Friday, November 15, 2024

Jacob Ben-Shmuel will join ‘Aladdin’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Ben-Shmuel will make his Broadway debut in the Disney musical.

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Watch a preview of George Clooney in his Broadway debut by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch a promotional video for “Good Night, and Good Luck.”

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Tony Awards committee determines eligibilities of 11 productions for 2025 Tonys following first meeting by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Awards Administration Committee rules on productions such as “Oh, Mary!” and “Once Upon a Mattress.”

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Terrence McNally New Works Incubator will return for third year by Michael Abourizk

The program nurtures and mentors early-career playwrights, culminating in a 29-hour workshop.

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Jinkx Monsoon and more join ‘Pirates’ revival; full cast and design team revealed by Michael Abourizk

A new title for the Gilbert and Sullivan musical has also been announced.

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‘Othello’ announces final casting by Michael Abourizk

The Denzel Washington- and Jake Gyllenhaal-led revival will open on the Main Stem in March 2025.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:10AM
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Robert Petkoff will temporarily join ‘Moulin Rouge!’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Petkoff will reprise his performance as Harold Zidler, a role he has played on national tour.

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Broadway has best-attended week of season to date by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Nov. 10, the 37 currently running productions grossed $36,467,871.

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Friday, November 8, 2024

Nominations for 2025 Best Musical Theater Album Grammy Awards revealed; full nominations announced by Michael Abourizk

Aaron Lazar, Charlie Rosen and other Broadway alumni were also nominated.

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A list of all the ‘Wicked’ movie partnerships we could count by Michael Abourizk

The collaborations span cosmetics, food, clothing and more.

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A new adaptation of ‘Fahrenheit 451’ aims for Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Martyna Majok will pen the new version of the Ray Bradbury novel.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:20AM
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Broadway’s box office maintains strong lead over last season’s figures by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Nov. 3, the 36 currently running productions grossed $32,939,767.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:32PM
Monday, November 4, 2024

Broadway Green Alliance will host fall e-waste drive by Michael Abourizk

The event will take place in Times Square.

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Friday, November 1, 2024

Watch Darren Criss discuss returning to Broadway in ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the Emmy Award winner chat about the new musical by Will Aronson and Hue Park.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00PM

Oscar-winning ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is being adapted for the stage by Michael Abourizk

The musical will feature songs by the film’s Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:06PM

Drama League sets 2025 awards calendar by Michael Abourizk

Productions playing both on and Off-Broadway will be eligible.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:37PM
Thursday, October 31, 2024