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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

'Redwood' does boffo business in first week while overall box office declines by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 26, the 29 currently running productions grossed $29,614,804.

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Dolly Parton bio-musical sets pre-Broadway engagement by Michael Abourizk

"Dolly: An Original Musical" will play Nashville before opening on the Main Stem.

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Exclusive: Cast set for Broadway-aimed 'Take the Lead' musical at Paper Mill Playhouse by Michael Abourizk

Christopher Gattelli will direct and choreograph the new musical.

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Erika Jayne extends run as Roxie in Broadway's 'Chicago' by Michael Abourizk

The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum will appear for an additional two weeks.

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Monday, January 27, 2025

Legislation to restore tax fairness to entertainment professionals reintroduced to Congress by Michael Abourizk

The Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA) increases the cap of tax deductions for theater artists.

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Deborah F. Rutter will step down as president of Kennedy Center by Michael Abourizk

Rutter joined the organization in 2014.

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Michael Arden-directed 'Lost Boys' musical will open on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The new musical features a score by the Rescues and a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch.

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Casting finalized for Broadway premiere of 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' by Michael Abourizk

The new play based on the Netflix series will feature a company of 34.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

'Water for Elephants' musical now available for licensing by high schools by Michael Abourizk

The musical was recently acquired by Broadway Licensing.

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Further casting revealed for Broadway bow of 'Real Women Have Curves' by Michael Abourizk

The Sergio Trujillo-helmed musical will open in April.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Maria Rosario Jackson resigns as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts by Michael Abourizk

Jackson has served as chair of the NEA since 2021.

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Broadway's 'Cult of Love,' 'Oh, Mary!' and more nominated for GLAAD Media Awards by Michael Abourizk

"Wicked," "Mean Girls" and the 2024 Tony Awards broadcast were also cited.

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Lea Salonga, Whitney White and more will receive Drama League Special Awards by Michael Abourizk

Audible and the lead producers of "Smash" will also be honored.

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'Wicked' on Broadway announces new stars Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm by Michael Abourizk

The duo will join the long-running musical in March.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

'Our Town' becomes first Thornton Wilder play to gross over $1 million in a week by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 19, the 29 currently running productions grossed $33,372,166.

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'Left on Tenth' is now available for licensing through Dramatists Play Service by Michael Abourizk

The new play, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, is currently running at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

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Erika Henningsen will play Sandra Dee in Bobby Darin bio-musical 'Just in Time' by Michael Abourizk

Jonathan Groff will star as Darin in the new musical, set to open on Broadway in April.

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Broadway transfer of 'Dead Outlaw' will include full Off-Broadway cast by Michael Abourizk

The entire creative team has also been announced for the new musical by Itamar Moses, David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

TDF will offer free membership to graduating New York City students by Michael Abourizk

The program will also partner with Broadway's "Hell's Kitchen" and "SIX."

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Jacob Dickey and Kyle Selig complete cast of Sondheim revue 'Old Friends' by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway production starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will open in April.

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Museum of Broadway will honor Black artists with new exhibit by Michael Abourizk

"Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers on Broadway" will open in January.

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Tatianna Córdoba and Justina Machado will lead 'Real Women Have Curves' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The musical's creative team has also been announced.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Sonia Friedman signs on as a producer of Broadway-bound 'Queen of Versailles' musical by Michael Abourizk

The Kristin Chenoweth-led production will bow on Broadway during the 2025-2026 season.

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National Endowment for the Arts announces $36.8 million worth of grants by Michael Abourizk

Broadway's Second Stage, as well as TDF, Playwrights Horizons and New York Theatre Workshop are among the recipients.

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Actors' union will honor ensemblists and swings with 'A Chorus Year' by Michael Abourizk

The yearlong celebration begins with the 10th annual Swing Day.

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Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada to join 'Cabaret' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The pair will take over for exiting stars Adam Lambert and Auliʻi Cravalho.

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Broadway production company Seaview acquires Tony Kiser Theatre by Michael Abourizk

The Off-Broadway venue will be rebranded as Studio Seaview.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Dramatists Play Service acquires licensing rights to Alex Edelman's 'Just for Us' by Michael Abourizk

The solo piece is now available to perform in regional and community theaters.

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'Hamilton' surpasses $1 billion in overall gross by Michael Abourizk

The 2016 Tony Award-winning Best Musical becomes only the fourth Broadway production to do so. Plus, Broadway box office figures for the week ending Jan. 12.

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Madeline Myers and Benjamin Velez named recipients of Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre by Michael Abourizk

Velez is a writer of the Broadway-bound musical "Real Women Have Curves."

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Gracie Lawrence and Emily Bergl to join Jonathan Groff in Bobby Darin musical by Michael Abourizk

The full creative team has also been announced for the new musical, titled "Just in Time."

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Nov 20, 2025: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) - Longacre Theatre
Dec 08, 2025: Marjorie Prime - Hayes Theater
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Mar 12, 2026: Every Brilliant Thing - Hudson Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Mar 30, 2026: Dog Day Afternoon - August Wilson Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 07, 2026: Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Broadhurst Theatre
Apr 09, 2026: Death of a Salesman - Winter Garden Theatre
Apr 12, 2026: Titanique - St. James Theatre
Apr 15, 2026: The Fear of 13 - James Earl Jones Theatre
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Apr 19, 2026: Fallen Angels - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 20, 2026: Schmigadoon! - Nederlander Theatre
Apr 21, 2026: The Balusters - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Apr 22, 2026: Beaches A New Musical - Majestic Theatre
Apr 23, 2026: The Rocky Horror Show - Studio 54
Apr 25, 2026: Joe Turner's Come and Gone - Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: The Lost Boys - Palace Theatre
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Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off
Apr 29, 2026: Drama Desk Nominations
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