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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Kathleen Turner to announce 2024 Drama Desk nominations by Michael Abourizk

The award nominations will be revealed on April 29.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Suffs’ to receive original cast album by Michael Abourizk

The record will preserve Shaina Taub’s original score.

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Broadway attendance grows slightly as season’s end draws near by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending April 21, the 36 currently running shows grossed $34,650,614.

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Amber Snead joins Murnane Casting by Michael Abourizk

Snead previously worked on “The Lion King.”

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Adi Roy will take on title role in Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ by Michael Abourizk

Roy previously played the role in the national tour.

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Monday, April 22, 2024

‘Watcher in the Woods’ will offer industry reading by Michael Abourizk

Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and others will appear in the musical adaptation of the Florence Engel Randall novel.

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‘Stereophonic’ announces extension into August by Michael Abourizk

The play by David Adjmi will appear for an additional six weeks at the John Golden Theatre.

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Friday, April 19, 2024

Tony Awards announces eligibility rulings for 14 productions by Michael Abourizk

The 77th annual Tonys ceremony will take place on June 16.

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‘Gutenberg!’ Broadway cast album sets release date by Michael Abourizk

The musical completed its limited run in January.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Roundabout announces new year of theatrical workforce program by Michael Abourizk

The initiative includes the return of the technical-focused fellowship and a new theater administration fellowship.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Americans for the Arts president Nolen Bivens to step down by Michael Abourizk

Bivens has served as president and CEO since 2021.

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Maya Boyd to take over title role in Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ by Michael Abourizk

Boyd will join the company of the Tony Award-nominated musical.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Broadway box office dips but proves second-best attended week of the season by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending April 14, the 36 currently running shows grossed $35,535,214.

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Could all of this year’s Tony Awards nominees for direction be women? by Michael Abourizk

Broadway News examines the history of Tony Award-nominated female directors and the records that could be broken with this year’s nominations.

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Ambassador Theatre Group rebrands as ATG Entertainment by Michael Abourizk

The theater-owning group also serves as a producer on “The Wiz,” “Cabaret” and “Appropriate.”

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Opening-night dates announced for Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2024-2025 season by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit’s slate of shows includes “Yellow Face,” “English” and “The Pirates of Penzance.”

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‘SIX’ will host karaoke event in June by Michael Abourizk

Three fans will be chosen to sing onstage at the Lena Horne Theatre.

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Merger announced between artificial intelligence services agencies Satisfi Labs and Broadw.ai by Michael Abourizk

Donny Wright and Micah Hollingworth tell Broadway News about the AI-powered ticket concierge services.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Entertainment Community Fund launches ‘Essential’ campaign by Michael Abourizk

The $160 million campaign expands the fund’s reach.

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Broadway marks best-attended week of the season as more spring shows begin previews by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending April 7, the 37 currently running productions grossed $39,445,823.

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Cast of Broadway’s ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ will reunite in concert by Michael Abourizk

The one-night event will also feature appearances from the musical’s production team and fans.

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‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ will launch national tour by Michael Abourizk

The new Jocelyn Bioh play will offer engagements in Berkeley, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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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