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Sunday, January 21, 2024

‘How to Dance in Ohio’ will end its Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

The new musical opened on Dec. 10 at the Belasco Theatre.

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Broadway sound designer Nevin Steinberg named board president of New York City’s Town Hall by Michael Abourizk

The two-time Tony Award winner joined the venue’s board in 2013.

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

‘Anne of Green Gables’ musical will hold industry presentations by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award nominee Carmen Cusack and others will be featured in the adaptation of the novel by L.M. Montgomery.

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‘Prayer for the French Republic’ announces second extension by Michael Abourizk

The Joshua Harmon play opened on Jan. 9 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

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Kids’ Night on Broadway will return in February by Michael Abourizk

The annual event offers a child to see a Broadway show for free with a full-paying adult.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Amber Iman, Beth Leavel and more join ‘Lempicka’ by Michael Abourizk

Full principal casting has been announced for the new musical opening in April at the Longacre Theatre.

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Broadway’s ‘Fat Ham,’ ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ among 2024 GLAAD Media Awards nominees by Michael Abourizk

The awards body honors accurate and fair LGBTQ portrayals in various forms of media.

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Shaina Taub will lead her musical ‘Suffs’ on Broadway; full cast announced by Michael Abourizk

Taub wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical set to open on the Main Stem in April.

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‘Stereophonic’ will transfer to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

David Adjmi’s sold-out Off-Broadway play will open on the Main Stem in April 2024.

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Exclusive: Michael Greif will be honored by New Dramatists by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award nominee will be feted at the New Dramatist annual spring luncheon in May 2024.

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Broadway League president Charlotte St. Martin will step down by Michael Abourizk

St. Martin has led the organization since 2006.

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‘Shucked’ will receive film adaptation by Michael Abourizk

Producer Mike Bosner made the announcement after the musical’s final Broadway bow.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Broadway attendance remains steady as gross dips in second week of January by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 14, the 26 currently running productions grossed $27,657,991.

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‘Harmony’ announces closing by Michael Abourizk

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Nov. 13.

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Douglas Lyons will pen ‘Big River’ movie adaptation by Michael Abourizk

The musical won the 1985 Tony Award for Best Musical.

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Tony Award nominees Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada will lead ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The transfer of the Paper Mill Playhouse production will open at the Broadway Theatre on April 25.

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Drama League sets calendar for 2024 awards by Michael Abourizk

The awards body honors Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

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Red Concepción will make Broadway debut in 'Chicago' by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Lempicka’ will perform at Sotheby’s by Michael Abourizk

The one-night-only event is part of a special collaboration with the auction house.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Jodie Comer will narrate ‘Prima Facie’ audiobook by Michael Abourizk

Comer will reprise her Tony Award-winning role for the novelization of the Broadway play.

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Actors’ union announces support for Congressional candidates Lateefah Simon, Anthony Portantino and Senatorial candidate Adam Schiff by Michael Abourizk

The trio are on the ballot for the March 5 California primary.

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Van Dean launches Center Stage Records by Michael Abourizk

The Tony- and Grammy Award-winning producer previously co-founded Broadway Records.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Capacity remains high while Broadway grosses dip in first week of 2024 by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 7, the 26 currently running productions grossed $29,681,396.

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NYC Broadway Week will return in January as part of NYC Winter Outing by Michael Abourizk

23 Broadway shows will participate in the two-for-one ticket program.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adrienne Warren and Melba Moore will be special guests for ‘Purlie Victorious’ talkback series by Michael Abourizk

The “Victorious Talkbacks” series resumes with a trio of Tony Award winners.

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Jessica Tuttle promoted at Madison Square Garden Entertainment by Michael Abourizk

The organization operates Madison Square Garden as well as Radio City Music Hall, which has served as the frequent venue for the Tony Awards.

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Shawn Willett named chief operating officer of the Road Company by Michael Abourizk

The independent theatrical booking agency presents musicals, plays and special attractions across North America, including tours of Broadway shows.

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Derek Klena will return to ‘Moulin Rouge!’ by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award nominee will rejoin the Broadway company in February.

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Exclusive: Matt Ross Public Relations will rebrand as Print Shop Public Relations; names new partner by Michael Abourizk

Nicole Capatasto will serve alongside founder Matt Ross.

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Friday, January 5, 2024

‘Appropriate’ cancels Jan. 4 performance by Michael Abourizk

The Jan. 5 performance of the Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play will go on as scheduled.

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Trey Curtis will assume the titular role in Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ by Michael Abourizk

Curtis will replace Miguel Cervantes in the long-running musical at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

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