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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Drama League renames emerging director program in honor of Tony Award winner Irene Gandy by Michael Abourizk

The new name honors Gandy, whose Broadway career has spanned five decades.

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Ariana Madix to make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

The reality television star will join the long-running musical revival this winter.

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Exclusive: Roundabout announces dates for revival of Samm-Art Williams’ ‘Home’ by Michael Abourizk

The Kenny Leon-directed revival has also found its design team.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Amber Ardolino to take over as Marcia Murphey in ‘A Beautiful Noise’ by Michael Abourizk

The actor will join the Broadway cast in January 2024.

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Ali Louis Bourzgui will lead ‘Tommy’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

In this exclusive interview, Bourzgui shares his take on the revival's title character.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Alicia Keys’ new musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to transfer to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The show featuring music by Keys and inspired by her New York City upbringing will open on the Main Stem in April 2024.

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‘Appropriate’ announces three-week extension by Michael Abourizk

The new Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play will now run to March 2024.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company receives $2 million gift from Laura Pels International Foundation by Michael Abourizk

The funds directly support the Broadway nonprofit’s new play development.

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United Scenic Artists union will hold art pop-up event in December by Michael Abourizk

The two-day event will feature original artwork, costumes and more crafted by the local chapter’s members.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Performers, guests and judges announced for Red Bucket Follies by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award-winning actors Victoria Clark, Leslie Odom Jr. and Roger Bart are among those slated to appear at the annual event.

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Four Broadway shows announce performances to benefit the Entertainment Community Fund by Michael Abourizk

“Purlie Victorious,” “Spamalot,” “Harmony” and “Merrily We Roll Along” are slated to participate.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Revised ‘Shrek’ will tour North America in 2024 by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award winners Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire will modify their score and book for the new production.

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Tony Award nominee Kara Young to star in industry reading of new Douglas Lyons play by Michael Abourizk

The presentation will also feature Biko Eisen-Martin and Michael Rishawn.

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‘Mean Girls’ experience coming to New York City in January 2024 by Michael Abourizk

The experience coincides with the release of the film adaption of the 2018 Broadway musical.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Monday, November 20, 2023

Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ will make German bow by Michael Abourizk

Following the launch of its North American tour, the musical will open in Hamburg in October 2024.

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Robyn Hurder will depart ‘A Beautiful Noise’ by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award nominee will play her final performance on Dec. 17.

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Stage directors and choreographers union announces results of 2023 executive board elections by Michael Abourizk

In addition to new and re-elected appointments, Jonathan S. Cerullo and Nick Corley received the President’s Award for Extraordinary Service.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

James T. Lane returns to Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ in new role by Michael Abourizk

Lane will play Amos Hart, having previously played Billy Flynn.

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Complete casting announced for Broadway transfer of ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ by Michael Abourizk

Byron Jennings, Sharon Catherine Brown and others return to their roles from the Off-Broadway production.

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Natascia Díaz and Henry Gottfried join cast of Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’ by Michael Abourizk

The revival has found its Fraulein Kost and Ernst Ludwig.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

National Endowment for the Arts announces ArtsHERE pilot program by Michael Abourizk

The new initiative aims to increase arts access and participation for underserved communities.

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‘Merrily We Roll Along’ releases cast album by Michael Abourizk

The recording of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical is now available digitally from Sony Masterworks.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group appoints Lawrence Chapman as CFO by Michael Abourizk

Jules Arnott and Darren Atkins also tapped to head Lloyd Webber’s West End theaters.

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2023 Kennedy Center Honors announces date of televised ceremony by Michael Abourizk

Broadway’s Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming and Barry Gibb are among the artists to be honored on the Dec. 27 telecast.

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‘Gutenberg!’ joins $1 million club as Broadway sees increase in both attendance and gross by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Nov. 12, the 28 productions currently running grossed $29,163,440.

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‘White Lotus’ star Michael Imperioli will join Jeremy Strong in ‘An Enemy of the People’ by Michael Abourizk

Plus, a Broadway theater, opening night date and additional producer have been announced.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Broadway makes powerful showing at 2023 Clio Entertainment Awards celebrating achievement in advertising by Michael Abourizk

“Shucked” wins Grand Clio Award, “& Juliet” and “Grey House” take home two honors each. 

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Final casting announced for Broadway bow of ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ by Michael Abourizk

The Joshua Harmon play will open Jan. 9 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

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Joshua Boone, Emma Pittman and more join cast of ‘The Outsiders’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The musical will open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in spring 2024.

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