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Monday, July 7, 2025

Performing arts library to host ‘A Chorus Line’ panel as part of 60th anniversary programming by Michael Abourizk

A reading of an unproduced Michael Friedman musical will also be part of the celebratory schedule.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:09PM

Exclusive: Bess Wohl named Manhattan Theatre Club’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellow by Michael Abourizk

Wohl is the Tony Award-nominated playwright of “Grand Horizons.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:32AM

Exclusive: Samuel Dallas launches new Broadway general management office by Michael Abourizk

Dallas’ Broadway credits include “Parade,” “Into the Woods” and “How to Dance in Ohio.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:18AM
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ recoups Broadway investment by Michael Abourizk

Sarah Snook won a Tony Award for her turn in Kip Williams’ solo adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:41PM

Exclusive: TDF’s fall fundraiser to honor Robert E. Wankel and Ali Stroker by Michael Abourizk

The annual Broadway Breakfast event will take place at the Rainbow Room.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:31AM
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Lear deBessonet’s position at Lincoln Center Theater newly named for donor and board chair Kewsong Lee by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit’s 2025-2026 season will include a Main Stem revival of “Ragtime”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:06PM

Grosses analysis: Sarah Snook-led ‘Dorian’ breaks new record at Music Box, as overall Broadway box office decreases by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending June 29, the 35 currently running productions grossed $39,314,834.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:44PM

Valerie Novakoff Britten will lead capital partnership strategy for production company Seaview by Michael Abourizk

Valerie Novakoff Britten will lead capital partnership strategy for production company Seaview

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:15PM
Monday, June 30, 2025

Exclusive: Gavin Lee to join Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ as Scar by Michael Abourizk

The two-time Tony Award nominee is currently featured in “Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:36AM
Thursday, June 26, 2025

Broadway’s ‘MJ’ to offer cookout over Fourth of July weekend by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical will partner with Empire BBQ.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:30PM

Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine star in industry presentation of ‘Wanted’ ahead of Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The musical formally known as “Gun and Powder” has also released its first single.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:14PM

Producer Gillian Fu announces new venture connecting Singaporean backers with Broadway-bound productions by Michael Abourizk

Gillian Fu Productions is a partnership with Singapore Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:22PM

Lynne Meadow will step down as artistic director of Manhattan Theatre Club by Michael Abourizk

Following 53 years at the helm of the nonprofit, Meadow will now serve as artistic advisor.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:27PM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Papers and manuscripts of Stephen Sondheim acquired by Library of Congress by Michael Abourizk

Items from “Into the Woods,” “Company,” “Sweeney Todd” and more will be enshrined in the archive.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:29PM
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Grosses analysis: ‘Floyd Collins’ and ‘Smash’ see robust increases in final week, as overall box office rises by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending June 22, the 38 currently running productions grossed $43,169,396

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:33PM

Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes named winners of the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

Josh Groban hosted the 16th annual ceremony honoring excellence in high school-level theater.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:12PM

Oz-themed ‘Broadway Bares’ 2025 raises $2.4 million for Broadway Cares by Michael Abourizk

This marks the highest amount ever raised in the fundraiser’s three-decades history.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:16PM
Monday, June 23, 2025

Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel will host 27th annual Broadway Barks by Michael Abourizk

The dog and cat adoption event will take place in July.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:27PM

Broadway’s ‘Call Me Izzy’ launches weekly social impact talkback series by Michael Abourizk

“Izzy’s Project” began on June 17.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:13PM
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Julia Knitel and more will present at the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

Coaches, judges and presenters have been revealed for the 16th annual event.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:40PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Museum of Broadway will host exhibition of scenic designer David Korins by Michael Abourizk

Korins is known for his Tony Award-nominated designs of “Hamilton,” “Beetlejuice,” “Here Lies Love” and more.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:11PM

Grosses analysis: In a post-Tonys boost, several shows have best weeks to date by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending June 15, the 38 currently running shows grossed $39,204,872.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:44PM
Thursday, June 12, 2025

Kent Nicholson and Jessica Mariani join theatrical estate management company International Literary Properties by Michael Abourizk

The duo will be based out of the organization’s New York City office.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:23PM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ available for licensing through Dramatists Play Service by Michael Abourizk

The follow up to “The Play That Goes Wrong” bowed on Broadway in 2023.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:34PM

Nominees announced for 2025 Jimmy Awards ceremony by Michael Abourizk

Recipients of the Inspiring Teacher Award and the evening’s student reporters were also named.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:31PM

Stage Managers’ Association reveals recipients of 2025 awards by Michael Abourizk

The Del Hughes Awards acknowledge lifetime achievement in stage management.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:59PM

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ launches new initiative for New York City public schools students by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning musical’s Matinée Mission began in April.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:10PM

Are Broadway show tickets actually more expensive in 2025? by Michael Abourizk

Broadway News takes a deep dive into average paid admission data over the past several years.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:22PM

‘Shucked’ is acquired for licensing by Music Theatre International by Michael Abourizk

The 2023 Best Musical Tony Award nominee is currently playing on a national tour.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00AM
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

2025 Tony Awards achieves record-high post-pandemic viewership by Michael Abourizk

The Cynthia Erivo-hosted ceremony also yielded the highest social media engagement in three years.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:10PM

Global broadcast of ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ reaches over seven million viewers by Michael Abourizk

A performance of the George Clooney-led Broadway play was broadcast live on CNN.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:34PM
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