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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Lizzie Stern joins Broadway production company Seaview in creative role by Michael Abourizk

Seaview is behind the upcoming Broadway premiere of ‘The Queen of Versailles’ starring Kristin Chenoweth.

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Broadway’s ‘Beetlejuice’ will host panel at New York Comic Con by Michael Abourizk

The event is part of the musical’s “41 Days of October” activation.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Thomas Schumacher to depart Disney Theatrical Group by Michael Abourizk

Schumacher will complete a near-four-decade tenure with the company.

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Sherie Rene Scott-led dates of ‘Queen of Versailles’ announced by Michael Abourizk

Find out when the three-time Tony Award nominee will fill in for Kristin Chenoweth.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Grosses analysis: ‘Art’ starts strong; ‘Purpose’ breaks a house record in final week by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 31, the 28 currently running productions grossed $30,631,166.

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Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi will take over as Rafiki in ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Pitjeng-Molebatsi will succeed longstanding cast member Tshidi Manye.

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Giuliana Carullo and Miranda Gohh named 2025-2026 Prince fellows by Michael Abourizk

Named for Harold Prince, the fellowship supports creative producers.

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Theater history platform Wait in the Wings launches nonprofit by Michael Abourizk

A community-sourced, digital theater archive will be established.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Tshidi Manye, longstanding Rafiki of ‘The Lion King,’ sets final bow by Michael Abourizk

Manye first played the role in the Toronto production, before joining the Broadway company.

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International executive producer Pam Skinner to depart Sonia Friedman Productions; Jack Dingle will rejoin as managing director by Michael Abourizk

The personnel changes are part of a leadership restructure for the company behind “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” and “Stranger Things: The First Shadow.”

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Monday, August 25, 2025

Theater industry professionals will take part in first-ever Broadway Mile by Michael Abourizk

Kelli O’Hara, Patina Miller, Jordan Fisher and more will participate in the fundraiser for Broadway Cares.

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

The Jimmy Awards will return to Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre in 2026 by Michael Abourizk

A date has been set for the 17th annual ceremony honoring high-school level theater.

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‘A Beautiful Noise’ will bow in Australia by Michael Abourizk

The Neil Diamond bio-musical opened on Broadway in 2022.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

New research evaluates LORT organizations’ efficiency in AI realm by Michael Abourizk

Broadway’s Lincoln Center Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre Company and Second Stage Theater were included in the assessment.

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NYC Broadway Week sets fall 2025 return by Michael Abourizk

The program offers two-for-one tickets to select Broadway productions.

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Grosses analysis: ‘Gypsy’ jumps 35% in final week, as overall summer box office softens by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 17, the 29 currently running productions grossed $29,790,665.

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Exclusive: A new quartet of performers will join ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The Disney musical is the third-longest-running show in Broadway history.

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Monday, August 18, 2025

Kash Bennett named new executive director of Sonia Friedman Productions by Michael Abourizk

Diane Benjamin, who has served as executive director of the production company for 12 years, will step down.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:08PM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production company rebrands; “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” will open on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The company formerly known as the Really Useful Group is now called LW Entertainment.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Actors’ union ‘Chorus Year’ celebration acknowledged by United States Congress by Michael Abourizk

Representative Chellie Pingree recognized the celebration in the Congressional Record.

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Broadway marquees will decry proposed Times Square casino by Michael Abourizk

A rally will take place in advance of the proposition’s first public hearing.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office rebounds; two shows celebrate historical milestones by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 10, the 29 currently running productions grossed $31,003,860.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:03PM

Newcomer Kris Kollins and ‘& Juliet’ alum Rachel Webb will lead premiere of ‘Purple Rain’ by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway-aimed musical, featuring music and lyrics by Prince and a book by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, will bow in Minneapolis in October.

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Exclusive: Ainsley Melham will return to Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ by Michael Abourizk

The ‘Boop!’ star will rejoin the company of the recently crowned 14th-longest-running Broadway show.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:38AM

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