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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

‘A Beautiful Noise’ will launch post-show talkback series by Michael Abourizk

Conversations with the musical’s cast, creators and producers will follow every performance.

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

‘Sweeney Todd’ sees big bump,‘How to Dance in Ohio’ exits with best week, while overall box office declines by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 11, the 24 currently running productions grossed $21,192,251.

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Shubert Organization’s summer internship will return for summer 2024 by Michael Abourizk

The program focuses on non-performance careers in the Broadway industry.

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‘Purlie Victorious’ will be featured on PBS’ ‘Great Performances’ by Michael Abourizk

The “Broadway’s Best” lineup also features Tony Award winners Audra McDonald, Rita Moreno and Aaron Tveit, Tony nominee Ato Blankson-Wood and more.

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Friday, February 9, 2024

‘My Son’s a Queer’ postpones Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

The Rob Madge solo piece was slated to open in March at the Lyceum Theatre.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Kristin Chenoweth-led ‘Queen of Versailles’ musical will play Broadway-aimed run in Boston by Michael Abourizk

F. Murray Abraham will be featured alongside Chenoweth, who also serves as producer.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

2024 Jimmy Awards will feature students from 51 regional awards programs by Michael Abourizk

The annual awards ceremony will take place in June at the Minskoff Theatre.

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Black Theatre United’s marketing internship will return this summer by Michael Abourizk

For its third year, the internship continues as part of a partnership with several Broadway marketing agencies.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Broadway’s ‘SIX’ announces loyalty program by Michael Abourizk

The program offers rewards for repeat attendees.

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‘Purlie Victorious’ and ‘Harmony’ conclude runs with highest-grossing weeks; overall Broadway box office slides by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 4, the 25 currently running productions grossed $23,493,675.

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Broadway-aimed musical ‘Purple Rain’ will premiere in 2025 by Michael Abourizk

The musical, featuring music and lyrics by Prince, will play Minneapolis’ Hennepin Theatre Trust.

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Broadway theaters will dim lights in honor of Chita Rivera by Michael Abourizk

The three-time Tony Award-honored actor passed away on Jan. 30.

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Monday, February 5, 2024

What happened at the White House and National Endowment for the Arts’ first-ever summit on the arts by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award nominees Renée Fleming and Anna Deavere Smith were among a slew of speakers who discussed the importance of arts to health and infrastructure.

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Schedule set for 2024 Drama Desk Awards by Michael Abourizk

The 68th annual ceremony will feature its second year of genderless performance categories.

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Friday, February 2, 2024

First Broadway preview of ‘Doubt’ is canceled by Michael Abourizk

The revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play will run at the Todd Haimes Theatre.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

‘Mary Jane’ finds complete cast and creative team by Michael Abourizk

The play by Tony Award nominee Amy Herzog will open on Broadway in April.

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Noah J. Ricketts, Samantha Pauly, Sara Chase and more to appear in ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Additional principal casting has been announced for the musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

The American Airlines Theatre has officially been renamed the Todd Haimes Theatre by Michael Abourizk

“Doubt” will be the first show to play the Roundabout-owned venue.

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Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie, Tony nominee Brad Oscar and more will join ‘Wicked’ by Michael Abourizk

Replacement casting for multiple principals —including Elphaba and Glinda — has been announced for the long-running musical.

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Lillias White will depart Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award winner joined the long-running musical in 2022.

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‘Broadway Bares’ will return in June by Michael Abourizk

The annual fundraising event benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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Exclusive: Danny Burstein and Andrea Martin will perform at 2024 Kleban Prize ceremony by Michael Abourizk

The 2024 honors for musical theater will go to Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer.

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Interactive ‘Metaverse of Magic’ aims for Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The Australian magic show intends to play the Main Stem following an international tour.

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‘BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical’ will make Broadway bow in 2025 by Michael Abourizk

The new musical based on the Betty Boop cartoon had its world premiere in Chicago in 2023.

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‘Lempicka’ Broadway premiere completes casting by Michael Abourizk

The new musical will open at the Longacre Theatre in April.

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Broadway’s ‘Harmony’ releases original cast recording on CD by Michael Abourizk

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical runs through Feb. 4 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Recipients of the 2024 Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program announced by Michael Abourizk

The program aims to increase BIPOC participation in behind-the-scenes theater careers.

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