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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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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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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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Tony Award nominees Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Alex Brightman and more will lead ‘Smash’ workshop by Michael Abourizk

Tony winner Susan Stroman directs the six-week workshop that will culminate in five fully staged performances for the Broadway-aimed musical.

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Nicole Scherzinger-led ‘Sunset Boulevard’ will transfer to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Tom Francis, Grace Hodgett-Young and David Thaxton will also reprise their roles.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Jonathan Bennett will join ‘Spamalot’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The original “Mean Girls” movie star will make his Broadway debut, succeeding Michael Urie as Sir Robin.

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‘How to Dance in Ohio’ cancels Jan. 3 matinée by Michael Abourizk

The evening performance will go on as scheduled.

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Holiday week boosts every Broadway show as industry posts highest-grossing week of the season to date by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 31, the 27 currently running productions grossed $45,413,789 — breaking multiple industry records.

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‘The Book of Mormon’ becomes 12th-longest-running show in Broadway history by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning musical recently eclipsed longtime titleholder “Jersey Boys.”

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Exclusive: James Cawood and Shay Virk join Broadway Licensing Global by Michael Abourizk

The pair will lead the theatrical licensing company’s recently established U.K. office.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

‘Shucked’ has highest-grossing week and ‘I Need That’ breaks a record as overall Broadway box office rises by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 17, the 26 currently running productions grossed $31,465,465.

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Friday, December 15, 2023

‘Days of Wine and Roses’ releases original cast album ahead of Broadway transfer by Michael Abourizk

The digital release stars Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara opposite Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy James.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

‘The Lost Boys’ musical adaptation is in the works by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award winner Michael Arden has signed on as director of the film-to-stage adaptation.

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RCI Theatricals announces two new partners by Michael Abourizk

Danielle Karliner Naish and Joe Christopher will serve alongside the general management company’s co-founder David Richards.

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‘Parade’ will launch North American tour by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning revival will hit the road in January 2025.

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Kristin Caskey elected new chair of the Broadway League by Michael Abourizk

Seventeen League members were also newly elected to the League’s Board of Governors, and three awards were presented to standout members.

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Exclusive: General management company Live Wire Theatrical acquires Jumpstart Entertainment by Michael Abourizk

Veteran general managers and producers Robert Ahrens, Chris Aniello and Roy Gabay will lead Live Wire as a team.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Broadway attendance and gross rise as straight plays continue to command high average paid admission by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 10, the 26 currently running productions grossed $30,723,247.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Broadway actors make strong showing in 2024 Golden Globes nominations by Michael Abourizk

A minimum of two Broadway alums have been recognized in each acting category.

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Broadway League releases 2022-2023 audience demographics report by Michael Abourizk

Findings include increased diversity in attendance, younger average age of theatergoers and ticket purchase closer to performance date as the industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 …

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