All stories by Michael Abourizk on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Broadway theaters will dim lights in honor Adrian Bailey by Michael Abourizk

The actor appeared in 15 productions on the Main Stem.

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Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz sets Broadway debut in ‘Eureka Day’ by Michael Abourizk

Yakura-Kurtz will replace the previously announced Zoë Chao.

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Broadway Bridges expands to include touring Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The program of the Broadway League aims to expose high school students to theater.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Olivier Award-winning musical ‘Operation Mincemeat’ sets Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The musical written and composed by SpitLip is currently running in London’s West End.

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Charli D’Amelio will join ‘& Juliet’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The TikTok star will join the company in October.

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Exclusive: ‘Water for Elephants’ licensing rights acquired by Broadway Licensing Global by Michael Abourizk

The musical features a score by PigPen Theatre Co. and a book by Rick Elice.

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Barbra Streisand documentary in the works by Michael Abourizk

The star of stage and screen will provide access to her personal archives.

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

‘The Hills of California’ announces extension ahead of opening night by Michael Abourizk

The new Jez Butterworth play will run an additional two weeks.

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Lillias White sets return to Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ by Michael Abourizk

The 2019 Best Musical Tony Award winner continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Broadway to be included in Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards by Michael Abourizk

Nominations for the 2025 honors will be announced in December.

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Concord Theatricals promotes Caroline Barnard by Michael Abourizk

Barnard will serve as the licensing house’s executive vice president of business and legal affairs.

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Christopher Ashley will be Roundabout Theatre Company’s new artistic director by Michael Abourizk

Ashley is La Jolla Playhouse’s longtime artistic director.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

New drama ‘Job’ partners with Broadway for All on new ticketing initiative by Michael Abourizk

The program will make $100,000 worth of tickets accessible to emerging artists.

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‘Oh, Mary!’ and ‘McNeal’ break records while overall box office slides by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 22, the 29 currently running productions grossed $25,296,948.

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New pilot program from National Endowment for the Arts will award $12 million in grants by Michael Abourizk

The grants will fund specific projects at nonprofits dedicated to increasing arts access.

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Aisha Jackson to join ‘The Notebook’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Jackson will take over for the role of Middle Allie from Joy Woods.

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Joy Woods and Jordan Tyson will appear alongside Audra McDonald in ‘Gypsy’ by Michael Abourizk

Lesli Margherita, Lili Thomas and Mylinda Hull have also joined the company of the revival.

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Nataki Garrett named board chair of Theatre Communications Group by Michael Abourizk

Garrett is a longtime member of the nonprofit’s board.

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Stage Door Foundation announces program to bolster relationship between musicians and dancers by Michael Abourizk

Susan Stroman, Andy Blankenbuehler and Daryl Waters are among the mentors announced for the Time Step Symposium.

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Table 7 Strategy announces promotions of Mark Scoff and Dana Liu by Michael Abourizk

The marketing and strategy firm’s clients include “Left on Tenth” and “How to Dance in Ohio.”

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant and more will appear in ‘All In’ by Michael Abourizk

The new comedy by Simon Rich will bow on Broadway in December.

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Broadway theaters to dim lights in tribute to James Earl Jones by Michael Abourizk

The three-time Tony-honored actor passed away in September.

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Exclusive: Level Forward partners with Soho House for monthly audience engagement series by Michael Abourizk

The More to Talk About program is led by newly appointed director of programming Andrea Ambam.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Universal Hollywood and Orlando to offer immersive ‘Wicked’ experience by Michael Abourizk

The film adaptation of the Broadway musical is scheduled to be released in November.

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‘Sunset Boulevard’ revival will release cast album by Michael Abourizk

Recorded live during its West End run, the album will feature the stars of the Broadway revival.

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic