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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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‘How to Dance in Ohio’ offers $50 tickets in new initiative by Michael Abourizk

The new musical hopes to fill every seat at every performance by the end of the year.

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

‘Prison Dancer: The Musical,’ inspired by a viral video, is in development by Michael Abourizk

Producer Ana Serrano talks exclusively to Broadway News about the Broadway-aimed musical.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

‘The Outsiders’ announces final casting for Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

Dan Berry is the final principal to be announced— plus the full company of the new musical.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Charity Angél Dawson will join ‘& Juliet’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Dawson spoke to Broadway News about joining the Tony-nominated musical in January 2024.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Drama League renames emerging director program in honor of Tony Award winner Irene Gandy by Michael Abourizk

The new name honors Gandy, whose Broadway career has spanned five decades.

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Ariana Madix to make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

The reality television star will join the long-running musical revival this winter.

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Exclusive: Roundabout announces dates for revival of Samm-Art Williams’ ‘Home’ by Michael Abourizk

The Kenny Leon-directed revival has also found its design team.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Amber Ardolino to take over as Marcia Murphey in ‘A Beautiful Noise’ by Michael Abourizk

The actor will join the Broadway cast in January 2024.

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Ali Louis Bourzgui will lead ‘Tommy’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

In this exclusive interview, Bourzgui shares his take on the revival's title character.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Alicia Keys’ new musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to transfer to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The show featuring music by Keys and inspired by her New York City upbringing will open on the Main Stem in April 2024.

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‘Appropriate’ announces three-week extension by Michael Abourizk

The new Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play will now run to March 2024.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company receives $2 million gift from Laura Pels International Foundation by Michael Abourizk

The funds directly support the Broadway nonprofit’s new play development.

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United Scenic Artists union will hold art pop-up event in December by Michael Abourizk

The two-day event will feature original artwork, costumes and more crafted by the local chapter’s members.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Performers, guests and judges announced for Red Bucket Follies by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award-winning actors Victoria Clark, Leslie Odom Jr. and Roger Bart are among those slated to appear at the annual event.

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Four Broadway shows announce performances to benefit the Entertainment Community Fund by Michael Abourizk

“Purlie Victorious,” “Spamalot,” “Harmony” and “Merrily We Roll Along” are slated to participate.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Revised ‘Shrek’ will tour North America in 2024 by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award winners Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire will modify their score and book for the new production.

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Tony Award nominee Kara Young to star in industry reading of new Douglas Lyons play by Michael Abourizk

The presentation will also feature Biko Eisen-Martin and Michael Rishawn.

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‘Mean Girls’ experience coming to New York City in January 2024 by Michael Abourizk

The experience coincides with the release of the film adaption of the 2018 Broadway musical.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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