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Monday, May 6, 2024

Tony Award-Winning Producer Edgar Lansbury Dies at 94 by Molly Higgins

The younger brother of Angela Lansbury, Mr. Lansbury Broadway credits included Godspell, Gypsy, and The Subject Was Roses.

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Video: Watch Mykal Kilgore Perform 'Stars and the Moon' at Miscast 2024 by Molly Higgins

The window for streaming MCC Theater's industry favorite event has been extended through May 12.

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The World According to Micki Grant Sets Off-Broadway Premiere With WP Theater by Molly Higgins

The biomusical explores the life and work of multihyphenate artist Grant, the first Black woman to write the book, music, and lyrics for a Broadway musical.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Andrew Barth Feldman, Sarah Hyland to Join Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

The pair will succeed current stars Corbin Bleu and Jinkx Monsoon in the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.

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An Evening of Jazz Featuring The Jack Cole Dancers to Play The Midnight Theatre by Molly Higgins

Camden Loeser directs and choreographs the fusion of world dance styles and jazz music.

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley, Claybourne Elder Join A Night With an Indigo Girl for Out of the Box Theatrics by Molly Higgins

The Off-Broadway company's benefit will feature Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.

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McKittrick Hotel to Present All That Glitters: A Drag Extravaganza by Molly Higgins

The evening will be hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race season 16 queens Plasma and Sapphira Cristal, with Drag: The Musical's Lagoona Bloo.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

National Black Theatre and The Apollo to Present The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout at The Kennedy Center by Molly Higgins

The evening is part of a week of performances, social practice demonstrations, classes, and discussions curated by NBT in partnership with The Kennedy Center.

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David Sets Off-Broadway Premiere at AMT Theatre by Molly Higgins

The musical tells the story of the biblical King David, who looks back on his decisions as he nears the end of his life.

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Anna Zavelson, Jake Roxander, Frances Lorraine Samson Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners by Molly Higgins

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation announced the winners at an April 29 ceremony.

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What a Wonderful World Holiday Revue Joins Music Theatre International Catalogue by Molly Higgins

The jukebox musical will be produced by Florida's Titusville Playhouse in late 2024.

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'We Are All Worthy': The Notebook's Ingrid Michaelson Comforts Those Who Weren't Tony Nominated by Molly Higgins

The composer, who made her Broadway debut with the show, did not receive a Tony Award nomination.

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Video: Watch Highlights From Best Musical Tony Nominee Water for Elephants by Molly Higgins

The Broadway musical officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Cabaret's MiMi Scardulla Announces Engagement by Molly Higgins

The actor's partner proposed after the April 18 performance of the Broadway revival.

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Watch Audra McDonald Perform 'I Could Have Danced All Night' and 'Will He Like Me?' by Molly Higgins

Filmed at the London Palladium, the six-time Tony winner's 2022 concert will air May 17 as part of PBS' Great Performances series.

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Rebecca Aparicio Wins SDCF's 2024 Barbara Whitman Award by Molly Higgins

The award recognizes a female, trans, or non-binary director who has developed a clear and distinctive artistic voice and demonstrated unique vision in their theatrical work.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Bonnie Milligan to Host 2023-24 Roger Rees Awards by Molly Higgins

The awards celebrate high school student performances in New York, with two Outstanding Performer winners to go on to the Jimmy Awards in June.

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Photos: See Kenny Leon and the Company of Broadway's Home by Molly Higgins

Leon will direct the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the Samm-Art Williams play.

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

T.R. Knight, David Burtka, Natalie Walker, More Join The 24 Hour Plays: New Victory by Molly Higgins

The one-night-only event will feature seven short plays written by NYC students in 24 hours.

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An On Your Feet! Movie Musical Is in the Works by Molly Higgins

Lissette Feliciano is set to write and direct.

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See Who's Starring in Out of the Box Theatrics' Starstruck Industry Presentation by Molly Higgins

The new musical features a book by Beth Malone and Mary Ann Stratton, with music by Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.

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Photos: Cast and Creatives of Patriots Celebrate Opening Night on Broadway by Molly Higgins

See all-star guests Sarah Paulson, Victoria Pedretti, Brian D'Arcy James, and more on the red carpet.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

See Who's Starring in The Enormous Crocodile at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Molly Higgins

Based on Roald Dahl's children's novel, the musical begins performances May 17.

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Melissa Errico, Nicholas Barasch, Danielle Ferland, More to Perform at Irish Rep's 2024 Gala by Molly Higgins

The event will feature songs from musicals the Off-Broadway company has produced in its 35-year history.

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Gingold Theatrical Group to Present 1-Night-Only Heartbreak House Benefit Performance by Molly Higgins

Steven Skybell, Dakin Matthews, and more will be featured in the benefit, which is part of GTG's Project Shaw series.

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Applications Now Open for Broadway for All's 2024 Summer Conservatory by Molly Higgins

Located in Midtown Manhattan, the summer program is free for all selected participants, as the program is designed to level the playing field for students without access to costly training r…

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Colman Domingo to Star in Film Adaptation of Robert O'Hara's Barbecue by Molly Higgins

Tony nominee O'Hara is set to direct the feature film adaptation of his comedy, which played The Public Theatre in 2015.

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The Civilians Will Honor Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Anne Washburn at 2024 Gala by Molly Higgins

The pair previously collaborated on The Civilians' commission Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play.

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Daryl and Steven Roth Donate $25 Million to Dartmouth Performing Arts by Molly Higgins

The gift is part of an $89 million investment toward reimagining Dartmouth’s Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts.

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Liza Minnelli, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Jeremy O. Harris Profiled in Documentaries Premiering at 2024 Tribeca Festival by Molly Higgins

Other Broadway names appearing in the festival's works include Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Rosie O'Donnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more.

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

On the Red Carpet: The Cast and Creatives of Broadway's Hell's Kitchen on What Makes a Real New Yorker by Molly Higgins

Plus, see Gayle King, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Christopher Jackson, and more show out for opening night.

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards