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When it comes to crafting the Tony Awards, there’s just one group that the Broadway League and American Theatre Wing calls on to transform America’s living rooms into a Broadway stage: W…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:52AMTuesday, June 4, 2019
After creating scenery for more than 350 theatrical productions, Joseph Blakely Forbes, founder of Scenic Art Studios, has developed an artistic attachment to the hand-painted backdrops and …
SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 04:04PMTuesday, May 28, 2019
In taking on the story of the Temptations, choreographer Sergio Trujillo knew he wanted the dance moves to feel new, with a hint of the familiar. Director Des McAnuff knew that the songs fea…
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“I’m going to tear down a wall — a brick wall,” James Snyder tells me on the phone one morning before his show. Snyder is driving around, looking for better cell reception, as he t…
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:57AMFriday, May 3, 2019
Jagged Little Pill has found a Broadway home. The new original musical, set to the songs of Alanis Morissette, will open this fall at the Broadhurst Theatre. Performances will begin on Sunda…
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:27AMWednesday, May 1, 2019
On a Tuesday morning, I found myself discussing the New York Times crossword puzzle with three-time Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz. “I started with the minis too because I was afraid of th…
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:00AMTuesday, April 30, 2019
Members of the Broadway industry had been preparing for April 30 for months. That meant that when Tony nominations were announced at 8:30 a.m., advertising agencies had already prepared digi…
SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 06:30PMAs the Tony Award nominations were announced early Tuesday, many nominees took only a brief pause to receive the news before resuming a hectic schedule. There were cast recordings to finish,…
SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 03:36PMMonday, April 15, 2019
In the back of a London taxicab in the fall of 2018, composer Anaïs Mitchell pulled out her cellphone to show director Rachel Chavkin a picture. On the tiny, illuminated screen, Chavkin saw…
SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 06:00AMWednesday, April 10, 2019
The Prom is heading to Netflix! Ryan Murphy, producer of this season’s The Boys in the Band, announced on Tuesday that he plans to adapt the musical for the online streaming service as par…
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:46AMThursday, March 21, 2019
Tony Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth and Tony Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will announce the 73rd Annual Tony Award nominations on April 30. The nominations will be held at the New York Lib…
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:50AMTuesday, March 19, 2019
James Corden is returning to the Tony Awards. The Late Late Show host will return to the stage to host the awards ceremony for the second time. Corden previously emceed the Tony Awards in 20…
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:37AMMonday, March 18, 2019
Actors’ Equity has named Lynn Rhinehart as special counsel, effective immediately. Rhinehart comes to Actors’ Equity from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Orga…
SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 05:15PMYanni has been announced as the second musician to appear at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre as a part of the new In Residence on Broadway series. The Greek composer, keyboardist, pianist and musi…
SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 11:38AMWaitress has found its newest Dr. Pomatter. Jeremy Jordan, who is taking over the role from Joey McIntyre, will begin performances on April 8 opposite Shoshana Bean before concluding his run…
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:24AMWednesday, March 13, 2019
The revival, slated to start previews on Sept. 9, 2020, before opening on Oct. 22, is being produced by Scott Rudin and will play at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. Additional casting, in…
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:21AMTuesday, March 12, 2019
Rodeo Drive had an extra special visitor this weekend! Chico, Broadway’s original Bruiser, made a special appearance at Pretty Woman: The Musical to visit some of his old Legally Blonde ca…
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:48AMThursday, March 7, 2019
Today is International Women’s Day, just one of the many celebrations during Women’s History Month, which for more than three decades has landed in March. Broadway has a rich history of …
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:11PMWednesday, February 6, 2019
Henry Timms, current president and chief executive of 92nd Street Y, has been appointed the new president and chief executive of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. In the new role, Timm…
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