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Thursday, April 27, 2023

'Wish' Trailer: Ariana DeBose Belts Original Songs in Disney's New Animated Musical by Rebecca Rubin

Have you ever wondered how the Wishing Star, the one that so many Disney characters wished upon, came to be? Well, the Magic Kingdom attempts to explain that eternal question in its newest a…

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

How Alex Newell, the Non-Binary and Gender Nonconforming Star of Broadway's 'Shucked,' Decided to Compete for Supporting Actor at the Tonys by Rebecca Rubin

Each night at Broadway's new musical-comedy "Shucked," audiences are treated to the sweet (and pun-filled) story of Cobb County residents Maizy and Beau, who are forced to postpone their wed…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:48PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

'Sweeney Todd' Star Jordan Fisher on Conquering Sondheim Lyrics and Recovering From His Eating Disorder: 'I Would Go Days Without Food' by Rebecca Rubin

Jordan Fisher savors those 7 p.m. showtimes. It's not that there's a huge difference on the nights that Broadway's revival of "Sweeney Todd" starts at 8 p.m. But the extra hour of freedom af…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:45AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 16, 2023

'Wicked' Movie First Look: Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba Make Their Debuts by Rebecca Rubin

Good news! She's dead. Director Jon M. Chu has revealed the first look at Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the movie version of "Wicked." "You weren't told the whole s…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:32PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Ariana DeBose to Host the 2023 Tony Awards by Rebecca Rubin

Ariana DeBose is back to do "the thing" as the host of this year's Tony Awards. It's the second time the actor is serving as emcee for Broadway's biggest night, which is taking place on Sund…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 6, 2023

'Wicked' to Become Fourth-Longest Running Show in Broadway History by Rebecca Rubin

"Wicked," the untold story of everything that happened before Dorothy dropped down in Oz, is poised to make Broadway history. When the hit musical plays its 7,486th performance on Tuesday, A…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:59AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Katie Holmes Is Juggling an Off Broadway Play and Directing Indie Movies. If Only She Could Sleep Past 3 A.M. by Rebecca Rubin

Katie Holmes is impressively meticulous when it comes to her craft. Over coffee at Sant Ambroeus in SoHo, she's discussing the importance of pacing in "The Wanderers," an Off Broadway pla…

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

'Smash' Musical Headed to Broadway From Producers Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron by Rebecca Rubin

At long last, "Smash," a stage musical adaptation of the NBC series, is heading to Broadway. Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron, who produced the original series, will serve …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:15AM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 16, 2023

David Burtka to Lead Off-Broadway 'God of Carnage' Revival (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

David Burtka and Carey Cox will lead the upcoming revival of "God of Carnage," which is expected to open Off-Broadway in the spring. Theater Breaking Through Barriers, an inclusive theater c…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:24PM[SHARE]

Stephen Sondheim's Final Musical 'Here We Are' to Premiere Off-Broadway in Fall by Rebecca Rubin

Stephen Sondheim's final musical "Here We Are" is hitting the stage in the fall. The legendary musical theater figure, who composed "Sunday in the Park with George," "Follies," "Sweeney Todd…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM[SHARE]

Broadway's 'Room' Postponed Indefinitely After Financing Falls Short, Producer Exits by Rebecca Rubin

"Room," a stage version of the Oscar-winning movie, will no longer open on Broadway due to insufficient financing and the withdrawal of a lead producer. The production was scheduled to begin…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:43AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Jonas Brothers Bring Swagger and Nostalgia to Broadway on First Night of Residency: Concert Review by Rebecca Rubin

"It's clear this theater isn't used to rock concerts," Nick Jonas roared from the stage. "The spotlights can't hit us because you're all standing."  He was right: Broadway's Marquis Theat…

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

'Funny Girl' With Lea Michele Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Life in the the-a-ter is coming to a close for the company of "Funny Girl." The Broadway revival has extended its run, but the show will play its final performance on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 23, 2023

JoJo to Make Broadway Debut in 'Moulin Rouge' by Rebecca Rubin

JoJo, the singer of bops from the early aughts like "Leave (Get Out)" and "Too Little Too Late," is making her Broadway debut as Satine in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She will take the stag…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:34AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Ben Platt Denounces Anti-Semitic Protesters at 'Parade' on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Ben Platt is speaking out against the anti-semitic protestors who gathered outside the first preview performance of Broadway's revival of "Parade," a musical about the true story of the fals…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:54AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Laurie Metcalf and Tatiana Maslany to Star in Thriller 'Grey House' on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Laurie Metcalf and Tatiana Maslany will share the stage in the upcoming Broadway play "Grey House." Joe Mantello, the Tony-winning director of "Wicked," "Take Me Out" and "Assassins," …

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

'La La Land' Musical to Open on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

The City of Stars is heading to the Great White Way. The Oscar-winning musical "La La Land" is being adapted as a stage show, with plans to open on Broadway at an undetermined date. The 2016…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 6, 2023

AMC Theatres to Change Movie Ticket Prices Based on Seat Location by Rebecca Rubin

At your next visit to AMC Theatres, getting a prime seat may cost you a little extra. The country's largest exhibition chain is rolling out Sightline at AMC, a ticket pricing initiative base…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:36AM[SHARE]
Monday, January 30, 2023

AMC Theatres Offering $5 Tickets for 'Wakanda Forever,' 'Woman King' and More During Black History Month by Rebecca Rubin

AMC Theatres is celebrating Black History Month by offering $5 movie tickets through the end of February. Patrons will be able to watch films from Black actors and creators, including the Vi…

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

'Funny Girl' With Lea Michele Breaks a Broadway Box Office Record by Rebecca Rubin

Lea Michele is officially the greatest star. "Funny Girl," the once-struggling musical revival, has been selling strong and broke the all-time box office record at Broadway's August Wilson T…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:18AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

AMC Theatres Launches Branded Credit Card by Rebecca Rubin

AMC Theaters, the country's biggest movie theater chain, is launching a credit card. The AMC Entertainment Visa Card, coming in early 2023, will offer its holders the opportunity to earn add…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, December 12, 2022

Playwright Jordan E. Cooper Won't Let Broadway's 'Ain't No Mo'' Close Without a Fight by Rebecca Rubin

Moments before showtime at a recent performance of "Ain't No Mo,'" a bold new Broadway play, the show's creator and star Jordan E. Cooper encouraged audience members to take out their phones…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:42PM[SHARE]
Friday, December 2, 2022

Britney Spears Musical 'Once Upon a One More Time' Sets Broadway Debut by Rebecca Rubin

"Once Upon a One More Time," a musical powered by the discography of Britney Spears, is coming to Broadway in 2023. The show will begin previews at Broadway's Marquis Theatre ahead of openin…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 1, 2022

Aaron Tveit Returning to Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge' in 2023 by Rebecca Rubin

Broadway darling Aaron Tveit is returning to Broadway in January, reprising his Tony-winning role as Christian in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." But don't get too excited, chickens. Tveit's ho…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:34PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 25, 2022

Agatha Christie's Legendary Play 'The Mousetrap' Coming to Broadway in 2023 by Rebecca Rubin

Agatha Christie's landmark thriller "The Mousetrap" is the longest-running play in the world, yet it's never been staged on the Great White Way. That's about to change as the show " which tu…

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

'Funny Girl' Cast Album With Lea Michele in the Works by Rebecca Rubin

It's time to retire those "Glee" covers of "Don't Rain on My Parade" and "People." Lea Michele and the company of Broadway's "Funny Girl" revival have recorded a cast album. Michele made the…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:51AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Jessica Chastain to Star in Broadway Play 'A Doll's House' by Rebecca Rubin

Jessica Chastain will return to Broadway to star in "A Doll's House," a modern version of Henrik Ibsen's landmark play. Jamie Lloyd ("Betrayal," "Cyrano de Bergerac") is directing the "radic…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:21AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 14, 2022

'Shucked,' Musical Comedy With Songs by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, Heads to Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

"Shucked," a musical comedy featuring songs by Grammy winners Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, will open on Broadway in the spring. The show will play at the Nederlander Theatre with preview…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:32PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 7, 2022

AMC Theatres Announces Bizarre Partnership With Zoom by Rebecca Rubin

In a collaboration that feels very stuck in 2020, AMC Theaters and Zoom will join forces to allow audience members to video chat from the comfort of their local multiplex. Beginning sometime…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:33PM[SHARE]

'The Music Man' With Hugh Jackman Extends Broadway Run by Rebecca Rubin

Hugh Jackman isn't leaving River City just yet. "The Music Man" is extending its Broadway run and will now play its "positively final performance" on Jan. 15, 2023. The hit musical was set t…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:26AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein Return to Broadway for 'Pictures From Home' by Rebecca Rubin

Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein and Zoë Wanamaker will return to Broadway for "Pictures From Home," a new play about manhood, fatherhood and hidden truths. "Pictures From Home" is based on th…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:17AM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off