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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Adds Two More Weeks To Run by Ruthie Fierberg

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding has received a second extension. The new comedy, playing Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, will now run through November 19. Jaja’s was …

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Current ‘SIX’ queens set final performance date by Ruthie Fierberg

The leading sextet will depart in December.

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‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ adds two more weeks to run by Ruthie Fierberg

This marks the second extension for the Manhattan Theatre Club production.

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Casey Cott Extends Run in Moulin Rouge! by Ruthie Fierberg

Casey Cott will continue his run in Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! through February 4, 2024. Cott currently stars as Christian in the Tony Award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. He …

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Casey Cott extends run in “Moulin Rouge!” by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor will play Christian for an additional two months.

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Read this exclusive excerpt from Gail Papp’s new memoir ‘Public/Private’ by Ruthie Fierberg

As the developer of new plays and musicals at the Public Theater (and as the wife of its founder) Gail Papp offers a front-row seat to the secrets and stories of the institution.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Shucked to Launch North American Tour in 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers Mike Bosner and Jason Owen have announced that Shucked will tour North America. The traveling production will begin performances in Providence, Rhode Island, at the Providence Perf…

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‘Shucked’ to launch North American tour in 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-nominated musical will begin performances in Providence.

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12 productions break $1 million as Broadway box office sees increase by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Oct. 8, the 26 currently running shows grossed $26,973,476.

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Broadway League resumes initiative to get NYC students to Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway Bridges will welcome teens to 20 participating shows in fall 2023.

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Jordan Fisher Will Be the Next Orpheus in Hadestown by Ruthie Fierberg

Jordan Fisher will return to Broadway in Hadestown. Fisher will begin performances as Orpheus on November 20 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. He will assume the roles from Reeve Carney, who origi…

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Jordan Fisher will be the next Orpheus in ‘Hadestown’ by Ruthie Fierberg

After bowing in “Sweeney Todd” earlier this season, Fisher will take over the leading role.

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Exclusive: The Kilroys release ‘The Web’ with aim to improve theatrical ecosystem by Ruthie Fierberg

Instead of the collective’s annual “List,” the Kilroys are pursuing a new endeavor.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Gloria Estefan is working on a new musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Estefan is collaborating with her daughter, Emily, on “Five Notes.”

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Maestra, Access Broadway and Co/Lab Theater Group to offer series of accessibility workshops by Ruthie Fierberg

The free events are designed to help professionals create more accessible rehearsal and performance spaces.

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Exclusive: ‘Here Lies Love’ announces new flexible ticket packages by Ruthie Fierberg

In partnership with the digital marketplace the Broadway Exchange, the musical launches a unique ticketing initiative. Here's how it works and how it came to be.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Nick Fradiani to Take Over as Younger Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise by Ruthie Fierberg

A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond Musical has announced replacement casting for the lead role of Neil Diamond — Then. Nick Fradiani, who has been the alternate in the role since the show…

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Nick Fradiani to take over as younger Neil Diamond in ‘A Beautiful Noise’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The “American Idol” winner has been the alternate for the role since opening.

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Little-known theater jobs: sound engineer by Ruthie Fierberg

At “SIX,” Jana Hoglund is responsible for mixing the musical — but what exactly does that mean?

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Whitney Bashor and Jessica Vosk to lead ‘Beaches’ industry reading by Ruthie Fierberg

Adapted from the best-selling novel, “Beaches” was also made into a film starring Barbara Hershey and Bette Midler.

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‘Here Lies Love’ announces series of post-show DJ sets by Ruthie Fierberg

The party will continue after select October performances of the disco musical.

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2024 Tony Awards Sets Date and Venue by Ruthie Fierberg

A date and venue has been set for the 2024 Tony Awards. The 77th annual celebration of Broadway will take place on June 16, 2024, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Perfo…

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2024 Tony Awards sets date and venue by Ruthie Fierberg

The 77th annual ceremony will move to another new theater.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

‘Here Lies Love’ announces new ticket initiative Democracy in Action by Ruthie Fierberg

Modeled after “EduHam” and others, the program will offer subsidized tickets to the musical.

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Entertainment Community Fund awarded National Arts Club Medal of Honor by Ruthie Fierberg

The Fund will be recognized for achievement in theater.

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‘Broadway Flea Market’ breaks another fundraising record by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oct. 1 event, presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, earned more than $1 million.

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‘Purlie Victorious’ sees boost in opening week as Broadway box office remains steady by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Oct. 1, the 26 currently running shows grossed $23,116,749.

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Reeve Carney schedules final performance in ‘Hadestown’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Carney originated the role of Orpheus on Broadway.

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Exclusive: Broadway Licensing Group becomes Broadway Licensing Global by Ruthie Fierberg

The company has been renamed to reflect its expansion, which includes a London office.

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Spamalot Announces Complete Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Spamalot has announced its full company. The previously reported first revival of the musical, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, will begin previews on October 31 ahead of an open…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:55PM

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