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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Writers Guild Will Permit an Altered Tony Awards to Air on June 11 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has announced that it will not picket the 2023 Tony Awards, which means the ceremony will go on and be telecast on June 11, after all. The news comes afte…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Cynthia Erivo to Headline and Executive Produce Prima Facie Film Adaptation by Ruthie Fierberg

Suzie Miller’s Olivier Award-winning play Prima Facie, which is currently running on Broadway, will be adapted into a feature film. The film will star Tony Award winner and Oscar nominee C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36AM

Monday, May 15, 2023

Writers Guild will permit an altered Tony Awards to air on June 11 by Ruthie Fierberg

The WGA said it will not picket the 2023 awards ceremony.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:33PM

Cynthia Erivo to headline and executive produce ‘Prima Facie’ film adaptation by Ruthie Fierberg

The play is currently nominated for four Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:23PM

Succession Star Jeremy Strong will Bow on Broadway in An Enemy of the People by Ruthie Fierberg

Jeremy Strong has signed on to star on Broadway in a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People. The production is set to open in early 2024 at a theater to be announced. Pul…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:32AM

The Tony Awards and the Writers Guild Strike: What we know and what comes next by Ruthie Fierberg

Where the 2023 Tonys stand.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:00AM

Sunday, May 14, 2023

‘Succession’ star Jeremy Strong will bow on Broadway in ‘An Enemy of the People’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Emmy Award-winning actor will return to the Main Stem for the first time since 2008.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:58PM

Friday, May 12, 2023

Actors’ Equity president Kate Shindle says solidarity with Writers Guild is necessary by Ruthie Fierberg

Equity’s perspective on the WGA strike, how it may affect the Tony Awards and more.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:01AM

Thursday, May 11, 2023

‘Playwrights Welcome’ program offers free tickets to Dramatists Guild members by Ruthie Fierberg

Concord Theatricals and the Dramatists Guild announce a relaunch of the initiative.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:54PM

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The milestones reached during Broadway’s 2022-2023 season by Ruthie Fierberg

It was a landmark year for the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:00AM

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

2023 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards announce nominees by Ruthie Fierberg

“Into the Woods” leads the fan-favorite selections.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:52AM

Monday, May 8, 2023

Creating the sound of ‘Sweeney Todd’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Musical supervisor Alex Lacamoire shares his own epiphany.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:51PM

Jessica Ferreira named vice president of Broadway marketing agency The Pekoe Group by Ruthie Fierberg

Ferreira has been with the company for 13 years.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:19PM

How the ‘Phantom of the Opera’ chandelier made its final exit by Ruthie Fierberg

Production technical supervisor Jake Bell weighs in on the iconic loadout.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00AM

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Review: ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window’ leaves no identity unturned by Ruthie Fierberg

Lorraine Hansberry’s second Broadway work returns to the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:28PM

Friday, May 5, 2023

2023 Tony nominations defy the usual logic around closed shows by Ruthie Fierberg

More shuttered productions than usual were included on the list of Tony nominations on May 2.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:48AM

Thursday, May 4, 2023

How the Writers Guild strike could impact the 2023 Tony Awards broadcast by Ruthie Fierberg

Past strikes have affected awards shows — what about this year?

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:22AM

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Some Like It Hot Leads the 2023 Tony Award Nominations; See the Full List by Ruthie Fierberg

Funny Girl star Lea Michele and MJ Tony Award winner Myles Frost announced the nominees of the 76th annual Tony Awards on May 2. The ceremony, which will take place on June 11 at the United …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

2023 Tony Awards nominations: full list by Ruthie Fierberg

“Some Like It Hot” leads the pack — plus the nominees in all 26 competitive categories.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:10AM

Actors’ Equity ratifies new touring agreement by Ruthie Fierberg

This news comes on the heels of a separate, updated agreement with the League of Resident Theatres.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:48AM

Friday, April 28, 2023

Britney Coleman to Lead Company Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The North American tour of Company will star Britney Coleman as Bobbie. The previously announced tour of the Tony Award-winning revival, featuring Tony-winning direction by Marianne Elliot…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

‘Prima Facie,’ Suzie Miller and Justin Martin’s play about sexual assault, is leading a cultural and policy shift by Ruthie Fierberg

The playwright and director reveal their process behind crafting the new drama.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:02AM

Exclusive: Britney Coleman to lead ‘Company’ tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor was part of the revival’s Broadway cast.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:54AM

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

As a producer on ‘Fat Ham,’ Cynthia Erivo discovers a newfound role: mentor by Ruthie Fierberg

Erivo and actor Calvin Leon Smith share how they’ve bonded and the change it’s made in their lives.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:02PM

& Juliet Announces North American Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

& Juliet is setting out on the road. The jukebox musical’s touring plans were shared on the April 25 episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, during which the Broadway company performed…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

Exclusive: Broadway ad agency SpotCo partners with creative studio Level Forward by Ruthie Fierberg

The two businesses will team up to provide marketing and social impact services as part of a new strategy for broadening audiences.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:12AM

‘& Juliet’ announces North American tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The jukebox musical’s touring plans were shared on the April 25 episode of “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:08AM

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Broadway Across America’s Black Theatre Coalition fellows pave the way for more diversity in theater administration by Ruthie Fierberg

A partnership between BAA and BTC invites Black-identifying undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent college graduates and early-career professionals to learn hands-on about the business of…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:26AM