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Monday, March 13, 2023

Elijah Rhea Johnson Will Be Broadway’s New Michael Jackson in MJ; Myles Frost to Depart by Ruthie Fierberg

Elijah Rhea Johnson will make his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in MJ beginning on April 4. Johnson will replace Myles Frost, who originated the role and won a Tony Award for his perform…

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The state of Broadway with Charlotte St. Martin: what the League is working on now by Ruthie Fierberg

At the end of January 2023, Broadway News sat down for an in-depth interview with the president of the Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin.  As Broadway continues to fight back to its pre…

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Elijah Rhea Johnson will be Broadway’s new Michael Jackson in ‘MJ’; Myles Frost to depart by Ruthie Fierberg

Elijah Rhea Johnson will make his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in “MJ” beginning on April 4. Johnson will replace Myles Frost, who originated the role and won a Tony Award for his p…

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‘Elvis’ stage musical in the works from Baz Luhrmann by Ruthie Fierberg

The 95th Academy Awards took place on March 12 in Los Angeles, and while nominees with major ties to Broadway did not walk away with wins, word of a new stage bio-musical was revealed. Baz L…

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

‘Parade’ cancels March 11 evening performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The March 11 evening performance of Broadway’s “Parade” was canceled due to technical difficulties, producers have confirmed. The 8:00 p.m. show at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre was ca…

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Here Lies Love Releases Images of Broadway Theatre’s Impending Redesign by Ruthie Fierberg

When Here Lies Love premiered Off-Broadway, it took over the Public Theater’s LuEsther Theater space as a full immersive production on a dance floor. When the Broadway transfer was announ…

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‘Here Lies Love’ releases images of Broadway Theatre’s impending redesign by Ruthie Fierberg

When “Here Lies Love” premiered Off-Broadway, it took over the Public Theater’s LuEsther Theater space as a full immersive production on a dance floor. When the Broadway transfer was a…

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Review: Jamie Lloyd’s austere direction exposes modern cracks in ‘A Doll’s House’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In the latest adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s enduring classic, “A Doll’s House,” our protagonist Nora — Academy Award-winning actor Jessica Chastain — enters before the play’s st…

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Broadway street teams prove their worth in a changing ticketing landscape by Ruthie Fierberg

Red tights and bowler hats. Buttons that read “Ask Me About Broadway!” Flyers brandishing show logos and discounts. These are the staples of Times Square. For those who work in theater a…

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Jessica Chastain-Led A Doll's House Receives One-Week Extension by Ruthie Fierberg

Ahead of its March 9 opening night, the new Broadway revival of A Doll’s House has received an extension through June 10. The production, which began previews on Feb. 13, was originally an…

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‘A Doll’s House’ receives one-week extension by Ruthie Fierberg

Ahead of its March 9 opening night, the new Broadway revival of “A Doll’s House” has received an extension through June 10. The production, which began previews on Feb. 13, was origina…

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Announces Full Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Peter Pan Goes Wrong. The previously announced production is scheduled to begin previews on March 17 ahead of an official o…

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‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ announces full cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong.” The previously announced production is scheduled to begin previews on March 17 ahead of an offici…

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Olivia Holt will join ‘Chicago’ as Roxie Hart by Ruthie Fierberg

Olivia Holt will join the cast of Broadway’s long-running “Chicago” revival on April 10. Holt will take on the role of Roxie Hart, replacing Charlotte d’Amboise, who will exit the pr…

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J.J. Abrams’ new theatrical production company partners with Ambassador Theatre Group by Ruthie Fierberg

Producer J.J. Abrams, best known for the television series “Lost” and “Alias” and movies like “Star Trek” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” through his company Bad Robot Pr…

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Olivia Holt Will Join Chicago as Roxie Hart by Ruthie Fierberg

Olivia Holt will join the cast of Broadway’s long-running Chicago revival on April 10. Holt will take on the role of Roxie Hart, replacing Charlotte d’Amboise, who will exit the producti…

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Monday, March 6, 2023

The state of Broadway with Charlotte St. Martin by Ruthie Fierberg

At the end of January 2023, Broadway News sat down for an in-depth interview with the president of the Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin.  As Broadway continues to fight back to its pre…

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Friday, March 3, 2023

With an ode to Black Broadway at an NBA game, Broadway reaches an untapped audience: sports fans by Ruthie Fierberg

Eight weeks ago, Broadway marketer Whitney Britt of the brand partnership group Two Dog Circus got a text from the Brooklyn Nets. As part of the NBA team’s Black History Month commemoratio…

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Funny Girl Sets Closing Date by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers have announced that the current Broadway revival of Funny Girl will play its final performance on September 3 at the August Wilson Theatre. The production began previews on March 2…

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‘Funny Girl’ sets closing date by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers have announced that the current Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” will play its final performance on Sept. 3 at the August Wilson Theatre. The production began previews on March…

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

What the data about Broadway’s January show closings actually illustrates by Ruthie Fierberg

At the end of Broadway’s first full week of 2023, five shows that had been open at the end of 2022 played their final performance. By the end of the month, 12 Broadway productions in total…

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Ricky Rojas to Rejoin Moulin Rouge! Alongside Sophie Carmen-Jones by Ruthie Fierberg

Original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Santiago beginning on April 11 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. That same date, original West …

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Ricky Rojas to rejoin ‘Moulin Rouge!’ alongside Sophie Carmen-Jones by Ruthie Fierberg

Original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” as Santiago beginning on April 11 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. That same date, original…

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Monday, February 27, 2023

Miguel Cervantes Reveals the 'Addition' to His Hamilton Track by Ruthie Fierberg

Actor Miguel Cervantes originated the role of Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago sit-down production of Hamilton. Early in 2020, Cervantes was asked if he’d like to take over the role on Br…

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Miguel Cervantes reveals the ‘addition’ to his Hamilton track by Ruthie Fierberg

Actor Miguel Cervantes originated the role of Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago sit-down production of “Hamilton.” Early in 2020, Cervantes was asked if he’d like to take over the role…

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Lea Salonga joins cast and producing team of ‘Here Lies Love’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Lea Salonga will appear in the cast of Broadway’s upcoming “Here Lies Love” for a limited engagement. Salonga will appear as Aurora Aquino — moth…

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Jinkx Monsoon Extends Stint in Chicago by Ruthie Fierberg

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon, who is currently playing the role of Matron “Mama” Morton in Broadway’s long-running revival of Chicago, will remain with the musical for lon…

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Jinkx Monsoon extends stint in ‘Chicago’ by Ruthie Fierberg

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Jinkx Monsoon, who is currently playing the role of Matron “Mama” Morton in Broadway’s long-running revival of “Chicago,” will remain with the mus…

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Friday, February 24, 2023

The Jonas Brothers to play concert run on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy-nominated Jonas Brothers have announced a five-night residency at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre from March 14-18.  Titled “Jonas Brothers = 5 Albums 5 Nights,” the concert eng…

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Stephen Schwartz and Kristin Chenoweth Team Up for Jacqueline Siegel Bio-Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Oscar-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz and Tony Award-winning actor Kristin Chenoweth—most known for their collaboration on Wicked—are working together again. The pair is teami…

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Stephen Schwartz and Kristin Chenoweth team up for Jacqueline Siegel bio-musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Oscar-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz and Tony Award-winning actor Kristin Chenoweth — most known for their collaboration on “Wicked” — are working together again. The pai…

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