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Friday, February 24, 2023

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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Amber Ruffin to Host Artios Awards Honoring Casting Professionals in Theater, Film and TV by Ruthie Fierberg

Amber Ruffin, co-book writer of Broadway’s Some Like It Hot, will host the New York ceremony of the 38th annual Artios Awards. Set for March 9 at the Edison Ballroom, the evening will hono…

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Amber Ruffin to host Artios Awards honoring casting professionals in theater, film and TV by Ruthie Fierberg

Amber Ruffin, co-book writer of Broadway’s “Some Like It Hot,” will host the New York ceremony of the 38th annual Artios Awards. Set for March 9 at the Edison Ballroom, the evening wil…

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Fat Ham Announces Full Cast and Creative Team by Ruthie Fierberg

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway bow of Fat Ham. James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy inspired by Hamlet will play the American Airlines Thea…

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‘Fat Ham’ announces full cast and creative team by Ruthie Fierberg

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway bow of “Fat Ham.” James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy inspired by “Hamlet” will play the American A…

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Pop Star JoJo Will Be the Next Satine in Moulin Rouge! by Ruthie Fierberg

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actor Joanna “JoJo” Levesque is set to make her Broadway debut as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Levesque will begin performances on April 1…

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Pop star JoJo will be the next Satine in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actor Joanna “JoJo” Levesque is set to make her Broadway debut as Satine in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” Levesque will begin performances on A…

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Actors’ Equity publishes 2021 report on hiring bias and wage gaps among union members by Ruthie Fierberg

On Feb. 22, Actors’ Equity Association published a report reflecting hiring bias and wage gaps for union members in 2021. The last report, released in 2022, examined data from 2020.  The …

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Clint Ramos and more join Theatre Communications Group board of directors by Ruthie Fierberg

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), a national organization that unites professional, community and university theaters across the U.S., has announced a restructure of the board of directors…

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Bianca Marroquín to Rejoin Chicago as Velma Kelly by Ruthie Fierberg

The long-running production of Chicago will welcome back Bianca Marroquín in the role of Velma Kelly beginning on March 13 for a stint through April 9. Marroquín will replace Lana Gordon, …

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Bianca Marroquín to rejoin ‘Chicago’ as Velma Kelly by Ruthie Fierberg

The long-running production of “Chicago” will welcome back Bianca Marroquín in the role of Velma Kelly beginning on March 13 for a stint through April 9. Marroquín will replace Lana Go…

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Florence Welch-Scored Gatsby Musical Announces World Premiere Directed by Rachel Chavkin by Ruthie Fierberg

A new musical adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby has scheduled a world premiere with American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). Titled Gatsby, the production will begin pe…

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Broadway League Announces Recipients of Inaugural Leadership Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

On Feb. 21, the Broadway League presented its first Broadway League Leadership Awards as part of the League’s Biennial Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The honors recogni…

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Anti-Semitic protestors gather outside first preview of ‘Parade’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Protesters appeared outside the Jacobs Theatre on Feb. 21, ahead of the first revival performance of “Parade,” Jason Robert Brown, Harold Prince and Alfred Uhry’s musical about the tri…

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Florence Welch-scored ‘Gatsby’ musical announces world premiere directed by Rachel Chavkin by Ruthie Fierberg

A new musical adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great Gatsby” has scheduled a world premiere with American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). Titled “Gatsby,” the production w…

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Broadway box office sees modest increase as two new productions begin by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway welcomed a pair of productions to its roster this past week: the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Bad Cinderella” and the latest revival of Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.”  I…

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Broadway League announces recipients of inaugural leadership awards by Ruthie Fierberg

On Feb. 21, the Broadway League presented its first Broadway League Leadership Awards as part of the League’s Biennial Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The honors recogni…

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Digital marketplace The Broadway Exchange raises $2 million in seed funding by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway Exchange, an online marketplace specializing in digital collectibles for live theater, has reached $2 million in seed funding. Christine Schwarzman of Broadway production compan…

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Aaliytha Stevens departs Broadway agency SpotCo after 20 years by Ruthie Fierberg

Aaliytha Stevens, who has spent more than two decades with the advertising agency SpotCo, has left the company to take over as chief strategy officer with the full-service digital agency Art…

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Joe Mantello-Helmed Grey House to Open on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg and Caitlin Hornick

Levi Holloway’s new horror play Grey House has been announced to play the Lyceum Theatre. Two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello will direct the production, slated to begin previews on Ap…

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Joe Mantello-helmed ‘Grey House’ to open on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg and Caitlin Hornik

Levi Holloway’s new horror play “Grey House” has been announced to play the Lyceum Theatre. Two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello will direct the production, slated to begin previews…

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Actors’ Equity takes first step towards potential name change by Ruthie Fierberg

Actors’ Equity Association is the union for more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers working in live theater, but its name only captures one profession of its members. On Fe…

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Jason Alexander Will Make Broadway Directorial Debut With New Play The Cottage by Ruthie Fierberg

Jason Alexander will return to Broadway this summer — this time as a director. The Tony Award-winning actor best known for his turn as George on television’s Seinfeld will come back to h…

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Jason Alexander will make Broadway directorial debut with new play ‘The Cottage’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Jason Alexander will return to Broadway this summer — this time as a director. The Tony Award-winning actor best known for his turn as George on television’s “Seinfeld” will come bac…

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Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time Announces Principal Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Justin Guarini, Briga Heelan and Aisha Jackson will star in the upcoming musical Once Upon a One More Time, reprising the roles they originated in the show’s Washington, D.C., tryout. The…

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Britney Spears musical ‘Once Upon a One More Time’ announces principal cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Justin Guarini, Briga Heelan and Aisha Jackson will star in the upcoming musical “Once Upon a One More Time,” reprising the roles they originated in the show’s Washington, D.C., tryout…

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Kate Burton, Ephraim Sykes and more to join Adrienne Warren in ‘Room’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Complete casting and the full creative team have been announced for the upcoming Broadway bow of Emma Donoghue’s “Room.” Joining the previously announced Adrienne Warren as Ma will be …

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Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora Will Return to Here Lies Love for Broadway Run by Ruthie Fierberg

Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora will reprise the roles they originated off-Broadway for the upcoming Broadway engagement of Here Lies Love, the musical that tells the story of Filipina First …

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Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora will return to ‘Here Lies Love’ for Broadway run by Ruthie Fierberg

Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora will reprise the roles they originated Off-Broadway for the upcoming Broadway engagement of “Here Lies Love,” the musical that tells the story of Filipina …

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Thanksgiving Play Announces Complete Cast and Creative Team by Ruthie Fierberg

Second Stage Theater Company’s upcoming production of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play has chosen its full cast and creative team. The cast will include Emmy Award nominee D’…

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‘Thanksgiving Play’ announces complete cast and creative team by Ruthie Fierberg

Second Stage Theater Company’s upcoming production of Larissa FastHorse’s “The Thanksgiving Play” has chosen its full cast and creative team. The cast will include Emmy Award nominee…

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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