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Friday, February 28, 2025

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series in the Works at Max With Adele Lim, Jon M. Chu Returning by Selome Hailu

A series adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians” is in development at Max. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 film, has been set as showrunner and executive producer, while director Jon M. Chu w…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:44PM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Puppy Bowl Ratings: 12.8 Million Viewers for Animal Planet’s 2025 Dog Adoption Event by Selome Hailu

The 21st annual Puppy Bowl reached a strong average of 12.8 million viewers on Sunday. Animal Planet has been airing the Super Bowl Sunday dog adoption since 2005, though the 2025 edition’…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:01PM
Monday, June 12, 2023

Tony Awards Reach 4.3 Million Viewers on CBS, Most Watched Ceremony Since 2019 by Selome Hailu

Hey, Mr. Arnstein! There was no rain on the Tony Awards’ parade. The Tonys were watched by 4.3 million people on Sunday, earning the celebration of theater its most watched telecast since …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:19PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022

Donald Glover Explains His Approach to ‘Atlanta’ Season 3: ‘We Wanted to Make a Black Fairytale’ by Selome Hailu

Donald Glover never does press like a conventional actor. So when he arrived at the Paramount Theater in Austin on Saturday night for the SXSW premiere of “Atlanta” Season 3, he turned t…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:47PM
Saturday, January 15, 2022

Ariana DeBose on Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ and Queer Readings of ‘West Side Story’ by Selome Hailu

After a decade of working hard on Broadway, Ariana DeBose is enjoying her time in the limelight. Tonight, she hosts “Saturday Night Live,” a major accomplishment for a newly famous actor…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Fred Ebb Foundation Donates $2.6 Million to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Selome Hailu

The Fred Ebb Foundation has donated $2.6 million to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, marking the largest donation the organization has ever received. Ebb, the lyricist known for musicals s…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:15PM
Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Uzo Aduba Celebrates ‘Clyde’s’ Opening With ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Reunion by Selome Hailu

On Nov. 23 in New York City, Broadway, welcoming its newest play, hosted a television reunion. “Clyde’s,” a new play by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage starring Emmy-winner…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:41AM
Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Variety’s 10 Brits to Watch for 2021: A Celebration of Talent by Selome Hailu

Variety has been bestowing its 10 Brits to Watch since 2013. Honorees include writers, actors, singers and other creatives working in all forms of media. Previous honorees include Harry Styl…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM
Monday, November 22, 2021

Todd Graff and Andrew Lippa to Host Starry Podcast ‘The Great Broadway Game Show Competition’ by Selome Hailu

The Broadway Podcast Network has announced “The Great Broadway Game Show Competition,” a new musical theater game show premiering Nov. 22. Hosted by creator Todd Graff and Andrew Lippa, …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM
Friday, November 19, 2021

‘Diana, The Musical’ Star Jeanna de Waal Defends Show in Wake of Criticism: ‘I Love That Our Show Doesn’t Take Itself Seriously’ by Selome Hailu

A white Rolls-Royce pulled up to the stage door of the Longacre Theatre on Broadway, and Jeanna de Waal and Roe Hartrampf, the Princess and Prince of Wales in “Diana, The Musical,” emerg…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:41PM
Friday, October 29, 2021

Nederlander National Markets Arranges COVID-19 Precautions With Wellstand Health by Selome Hailu

Nederlander National Markets, an operator of theater and music venues throughout the U.S., has made arrangements with Wellstand Health for the organization to provide COVID-19 safety precaut…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:58PM
Thursday, October 14, 2021

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo’s Musical ‘Invincible’ Gets L.A. Industry Presentation (EXCLUSIVE) by Selome Hailu

“Invincible: The Musical,” a Broadway-targeted show from rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo based on “Romeo and Juliet,” will have an invite-only industry presentation at the Bour…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:54PM
Thursday, August 5, 2021

‘Pass Over’ Marks Broadway’s Return to Traditional Theater After 16 Months by Selome Hailu

Jordan Roth stood on the side of West 52nd street in New York City, fighting to hold back tears — of joy, relief, pride, exhaustion — in front of the August Wilson theater, where Wednes…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:45PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre