Monday, March 27, 2023

‘Grey House’ announces full cast and creative team  by Caitlin Hornik

The cast and creative team are complete for the upcoming Broadway premiere of Levi Holloway’s new horror play “Grey House.”  Rounding out the cast are Cyndi Coyne as “The Ancient,…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 05:14PM

Full producing team announced for ‘Prima Facie’ by Caitlin Hornik

Empire Street Productions has announced co-producers for the Broadway premiere of “Prima Facie,” starring Jodie Comer. Joining James Bierman’s Empire Street Productions are Elizabeth A…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 03:32PM

Illusionist ‘El Mago Pop’ to play summer engagement on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Illusionist Antonio Díaz (also known as El Mago Pop) will make his Broadway debut with a self-titled show. “El Mago Pop” will run for a limited engagement from Aug. 17-27 at the Ethel B…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 09:50AM
Sunday, March 26, 2023

National Black Theatre to host special ‘Fat Ham’ performance; additional community nights announced by Caitlin Hornik

National Black Theatre (NBT) has announced a special performance of “Fat Ham” on Friday, March 31. The historic theater company is a producer of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play’s Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 11:51PM

‘Phantom of the Opera’ opens lottery for tickets to final Broadway performance by Caitlin Hornik

A ticket lottery has been announced for the final Broadway performance of “The Phantom of the Opera.” The history-making musical will shutter on April 16 after 35 years. The musical open…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 11:40PM

New musical ‘Female Troubles’ in development by Caitlin Hornik

An original musical comedy “Female Troubles” is currently in development with a score by Amanda Green (lyrics) and Curtis Moore (music) and a book by Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Critte…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 11:34PM

On first preview of ‘New York, New York,’ 44th Street renamed Kander & Ebb Way by Ruthie Fierberg

New York City Mayor Eric Adams proclaimed “John Kander Day” on March 23 and unveiled a new street sign that renames 44th Street in Manhattan as “Kander & Ebb Way.” The unveiling …

SOURCE: Broadway News at 11:29PM

A rewritten ‘Camelot’ reveals the provident message in a nostalgic piece by Ruthie Fierberg

As anti-Semitism, racism and divisions between North and South rage, a revival of “Parade” recently bowed on Broadway. A year after Stephen Sondheim’s death, the arrival of a new “Sw…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 10:52PM

Review: Broadway’s magnificent revival of ‘Sweeney Todd’ prioritizes suffering over savagery  by Brittani Samuel

If I ever had to write a musical, I would start by etching out the play and characters underneath it. Great music will captivate an audience, but a complex man will change them. The protagon…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 10:45PM
Friday, March 24, 2023

‘Some Like It Hot’ director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw takes the stage so the show can go on by Ruthie Fierberg

On March 23, “Some Like It Hot” director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw appeared as a cast member in his own musical at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Nicholaw assumed the role of gangster …

SOURCE: Broadway News at 01:21AM
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Bad Cinderella’ is an uninspired derivative of the famous tale by Brittani Samuel

Ugly is not a life sentence. Nearly every inch of the human body can be tweaked, sucked and tightened, and there’s nothing quite like a makeover scene to remind us of this. Whether it’s …

SOURCE: Broadway News at 11:10PM

Shubert Organization announces new members of initiative to support BIPOC producers by Caitlin Hornik

Alex Robertson, Amy Marie Haven and Jamie Joeyen-Waldorf are the newest producers chosen to be part of the Shubert Organization’s Artistic Circle Program, a program that supports BIPOC com…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 04:47PM

Stars Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht reveal how they built their characters for ‘Summer, 1976’ by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award nominees Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht were preteens in 1976. Now, they’re returning to that year by way of the world-premiere production of David Auburn’s “Summer, 1976,…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 03:50PM

Broadway’s ‘SIX’ recoups ahead of its 600th performance by Ruthie Fierberg

In advance of its 600th Broadway performance on March 26, the Tony Award-nominated musical “SIX” has recouped its investment. According to a release from the production, the new musical …

SOURCE: Broadway News at 10:04AM

Tom Andre Bardwell named new program director of Black Theatre Coalition by Caitlin Hornik

Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) has named Tom Andre Bardwell as its new program director. Bardwell steps in for Nik Whitcomb, who previously held the position.  In their first year, BTC progr…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 12:04AM

Tony Award-winning ‘The Inheritance’ will be released by Audible Theater by Caitlin Hornik

Matthew López’s Tony Award-winning drama “The Inheritance” will be released as an audioplay via Audible Theater on March 23. The 2020 Best Play Tony winner is among the latest slate o…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 12:01AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

‘Parade’ marks a historic first in authentic Jewish casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The currently running Broadway revival of “Parade” marks the first time the real-life Jewish figures Leo and Lucille Frank have been portrayed by Jewish actors in a major staging of the …

SOURCE: Broadway News at 11:46PM

‘Back to the Future’ announces complete Broadway cast by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical adaptation of “Back to the Future” has announced its full Broadway cast. The previously announced production is scheduled to begin performances on June 30 ahead of an officia…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 01:08PM

Broadway-aimed ‘Water for Elephants’ musical announces premiere, cast and creative team by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical “Water for Elephants” has scheduled a world-premiere staging at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. Previews will begin on June 7 ahead of an opening night set for June 16. The…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 12:57PM

‘Smash’ musical to open on Broadway in 2024-2025 season by Ruthie Fierberg

A stage musical adaptation of the NBC television series “Smash” will arrive on Broadway during the 2024-2025 season. Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg will produce. The …

SOURCE: Broadway News at 09:02AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Actors’ Equity, musicians union and more announce collective diversity, equity and inclusion policy agenda  by Ruthie Fierberg

The Department for Professional Employees (DPE) and its 12 affiliated unions in arts, entertainment and media have announced an updated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policy agenda wi…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 06:37PM

‘Good Night, Oscar’ named finalist for 2023 new play award ahead of Broadway premiere by Caitlin Hornik

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) announced that Doug Wright’s “Good Night, Oscar,” which is slated for the current Broadway season, is one of six finalists for the 2023 …

SOURCE: Broadway News at 06:17PM

Cynthia Erivo joins producing team behind ‘Fat Ham’ by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award-winning actor Cynthia Erivo has joined the producing team of “Fat Ham,” marking her Broadway producing debut. Erivo won a Tony in 2016 for her leading turn as Celie in the rev…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 05:39PM

‘A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical’ to launch North American tour by Caitlin Hornik

A multi-year North American tour of “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical” is set to begin in 2024.  The tour will launch from Rhode Island’s Providence Performing Arts Center …

SOURCE: Broadway News at 05:25PM

‘Phantom of the Opera’ earns a record $3 million as box office surges by Caitlin Hornik

For the first time in its 35-year history, “The Phantom of the Opera” broke the $3 million mark at the box office. The musical earned $3,029,826 through eight performances, up 11% from t…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 03:42PM

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan to join ‘Funny Girl’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan will join the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” on March 28. They will assume the roles of Florenz Ziegfield and Mrs. Strakosh, respectively, in the pro…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 01:02PM

Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito set for Theresa Rebeck’s ‘I Need That’ with Roundabout; new season announced by Caitlin Hornik

Tony Award-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Danny DeVito will return to Broadway as part of Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2023-2024 season. DeVito will appear alongside his real-life daught…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 11:46AM
Monday, March 20, 2023

Theatre Producers of Color announces 2023 participants by Caitlin Hornik

Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC) has announced the 2023 “cohort” of participants taking part in its third annual education program, Producing 101.  The cohort includes Tẹmídayọ Am…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 10:52PM

Black Theatre Coalition announces partnership with Black Broadway Men by Caitlin Hornik

Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) has announced a partnership with the fraternal organization Black Broadway Men (BBM), in support of its 2023 playwriting initiative. BTC’s ongoing fellowship …

SOURCE: Broadway News at 09:39PM

Shubert Organization donates to Entertainment Community Fund to benefit health initiatives by Caitlin Hornik

The Shubert Organization has announced a donation of $5 million to the Entertainment Community Fund to help support health initiatives within the performing arts community. The gift will ben…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 09:34PM

‘Parade’ revival to release cast album by Caitlin Hornik

A cast album of the 2023 “Parade” revival will be released by Interscope Records on March 23. The musical features a Tony Award-winning score by Jason Robert Brown. The revival, starring…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 06:15PM

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