Wednesday, September 17, 2025

‘Oedipus’ on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, completes casting by Broadway.com

The production will begin performances at Studio 54 on October 30 and officially open on November 13.

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Proposed Times Square casino voted down, will not move forward by Michael Abourizk

The upshot is the result of a 4-2 committee vote.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:39PM

Kevin Csolak to step in for Kevin William Paul in ‘The Outsiders’ on Broadway by Broadway.com

He will take on the role of Bob Sheldon beginning on September 26.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:32PM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Anita Waxman will shepherd development of ‘Salvator Mundi’ musical by Michael Abourizk

The musical examines the story of the notorious Leonardo Da Vinci painting.

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Grosses analysis: ‘Godot’ has boffo start; ‘Hamilton’ has best week since 2018 by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 14, the 28 currently running productions grossed $30,128,088.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:34PM

John Lithgow will reprise Olivier-winning performance as Roald Dahl in ‘Giant’ on Broadway in 2026 by Broadway.com

The production will open on March 11, 2026 at a Shubert theater to be announced.

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This startup is rethinking Broadway merchandising — and succeeding by Ashley Lee

New company .merch has shaken up the industry with its fresh variety of goods and unpredictable product drops for Best Musical Tony Award winner “Maybe Happy Ending.” 

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:30AM
Monday, September 15, 2025

Dreamgirls will return to Broadway in 2026, with Camille A. Brown as director/choreographer by Broadway.com

Dreamgirls premiered at the Imperial Theatre in 1981 and ran for 1,521 performances.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:07PM

Downstate tax credit extended for Broadway productions by Michael Abourizk

Several new Main Stem productions set to open this fall can now apply for the credit.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:01PM

Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, Jeff Hiller and more Broadway names win 2025 Emmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

“Harry Potter” and “Stranger Things” scribe Jack Thorne was also recognized.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:08PM

Exclusive: ‘A Beautiful Mind’ musical in development based on Oscar-winning film by Ruthie Fierberg

Drama Desk Award nominee Zoe Sarnak and Emmy Award nominee Sarah Treem are set to write the adaptation.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:30AM

What happened at New 42 Studios’ exclusive birthday luncheon? by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch Jessica Vosk, Nikki M. James, Lilli Cooper, Jasmine Amy Rogers and Joy Woods belt an original tribute song to the iconic rehearsal venue.

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

5 Broadway advertising executives get honest with Broadway News by Ruthie Fierberg

Liz Furze, Callie Goff, Jeremy Kraus, Ilene Rosen and Matt Upshaw share their honest thoughts about advertising and marketing Broadway in 2025.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:49AM
Friday, September 12, 2025

Entertainment Community Fund launches new entrepreneur training program by Ruthie Fierberg

What the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Creative Entrepreneur Program is, who is eligible and how to apply

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:18PM

Jamie Lloyd’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ will bring the essence of a radio play to the Broadway stage by Ruthie Fierberg

Stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, director Lloyd and more reveal the approach to the 2025 revival.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:30AM

Digital ads just got more expensive – here’s how to keep selling tickets by Dounia Benabdallah

A breakdown of digital advertising cost structure, why its increased and what to do about it

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

David Roth and Danielle Saks named partners of Bespoke Theatricals by Michael Abourizk

The pair will join longtime partners Amy Jacobs and Devin Keudell to lead the general management firm behind “Mamma Mia!,” “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” and more.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:00PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Band of Broadway’s ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ will offer free performance and panel at Whitney Museum by Michael Abourizk

The event is one of many of the musical’s events and awards celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:22PM

New York Comic Con will offer ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ panel by Michael Abourizk

2025 Tony Award nominee Louis McCartney and more are scheduled to appear.

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Peter Dunn joins Whitley Theatrical in dual role by Michael Abourizk

Dunn will work in both a casting and producing capacity.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:15PM

Watch Trevor Wayne and the company of Broadway’s ‘The Outsiders’ perform ‘Tulsa ‘67’ by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award nominee Sky Lakota Lynch recounts how the cast visited Oklahoma to learn about the world of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:45PM

‘Art’ revival announces arts access initiative by Michael Abourizk

The production, which stars Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Parick Harris, will welcome New York City public school students.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:20PM

Global Creatures’ Carmen Pavlovic announces stage adaptation of Trent Dalton’s ‘Boy Swallows Universe’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The production company behind ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ is developing the new stage property.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Why one actor thinks the Broadway drama ‘Punch’ could save lives by Ruthie Fierberg

Playwright James Graham, director Adam Penford and the cast of Manhattan Theatre Club’s new production discuss the potential impact of the based-on-a-true-story play.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:40PM

‘Cabaret’ reveals performance schedule for Marty Lauter and David Merino as the Emcee by Michael Abourizk

The longtime company members will share the leading role in the revival’s final weeks.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:08PM

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