Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Luke Evans steps into fishnets for ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ on Broadway by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

Directed by Sam Pinkleton, the production begins previews on March 26, 2026 and opens April 23 at Studio 54.

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Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe returns to Broadway this spring in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

The Broadway premiere of Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s play will be directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan.

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Exclusive: New incubator for original musicals launches October 2025 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Bridge, which will develop these projects, is funded by Producer Hub.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Grosses analysis: Three new plays have their highest-grossing weeks; ‘Chess’ breaks a record by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 26, the 32 currently running productions grossed $36,970,592.

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‘Hell’s Kitchen’’s Jessica Vosk, Phillip Johnson Richardson to depart; Kelsee Kimmel & Lamont Walker II step up by Alexandra Pierson For Broadway.com

This will also mark the final performance for Durrell “Tank” Babbs, who returns to the role of Davis for a limited engagement beginning November 14.

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Monday, October 27, 2025

‘Proof,’ starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, find its Broadway home by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

Performances of the production, directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail, will begin previews on March 31, 2026 and officially open on April 16.

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Broadway Itinerary — Week of 10/27 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of October 27, so you never miss your cue.

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Behind the scenes of crafting and filming the 2025 marketing campaign for Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Disney and Situation executives reveal the full process — from conception through editing — of creating a fresh campaign for a musical in its 11th year.

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Shubert Organization and Trafalgar Entertainment to refurbish London’s Olympia Theatre as a modern, accessible venue by Andy Lefkowitz

The theater, which is currently under a 70-year lease with Trafalgar, is expected to welcome audiences in 2027. 

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Sunday, October 26, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025

‘Mamma Mia!’ announces partnership with Girl Scouts of Greater New York by Andy Lefkowitz

A talkback will be held following an upcoming matinée performance of the Broadway musical.

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Broadway Cares will begin fall fundraising efforts ahead of 2025 Red Bucket Follies by Michael Abourizk

Nearly three dozen Broadway, Off-Broadway and touring productions are slated to participate.

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The difference between branding and selling your show by Ruthie Fierberg

Explaining the distinction between the long-term positioning of a show vs. short-term sales tactics — and why it matters

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Harlem’s Apollo Theater signs on as a producer of Broadway’s ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ by Michael Abourizk

The August Wilson play will star Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer.”

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Exclusive: Laura Dreyfuss, Ari Notartomaso and Austin Scott set to lead industry reading of new true-crime musical by Michael Abourizk

“Like Father” will feature a book and score by Jacob Ryan Smith and Caroline Pernick.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Director and Lincoln Center Theater executive producer Bartlett Sher named recipient of 2026 Mr. Abbott Award by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning director of “The King and I” and “My Fair Lady” will be honored by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation.

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92NY launches new Broadway Spotlight education program, starting with ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ by Michael Abourizk

The initiative will expose New York City high school students to professional theater and careers in the field.

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‘Boop! The Musical’ is acquired for licensing by Theatrical Rights Worldwide by Andy Lefkowitz

The recent Broadway musical will be available for professional and amateur productions.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Grosses analysis: ‘Chess’ soars in first week on the boards by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 19, the 32 currently running productions grossed $38,189,430.

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David Henry Hwang’s ‘Yellow Face’ to receive new publication by Michael Abourizk

The edition will include revisions made for the 2024 Broadway revival.

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Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell to join ‘Chicago’ on Broadway by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

Mira Sorvino plays her final performance as Roxie on November 2. 

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Why Samuel D. Hunter chose to set ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ during the pandemic — after he started writing it by Ashley Lee

How the playwright made his decision, plus his advice to other writers considering the pandemic era

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Monday, October 20, 2025

Betsy Wolfe to star as Madeline Ashton in ‘Death Becomes Her’ on Broadway in 2026 by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

Megan Hilty, who originated the role and earned a Tony nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance, will play her final show on January 4, 2026.

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Broadway Itinerary — Week of 10/20 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of October 6, so you never miss your cue.

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Jenn Colella and Beth Malone lead industry presentation of ‘Casa Cushman’ by Michael Abourizk

The new play is written and directed by Tectonic Theater Project’s Leigh Fondakowski.

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Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson and John-Andrew Morrison extend ‘Oh, Mary!’ run by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

The trio began performances on October 14 and were initially scheduled for a limited engagement through December 7.

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Exclusive: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ licensing rights acquired by MTI by Ruthie Fierberg

The licensing house comments on acquiring the Tony Award-winning Best Musical.

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