Thursday, June 26, 2025

‘Boop! The Musical’ to draw to a close on Broadway in July by Broadway.com

The musical will play its final Broadway performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on July 13.

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Lynne Meadow will step down as artistic director of Manhattan Theatre Club by Michael Abourizk

Following 53 years at the helm of the nonprofit, Meadow will now serve as artistic advisor.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

‘Chess,’ starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, sets Broadway theater and dates by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

The show will begin previews on October 15 and open on November 16 at the Imperial Theatre.

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Papers and manuscripts of Stephen Sondheim acquired by Library of Congress by Michael Abourizk

Items from “Into the Woods,” “Company,” “Sweeney Todd” and more will be enshrined in the archive.

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Why regional theaters are a vital testing ground for Broadway-aimed shows by Debby Buchholz

La Jolla Playhouse managing director Debby Buchholz how regional venues can be key not only for creative development but for ad and marketing strategies.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Grosses analysis: ‘Floyd Collins’ and ‘Smash’ see robust increases in final week, as overall box office rises by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending June 22, the 38 currently running productions grossed $43,169,396

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:33PM

Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes named winners of the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

Josh Groban hosted the 16th annual ceremony honoring excellence in high school-level theater.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:12PM

Oz-themed ‘Broadway Bares’ 2025 raises $2.4 million for Broadway Cares by Michael Abourizk

This marks the highest amount ever raised in the fundraiser’s three-decades history.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:16PM

Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus,’ starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, sets Broadway dates by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

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

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:08PM
Monday, June 23, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club reveals casting for Broadway’s ‘Punch’ by Broadway.com

Will Harrison, making his Broadway debut, is known for his work on Daisy Jones & The Six and Manhunt.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:38PM

Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel will host 27th annual Broadway Barks by Michael Abourizk

The dog and cat adoption event will take place in July.

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Sunday, June 22, 2025

‘Dead Outlaw’ announces Broadway closing by Alexandra Pierson For Broadway.com

The show will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on June 29.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:00PM
Friday, June 20, 2025

Roastmaster general Jeff Ross will bring ‘Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride’ to Broadway this summer by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

Performances will run from August 5 through September 29 at the Nederlander Theatre with an official August 18 opening.

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Exclusive: Greg Reiner named managing director of Barrington Stage Company by Andy Lefkowitz

Reiner most recently served as the director of theater and musical theater for the National Endowment for the Arts.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:25AM

Why you should care about programmatic digital out-of-home advertising by Toby Richkind

Defining digital out-of-home (DOOH) media and why it will benefit your Broadway show’s campaign

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Brenda Pressley to replace LaTanya Richardson Jackson in ‘Purpose’ on Broadway by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

Pressley takes over the role of matriarch Claudine Jasper on July 15, replacing the production's original Tony-nominated Claudine, LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:21PM

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to lead ‘Cabaret’ for its final weeks on Broadway by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

The pair begin performances July 22 for the production’s final 13 weeks through October 19. 

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Julia Knitel and more will present at the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

Coaches, judges and presenters have been revealed for the 16th annual event.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:40PM

Jinkx Monsoon will join ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

Pirates! plays its final performance on July 27, and Monsoon will make her debut as Mary Todd Lincoln on August 4 for a limited eight-week engagement.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:38PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Museum of Broadway will host exhibition of scenic designer David Korins by Michael Abourizk

Korins is known for his Tony Award-nominated designs of “Hamilton,” “Beetlejuice,” “Here Lies Love” and more.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:11PM

Grosses analysis: In a post-Tonys boost, several shows have best weeks to date by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending June 15, the 38 currently running shows grossed $39,204,872.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:44PM

Broadway’s ‘Real Women Have Curves’ sets closing date by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

The show will play its final performance on June 29 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:25PM

Producers Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia never aimed for Broadway — then they produced ‘Oh, Mary!’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Along with Alchemation, the two producers surprised themselves with a Broadway transfer that’s made waves and won Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00AM

On The RISE: June Events by Rise Theatre Directory

Our network partners are hosting some great events this month. Check out what’s On the RISE in the RISE Theatre Network. If you want to stay in the know, check out risetheatre.org.  It�…

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Monday, June 16, 2025