Friday, September 22, 2023

Smash Musical to Receive Industry Presentations Featuring Tony Award Nominees Robyn Hurder and Kerry Butler by Caitlin Hornik

Two industry readings of the musical stage adaptation of the hit television series Smash will be held in New York City on September 22. The presentations come at the end of a two-week develo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:19AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Hear From James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Odom Jr. and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this episode will air in New York City on…

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Watch the First Episode of Back to the Future Star Casey Likes' McFly Files by Broadway.com

Great Scott! Broadway.com vlogs are back, and Back to the Future star Casey Likes is kicking it all off with McFly Files. In this episode, Likes, who plays Marty McFly, introduces viewers to…

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Melissa Etheridge Started Several Broadway Projects — But Bruce Springsteen Ultimately Sparked Her New Solo Show by Caitlin Hornik

Melissa Etheridge isn’t a stranger to Broadway. She made her Main Stem debut in 2011 with a stint in American Idiot. But now, she’s bringing her own songs and story to the stage. In the…

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New Production of Uncle Vanya to Open on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya will receive a new production from Lincoln Center Theater. Previews are scheduled to begin on April 2, 2024, ahead of an official opening night on April 24 at t…

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Hear From Melissa Etheridge, Laura Bell Bundy and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this episode will air in New York City on…

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Shirine Babb to Take Over as Doctor in A Beautiful Noise by Ruthie Fierberg

Shirine Babb will join the cast of A Beautiful Noise beginning on September 22. Babb will assume the role of Doctor, a therapist character originated by Linda Powell, who will play her final…

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Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Announces 2023 Date by Caitlin Hornik

The 2023 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will be held on October 1. The outdoor market will feature booths by Broadwa…

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Days of Wine and Roses Musical, Starring Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, Sets Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical Days of Wine and Roses will arrive on Broadway in 2024. Previews will begin on January 6 ahead of a January 28 opening night at Studio 54. The musical will be produced by Kev…

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Corey Stoll, Natalie Gold, Alyssa Emily Marvin to Join Sarah Paulson in Appropriate by Caitlin Hornik

Additional cast and creative team members have been announced for Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ drama Appropriate. Joining the previously announced Sarah Paulson are Corey Stoll, Natalie Gold …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:13PM

Why Leslie Odom Jr. Says Ossie Davis’ Purlie Victorious Deserves to be on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The first revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch has arrived on Broadway. The play is currently in previews at the Music Box Theatre and slated to ope…

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Water for Elephants Will March Into the Imperial Theatre in Spring 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Water for Elephants is headed to Broadway. The new musical based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen will begin performances on February 24, 2024, ahead of an official opening on March 21…

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Jarrod Spector Joins Hamilton as King George by Andy Lefkowitz

Jarrod Spector is the newest cast member of Hamilton. The Tony Award-nominated actor steps into the role of King George in the Tony-winning musical at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Septembe…

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Rachel McAdams to Make Broadway Debut in Amy Herzog’s Mary Jane by Caitlin Hornik

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) has announced the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog and directed by Anne Kauffman, Mary Jane will star Academy Award…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:19PM

What the Casting Team Behind How to Dance in Ohio Discovered During Their Eye-Opening Process by Caitlin Hornik

When How to Dance in Ohio opens at the Belasco Theatre this fall, seven autistic actors will make their Broadway debuts portraying autistic characters. The new musical, which begins previe…

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Get Ready to Hit the Road on Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige has show tunes from musicals including G…

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Micah Johnson-Levy and Benton Whitley Talk Casting How To Dance in Ohio on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Correspondent Perry Sook interviews How to Dance in Ohio casting directors Micah Johnson-Levy and Benton Whitley about finding the new musical's mostly autistic cast. Watch their extended …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

Take A Stroll with Jaja's African Hair Braiding Playwright Jocelyn Bioh on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Correspondent Charlie Cooper takes a stroll with Jaja’s African Hair Braiding playwright Jocelyn Bioh. Watch their extended interview from The Broadway Show's 2023 Fall Preview below!�…

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Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad Talk Reuniting in Gutenberg! The Musical! on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

It’s a Book of Mormon reunion! Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek speaks with Gutenberg! The Musical! stars Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad. Watch their extended interview from…

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James Monroe Iglehart on Putting on King Arthur's Crown in the Broadway Return of Spamalot by Broadway.com

Host Tamsen Fadal sits down with Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart to discuss the highly-anticipated Broadway revival of Spamalot. Watch their interview from The Broadway Show's 2023 Fal…

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Learn About Purlie Victorious From Leslie Odom Jr., Kara Young and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Broadway.com Managing Editor Beth Stevens takes a deep dive into Ossie Davis' Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch with Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr., Kara Yo…

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Get Ready for the Fall Broadway Season on The Broadway Show! by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this episode will air in New York City on…

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Sara Bareilles-Led Waitress Live Capture to be Released Nationwide by Caitlin Hornik

Following its debut at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, the live capture of the Broadway musical Waitress has been acquired by independent film studio Bleecker Street. In partnership with e…

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The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal Expands to 140 Markets Nationwide by Caitlin Hornik

Ahead of the start of its 11th season, the Emmy Award-winning television series The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal has expanded to 140 markets across 48 states. Previously, the weekly Broad…

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The Lion King Casts Vincent Jamal Hooper as Next Simba by Ruthie Fierberg

Vincent Jamal Hooper will take on the role of Simba in Broadway’s long-running Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King beginning on September 26. Hooper will replace Brandon A. McCall, wh…

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger to Star in Paula Vogel’s Mother Play by Caitlin Hornik

The title, dates, casting and initial creative team members have been announced for the world premiere of Paula Vogel’s upcoming Broadway play. Mother Play, which was untitled in its init…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM

Tituss Burgess to Return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! by Caitlin Hornik

Six-time Emmy Award nominee Tituss Burgess will step into the role of Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! for a limited engagement from October 10 through December 17. Burgess will take over the …

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Newcomers Max Chambers and Jace Bently to Join Cast of MJ by Caitlin Hornik

MJ has announced new casting for two roles played by young performers. Jace Bently begins performances as Little Marlon on September 5; Max Chambers will join the production as Little Michae…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

Shucked Star Caroline Innerbichler Announces Pregnancy by Ruthie Fierberg

Caroline Innerbichler, who originated the role of Maizy in Shucked, announced via social media that she is expecting a child. Innerbichler played her final performance in the role on Septemb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:55AM
Sunday, September 3, 2023

Catch a Great Onstage Mishap on This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige has show tunes from musicals including S…

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Will Introduce Broadway Audiences to a World They’ve Never Seen by Caitlin Hornik

The world-premiere production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding is set to open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on October 3. The play, which marks the Main Stem debut of writer Jocelyn Bio…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:25PM