Friday, November 14, 2025

How to build a Broadway costume: the ‘Queen of Versailles’ Marie Antoinette dress by Ruthie Fierberg

Designer Christian Cowan, costume shop owner Eric Winterling and more take Broadway News through the step-by-step process of making a gown for “The Queen of Versailles.”

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Original music from Broadway’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ is released on 13-track album by Andy Lefkowitz

The record features music from and inspired by the 2025 revival, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

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How to identify brand and retail partners that are the right fit for your Broadway show by Kiernan Matts

Three questions every producer should ask when arranging partnerships

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

New musical ‘Glory Ride,’ based on a true story, to receive NYC industry readings; Matt Amira and Ryan Silverman will star by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical about Tour de France champion Gino Bartali will play a pre-Broadway run at Delaware Theatre Company in 2026.

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Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon launches new production company by Andy Lefkowitz

The director-choreographer won Tonys for “An American in Paris” and “MJ the Musical.”

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Rockefeller Center will transform into the Emerald City to celebrate release of ‘Wicked’ film sequel by Andy Lefkowitz

Universal Pictures and Rockefeller will host weeklong events as part of the upcoming November 2025 debut of “Wicked: For Good.”

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‘Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests the Muppets’ announces closing date by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

The production will play its final show at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, November 16.

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Danny Strong had three things on his mind when he set out to fix ‘Chess’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The writer along with director Michael Mayer, creatives Brian Usifer and Lorin Latarro, stars Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, Nicholas Christopher and more reveal the problems with the original an…

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

‘Begin Again’ musical, featuring a score by Pat Monahan of the band Train, sets world premiere with San Diego’s Old Globe by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway-aimed musical based on the Oscar-nominated 2012 film will be directed by Lorin Latarro.

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How ‘The Grinch’ steals hearts around the U.S. by Ruthie Fierberg

Choreographer Bob Richard reveals the method behind the magic of adapting the Dr. Seuss classic into a musical.

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How one first-grade educator recruited Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz and dozens more to teach his students about Broadway, theater and empathy by Michael Abourizk

First-grade teacher Bryan Andes designed a theater-based curriculum that has attracted Broadway greats as classroom guests and taught hundreds of students life skills.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Brandon Sierra promoted and Rebecca Harrell Mills hired at MSA Agency by Andy Lefkowitz

Harrell Mills comes on board as the director of internal affairs at the talent agency, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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Grosses analysis: Every show jumps in gross as Broadway season approaches halfway point by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Nov. 9, the 34 currently running productions grossed $40,693,448.

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Museum of Broadway launches nonprofit foundation by Michael Abourizk

Find out who will appear at the founding salon event.

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Monday, November 10, 2025

Jamey Lundblad named chief marketing officer for Americans for the Arts by Michael Abourizk

Through research, lobbying and advocacy work, the nonprofit works to make the arts available to all Americans.

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Debbie Allen-directed play about the legacy of Maya Angelou eyes 2028 bow by Michael Abourizk

“Phenomenal Woman” is being written by “Wanted” book writer and lyricist Angelica Chéri.

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Broadway Itinerary — Week of 11/10 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of November 10, so you never miss your cue.

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Friday, November 7, 2025

Broadway Cares sends more than $1.5 million in emergency grants to organizations in need by Ruthie Fierberg

The grants are offering additional support to food programs and emergency aid to relief related to Hurricane Melissa.

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Four-time Grammy winner Yolanda Adams to play Miss Liza Jane in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’; Kecia Lewis to depart by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

“Hell’s Kitchen” is currently led by Amanda Reid, Jessica Vosk, Kecia Lewis, Christopher Jackson and Phillip Johnson Richardson.

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Exclusive: Wagner Johnson Productions announces key leadership expansion by Michael Abourizk

Longtime personnel Zachary Baer, Amanda Chin, Dylan Glen, Celina Lam and Jillian Robbins have all received promotions.

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What Broadway can learn from other brands by Brenna Corporal

Lessons the theater industry can learn from Taylor Swift and Disney theme parks.

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Allison Russell to return as Persephone in ‘Hadestown’ on Broadway by Alexandra Pierson For Broadway.com

She heads back into the underworld on December 16 and succeeds Rebecca Naomi Jones in the role, who will take her final bow on December 14.

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‘Ragtime’ at Lincoln Center extends through June 14, 2026 by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

The limited run was previously scheduled through January 4, 2026.

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Samira Wiley and Jin Ha join Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in ‘Proof’ on Broadway by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

The production will feature original music by Kris Bowers, scenic design by Teresa L. Williams, costume design by Dede Ayite, lighting design by Amanda Zieve, sound design by Justin Ellingto…

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‘Come From Away’ now available for licensing through Music Theatre International by Michael Abourizk

The 2017 Best Musical Tony Award nominee can now be staged in North America.

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