Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Allison Blackwell joins Broadway’s ‘Ragtime’ revival by Andy Lefkowitz

Charity Angél Dawson has exited the production in order to recover from an injury.

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Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction sets fall 2025 return in NYC’s Theater District by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will take place in September.

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Monday, August 25, 2025

Ryan J. Haddad to take part in 2025 RISE Theatre Summit by Andy Lefkowitz

The summit centered on representation, inclusion and support for employment will take place in September.

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Theater industry professionals will take part in first-ever Broadway Mile by Michael Abourizk

Kelli O’Hara, Patina Miller, Jordan Fisher and more will participate in the fundraiser for Broadway Cares.

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Exclusive: Manhattan Theatre Club announces ‘Beyond the Stage’ programming for Broadway premiere of ‘Punch’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway News executive editor Ruthie Fierberg will moderate a post-show discussion next month.

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How Benny and Bjorn created a precise pop sound for their ABBA-fueled “Mamma Mia!” by Broadway News

In this episode of “Broadway Press Day,” members of the creative team and acting company share the inside scoop on the musical’s return.

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Friday, August 22, 2025

Here’s what’s going on with the downstate tax credit by Ruthie Fierberg

What producers and investors need to know about the current state of the program and what the Broadway League is asking for looking ahead

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What is a ‘lead gen’ campaign, and why do I keep hearing about it? by Toby Richkind

Defining “lead gen,” its significance and how you can use it to improve Broadway ticket sales

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Casting is complete for the Broadway revival of ‘Ragtime’ by Broadway.com

Directed by Lear deBessonet, performances will begin September 25 ahead of an October 16 opening.

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The Jimmy Awards will return to Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre in 2026 by Michael Abourizk

A date has been set for the 17th annual ceremony honoring high-school level theater.

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June Squibb, Danny Burstein, Cynthia Nixon and Christopher Lowell to star in ‘Marjorie Prime’ on Broadway by Broadway.com

The production, directed by Anne Kauffman, begins performances at the Helen Hayes Theater on November 20, with an official opening set for December 8.

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Sherie Rene Scott joins ‘The Queen of Versailles’ on Broadway by Broadway.com

The musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will begin performances on October 8 with opening night set for November 10.

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Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle to star in Broadway revival of ‘Proof’ by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

The limited engagement will begin previews on March 31, 2026 and officially open on April 16 at a Shubert theater to be announced.

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‘A Beautiful Noise’ will bow in Australia by Michael Abourizk

The Neil Diamond bio-musical opened on Broadway in 2022.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Darren Criss will return to ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ after limited Andrew Barth Feldman run by Broadway.com

Criss announced at the August 20 matinee that he will return to the role of the jazz-loving Helperbot on November 5 after a nine-week break.

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Why producers have revived the practice of Broadway stops on national tours by Ashley Lee

With shows like “The Wiz,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Beetlejuice” including Main Stem engagements in their tours, the closer integration of the road and the Rialto has been a boon for bo…

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30 years after debut, Tracy Letts’ ‘Bug’ to have Broadway premiere, starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood by Broadway.com

The play will begin performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on December 17 with an official opening set for January 8, 2026.

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The Muppets are coming to Broadway with illusionist Rob Lake by Broadway.com

“Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets” will begin performances at the Broadhurst Theatre on October 28 with an opening night set for November 6.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

New research evaluates LORT organizations’ efficiency in AI realm by Michael Abourizk

Broadway’s Lincoln Center Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre Company and Second Stage Theater were included in the assessment.

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NYC Broadway Week sets fall 2025 return by Michael Abourizk

The program offers two-for-one tickets to select Broadway productions.

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Grosses analysis: ‘Gypsy’ jumps 35% in final week, as overall summer box office softens by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 17, the 29 currently running productions grossed $29,790,665.

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Exclusive: A new quartet of performers will join ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The Disney musical is the third-longest-running show in Broadway history.

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Monday, August 18, 2025

Kash Bennett named new executive director of Sonia Friedman Productions by Michael Abourizk

Diane Benjamin, who has served as executive director of the production company for 12 years, will step down.

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Friday, August 15, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ welcomes back Rachel Schur as Roxie Hart by Darryn King For Broadway.com

Schur will play the part from August 18 through September 14.

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Using pre-NYC-audience research to set your show up for success by Jenny Dorso

How to make the most of your out-of-town tryout from an advertising perspective

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production company rebrands; “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” will open on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The company formerly known as the Really Useful Group is now called LW Entertainment.

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