Friday, July 26, 2024

Little-known theater jobs: deck automation operator by Ruthie Fierberg

Steve Stackle breaks down his backstage duties at “Aladdin” on Broadway.

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Watch Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland duet on a song from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch the duo perform a funk version of “Somewhere That’s Green.”

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‘Empire Records’ musical will premiere at McCarter Theatre Center by Michael Abourizk

Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno and Taylor Iman Jones will be featured in the cast.

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Exclusive: AKA’s Arts Insider program announces latest cohort by Michael Abourizk

The arts influencer collective now has a reach of 15 million followers.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Watch director Jon M. Chu discuss building the on-screen world of ‘Wicked’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below for a sneak peak of the upcoming film adaptation.

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Rock opera based on ‘Moby-Dick’ is in the works by Michael Abourizk

Amber Gray and Grace McLean will lead a developmental workshop of the project, titled “Kill the Whale.”

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Heather Hitchens’ advice for arts advocacy and rallying government support by Ruthie Fierberg

In the third part of this Q&A series with the president and CEO of the American Theatre Wing, Hitchens shares insight from her past government experience and her present role.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Watch Sutton Foster and Michael Urie discuss bringing ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ back to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

On “Today,” the duo explains why now is the perfect time to revive the classic musical.

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Kids’ Night on Broadway will return for summer edition by Michael Abourizk

Children will be able to attend a Broadway show for free with a full-paying adult.

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‘Tommy’ soars in closing week; ‘Oh, Mary!’ breaks box office record by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 21, the 27 currently running productions grossed $31,423,899.

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“Oh, Mary!” announces extension by Michael Abourizk

Cole Escola’s comedy will play an additional eight weeks at the Lyceum Theatre.

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Inside the design innovation of ‘Back to the Future’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Video designer Finn Ross on creating onstage time travel

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Watch Lear deBessonet deliver a TED Talk about the Arts for EveryBody initiative by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award nominee is the founder and co-artistic director of the initiative, set to debut on July 27.

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‘The Last Five Years’ sets start dates and venue for Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas will headline the musical’s first-ever Main Stem staging.

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Creating a ‘cutting-edge’ musical with ‘Redwood’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Co-conceivers Tina Landau and Idina Menzel, producer Eva Price and other team members walk us through their unprecedented process.

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Michael Cassel Group announces staffing changes by Ruthie Fierberg

Annelies Crowe has been promoted and Anna Fox has joined the company.

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Kennedy Center Announces 47th Class of Honorees by Ruthie Fierberg

The Apollo Theater is among the five honorees for the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors.

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Watch Peter Gallagher and Julianna Margulies preview their Broadway return in ‘Left on Tenth’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Delia Ephron’s new play is scheduled to begin previews in September.

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JoAnn M. Hunter to direct and choreograph ‘Yasuke —The Black Samurai’ for Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical will bring a story of Samurai culture to the Main Stem.

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On The RISE: July Events by Rise Theatre Directory

RISE (Representation, Inclusion, & Support for Employment) seeks to build a more equitable and inclusive theatre industry by centralizing DEIA tools and resources through a network of pa…

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Jodi Benson watches daughter play Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Delaney Benson is currently playing the title role in the production at Miami’s Area Stage.

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Mandy Gonzalez to play Norma Desmond at select performances of ‘Sunset Boulevard’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The Jamie Lloyd-directed revival will arrive on Broadway this fall.

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In the producer’s office: Kurt Deutsch talks merging pop and musical theater for Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The producer of “The Notebook” and head of Warner Music Entertainment and Theatrical Ventures shares insights and new projects.

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