'Beetlejuice' brings attention to Broadway's stop clause
The stop clause has been part of Broadway for more than a century. The clause, which enables theater owners to evict a show if grosses fall below an agreed upon level for two consecutive wee…
The stop clause has been part of Broadway for more than a century. The clause, which enables theater owners to evict a show if grosses fall below an agreed upon level for two consecutive wee…
Caissie Levy, John Cariani, Chip Zien and more are joining the Broadway company of "Caroline, or Change."Â They join the previously announced Sharon D. Clarke, playing Caroline. Levy, who…
Catherine Brunell is joining the cast of "Mean Girls" to play the roles of Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George. Brunell takes over the role from Jennifer Simard, who played her final Broadway…
Rashidra Scott will play the role of Susan in the upcoming revival of "Company." Scott will play opposite Greg Hildreth as Peter. She comes to "Company" after starring as Josephine in "Ain't…
Austin Durant will fill in for Danny Burstein in "Moulin Rouge!" as Burstein takes a six-week medical leave of absence to repair a torn meniscus. Durant will take on the role of Harold Zidle…
"Slave Play" is formalizing a model of gifting tickets to attendees who may not otherwise be able to see the play. The program, called Broadway Plus One, allows patrons to add an additio…
"Beetlejuice" will play its final performance at the Winter Garden Theater on June 6, 2020. The closing announcement comes after "Beetlejuice" broke a box office record in early December, as…
Tony Goldwyn will take over John Benjamin Hickey's role in "The Inheritance" for four months. Goldwyn will step into the role of Henry Wilcox on Jan. 5, 2020, as Hickey takes a leave of abse…
"The Lightning Thief" announced the release of two new albums Friday. The musical, which runs at the Longacre Theatre through Jan. 5, is re-releasing its Off-Broadway recording with five son…
Participating shows have been announced for Kids' Night on Broadway this winter. The program, in which children ages 18 and under can attend participating Broadway shows for free when ac…
This season's Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 31, 2020. Nominations for the awards, which include Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway productions, will be anno…
Cast members of "Waitress" will participate in a question-and-answer session following the performance on Dec. 9. The talkback will be moderated by SiriusXM host Julie James and will feature…
"Hangmen" has announced casting for its Broadway run this spring. Mark Addy, Owen Campbell, Gaby French, Richard Hollis and John Horton will all reprise their Off-Broadway roles for the …
"My Name is Lucy Barton" will begin Broadway previews earlier than expected, the production announced Tuesday. The solo play, starring Laura Linney, will now begin previews at the Samuel J. …
Beth Leavel will play Miranda Priestly in the world premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada" musical. Leavel will play opposite Taylor Iman Jones, who takes on the role of Priestly's assistant An…
Jordan Fisher will be the next Evan Hansen on Broadway. Fisher will succeed Andrew Barth Feldman, who plays his final performance on Jan. 26. He comes to "Dear Evan Hansen" after making …
Music Theatre International has promoted Deborah Hartnett to the position of senior vice president and general counsel. Hartnett has served as the licensor's director of business and leg…
The creative team for "Mrs. Doubtfire" has been accepting feedback on its subject matter as the musical makes its world premiere in Seattle. Earlier reports suggested that representative…
Nederlander National Markets LLC, one of the largest operators of legitimate theaters and music venues in the U.S., has merged with Jam Theatricals Ltd., one of the largest presenters and pr…
"David Byrne's American Utopia" has added three new performances to its schedule. The show will now play Dec. 30 at 8 p.m., Feb. 4. at 8 p.m. and Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. "American Utopia" open…
Diablo Cody had become comfortable in Hollywood. The screenwriter's debut film "Juno" had won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay; Cody had created and helmed the television se…
"Mean Girls" will be the sole Broadway show to perform during the CBS telecast of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. The performance will be prerecorded to air as part of the CBS broadcast, which …
Betsy Dollinger, a veteran Broadway marketer, has signed an exclusive consulting contract with producing company Alchemation. Founded by Kevin McCollum, Alchemation's projects include the up…
Music Theatre International has acquired the worldwide licensing rights to the musical adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The musical features a score by Marc Shaiman, with l…
Ephraim Sykes will play Michael Jackson in the upcoming "MJ" musical on Broadway. Sykes is currently playing David Ruffin in "Ain't Too Proud" on Broadway, for which he received a Tony nomin…