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Actors' Equity has provided its staff and union members with guidance on "maintaining business continuity," should a large coronavirus outbreak occur, the union said Thursday. "We have s…
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has appointed Stephanie Coen as its first director of artistic affairs and community engagement. The new position will include "identifying eme…
"To Kill a Mockingbird" made history Wednesday afternoon when the play was performed in Madison Square Garden in front of approximately 18,000 New York City public school students. This …
Presley Ryan will take over the lead role of Lydia in "Beetlejuice" for the next month, the production announced Wednesday. Ryan had been an understudy for original cast member Sophia Anne C…
Greg Kinnear will take over the role of Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird" on Broadway this spring, the production confirmed Tuesday. This is the Broadway debut for Kinnear, known for …
"The Minutes" will offer rush tickets and a digital lottery for its Broadway run, the production announced Monday. Lottery tickets will be available between midnight and 3 p.m. the day befor…
All Broadway theaters will dim their lights Friday to commemorate the life of the late actor Zoe Caldwell. Caldwell, a four-time Tony Award winner, passed away on Feb. 16 at age 86. The …
"My job is public relations, prostitution and politics." So quipped theatrical press agent Irene Gandy when asked how she views the career she has built over the past 50 years. Throughout th…
Sophia Anne Caruso, who originated the role of Lydia in "Beetlejuice," is no longer in the Broadway musical. The lead played her final performance at the evening show on Feb. 19, a spokesper…
With his new production of "West Side Story," the estimable Belgian director Ivo van Hove has essentially stolen a march on no less a showbiz luminary than Steven Spielberg. How's that for c…
"The Inheritance" is ending its Broadway run on March 15, producers Tom Kirdahy, Sonia Friedman Productions and Hunter Arnold announced Thursday evening. As of its closing date, the prod…
Several Broadway theaters will dim their lights on Feb. 29 to commemorate the life and work of late producer Margo Lion. Lion, the producer behind "Hairspray" and more, died on Jan. 24 at th…
Actors' Equity released a statement Thursday in response to a report of "West Side Story" company members who may be concerned about safety due to ongoing protests. Weekly protests have …
Nik Walker will take over the role of Otis Williams and Matt Manuel will take over the role of David Ruffin in "Ain't Too Proud" on Broadway. The two actors take over for the respective role…
Four-time Tony Award-winning actress Zoe Caldwell passed away Feb. 16, at the age of 86. She died due to complications from Parkison's disease, her son, Charlie Whitehead, said in a release …
The Tony Awards has announced the timeline of official events leading up to the ceremony on June 7. After nominations are announced on April 28, the Tony Awards will host a "Meet the Nominee…
On Tuesday night, a new version of "Frozen" will be playing Broadway. In a step rare for the industry, Disney Theatrical Productions has opted to make changes to the musical, which has b…
"David Byrne's American Utopia" will return to Broadway in September 2020, the show's producers announced Sunday. The show, which ends its engagement at the Hudson Theatre Sunday, will retur…
The matinee performance of "Jagged Little Pill" was cancelled Saturday after an audience member's pepper spray went off during the show, according to a press representative for the productio…
Manhattan Theatre Club's "How I Learned to Drive" announced Friday that Johanna Day, Alyssa May Gold and Chris Myers will join the production, completing its Broadway cast. They will join Ma…
Gus Halper will move to Broadway with the cast of "Sing Street." Halper originated the role of Brendan, the brother of main character, Conor, in the world premiere of "Sing Street" at New Yo…
In response to a statement from "West Side Story" supporting cast member Amar Ramasar, protesters vowed to return louder and in greater numbers than before to speak out against his casting.�…
"West Side Story" doubled down on its employment of cast member Amar Ramasar as the musical continues to face protests outside the theater and backlash against his casting. The backlash …
The Broadway production of "Mrs. Doubtfire" has announced its complete cast. The newly announced members include Cameron Adams, Akilah Ayanna, Calvin L. Cooper, Kaleigh Cronin, Casey Garvin,…
Lindsay Pearce will make her Broadway debut in the role of Elphaba in "Wicked" in late February. Pearce will assume the role from Hannah Corneau, who plays her final performance on Feb. …
