Monday, November 8, 2021
On Broadway, the field of sound design has long been dominated by men and lacking in diversity. But this season, sound designer Twi McCallum made her Broadway debut with “Chicken & B…
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“Is This a Room” and “Dana H.” will now play two weeks past their initial closing notice, producers announced Wednesday. The plays, which are running in repertory at the Lyceum The…
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Broadway grosses took a $2.5 million hit last week, even with one more production added to the weekly totals. The 27 shows running last week reported a collective gross of $19.7 million, com…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:15PMCiara Renée will take over the lead role of Jenna in “Waitress,” the musical announced Tuesday. Renée, who previously starred as Elsa in “Frozen” and the Off-Broadway show “The…
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Mandy Greenfield has resigned as artistic director of Williamstown Theatre Festival, the organization said Monday. Greenfield stepped down from her position in late October. The release did …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:56PMAudra McDonald will return to Broadway to star in Adrienne Kennedy’s “Ohio State Murders.” This production will mark the Broadway debut for Kennedy, an award-winning playwright who has…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:00AMThe Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade will return this year with performances by “Six,” “Moulin Rouge!” and “Wicked.” In addition to Broadway shows confirmed thus far, the 2021 pa…
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Broadway productions are vying for a $3 million tax credit that the state hopes can jumpstart the industry. The New York City Musical and Theatrical Tax Credit Program is intended to support…
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“The Music Man” announced its complete Broadway cast Thursday, including new members Rema Webb as Mrs. Squires, Phillip Boykin as Olin Britt and Linda Mugleston as Alma Hix. In addition …
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The Broadway League shared a snapshot of the industry’s grosses Wednesday, saying that 85% of seats across all operating Broadway theaters were filled last week. While the League initially…
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“Is This a Room” and “Dana H.” will close two months earlier than scheduled. The two plays are playing in repertory at the Lyceum Theatre and moved to Broadway after Off-Broadway run…
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A new musical based on the longest running film in Indian cinema is slated to come to Broadway next year. The musical, entitled “Come Fall in Love — The DDLJ Musical,” is based on th…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:16PM“Lackawanna Blues” has added four additional performances to its run, Manhattan Theatre Club announced Friday. The show, written, directed and starring Ruben Santiago-Hudson, has added…
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Adi Roy will make his Broadway debut as Phoenix when “Jagged Little Pill” resumes performances Thursday with a reworked script. Roy takes over the role from original cast member Antonio …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:54PMAs Broadway shows reopen, theatergoers are waiting longer to buy tickets. Unlike prior seasons, many ticket buyers are purchasing Broadway tickets one to two weeks before or even the day o…
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“Trouble in Mind” will offer 300 discounted tickets for each of its preview performances, in partnership with R&B radio station 107.5 WBLS-FM. The Roundabout Theatre production will …
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Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a one-week extension of “Lackawanna Blues,” following the cancellation of several performances. “Lackawanna Blues” will now play the Samuel J. …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:48PMCreative Goods Merchandise has launched a new program allowing theatergoers to purchase merchandise from their seats. Patrons can purchase items by scanning a QR code, which will appear on s…
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“Lackawanna Blues” has canceled additional Broadway performances due to the recurrence of star Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s back injury. Performances of the one-man show are now canceled fr…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:09PM“American Buffalo” starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss will get its Broadway run this spring. The David Mamet play, directed by Neil Pepe, was originally schedul…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:30AMThe Thursday evening performance of “Lackawanna Blues,” which was meant to be the show’s new opening night, was cancelled due to a recurrence of lead Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s back inj…
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Nik Dodani will take over the role of Ogie in “Waitress” on Broadway. Dodani, who recently appeared as Jared in the “Dear Evan Hansen” film, will make his Broadway debut in the rol…
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Ramin Karimloo and Jane Lynch will star in the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” alongside Beanie Feldstein. Karimloo, who has previously appeared in “Les Misérables” and “Anasta…
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A Times Square costume exhibit designed to raise money for costume makers affected by the pandemic has temporarily closed due to flooding. The “Showstoppers! Spectacular Costumes From St…
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“Thoughts of a Colored Man” has moved its opening night to Oct. 13 from Oct. 31. The new play, written by Keenan Scott II and directed by Steve Broadnax III, began Broadway previews Oct.…
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“Aladdin” on Broadway has cancelled performances from Oct. 1 through Oct. 10 due to additional COVID-19 cases in the company. The production had initially cancelled Wednesday evening’s…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:39PMBroadway will extend the mask and vaccination requirement for audiences through the end of the year, the Broadway League announced Friday. Under the regulations, audience members above the…
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The Broadway production of “Aladdin” announced it will resume performances Thursday, a day after the cancellation of a performance due to COVID-19 cases in the company. Since announcing …
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“Aladdin” canceled its Wednesday evening performance due to positive COVID-19 cases in the Broadway company. The Disney Theatrical production held its first performance since the theatri…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:11PMActors’ Equity has hired labor attorney Micah Wissinger to conduct a review of the workplace of “Jagged Little Pill.” The union hired Wissinger to conduct the investigation after cas…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:49PMDaniel Craig will star in a production of “Macbeth” on Broadway this spring The James Bond star will play opposite Ruth Negga, lead of the film “Loving,” who will be making her Bro…
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