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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Whitney Bashor and Jessica Vosk to lead ‘Beaches’ industry reading by Ruthie Fierberg

Adapted from the best-selling novel, “Beaches” was also made into a film starring Barbara Hershey and Bette Midler.

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‘Here Lies Love’ announces series of post-show DJ sets by Ruthie Fierberg

The party will continue after select October performances of the disco musical.

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2024 Tony Awards Sets Date and Venue by Ruthie Fierberg

A date and venue has been set for the 2024 Tony Awards. The 77th annual celebration of Broadway will take place on June 16, 2024, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Perfo…

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2024 Tony Awards sets date and venue by Ruthie Fierberg

The 77th annual ceremony will move to another new theater.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

‘Here Lies Love’ announces new ticket initiative Democracy in Action by Ruthie Fierberg

Modeled after “EduHam” and others, the program will offer subsidized tickets to the musical.

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Entertainment Community Fund awarded National Arts Club Medal of Honor by Ruthie Fierberg

The Fund will be recognized for achievement in theater.

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‘Broadway Flea Market’ breaks another fundraising record by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oct. 1 event, presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, earned more than $1 million.

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‘Purlie Victorious’ sees boost in opening week as Broadway box office remains steady by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Oct. 1, the 26 currently running shows grossed $23,116,749.

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Reeve Carney schedules final performance in ‘Hadestown’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Carney originated the role of Orpheus on Broadway.

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Exclusive: Broadway Licensing Group becomes Broadway Licensing Global by Ruthie Fierberg

The company has been renamed to reflect its expansion, which includes a London office.

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Spamalot Announces Complete Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Spamalot has announced its full company. The previously reported first revival of the musical, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, will begin previews on October 31 ahead of an open…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:55PM

‘Spamalot’ announces complete cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Find out who’s in the ensemble for the upcoming revival.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Announces New Casting by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced new principal and ensemble cast members. On November 14, Cara Ricketts and Daniel Fredrick will take over the roles of Hermione …

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ announces new casting by Ruthie Fierberg

Incoming cast members will join the production in November.

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Sunday, October 1, 2023
Thursday, September 28, 2023

‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ announces extension and talkback series by Ruthie Fierberg

The Manhattan Theatre Club production will play for an extra week.

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Will Swenson to depart ‘A Beautiful Noise’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor plays an early-career version of Neil Diamond in the new musical.

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Thomas Schumacher to shift role at Disney Theatrical Group; announces successors by Ruthie Fierberg

As Schumacher transitions to a solely creative role, Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart will spearhead operations.

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Exclusive: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ announces October giveaways, illusion demonstrations and more by Ruthie Fierberg

To celebrate Halloween, the Broadway production will offer special gifts and programming every Tuesday in October.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

John Kilgore Sound and Recording to become Renaissance Recording under new leadership by Ruthie Fierberg

A tentpole recording studio behind multiple Broadway cast albums, Renaissance will continue with a trio of new owners.

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Caesar Samayoa and More Complete the Cast of How to Dance in Ohio by Ruthie Fierberg

The full cast has been announced for the Broadway bow of How to Dance in Ohio. As previously reported, the new musical will begin previews on November 15 ahead of an opening night of Decemb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:03PM

Juilliard’s MFA in Acting Will be Tuition-Free Beginning Fall 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Juilliard has announced that the Drama Division’s Master of Fine Arts in acting will be a tuition-free degree, beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year. Existing scholarships combined wi…

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Caesar Samayoa and more complete the cast of ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical is set to begin performances in November.

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Juilliard’s MFA in acting will be tuition-free beginning fall 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Donations from Stephanie and Carter McClelland and John Gore have made the change possible.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

David Byrne, Clint Ramos and more to take part in ‘Here Lies Love’ post-show talkback by Ruthie Fierberg

The conversation will take place after a one-night-only benefit performance of the musical.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phylicia Rashad, Senator Klobuchar to brief members of congress on state of American nonprofit theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Presenters also plan to introduce a legislative proposal to increase nonprofit funding.

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‘Merrily We Roll Along’ dominates in first week of previews as overall Broadway box office holds by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Sept. 24, the 26 currently running shows grossed $22,442,339.

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TDF announces autism-friendly performances for 2023-2024 season by Ruthie Fierberg

The nonprofit will offer access to adjusted performances of three Broadway shows.

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Taran Killam Will Be Sir Lancelot in Spamalot by Ruthie Fierberg

Taran Killam will play the role of Sir Lancelot in the Broadway revival of Monty Python’s Spamalot. The previously announced production will begin performances on October 31 ahead of an op…

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Taran Killam will be Sir Lancelot in ‘Spamalot’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The “Hamilton” alum will open the revival before Alex Brightman takes over.

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