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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda Biography Due in September by Andrew Gans

Daniel Pollack-Pelzner penned the new tome about the creator of Hamilton and In the Heights.

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BD Wong to Host Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Buena Vista Social Club Ensemble by Andrew Gans

2025 Tony winner Francis Jue, Jessica Hecht, Jennifer Leigh Warren, and more will also be celebrated at the ceremony, which will stream live.

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Immersive The Death of Rasputin Again Extends Governers Island Run by Andrew Gans

The production is created by and features original cast members of Sleep No More.

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Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Be Moulin Rouge! The Musical's New Stars by Andrew Gans

The two actors will join Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld later this summer.

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Jordan Donica Joins Cast of Tony-Winning Sunset Blvd. Revival June 10 by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber recently won three 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

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Gianna Harris Is Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet Starting June 10 by Andrew Gans

The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone Join Producing Team for Duke & Roya Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Warren Adams directs the Charles Randolph-Wright play at the Lucille Lortel.

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A Hamilton Reunion at Tony Awards 2025: Watch the Performance Here by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Leslie Odom, Jr., and more celebrated the musical's 10th anniversary with a medley of tunes.

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In Memoriam at Tony Awards 2025: Watch Sara Bareilles and Cynthia Erivo's Tribute by Andrew Gans

The two Broadway favorites raised their voices in song to help remember the beloved artists lost this past year.

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Sunset Blvd. Wins 2025 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's stripped-down production was nominated for seven Tonys, the most of any revival of the season.

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Acceptance Speeches of the Tony Awards 2025: Watch the Broadway Winners Here by Andrew Gans

The winners of the 78th Annual Tony Awards accept their Tonys at Radio City Music Hall.

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Michael Arden Wins 2025 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical by Andrew Gans

Arden won his second Tony Award, for his direction of Maybe Happy Ending.

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Performances Tony Awards 2025: Watch the Broadway Numbers Here by Andrew Gans

Watch casts of the Tony-nominated Broadway productions and more strut their stuff at the 78th Annual Tony Awards.

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Kara Young Is the 1st Black Actor to Win Back-to-Back Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

This year, Young won for her performance in Purpose.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

Leslie Odom Jr. Extends Return Engagement in Broadway's Hamilton by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will be celebrated June 8 at the 2025 Tony Awards.

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Watch Myra Molloy Sing 'Flowers' in Hadestown on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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Good Night, and Good Luck Required 100 Speakers, Says Sound Designer Daniel Kluger by Andrew Gans

He's Tony-nominated for his work in the George Clooney play, and he also designed Oh, Mary!

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Watch Hamilton's Renée Elise Goldsberry Perform 'Staring' From Who I Really Am by Andrew Gans

Goldsberry, who will co-host The Tony Awards: Act One, performed a tune from her debut solo album on Today.

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Olly Alexander Will Star in West End Transfer of The Importance of Being Earnest by Andrew Gans

The Max Webster-directed staging of the Oscar Wilde classic played London's National this past winter.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Cast Complete for Ogunquit Guys and Dolls, Starring Bianca Marroquín, Rob McClure, Ephraim Sykes by Andrew Gans

Al Blackstone will direct and choreograph the classic American musical.

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Tom Francis, J. Harrison Ghee, André De Shields, More Will Be Part of Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

Dancers for the annual burlesque spectacular will include Ehizoje Azeke, Tony d'Alelio, Kolton Krouse, Mark Mackillop, Samantha Pollino, and more.

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Jamie Allan Magic Show Amaze Sets Off-Broadway Dates by Andrew Gans

The London hit is directed by Richard Goodwin.

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Muny Bring It On: The Musical Finds Full Cast by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones will direct the musical about the world of competitive cheerleading.

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Nicole Scherzinger-Led Sunset Blvd. Revival Announces Final Broadway Extension by Andrew Gans

Norma Desmond's return will continue for an extra week at the St. James.

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Harry Potter Film Star Tom Felton to Reprise Role in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Andrew Gans

Felton will return to the role of Draco Malfoy this fall at the Lyric.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Brian Conley Will Join West End Cast of Back to the Future Musical by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the film of the same name, continues at London's Adelphi.

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Watch 3 Songs From The Little Mermaid at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Hillary Fisher stars in Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Disney musical at the New Jersey venue.

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Debbie Allen to Direct Broadway-Aimed Polly: The Musical by Andrew Gans

Allen will also choreograph the stage adaptation from Lena Waithe, Michael Benjamin Washington, Siedah Garrett, and Joriah Kwamé.

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See Who's Starring in Brigadoon at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Andrew Gans

The Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe classic features a new adaptation by Scottish playwright Rona Munro.

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Spot Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Donna Murphy, More in New Season 3 Trailer for Max's The Gilded Age by Andrew Gans

Numerous Broadway favorites populate the period drama that is returning later this month.

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Zach Bravo, James T. Lane, Sean Samuels, Samantha Sturm to Join Chicago on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

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