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Friday, June 13, 2025

Ariana DeBose named among new board members of Entertainment Community Fund by Andy Lefkowitz

The Fund also announced the successful conclusion of its “Essential” fundraising campaign.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

7 quotable moments from the 2025 Tony Award acceptance speeches by Andy Lefkowitz

“The experience of live theater confirms that no matter how different we may be from one another, we are all connected,” said Tony winner Michael Arden.

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Watch the performances from the 2025 Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Cynthia Erivo hosted the annual celebration of Broadway live from Radio City Music Hall.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Josh Groban to host 16th annual Jimmy Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The event will take place on June 23 at the Minskoff Theatre.

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Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical ‘Harmony’ is now available for licensing by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical’s first licensed production will be held at the Hale Centre Theatre in Utah.

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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announces three promotions and a new hire by Andy Lefkowitz

Cydney Regus joins BC/EFA from the theatrical advertising agency SpotCo.

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Ayanna N. Hudson joins Americans for the Arts as chief programs officer by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a 13-year tenure with the National Endowment for the Arts, Hudson steps into her new role at the arts advocacy organization.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Katie Dalton named president of Audience Rewards by Andy Lefkowitz

Dalton, who has been with Audience Rewards since 2010, most recently served as executive vice president.

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Presenters announced for 2025 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Stars of stage and screen have signed on to present Tonys at the June 8 celebration of Broadway.

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Monday, June 2, 2025

‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ ‘Gypsy,’ ‘Just in Time’ and more to perform at 2025 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual celebration of Broadway is scheduled for June 8.

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Scene Partners announces long-term plans to produce and expand the Drama Desk Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Dates have been announced for a special 70th annual celebration in 2026 and a new ceremony format in 2027.

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Sunday, June 1, 2025

2025 Drama Desk Award winners revealed by Andy Lefkowitz

Winners were announced live at a ceremony hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess.

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Theatrical Rights Worldwide promotes three key executives in TRW Plays division by Andy Lefkowitz

TRW Plays will soon celebrate its fifth anniversary.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry to host 2025 edition of ‘Tony Awards: Act One’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tonys pre-show will include the presenting of a number of awards before the official telecast begins.

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ will be telecast live from Broadway on CNN by Andy Lefkowitz

The play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov is currently nominated for five 2025 Tony Awards.

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Monday, May 12, 2025

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ leads winners of 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

“John Proctor Is the Villain” was named Outstanding New Broadway Play.

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Exclusive: New musical ‘Wanted,’ formerly titled ‘Gun & Powder,’ sets 2026 Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical will be directed by Tony Award nominee Stevie Walker-Webb.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:21AM

George Clooney-led ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ recoups Broadway investment by Andy Lefkowitz

The world premiere play is currently nominated for five Tony Awards.

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Friday, May 9, 2025

Broadway League announces new initiative to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities by Andy Lefkowitz

The “East to Broadway” initiative launched on May 7 with an event in partnership with “Maybe Happy Ending.”

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

2025 Chita Rivera Awards to feature performances from ‘Boop!,’ ‘Gypsy’ and more by Andy Lefkowitz

Tituss Burgess and Donna Murphy are among the stars scheduled to present awards at the annual ceremony honoring dance.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:17PM

Monday, May 5, 2025

New York Drama Critics’ Circle names ‘Purpose’ best play of 2024-2025; ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ named best musical by Andy Lefkowitz

“Oh, Mary!” scribe Cole Escola is among those who received a special citation.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:52PM

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ spring fundraising drive raises a record $6,849,510 by Andy Lefkowitz

Audiences at 57 productions took part in the fundraiser.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:32PM

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Exclusive: Nominations announced for 2025 Chita Rivera Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual awards honor theatrical and cinematic achievement in dance.

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Monday, April 28, 2025

Anita Dloniak & Associates, Inc. to become Melissa Hazek PR & Marketing by Andy Lefkowitz

Hazek will take the helm as owner of the newly rebranded firm.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

‘Sunset Boulevard’ cancels April 23 matinée performance due to technical issues by Andy Lefkowitz

The revival is planning to resume for its evening performance.

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Fourth annual Black Women on Broadway Awards to honor LaTanya Richardson Jackson, LaChanze and Khaila Wilcoxon by Andy Lefkowitz

The awards ceremony will be held at Current at Chelsea Piers in June.

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TRW Production announces launch; projects include stage adaptations of ‘Music and Lyrics’ and ‘Joyful Noise’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Katy Lipson and Michael McFadden will head the company’s New York and London offices.