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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Drama Club Camp application for 2026 retreats is now open by Andy Lefkowitz

Scott Ihrig and Shannon Morrison offer ways for emerging writers and established producers alike to develop new work.

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Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights to Tony Award-winning musical ‘The Outsiders’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical is written by Adam Rapp, Justin Levine and Jamestown Revival.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

BroadwayCon 2026 sets winter dates in New York City by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual festival for Broadway fans will be held at Palladium Times Square and the New York Westin at Times Square.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Kenneth Cole partners with Broadway drama ‘Liberation’ on new ad campaign by Andy Lefkowitz

Bess Wohl’s play becomes the first Broadway show to collaborate with the fashion designer in over seven years.

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Sean Cercone opens new licensor for theatrical content by Andy Lefkowitz

The company, called the Licensing House, will launch with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s musical “Harmony.”

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Broadway marquees will dim in memory of Tom Stoppard and others by Andy Lefkowitz

Also announced are the last group of “Broadway in Memoriam” honorees for 2025.

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Whitney Leavitt to make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Leavitt is an alum of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and “Dancing with the Stars.”

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Robyn Hurder to rejoin ‘Chicago’ on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Award-nominated actor is making a return visit to the cell block.

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Monday, November 24, 2025

Bradley Stryker, Tripp Taylor and more to make Broadway debuts in upcoming revival of ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Debbie Allen is directing the August Wilson play, which is being headlined by Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer.” 

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‘The Queen of Versailles,’ new musical starring Kristin Chenoweth, sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Michael Arden directs the musical based on the 2012 documentary of the same name.

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Lynn Nottage and Nona Hendryx are writing a rock opera about American soul band Labelle by Andy Lefkowitz

Sarah Dash, Hendryx and Patti LaBelle were among the band’s founding members.

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Monopoly board game launches ‘Hamilton’ edition by Andy Lefkowitz

Board game publisher the Op partnered with the Broadway musical for this special edition to celebrate “Hamilton”’s 10th anniversary.

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Broadway cast of ‘SIX’ to perform on CNN’s ‘Thanksgiving in America’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical’s performance of “Ex-Wives” will air on Nov. 27.

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Shaina Taub to take temporarily leave from ‘Ragtime’ on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Taub plays Emma Goldman in the musical revival produced by Lincoln Center Theater.

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Tony Awards administration committee meets for first time to determine eligibility for the 2025-2026 Broadway season by Andy Lefkowitz

Category determinations were made for a number of shows, including “Liberation,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Ragtime.”

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‘Waiting for Godot’ starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter recoups Broadway investment by Andy Lefkowitz

Jamie Lloyd directs the revival of Samuel Beckett’s classic play.

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Broadway general management firm ShowTown Theatricals announces new hires by Andy Lefkowitz

Megan Curren, Amanda Feldman, Miguel Ortiz and Siani Woods join the firm.

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TDF’s ‘Graduation Gift’ program returns for third year, partnering with ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Each student who signs up can enter for the chance to see the upcoming Broadway production of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” on Broadway.

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Jonathan Groff sets final performance date as Bobby Darin in bio-musical ‘Just in Time’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Groff was Tony Award-nominated for his turn as the 1960s performer.

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Broadway ad campaigns honored with 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Campaigns for “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Once Upon a Mattress” and more took home prizes. 

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Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ announces partnerships with Lady Pink and Farmgirl Flowers by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Award-nominated musical recently celebrated its third anniversary on Broadway.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Concord Theatricals acquires exclusive worldwide licensing rights for ‘Hamilton’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The theater licensor will first make available a teen edition of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025

New musical in development inspired by the life of ballroom icon José Xtravaganza by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Award-nominated director Stevie Walker-Webb is at the helm of the new musical.

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Friday, November 14, 2025

Original music from Broadway’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ is released on 13-track album by Andy Lefkowitz

The record features music from and inspired by the 2025 revival, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

New musical ‘Glory Ride,’ based on a true story, to receive NYC industry readings; Matt Amira and Ryan Silverman will star by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical about Tour de France champion Gino Bartali will play a pre-Broadway run at Delaware Theatre Company in 2026.

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Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon launches new production company by Andy Lefkowitz

The director-choreographer won Tonys for “An American in Paris” and “MJ the Musical.”

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Rockefeller Center will transform into the Emerald City to celebrate release of ‘Wicked’ film sequel by Andy Lefkowitz

Universal Pictures and Rockefeller will host weeklong events as part of the upcoming November 2025 debut of “Wicked: For Good.”

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

‘Begin Again’ musical, featuring a score by Pat Monahan of the band Train, sets world premiere with San Diego’s Old Globe by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway-aimed musical based on the Oscar-nominated 2012 film will be directed by Lorin Latarro.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Brandon Sierra promoted and Rebecca Harrell Mills hired at MSA Agency by Andy Lefkowitz

Harrell Mills comes on board as the director of internal affairs at the talent agency, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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