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Saturday, June 3, 2023

Lillias White Extends Run in ‘Hadestown’ by Billy McEntee

The Tony Award winner has extended her run! A final performance date will be announced shortly for White, who plays Hermes. The post Lillias White Extends Run in ‘Hadestown’ appeared fi…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:02AM

Broadway-Bound ‘The Wiz’ Announces Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow by Billy McEntee

The cast will include Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the Tinman, and Avery Wilson as the Scarecrow. The post Broadway-Bound ‘The Wiz’ Announces Lion, …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:02AM

Just in Time for Pride, ‘Gays on Broadway’ is Now Published by Billy McEntee

Ethan Mordden’s expertise in both queer studies and musical theatre creates a sweeping history of gay representation on the American stage. The post Just in Time for Pride, ‘Gays on Broa…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:02AM
Monday, May 29, 2023

‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ Extends Broadway Run by Billy McEntee

The Broadway comedy will now play through July 23 before heading to LA; the show has been nominated for three Drama Desk Awards. The post ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ Extends Broadway Run appe…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:32AM

John Patrick Shanley Returns to MTC with New Play by Billy McEntee

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'Doubt' returns to the Off-Broadway theater with a new play for the next season. The post John Patrick Shanley Returns to MTC with New Play appeared firs…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:32AM

‘Real Housewives of New York’ Musical Parody Comes to Green Room 42 by Billy McEntee

What begins as a normal RHONY reunion episode quickly turns upside-down when a mysterious network executive takes over Bravo. The post ‘Real Housewives of New York’ Musical Parody Comes …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:32AM
Monday, May 22, 2023

The Tank Announces Artists for PrideFest 2023 by Billy McEntee

Curated by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin and Gabriel Torres, PrideFest  will highlight work that celebrates the queer community. The post The Tank Announces Artists for PrideFest 2023 appeared …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:42AM

Myles Frost to Reprise Title Role in ‘MJ’ in London by Billy McEntee

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, May 24 for the London premiere of 'MJ,' the Tony Award-winning musical starring Myles Frost. The post Myles Frost to Reprise Title Role in ‘MJ’ in Lond…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:42AM

“Parade” Comes to The White House to Honor Jewish American Heritage Month by Billy McEntee

Watch Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Michaela Diamond perform songs with Jason Robert Brown at The White House. The post “Parade” Comes to The White House to Honor Jewish American Herit…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:42AM
Friday, May 19, 2023

Review: ‘HOUSECONCERT’ is The Best and Worst Kind of Party, All Happening at Once by Billy McEntee

Experimental company Object Collection has transformed The Brick into a madhouse of assorted knickknacks. The post Review: ‘HOUSECONCERT’ is The Best and Worst Kind of Party, All Happeni…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:18PM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Q&A: Robert Bannon on Bringing His Pride Playlist Concert to 54 Below by Billy McEntee

The June 2 event at "Broadway's living room" promises gags and diva hits aplenty as Bannon serenades the crowd with tales and tunes. The post Q&A: Robert Bannon on Bringing His Pride Pla…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:02AM
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

‘My Son’s a Queer…’ — But Now in New York! by Billy McEntee

The London darling, a fringe hit that then headed to the West End in an Olivier-nominated turn, will now have a New York presentation. The post ‘My Son’s a Queer…’ — But Now in New…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:02PM

Despite Strike, WGA Permits the Tony Awards to Air June 11 by Billy McEntee

“As they have stood by us, we stand with our fellow workers on Broadway who are impacted by our strike,” the WGA statement reads. The post Despite Strike, WGA Permits the Tony Awards to …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:02PM

Hugh Jackman-Led ‘Oklahoma!’ to Hit Cinemas in July by Billy McEntee

The film will be screened in more than 800 cinemas around the globe for two days only, on Sunday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 19. The post Hugh Jackman-Led ‘Oklahoma!’ to Hit Cinemas in …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:02PM
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

‘Some Like it Hot’ Will Launch a North American Tour Next Fall by Billy McEntee

The splashy, Tony-nominated new musical based on the famed MGM film will tour across North America starting next fall. The post ‘Some Like it Hot’ Will Launch a North American Tour Next …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:06AM

See Rehearsal Photos of Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist in ‘Brokeback Mountain’ by Billy McEntee

Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist co-star in this gay period drama, based on the beloved short story, coming to London this month. The post See Rehearsal Photos of Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist in �…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:06AM
Monday, May 8, 2023

Rebecca Luker to be Honored at Symphony Space Concert by Billy McEntee

A star-studded concert on May 22 pays tribute to the beloved Broadway star who passed away in 2020 due to ALS. The post Rebecca Luker to be Honored at Symphony Space Concert appeared first o…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:42PM

‘New York, New York’ Cast Album Available June 9 by Billy McEntee

Nominated for nine Tony Awards, 'New York, New York' will release an original cast album, dropping next month The post ‘New York, New York’ Cast Album Available June 9 appeared first on …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:36PM
Thursday, May 4, 2023

Joel Grey and John Kander to Receive 2023 Special Tony Awards by Billy McEntee

The "Cabaret" original Emcee and composer will receive 2023 Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. The post Joel Grey and John Kander to Receive 2023 Special Tony Awa…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:32PM

See ‘The Lusty Month of May’ on “The TODAY Show” by Billy McEntee

The performance is also the first of four Broadway shows performing on "The TODAY Show"'s Broadway Week this week. The post See ‘The Lusty Month of May’ on “The TODAY Show” appeared …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:32PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

‘Some Like It Hot’ Leads Tony Nominations with 13 Nods by Billy McEntee

The 76th Annual Tony Awards, presented by CBS, which will broadcast live from the United Palace in New York City on Sunday, June 11. The post ‘Some Like It Hot’ Leads Tony Nominations wi…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:36PM
Thursday, April 27, 2023

Sean Hayes Blazes in ‘Good Night, Oscar’ on Broadway by Billy McEntee

Hayes returns to Broadway in an exquisite, touching, and formidable portrait of the twentieth century pianist Oscar Levant. The post Sean Hayes Blazes in ‘Good Night, Oscar’ on Broadway …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:18PM

Drama Desk Awards Announced, ‘Shucked’ Leads the Pack by Billy McEntee

Other shows with half a dozen or more noms include 'Into the Woods,' 'Some Like it Hot,' and 'New York, New York.' The post Drama Desk Awards Announced, ‘Shucked’ Leads the Pack appeare…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:36PM
Monday, April 24, 2023

‘Six’ Adds Block of Tickets, On Sale into 2024 by Billy McEntee

Tickets are now on sale though January 7, 2024. 'Six' recently celebrated its 600th performance on Broadway. The post ‘Six’ Adds Block of Tickets, On Sale into 2024 appeared first on …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:54AM
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Jose Llana, Arielle Jacobs, and Conrad Ricamora to Lead ‘Here Lies Love’ by Billy McEntee

“I’m so honored to be able to tell this story and to step into the shoes of Imelda Marcos, literally and figuratively,” said Arielle Jacobs. The post Jose Llana, Arielle Jacobs, and C…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:24PM

New Theater Company Spotlights Writers Ages 60 and Up by Billy McEntee

“Ultimately writers need productions, and as we grow we are committed to providing production opportunities as well," Tim Sanford says. The post New Theater Company Spotlights Writers Ages…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:24PM
Monday, April 17, 2023

Despite Mediocre Reviews, ‘Camelot’ Extends by Billy McEntee

There will never be another Camelot? Not quite: audiences are getting more of this classic musical, now at Lincoln Center. The post Despite Mediocre Reviews, ‘Camelot’ Extends appeared f…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:48PM

Meet the Cast of ‘Monsoon Wedding,’ Coming to St. Ann’s by Billy McEntee

Filmmaker Mira Nair and screenwriter Sabrina Dhawan’s 2001 film, an “intimate family flick," was a runaway success. The post Meet the Cast of ‘Monsoon Wedding,’ Coming to St. Ann’s…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:42PM

‘Chicago’ Becomes Longest Running Musical Currently on Broadway by Billy McEntee

And just like that, the music of the night is out and all that jazz is in. The post ‘Chicago’ Becomes Longest Running Musical Currently on Broadway appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:42PM

Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James to Star in New Atlantic Musical by Billy McEntee

Adam Guettel and playwright Craig Lucas reunite in their first collaboration since "The Light in the Piazza." The post Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James to Star in New Atlantic Music…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:42PM
Monday, April 10, 2023

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Cast Album to Be released on CD May 19 by Billy McEntee

The CD is available for pre-order starting today, Friday, April 7, and the CD booklet features complete lyrics, color photography, and liner notes. The post ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Cast Album…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:48PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards