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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Broadway star Megan Hilty takes medical leave from hit musical days after Tonys performance by Caitlin Hornik

Hilty received a Tony nomination for her leading role as Madeline Ashton in the stage adaptation of ‘Death Becomes Her’

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 12:24PM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Les Miserables understudies set to take center stage as cast boycotts Trump-Vance attendance at Kennedy Center by Caitlin Hornik

Trump will attend a Kennedy Center production for the first time during his second term

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 12:24PM
Sunday, June 8, 2025

Hamilton fans react as key cast member ‘cut out’ of Tonys performance by Caitlin Hornik

Anthony Ramos was barely visible on stage at the Tony Awards

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 10:36PM

Tonys broadcast hit with sound complaints as viewers beg CBS to ‘turn on the mics’ by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway awards ceremony is being broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ in the U.S.

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 09:24PM
Saturday, June 7, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck viewers make surprise discovery while tuning in to see George Clooney live on CNN by Caitlin Hornik

Telecast marks the first time in history a Broadway show has been broadcast live on national television

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 08:48PM

How Hollywood took over Broadway and obliterated box office records by Caitlin Hornik

George Clooney, Denzel Washington and Kieran Culkin led Broadway to a record year thanks to sky-high ticket prices. As the 2025 Tony Awards loom, ‘The Independent’s’ resident Broadway …

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 12:12PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025

Tom Felton to reprise Draco Malfoy role after 14 years by Caitlin Hornik

Felton will be the first actor from the films to reprise their screen role on Broadway

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 11:06AM
Saturday, May 31, 2025

Patti LuPone is ‘deeply sorry’ for ‘demeaning and disrespectful’ language used to bash fellow Broadway stars by Caitlin Hornik

The apology comes after LuPone’s behavior was called out in a letter by more than 500 Broadway professionals

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 04:48PM
Monday, May 26, 2025

Patti LuPone faces backlash over foul-mouthed comments about fellow Broadway star by Caitlin Hornik

LuPone offended members of the theater community with her latest comments

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 07:24PM
Thursday, May 8, 2025

Broadway playwright reveals Sadie Sink’s criteria for first project after Stranger Things by Caitlin Hornik

Sink received a Tony Award nomination for her role as Shelby Holcomb in ‘John Proctor is the Villain’

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 07:32PM

New musical puts trio of felons — including Diddy — in the spotlight for a sold-out run by Caitlin Hornik

The musical will debut weeks after opening statements are given in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 10:42AM
Thursday, May 1, 2025

The Tony Awards just sent a clear message to Hollywood A-listers on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

As the Broadway season comes to an end, Caitlin Hornik looks at the Tony Awards’ decision to favor stage-honed talent over name recognition

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 04:32PM

Tony Awards 2025 nominations: George Clooney gets nod while Denzel Washington snubbed by Caitlin Hornik

Forty-two productions — many with star power — were eligible to receive nominations

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 09:02AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Broadway critics divided over ‘hollow’ Stranger Things theater adaptation by Caitlin Hornik

New play lands on Broadway after originating on London’s West End

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 06:42PM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Hugh Jackman and Sonia Friedman launch new company for ‘affordable’ theatre by Caitlin Hornik

Jackman was last seen on Broadway in ‘The Music Man’ while Friedman currently has several productions running

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:36PM
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Friday, September 22, 2023

André Bishop to step down as producing artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater by Caitlin Hornik

Bishop will depart the organization at the end of the 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:54PM

Smash Musical to Receive Industry Presentations Featuring Tony Award Nominees Robyn Hurder and Kerry Butler by Caitlin Hornik

Two industry readings of the musical stage adaptation of the hit television series Smash will be held in New York City on September 22. The presentations come at the end of a two-week develo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:19AM
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Cast members from ‘Shucked’ to perform at pop-up event by Caitlin Hornik

The performance is in collaboration with a new corn-based snack from Pipcorn.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:48PM

‘SIX’ announces new event series by Caitlin Hornik

The musical will host special events, release exclusive content and more as part of “SIXth of the Month.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:58PM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Second Stage Theater founder Carole Rothman to step down at end of 2023-2024 season by Caitlin Hornik

Rothman, who currently serves as artistic director, founded the organization in 1979.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:51PM

Emmy Award winner Adam Blackstone joins creative team of ‘The Wiz’ by Caitlin Hornik

The mainstream music producer and director will serve as dance arranger.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00PM

Exclusive: Christopher Gattelli to direct and choreograph industry reading of ‘Female Troubles’ by Caitlin Hornik

The two presentations will be held in New York City on Sept. 28 and 29.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:24PM

New production company launched by Tony Award-winning producer and real estate investor by Caitlin Hornik

Dale A. Mott and Charles D. Urstadt’s Edgewood Entertainment will focus on elevating BIPOC,LGBTQIA+ and female stories and creators.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:15AM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

‘Sweeney Todd’ struggles without Groban as Broadway’s overall box office rises slightly by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending Sept. 17, the 25 currently running productions grossed $21,640,927.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:13PM
Monday, September 18, 2023

Dramatists Guild announces programming to assist writers with estate and legacy planning to help by Caitlin Hornik

Among the events are a panel with Tony Award winner Lisa Kron and the Five Lesbian Brothers.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:14AM
Friday, September 15, 2023

Theatrical unions ramp up letter-writing campaign in support of tax fairness legislation by Caitlin Hornik

IATSE is the latest joins the effort to pass the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA).

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:49PM

Melissa Etheridge Started Several Broadway Projects — But Bruce Springsteen Ultimately Sparked Her New Solo Show by Caitlin Hornik

Melissa Etheridge isn’t a stranger to Broadway. She made her Main Stem debut in 2011 with a stint in American Idiot. But now, she’s bringing her own songs and story to the stage. In the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM