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Monday, September 11, 2023

What the Casting Team Behind How to Dance in Ohio Discovered During Their Eye-Opening Process by Caitlin Hornik

When How to Dance in Ohio opens at the Belasco Theatre this fall, seven autistic actors will make their Broadway debuts portraying autistic characters. The new musical, which begins previe…

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Friday, September 8, 2023

What the casting team behind ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ discovered during their eye-opening process by Caitlin Hornik

The new musical, which stars seven autistic actors, will open on Broadway on Dec. 10.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

‘Stars In The House’ Labor Day special raises more than $55,000 for Entertainment Community Fund by Caitlin Hornik

The series started in March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to raise money for the Fund.

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New musical about Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe in development from Wayne Kirkpatrick and Don Chaffer by Caitlin Hornik

“Bluebird” is in the works from the executive producer of television’s “Nashville.”

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The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal Expands to 140 Markets Nationwide by Caitlin Hornik

Ahead of the start of its 11th season, the Emmy Award-winning television series The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal has expanded to 140 markets across 48 states. Previously, the weekly Broad…

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Sara Bareilles-Led Waitress Live Capture to be Released Nationwide by Caitlin Hornik

Following its debut at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, the live capture of the Broadway musical Waitress has been acquired by independent film studio Bleecker Street. In partnership with e…

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‘The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal’ expands to 140 markets nationwide by Caitlin Hornik

The Emmy Award-winning series showcases Broadway behind the scenes.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Sara Bareilles-led ‘Waitress’ live capture to be released nationwide by Caitlin Hornik

The musical was filmed on Broadway during its return engagement in 2021.

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Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger to Star in Paula Vogel’s Mother Play by Caitlin Hornik

The title, dates, casting and initial creative team members have been announced for the world premiere of Paula Vogel’s upcoming Broadway play. Mother Play, which was untitled in its init…

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Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger to star in Paula Vogel’s ‘Mother Play’ by Caitlin Hornik

The world-premiere production will open at the Hayes Theatre beginning in 2024.

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Tituss Burgess to Return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! by Caitlin Hornik

Six-time Emmy Award nominee Tituss Burgess will step into the role of Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! for a limited engagement from October 10 through December 17. Burgess will take over the …

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Tituss Burgess to return to Broadway in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ by Caitlin Hornik

Burgess last appeared on the Main Stem in the 2009 revival of “Guys and Dolls.”

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

‘Funny Girl’ ends Broadway run with another house record as overall box office slides into Labor Day Weekend by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending Sept. 3, the 23 currently running productions grossed $26,027,346.

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Newcomers Max Chambers and Jace Bently to Join Cast of MJ by Caitlin Hornik

MJ has announced new casting for two roles played by young performers. Jace Bently begins performances as Little Marlon on September 5; Max Chambers will join the production as Little Michae…

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Additional cast, co-producers announced for ‘Purlie Victorious’ by Caitlin Hornik

Samuel L. Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Kerry Washington and more join the revival’s producing team.

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Newcomers Max Chambers and Jace Bently to join cast of ‘MJ’ by Caitlin Hornik

They replace original Broadway cast members Walter Russell III and Christian Wilson.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Will Introduce Broadway Audiences to a World They’ve Never Seen by Caitlin Hornik

The world-premiere production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding is set to open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on October 3. The play, which marks the Main Stem debut of writer Jocelyn Bio…

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‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ will introduce Broadway audiences to a world they’ve never seen by Caitlin Hornik

The world-premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s play is set to begin previews on Sept. 12.

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Lili Thomas to Become First Asian-American Actor to Play Matron ‘Mama’ Morton in Broadway’s Chicago by Caitlin Hornik

Lili Thomas will join the company of Chicago in the role of Matron "Mama" Morton on September 11. In addition to making her Broadway debut, Thomas will become the first Asian-American actor …

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Broadway Advocacy Coalition announces performers for second annual Arts in Action Festival by Caitlin Hornik

Tonya Pinkins and Kara Young are among the Broadway alum on the agenda.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Ariana DeBose to appear in nationwide AMC Theatres’ public service announcement by Caitlin Hornik

The commercial is part of a partnership between AMC Theatres and the Kennedy Center to honor arts educators.

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‘El Mago Pop,’ ‘Funny Girl’ break house records as overall box office increases by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending Aug. 27, the 25 currently running productions grossed $27,215,118.

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Broadway for All announces new production lab by Caitlin Hornik

The organization received a 2022 Tony Honor for uniting teens from different backgrounds to build a more inclusive industry.

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Schele Williams Readies Audiences For the Revival of The Wiz on The Broadway Show by Caitlin Hornik

Schele Williams was approximately six years old when she first attended a production of The Wiz. She remembers the experience as the first time she saw herself represented onstage. “The Wi…

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‘The Wiz’ director Schele Williams reveals her discovery in Dorothy’s journey by Caitlin Hornik

Williams shares her excitement about bringing the hit 1970s musical to new audiences with the 2024 revival.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

‘A Beautiful Noise’ to change show schedule by Caitlin Hornik

Producer Ken Davenport announced the change on his social media, citing audience research he conducted.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

‘Good Night, Oscar’ breaks $1 million mark as overall box office continues to dip by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending Aug. 20, the 26 currently running productions grossed $25,806,601.

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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