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Friday, September 15, 2023

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…

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New Production of Uncle Vanya to Open on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya will receive a new production from Lincoln Center Theater. Previews are scheduled to begin on April 2, 2024, ahead of an official opening night on April 24 at t…

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Melissa Etheridge started several Broadway projects — but Bruce Springsteen ultimately sparked her new solo show by Caitlin Hornik

After an Off-Broadway run, the Grammy Award winner brings “Melissa Etheridge: My Window” to the Main Stem.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

New production of ‘Uncle Vanya’ to open on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Featuring a new translation by Tony Award nominee Heidi Schreck, the Chekhov classic will open in 2024.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz signs exclusive deal with Universal Music Group’s publishing division by Caitlin Hornik

The songwriter behind Broadway shows like “Wicked” and movies like “Pocahontas” will now have most of his musical catalog represented by the group.

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New documentary about Manhattan Theatre Club to be released November 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

The film will feature never-before-seen footage and interviews with Lynne Meadow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Laura Linney and more.

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Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Announces 2023 Date by Caitlin Hornik

The 2023 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will be held on October 1. The outdoor market will feature booths by Broadwa…

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

‘Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction’ announces 2023 date by Caitlin Hornik

The annual event returns to Shubert Alley to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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Corey Stoll, Natalie Gold, Alyssa Emily Marvin to Join Sarah Paulson in Appropriate by Caitlin Hornik

Additional cast and creative team members have been announced for Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ drama Appropriate. Joining the previously announced Sarah Paulson are Corey Stoll, Natalie Gold …

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Corey Stoll, Natalie Gold, Alyssa Emily Marvin to join Sarah Paulson in ‘Appropriate’ by Caitlin Hornik

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ play will open at the Hayes Theater as part of Second Stage’s season.

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‘A Beautiful Noise’ regains footing as overall box office tumbles by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending Sept. 10., the 21 currently running productions grossed $21,334,228.

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Common, MC Lyte join producing team behind ‘The Wiz’ by Caitlin Hornik

The revival is slated to launch its national tour in Baltimore on Sept. 23 ahead of an intended Broadway run in 2024.

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Why Leslie Odom Jr. Says Ossie Davis’ Purlie Victorious Deserves to be on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The first revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch has arrived on Broadway. The play is currently in previews at the Music Box Theatre and slated to ope…

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Why Leslie Odom Jr. says Ossie Davis’ ‘Purlie Victorious’ deserves to be on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Odom, Kara Young and Kenny Leon of “Purlie Victorious” share the play’s origin story.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Rachel McAdams to Make Broadway Debut in Amy Herzog’s Mary Jane by Caitlin Hornik

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) has announced the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog and directed by Anne Kauffman, Mary Jane will star Academy Award…

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Rachel McAdams to make Broadway debut in Amy Herzog’s ‘Mary Jane’ by Caitlin Hornik

The Manhattan Theatre Club production will open in 2024.

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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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