Thursday, February 20, 2020
“The Inheritance” is ending its Broadway run on March 15, producers Tom Kirdahy, Sonia Friedman Productions and Hunter Arnold announced Thursday evening. As of its closing date, the pr…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 07:30PMSeveral Broadway theaters will dim their lights on Feb. 29 to commemorate the life and work of late producer Margo Lion. Lion, the producer behind “Hairspray” and more, died on Jan. 24 a…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 02:10PMActors’ Equity released a statement Thursday in response to a report of “West Side Story” company members who may be concerned about safety due to ongoing protests. Weekly protests h…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 11:59AMWednesday, February 19, 2020
Nik Walker will take over the role of Otis Williams and Matt Manuel will take over the role of David Ruffin in “Ain’t Too Proud” on Broadway. The two actors take over for the respectiv…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 02:35PMTuesday, February 18, 2020
Four-time Tony Award-winning actress Zoe Caldwell passed away Feb. 16, at the age of 86. She died due to complications from Parkison’s disease, her son, Charlie Whitehead, said in a releas…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 07:23PMThe Tony Awards has announced the timeline of official events leading up to the ceremony on June 7. After nominations are announced on April 28, the Tony Awards will host a “Meet the Nomin…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 11:51AMOn Tuesday night, a new version of “Frozen” will be playing Broadway. In a step rare for the industry, Disney Theatrical Productions has opted to make changes to the musical, which has…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 08:19AMSunday, February 16, 2020
“David Byrne’s American Utopia” will return to Broadway in September 2020, the show’s producers announced Sunday. The show, which ends its engagement at the Hudson Theatre Sunday, wi…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 05:21PMThe matinee performance of “Jagged Little Pill” was cancelled Saturday after an audience member’s pepper spray went off during the show, according to a press representative for the pro…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 10:41AMFriday, February 14, 2020
Gus Halper will move to Broadway with the cast of “Sing Street.” Halper originated the role of Brendan, the brother of main character, Conor, in the world premiere of “Sing Street” a…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:18PMThursday, February 13, 2020
In response to a statement from “West Side Story” supporting cast member Amar Ramasar, protesters vowed to return louder and in greater numbers than before to speak out against his casti…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 07:43PM“West Side Story” doubled down on its employment of cast member Amar Ramasar as the musical continues to face protests outside the theater and backlash against his casting. The backlas…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 05:47PMLindsay Pearce will make her Broadway debut in the role of Elphaba in “Wicked” in late February. Pearce will assume the role from Hannah Corneau, who plays her final performance on Feb…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 01:09PM“Hangmen” has announced complete casting for its upcoming Broadway run. Newly announced cast members include Jeremy Crutchley as Inspector Fry, Josh Goulding as Hennessy and Ryan Pope as…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:30PMWednesday, February 12, 2020
“Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” is now available for licensing to professional theaters, Concord Theatricals announced Wednesday. The musical, created by Dave Malloy and …
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:18PMTuesday, February 11, 2020
“Six” will make 60 rush and digital lottery tickets available for each performance during its preview period. The initiative, called Sixty Tickets for Six, begins Feb. 13 and lasts unt…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:14PMSabrina Carpenter, who starred in the television series “Girl Meets World,” will make her Broadway debut as Cady Heron in “Mean Girls.” Carpenter will join the production for a 14-we…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 11:49AMAinsley Melham, who starred in the original Australian production of “Aladdin,” will take over the title role on Broadway. Melham, who made his Broadway debut in the role in 2019, will…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 08:24AMWednesday, February 5, 2020
Disney will hold its third annual Women’s Day on Broadway on March 10. The event, this year entitled, “The Decade Ahead and How Women Will Shape It,” will be held at the New Amsterdam …
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:40PMTuesday, February 4, 2020
“Girl from the North Country” will offer a digital lottery as well as rush tickets for each performance of its Broadway run, the show announced Tuesday. Tickets will be available for $3…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 04:24PMMonday, February 3, 2020
A filmed version of “Hamilton” will be released by Walt Disney Studios in October 2021. The film features a live capture of the Broadway show and was shot at the Richard Rodgers Theatre …
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:16PMFriday, January 31, 2020
Spike Lee will direct a filmed version of “David Byrne’s American Utopia.” The film will be executive produced and financed by Participant, a film production company intended to spur s…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 10:28PMDisney Theatrical is launching a tour of an updated version of “Aida” in 2021, the organization announced Friday. The revised musical features a new book by David Henry Hwang, who co-aut…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 08:57AMThe casting directors of “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Hadestown,” among others, took home prizes at the 35th annual Artios Awards Thursday night. The Artios Awards are presented by…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 12:30AMThursday, January 30, 2020
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time this season to discuss eligibility of 11 Broadway productions. The productions discussed were “The Great Society,” “S…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 05:45PM“Almost Famous” has posted an audition notice for a planned run in fall 2020 at a Broadway theater. The musical, which features a book by Cameron Crowe and music by Tom Kitt, made its …
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 10:20AMWednesday, January 29, 2020
The musical adaptation of “The Notebook” will have its world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The musical, which is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks and subsequent film, f…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 03:01PMTuesday, January 28, 2020
GalaPro, the company behind the live caption app for Broadway shows, is now testing out smart glasses with captions in the theater. The glasses, which GalaPro in launching in partnership w…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 09:19PMSunday, January 26, 2020
“Hadestown” has won the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, the Recording Academy announced Sunday. The Grammy Award winners for “Hadestown” include composer Anaïs Mit…
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 06:24PMSaturday, January 25, 2020
A group of protesters gathered outside the Broadway Theatre Friday night to speak out against the casting of Amar Ramasar in the “West Side Story” revival. Ramasar, who plays Bernardo …
Linked From broadwaynews.com at 02:59PMMargo Lion, the Tony-Award winning producer of “Hairspray,” died on Friday evening at the age of 75, according to media reports. Lion, who also brought “Jelly’s Last Jam” and “…
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