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Friday, June 13, 2025

Ann Morrison to Star in the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo by Hayley Levitt

Ann Morrison will join the national tour of Kimberly Akimbo as Kimberly beginning July 29 in Cleveland, OH. Current star Carolee Carmello will play her final performance on July 27. Morriso…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02PM
Thursday, June 12, 2025

Pirates! The Penzance Musical Will Record an Original Broadway Cast Album by Hayley Levitt

Pirates! The Penzance Musical, now running on Broadway at the Todd Haimes Theatre, will record an original Broadway cast album, due on CD and in streaming and digital formats this summer. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Watch Eva Noblezada Sing 'Maybe This Time' as Cabaret's Sally Bowles by Hayley Levitt

Eva Noblezada is the latest Sally Bowles to take the mic at the Kit Kat Club—also known as the August Wilson Theatre where Rebecca Frecknall's revival of Cabaret is in its second year on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Chiara Aurelia to Replace Sadie Sink for Final Weeks of John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Chiara Aurelia (Cruel Summer, Luckiest Girl Alive) will join the Broadway cast of John Proctor is the Villain in the lead role of Shelby Holcomb for its final weeks on Broadway. Aurelia wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Tom Felton Extends His Broadway Run as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Hayley Levitt

Tom Felton, best known for his eight-film turn as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has added seven weeks to his run as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Broadwa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

25 Broadway Opening Numbers That Define Musical Theater Post-Millennium by Hayley Levitt

Broadway.com's 25th anniversary celebration continues with another roundup that defines the past 25 years of Broadway. We've made our way through cultural milestones and standout Tony moment…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM
Friday, June 6, 2025

My Life on the Dee List with Just in Time's Erika Henningsen, Episode 5: An Audience Meet-and-Greet with the 'Grool'est Groff Fans by Hayley Levitt

Back in her Mean Girls era, Erika Henningsen was Too Grool for School. But now that she's a-splishin' and a-splashin' in the Bobby Darin musical Just in Time, she's happily living lif…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Marco Paguia and David Oquendo of the Buena Vista Social Club Band on Their Tony Recognition: 'We Feel so Honored' by Hayley Levitt

On top of its 10 competitive Tony nominations, Buena Vista Social Club is being honored at this year's Tony Awards ceremony with a special award for the musicians that turn the Schoenfeld …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain, Starring Sadie Sink, Extends Broadway Run by Hayley Levitt

John Proctor is the Villain, Kimberly Belflower's coming-of-age play currently nominated for seven Tony Awards, has extended its Broadway engagement at the Booth Theatre through August 31. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Watch the Wicked: For Good Trailer, But Not Without Tissues by Hayley Levitt

The second act of Jon M. Chu's film version of Wicked is coming to theaters this fall with Wicked: For Good, where we'll see how the story wraps up for our favorite witches, played by Cy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Sunset Boulevard Announces Final Broadway Extension by Hayley Levitt

Jamie Lloyd's revival of Sunset Boulevard, starring Olivier Award winner Nicole Scherzinger as faded film star Norma Desmond, will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre on …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Tom Felton to Reprise Film Role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Hayley Levitt

Tom Felton is going back to Hogwarts! The actor who played the title character's arch nemesis in all eight Harry Potter films will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway in Harry Po…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Lena Waithe, Debbie Allen and More Collaborating on Broadway-Bound Musical Adaptation of the Disney Film Polly by Hayley Levitt

Producer Brian Anthony Moreland announced the development of Polly: The Musical, a new Broadway-bound production based on the Disney television movie with teleplay by William Blinn and the n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM

Eurovision Stage Musical in Development with Will Ferrell, Harper Steele, Alex Timbers and More by Hayley Levitt

The Netflix motion picture Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is now being developed as a stage musical. Produced by Lia Vollack, the production will feature a book by Will Fe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Hear from Jasmine Amy Rogers, Nicole Scherzinger, Jonathan Groff, Zoey Deutch and More at the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards! by Hayley Levitt

On May 29, the official fan favorites of the 2024-25 Broadway season gathered to celebrate the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. As the winners walked the red carpet with their trophies,�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Up as One: Meet the Tony-Nominated Team Behind Operation Mincemeat; Plus, an Exclusive Performance of 'Dear Bill' from Jak Malone by Hayley Levitt

How do four minds come together to write one musical? If you ask David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts—the quartet of musical theater Avengers that go by the nam…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Tony First-Timers: Jeb Brown, Dead Outlaw's Bandleader, Adds the Tony Awards to the Slideshow of Life by Hayley Levitt

Jeb Brown’s Broadway career kicked off over 50 years ago, starting with a turn as a “no-neck monster” in the 1974 Broadway revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. At just 10 years old, he wa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Broadway Premieres of Marjorie Prime and Becky Shaw Join Second Stage's 2025-26 Season by Hayley Levitt

Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its 2025-26 season, the first season programmed under the leadership of Artistic Director Evan Cabnet.  Jordan Harrison's Marjorie …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Keanu Reeves, Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More to Present at the 78th Annual Tony Awards by Hayley Levitt

The 78th Annual Tony Awards has announced its starry lineup of presenters. The roster includes: Aaron Tveit, Adam Lambert, Alex Winter, Allison Janney, Ariana DeBose, Ben Stiller, Bryan Cra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM
Monday, June 2, 2025

Tony First-Timers: For Oh, Mary!'s Conrad Ricamora, Getting Cole Escola to Behave Is the Only Win He's After by Hayley Levitt

Exactly one year ago, Conrad Ricamora, Oh, Mary!’s Tony-nominated Abe Lincoln, learned his lesson: “I made the mistake of listening to friends.” He was in contention for a 2024 Tony n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Sunset Boulevard, Maybe Happy Ending, Gypsy and More Nominated Productions to Perform at the Tony Awards by Hayley Levitt

The 78th Annual Tony Awards, taking the Radio City Music Hall stage on June 8, will feature performances from this year's nominated new musicals and revivals. The roster of performing produc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Kerry Washington and Kara Young to Star in The Whoopi Monologues as Part of Lincoln Center Theater's 2025-26 Season by Hayley Levitt

Lincoln Center Theater has announced its 2025-26 season programming, the inaugural season under the artistic direction of Lear deBessonet. “I am honored to welcome these beautiful artists…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Buena Vista Social Club to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording by Hayley Levitt

Buena Vista Social Club, currently nominated for 10 Tony Awards, will release its original Broadway cast recording digitally on June 6. A physical CD will be available on July 25, with a v…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Friday, May 30, 2025

From Sketch to Stage: Inside the Minds of the 2025 Tony Nominees for Best Costume Design of a Musical by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

From the dancers and musicians that lit up the social clubs of 1950s Havana, to robots sitting idle in a near-future South Korea, to undead divas with a thirst for glamour, this year's Tony …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02PM

My Life on the Dee List with Just in Time's Erika Henningsen, Episode 4: How It Started...How It's Going by Hayley Levitt

Back in her Mean Girls era, Erika Henningsen was Too Grool for School. But now that she's a-splishin' and a-splashin' in the Bobby Darin musical Just in Time, she's happily living lif…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Pulitzer-Winning Purpose Extends Eight Weeks on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Purpose, the epic family drama by Tony Award-winning Appropriate playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, adds eight weeks to its limited Broadway engagement at the Hayes Theater. Performances …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Jordan Donica Will Step Into the Role of Max in the Broadway Cast of Sunset Boulevard by Hayley Levitt

Jordan Donica will join the Broadway cast of Sunset Boulevard as Max von Mayerling, the role currently played by Olivier Award winner David Thaxton. Donica begins performances on June 10 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

Kate Burton, Kathleen Chalfant and More Join Rotating Cast of Pen Pals for Its Return Off-Broadway Engagement by Hayley Levitt

Pen Pals, written by Michael Griffo and directed by SuzAnne Barabas, will return to the stage this summer at DR2 for a strictly limited engagement, a follow-up to its off-Broadway premiere …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:02PM

Tony First-Timers: Justina Machado's Nomination for Real Women Have Curves Proves That 'Dreams Don't Have an Expiration Date' by Hayley Levitt

You might know Justina Machado best for her TV roles: Vanessa Diaz on the popular HBO series Six Feet Under or Penelope Alvarez on One Day at a Time. But now that she’s turned Broadway’s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Tony First-Timers: With Maybe Happy Ending, Darren Criss Didn't Go Chasing Fireflies by Hayley Levitt

Darren Criss will accept “dedication” if you’re looking for a word to encapsulate his relationship with the New York theater community. But if he’s being honest, some other words fit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

Nichelle Lewis, Shaina Taub, Colin Donnell and More Join Broadway Revival of Ragtime; Tickets Now on Sale by Hayley Levitt

Additional casting is set for Lincoln Center Theater's fall revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Directed by Lear deBessonet, performances will begin September 25 ahead of an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM