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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals son is critically ill with cancer: ‘Absolutely devastated’ by Jack Hobbs

Broadway and West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed Saturday that his 43-year-old son Nicholas is “critically ill” with stomach cancer. The “Phantom of the Opera” composer sa…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:48PM

Thursday, March 2, 2023

‘Funny Girl’ is closing on Broadway — Lea Michele isn’t leaving by Jack Hobbs

Even a closing notice won't rain on Lea's parade.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:13PM

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Anti-Semitic protestors storm Ben Platt’s ‘Parade’ on Broadway: ‘Ugly and scary’ by Jack Hobbs

Ben Platt spoke out Wednesday after a group of "really disgusting" Neo-Nazis protested the musical "Parade" outside the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:45AM

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Rep. George Santos lied about helping produce ‘Spider-man’ musical: report by Jack Hobbs

Rep. George Santos continues to spin his web of lies.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:22PM

Monday, January 30, 2023

Artist Adam Ellis blasts musical ‘Wicked’ for offering tickets in exchange for work by Jack Hobbs

Broadway's "Wicked" isn't quite "popular" at the moment.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:35AM

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Broadway star rose from homelessness to starring role: ‘I bet on myself’ by Jack Hobbs

"SIX" star Hailee Kaleem Wright revealed Monday that she overcame homelessness twice before she achieved her Broadway dreams.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:24AM

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Ben Platt to lead ‘Parade’ revival on Broadway by Jack Hobbs

Tony-winning Ben Platt will star in the revival of the Broadway musical "Parade," which announced its Broadway transfer on Tuesday following its run at the New York City Center.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:51PM

Monday, December 19, 2022

‘Mean Girls’ musical star and choreographer dead at 32 by Jack Hobbs

Stephanie Bissonnette, who starred in and choreographed the Broadway adaptation of "Mean Girls," died Sunday at the age of 32.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:09PM

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Reimagined version of ‘The Wiz’ to make Broadway return by Jack Hobbs

"The Wiz" is about to ease its way down the road to Broadway once again.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:44PM

Sunday, March 6, 2022

Broadway to maintain COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandate through April by Jack Hobbs

The statement echos a similar sentiment expressed by the Broadway league in February when New York Governor Kathy Hochul dropped the indoor dining mask mandate due to low COVID numbers.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:06PM

Friday, January 15, 2021

Dolly Parton statue proposed for Tennessee Capitol building by Jack Hobbs

She’d be there for much longer than 9 to 5. Tennessee state Rep. John Mark Windle proposed Wednesday that a statue of the pioneering country artist and Tennessee native Dolly Parton be ere…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:43AM

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