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Friday, July 26, 2024

Exclusive: Stewart Frey, Marco Gentili, Sarahbeth Grossman and Leah Barker named to key leadership roles with Broadway Licensing Global by Michael Abourizk

The appointments follow a recent London expansion of the theatrical licensing house.

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Watch Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland duet on a song from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch the duo perform a funk version of “Somewhere That’s Green.”

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‘Empire Records’ musical will premiere at McCarter Theatre Center by Michael Abourizk

Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno and Taylor Iman Jones will be featured in the cast.

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LaTeshia Ellerson and Emilya Cachapero named co-executive directors of Theatre Communications Group by Michael Abourizk

The organization recently created a new leadership structure.

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Exclusive: AKA’s Arts Insider program announces latest cohort by Michael Abourizk

The arts influencer collective now has a reach of 15 million followers.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Watch director Jon M. Chu discuss building the on-screen world of ‘Wicked’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below for a sneak peak of the upcoming film adaptation.

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Rock opera based on ‘Moby-Dick’ is in the works by Michael Abourizk

Amber Gray and Grace McLean will lead a developmental workshop of the project, titled “Kill the Whale.”

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Auliʻi Cravalho and Adam Lambert will make Broadway debuts in ‘Cabaret’ by Michael Abourizk

The duo will join the revival in September.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Watch Sutton Foster and Michael Urie discuss bringing ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ back to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

On “Today,” the duo explains why now is the perfect time to revive the classic musical.

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Kids’ Night on Broadway will return for summer edition by Michael Abourizk

Children will be able to attend a Broadway show for free with a full-paying adult.

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‘Tommy’ soars in closing week; ‘Oh, Mary!’ breaks box office record by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 21, the 27 currently running productions grossed $31,423,899.

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“Oh, Mary!” announces extension by Michael Abourizk

Cole Escola’s comedy will play an additional eight weeks at the Lyceum Theatre.

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Watch Lear deBessonet deliver a TED Talk about the Arts for EveryBody initiative by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award nominee is the founder and co-artistic director of the initiative, set to debut on July 27.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Musician union’s pension receives $1.5 billion in relief funds by Michael Abourizk

“Senator Schumer has long been a champion of musicians and all artists,” AFM president Sara Cutler told Broadway News.

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Alex Edelman, Sarah Paulson, the 76th Tony Awards and more earn Emmy Award nominations by Michael Abourizk

Broadway made a strong showing in many categories.

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Watch Brandt Martinez and the company of ‘Illinoise’ on ‘The View’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch the cast of the Sufjan Stevens musical perform “Man of Metropolis.”

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‘BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical’ will play Broadhurst Theatre by Michael Abourizk

The new musical will open on Broadway in April 2025.

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Watch Joshua Boone and company in the recording studio for ‘The Outsiders’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the Tony Award nominee perform “Little Brother.”

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Broadway sees dip at weekly box office while remaining ahead of last season by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 14, the 26 currently running productions grossed $29,845,592.

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Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ will host block party with New York Liberty by Michael Abourizk

The free event will precede the WNBA team’s July 16 game.

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‘Redwood’ sets theater and dates for Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The new musical starring Idina Menzel will open in February 2025.

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Watch highlights from the inaugural 2024 Broadway in Bryant Park concert series by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see performances from “The Who’s Tommy,” “Water for Elephants,” “The Wiz” and more.

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Monday, July 15, 2024

Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights to Broadway’s ‘Job’ by Michael Abourizk

The new play opens on July 30 at the Hayes Theater.

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NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert features stars of ‘The Wiz’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch performances from the currently running revival.

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return this fall by Michael Abourizk

The annual fundraising event will take place in September.

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Louis Stancil Acting Studio will expand to New York City by Michael Abourizk

The Black-owned business will open in Times Square in August.

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ completes casting for Broadway transfer by Michael Abourizk

The revival will open at the Hudson Theatre in August.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Broadway-bound Muhammad Ali musical will make world premiere in Chicago by Michael Abourizk

The musical, titled “Ali,” chronicles the life of the heavyweight boxing champion.

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Exclusive: Producer Hub, a resource for independent producers, achieves nonprofit status by Michael Abourizk

Producing director Michael Francis and co-founder Mara Isaacs talk to Broadway News about providing sponsorship, resources and community.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

‘Merrily’ exits on a high note while Broadway reaches highest capacity since March by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 7, the 27 currently running productions grossed $31,930,996.

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Monday, July 8, 2024

Additional casting announced for ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ revival by Michael Abourizk

Principal actors will include Ana Gasteyer, Brooks Ashmanskas, Daniel Breaker and Will Chase.

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