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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Funny Face Bakery will offer ‘Hamilton’-themed cookies by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration is in honor of the musical’s 10th anniversary on Broadway.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Tai Thompson named directing fellow for Roundabout Theatre Company by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit 2025-2026 directors group has also been revealed.

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Grosses analysis: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ breaks a record; ‘Pirates’ plays to standing room in final week by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 27, the 28 currently running productions grossed $31,581,085.

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Monday, July 28, 2025

‘Hamilton’ teams up with Lingua Franca for limited-edition clothing line by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration celebrates the musical’s decade on Broadway.

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Exclusive: Jet Set Candy jewelry partners with Broadway’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration has released a “Mamma Mia!” theater ticket charm.

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Friday, July 25, 2025

Jack Viertel explains the concept behind his latest musical ‘Let the Good Times Roll’ by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway-aimed musical will make its world premiere at Phoenix Theatre Company in August.

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Drew and Dane Productions will shepherd development of stage adaption of ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus’ by Michael Abourizk

The new musical from BD Wong and Wayne Barker had its world premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse in 2022.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Alicia Keys’ foundation, inspired by Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ expands nationally by Michael Abourizk

Plus, Asad Ali Jafri was named the Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation’s inaugural executive director.

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Tony Award winners David Rockwell, Linda Cho and more join design team for Broadway revival of ‘Art’ by Michael Abourizk

The production, which stars Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris, will begin previews in August.

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New musical ‘Huzzah!’ from Nell Benjamin and Laurence O’Keefe will premiere at Old Globe by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-nominated duo behind “Legally Blonde” have created this Renaissance fair-themed musical.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

‘Buena Vista,’ ‘John Proctor,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and more set for summer 2025 edition of Kids’ Night on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The biannual event of the Broadway League allows a child to see a Broadway show for free with a full-paying adult.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

Shoshana Bean, Kara Young and more join American Theatre Wing’s advisory committee by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit is home to initiatives that support theater across the United States.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Social media network devoted to Broadway fans announces public availability date by Michael Abourizk

Stage Door Pass will soon be available to the general public.

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New York Yankees will celebrate 10 years of ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Christopher Jackson and more will appear at the baseball team’s Aug. 25 game.

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Luxury hotel Lotte New York Palace partners with Broadway’s ‘Wicked’ for Oz-themed experience by Michael Abourizk

Susan Hilferty’s Tony Award-winning costumes will be on display in the hotel’s lobby.

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‘& Juliet’ will receive exhibition honoring Max Martin at the Grammy Museum by Michael Abourizk

Items from the musical as well as select Britney Spears outfits will be on display at the Los Angeles venue.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Jean Smart, Cynthia Erivo and more Broadway alums earn 2025 Emmy Award nominations by Michael Abourizk

Michael Urie and Deirdre O’Connell received their first Emmy nods.

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Watch Christopher Jackson discuss returning to Broadway in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-nominated “Hamilton” alum recently joined the Alicia Keys tuner.

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Grosses analysis: ‘Boop!’ exits on a high, ‘John Proctor’ breaks $1 million for the first time by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 13, the 30 currently running productions grossed $32,813,389.

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Monday, July 14, 2025

Cast members of Broadway’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ will perform at Ellen’s Stardust Diner by Michael Abourizk

The diner is located next door to the Winter Garden Theatre, which will host the upcoming revival of the ABBA-scored musical.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Nominating committee revealed for 2026 Tony Awards by Michael Abourizk

The group of 64 individuals determines nominations for the new Tony season.

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‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ to host third round of ‘Spirit Week’ events by Michael Abourizk

The activations will include collaborations with Levain Bakery, Milk Bar, Poppi and SoulCycle.

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Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ by Michael Abourizk

The tuner appeared on Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Jocelyn Bioh and Samuel D. Hunter included among new board members of Dramatists Guild Foundation by Michael Abourizk

Audrey Choi has also joined the board of the Tony Award-honored charity.

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Exclusive: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ will launch TDF’s 2025-2026 season of autism-friendly performances by Michael Abourizk

“The Lion King,” “MJ” and the Radio City Rockettes will also participate.

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