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Monday, February 3, 2025

Longstanding talent agency Wayne Agency will now represent Equity members by Michael Abourizk

The Los Angeles-based agency is actively seeking new AEA talent.

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Tara Rubin Casting rebrands as the TRC Company by Michael Abourizk

Veteran casting directors Claire Burke, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Xavier Rubiano and Peter Van Dam will now lead the office.

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

Original Broadway principals of ‘Hadestown’ will reunite for live capture by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning musical will be filmed on the West End.

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‘Broadway Backwards’ concert sets March return by Michael Abourizk

For the first time,the annual benefit will take place at the Gershwin Theatre, home of “Wicked.”

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Tony Award-nominated design collective dots named recipient of United States Artists fellowship by Michael Abourizk

Four additional theater artists, including Pulitzer Prize finalist Shayok Misha Chowdhury, were also named.

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Sophie Carmen-Jones will join ‘Chicago’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The performer recently finished a stint in Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge!”

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Watch Nicole Scherzinger sing from ‘Sunset Boulevard’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the Olivier Award winner perform “As If We Never Said Goodbye.”

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

‘Broadway Bares’ sets return to Hammerstein Ballroom for 2025 by Michael Abourizk

The annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will take place in June.

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‘Redwood’ does boffo business in first week while overall box office declines by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 26, the 29 currently running productions grossed $29,614,804.

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Dolly Parton bio-musical sets pre-Broadway engagement by Michael Abourizk

“Dolly: An Original Musical” will play Nashville before opening on the Main Stem.

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Exclusive: Cast set for Broadway-aimed ‘Take the Lead’ musical at Paper Mill Playhouse by Michael Abourizk

Christopher Gattelli will direct and choreograph the new musical.

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Erika Jayne extends run as Roxie in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum will appear for an additional two weeks.

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Monday, January 27, 2025

Legislation to restore tax fairness to entertainment professionals reintroduced to Congress by Michael Abourizk

The Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA) increases the cap of tax deductions for theater artists.

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Michael Arden-directed ‘Lost Boys’ musical will open on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The new musical features a score by the Rescues and a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch.

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Casting finalized for Broadway premiere of ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ by Michael Abourizk

The new play based on the Netflix series will feature a company of 34.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Further casting revealed for Broadway bow of ‘Real Women Have Curves’ by Michael Abourizk

The Sergio Trujillo-helmed musical will open in April.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Cult of Love,’ ‘Oh, Mary!’ and more nominated for GLAAD Media Awards by Michael Abourizk

“Wicked,” “Mean Girls” and the 2024 Tony Awards broadcast were also cited.

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Lea Salonga, Whitney White and more will receive Drama League Special Awards by Michael Abourizk

Audible and the lead producers of “Smash” will also be honored.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

‘Our Town’ becomes first Thornton Wilder play to gross over $1 million in a week by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 19, the 29 currently running productions grossed $33,372,166.

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‘Left on Tenth’ is now available for licensing through Dramatists Play Service by Michael Abourizk

The new play, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, is currently running at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

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Erika Henningsen will play Sandra Dee in Bobby Darin bio-musical ‘Just in Time’ by Michael Abourizk

Jonathan Groff will star as Darin in the new musical, set to open on Broadway in April.

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Broadway transfer of ‘Dead Outlaw’ will include full Off-Broadway cast by Michael Abourizk

The entire creative team has also been announced for the new musical by Itamar Moses, David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:40PM
Thursday, January 16, 2025

TDF will offer free membership to graduating New York City students by Michael Abourizk

The program will also partner with Broadway’s “Hell’s Kitchen” and “SIX.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:26PM

Jacob Dickey and Kyle Selig complete cast of Sondheim revue ‘Old Friends’ by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway production starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will open in April.

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Museum of Broadway will honor Black artists with new exhibit by Michael Abourizk

“Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers on Broadway” will open in January.

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Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre