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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Dolly Parton bio-musical ‘Hello, I’m Dolly’ is headed to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The musical inspired by the Tony Award-nominated singer-songwriter will hit the Main Stem in 2026.

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Exclusive: Ali Louis Bourzgui, Anthony Rapp and Lola Tung to lead reading of new folk musical by Michael Abourizk

Written by Zack Zadek, “The Turning” will feature direction by Sammi Cannold.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Broadway has first record-breaking Thanksgiving week in six years by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 1, the 38 currently running productions grossed $46,046,759.

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Jason Laks named president of Broadway League by Michael Abourizk

Laks, who recently served as interim president for the industry trade association, told Broadway News about his immediate priorities.

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Ken Barnett will play fashion designer Halston in industry reading by Michael Abourizk

Raffael’s Pacitti’s solo play will be presented in January 2025.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

‘Gypsy’ starts strong; Broadway has largest number of shows running since 2018 by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Nov. 24, the 39 currently running productions grossed $37,349,024.

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Broadway bow of Pulitzer winner ‘English’ to feature original Off-Broadway cast by Michael Abourizk

The creative team has also been announced for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Sanaz Toosi’s play.

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Monday, November 25, 2024

‘Wicked’ movie earns record-high gross in opening weekend by Michael Abourizk

The motion picture version of the Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical made $164 million worldwide.

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Boy George will return to ‘Moulin Rouge!’ by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award nominee will reprise his performance as Harold Zidler.

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

David Henry Hwang’s ‘Yellow Face’ to be filmed for PBS by Michael Abourizk

Star Daniel Dae Kim’s production company, 3AD, will partner with PBS on the capture.

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Exclusive: Jeremy Jordan and Lizzy McAlpine will lead ‘Floyd Collins’ on Broadway; full cast revealed by Michael Abourizk

Plus, full creative team also announced for the Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical, and Landau shares what to expect.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

New musical ‘Death Becomes Her’ will receive cast album by Michael Abourizk

Several tracks will be available ahead of the album’s full release.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Watch Hazel Vogel sing from ‘Annie’ by Michael Abourizk

Whoopi Goldberg discusses her appearance in the national tour’s New York City engagement.

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‘Tammy Faye’ musical to conclude Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

The musical chronicling the life of the famed televangelist opened on Nov. 14 at the Palace Theatre.

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Ryan McCartan will be Broadway’s next Gatsby by Michael Abourizk

“The Great Gatsby” on Broadway will celebrate the original novel’s centennial in January 2025.

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New musicals ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and ‘Death Becomes Her’ see sizable growth while overall box office dips by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Nov. 17, the 37 currently running productions grossed $35,104,796.

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Faith Prince and Erich Bergen to join Jasmine Amy Rogers in Broadway’s Betty Boop musical by Michael Abourizk

The musical’s principal players will all reprise their roles from the 2023 world premiere in Chicago.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Exclusive: Broadway advertising agency Arthouse will open London office by Michael Abourizk

Karl Westworth has been named managing director of the U.K. branch.

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Nick Kroll joins ‘All In’ on Broadway; opening-night date set by Michael Abourizk

Kroll will appear alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Andrew Rannells and Jimmy Fallon.

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Tryphena Wade will stand by for Audra McDonald in ‘Gypsy’; complete cast revealed by Michael Abourizk

The revival will begin previews on Nov. 21 ahead of a Dec. 19 opening night at the Majestic Theatre

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Friday, November 15, 2024

Jacob Ben-Shmuel will join ‘Aladdin’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Ben-Shmuel will make his Broadway debut in the Disney musical.

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Watch a preview of George Clooney in his Broadway debut by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch a promotional video for “Good Night, and Good Luck.”

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Tony Awards committee determines eligibilities of 11 productions for 2025 Tonys following first meeting by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Awards Administration Committee rules on productions such as “Oh, Mary!” and “Once Upon a Mattress.”

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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