All stories by Michael Abourizk on BroadwayStars

Monday, March 17, 2025

New musical is in the works featuring the songs of James Taylor by Michael Abourizk

The Grammy Award winner will collaborate with Tracy Letts and David Cromer on “Fire & Rain.”

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Broadway’s Booth, Palace and Shubert theaters win historic preservation awards by Michael Abourizk

The Lucy G. Moss Preservation Awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

On-demand vocal practice app Harmony Helper acquired by RWS Global by Michael Abourizk

The app was created in 2019 by founder Andrew Goren with help from Tony Award nominee Rob McClure.

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‘Broadway Backwards’ raises record-breaking $1.1 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Abourizk

The annual concert also benefits the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

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How frequently do Tony Award-winning shows transfer to the West End and Olivier-winning shows to Broadway? by Michael Abourizk

Examining the “exchange rate” of award-winning shows between New York and London over the last decade

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Exclusive: Marketing and partnerships professional Matt Chisling will join TDF by Michael Abourizk

Chisling will take on a newly created role beginning in April.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

‘Othello’ remains on top while nearly every Broadway show grows in gross and attendance by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 9, the 26 currently running productions grossed $28,328,355.

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Exclusive: Literary catalog of Alfred Uhry acquired by International Literary Properties by Michael Abourizk

Uhry is the winner of two Tony Awards, an Academy Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

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Monday, March 10, 2025

Broadway merchandise store ‘One Shubert Alley’ adds second location by Michael Abourizk

Operated by the Araca Group, the expansion will be located next to the Winter Garden Theatre.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Broadway’s ‘SIX’ will host Zumba class for Women’s History Month by Michael Abourizk

The class will be led by current “SIX” company member Jenny Mollet.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Live captures of ‘Yellow Face’ and ‘Girl From the North Country’ will air on PBS in May by Michael Abourizk

A West End production of “Kiss Me, Kate” will also be featured on the network’s “Great Performances” series.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Sarah Hyland and Orville Peck will announce nominations for the 2025 Drama League Awards by Michael Abourizk

Nominations for the 91st annual honors will be named on April 22.

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‘Othello’ breaks multiple records in first week; ‘English’ exits on a high by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 2, the 27 currently running productions grossed $27,030,004.

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Monday, March 3, 2025

TCG study reveals attendance and revenue at nonprofit theaters has increased, but not back to pre-pandemic levels by Michael Abourizk

Through direct spending, nonprofit theaters contributed $3.6 billion to the U.S. economy.

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Broadhurst Theatre will dim marquee lights in honor of Linda Lavin by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award winner passed away in December 2024.

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‘Wicked’’s Paul Tazewell becomes first Black costume designer to win both an Oscar and a Tony by Michael Abourizk

Kieran Culkin also won for his performance in “A Real Pain” at the 97th annual Academy Awards.

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Friday, February 28, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Initiative to increase accessibility for neurodivergent theatergoers will continue into spring 2025 by Michael Abourizk

Seats on the Spectrum, a collaboration with TDF, launched in October 2024 with Roundabout and New Victory Theater.

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Mara Isaacs and Octopus Theatrical announce creation of genre-fluid media platform by Michael Abourizk

Theater, music and film will fall under the scope of Octoverse Media.

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‘Buena Vista’ starts strong, ‘Wicked’ remains on top while overall box office slips by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 23, the 26 currently running productions grossed $27,930,129.

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Monday, February 24, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025

Exclusive: Gregg Barnes, Wilberth Gonzalez and more named recipients of 2025 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards by Michael Abourizk

TDF’s Costume Collection will celebrate its 50th anniversary alongside the winners.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:12AM
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Duncan Sheik-scored adaptation of ‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen’ will receive industry presentation by Michael Abourizk

Rob Ashford will direct and choreograph the new musical based on the manga graphic novel.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Times Square’s Tempo hotel announces partnership with Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ by Michael Abourizk

The hotel is committed to ongoing partnerships with Broadway productions.

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Broadway’s ‘Redwood’ partners with outdoor retailer REI by Michael Abourizk

The partnership aims to heighten awareness of the connection between nature and wellness.

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