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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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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2025 Drama Desk Awards sets ceremony and nominations date by Michael Abourizk

The 69th annual ceremony will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.

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Check out the historical references found within ‘Annie’ by Michael Abourizk

From the Hooverville to Hyde Park, we explain the period-specific people, places and things in the Tony Award-winning musical.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

‘Romeo + Juliet’ exits on a high; most shows get a Presidents’ Day weekend boost by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 16, the 28 currently running productions grossed $32,188,003.

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Students from 55 regional award programs will participate in the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

The annual ceremony celebrating high school theater will take place in June at the Minskoff Theatre.

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Sutton Foster-led ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ stage adaptation is in the works by Michael Abourizk

The musical will chronicle the life of country music star Loretta Lynn.

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‘All In’ recoups on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The Simon Rich comedy broke a house record during its run at the Hudson Theatre.

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Friday, February 14, 2025

Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to ‘The Notebook’ by Michael Abourizk

The Ingrid Michaelson and Bekah Brunstetter musical played the Main Stem in 2024.

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Exclusive: Special event spotlighting mid-career designers of marginalized genders to return for second year by Michael Abourizk

Disney Theatrical Group’s Anne Quart and SheNYC Arts’ Danielle DeMatteo tell Broadway News what to expect for the 2025 edition of the Pipeline Project.

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company’s incoming artistic director Christopher Ashley to be honored by directors’ union by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning director of “Come From Away” will be celebrated at the annual “Mr. Abbott” Award gala.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

‘Redwood’ collaborators Idina Menzel and Tina Landau to be honored by New Dramatists by Michael Abourizk

The Shubert Foundation will be presented with the 2025 Isobel Konecky Award.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ ‘Outsiders’ and more to take part in 2025 Kids’ Night on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

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

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Gross dips but capacity holds steady as Broadway hits standard winter doldrums by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 9, the 27 currently running productions grossed $28,135,565.

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Phylicia Rashad, Luis A. Miranda Jr., John Gore Organization and Girl Be Heard to be feted at BTC gala by Michael Abourizk

The annual event will feature performances by Anika Noni Rose and company members of “Motown the Musical.”

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Monday, February 10, 2025

Ben Vereen will receive lifetime achievement citation at 2025 Chita Rivera Awards by Michael Abourizk

The awards ceremony, which honors dance on stage and screen, will be held in May.

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Program for funding early-career designers will return for fourth year by Michael Abourizk

The 1/52 Project was founded by Tony Award winner Beowulf Boritt

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Social media network devoted to Broadway fans will launch in April by Michael Abourizk

Stage Door Pass intends to offer a new way for audiences and shows to connect.

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Spectra, an online theater community and information hub, is launched by Michael Abourizk

The website was created by the Saunders family, many of whom have appeared on Broadway.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Allison Bressi promoted to president of Lively McCabe Entertainment by Michael Abourizk

Kristi Hess joins the production company behind “Clue” and “Mystic Pizza.”

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Erin Harkey named CEO of Americans for the Arts by Michael Abourizk

Harkey will join the nonprofit following a period of interim leadership.

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More than 20 Broadway shows will participate in spring return of Broadway Bridges by Michael Abourizk

The initiative of the Broadway League brings high school students to Broadway.

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Kathryn Willingham joins Eva Price’s producing office by Michael Abourizk

Willingham will take on a newly formed position.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Watch Audra McDonald discuss her Broadway turn in ‘Gypsy’ by Michael Abourizk

Hear about McDonald's inspiration for playing Rose.

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Jimmy Fallon-led ‘All In’ soars as overall Broadway box office grows by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 2, the 29 currently running productions grossed $31,199,599.

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Timeline announced for third annual Dorian Theater Awards by Michael Abourizk

Mainstream and LGBTQ-themed Broadway and Off-Broadway productions will be recognized.

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Monday, February 3, 2025

Broadway League releases audience demographic report for 2023-2024 by Michael Abourizk

The latest edition of the decades-long study notes theatergoers saw more shows on average, plus changes in where audiences come from.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:46PM

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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