Friday, November 21, 2025

‘Ragtime’ cast album sets release date by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

The recording is produced by three-time Grammy winner Sean Patrick Flahaven along with Tony-winning songwriters Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

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Bernie Telsey on the key to casting the ‘Wicked’ films to perfection by Ruthie Fierberg

The longtime casting director told Broadway News about the secret to choosing Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and the rest of the “Wicked” on-screen company.

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Marketing Broadway tickets as the ultimate holiday gift by Jenny Dorso

Three keys to effective holiday messaging

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Shaina Taub to take temporarily leave from ‘Ragtime’ on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Taub plays Emma Goldman in the musical revival produced by Lincoln Center Theater.

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Tony Awards administration committee meets for first time to determine eligibility for the 2025-2026 Broadway season by Andy Lefkowitz

Category determinations were made for a number of shows, including “Liberation,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Ragtime.”

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‘Waiting for Godot’ starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter recoups Broadway investment by Andy Lefkowitz

Jamie Lloyd directs the revival of Samuel Beckett’s classic play.

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Broadway general management firm ShowTown Theatricals announces new hires by Andy Lefkowitz

Megan Curren, Amanda Feldman, Miguel Ortiz and Siani Woods join the firm.

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TDF’s ‘Graduation Gift’ program returns for third year, partnering with ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Each student who signs up can enter for the chance to see the upcoming Broadway production of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” on Broadway.

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Jonathan Groff sets final performance date as Bobby Darin in bio-musical ‘Just in Time’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Groff was Tony Award-nominated for his turn as the 1960s performer.

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Broadway ad campaigns honored with 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Campaigns for “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Once Upon a Mattress” and more took home prizes. 

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Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ announces partnerships with Lady Pink and Farmgirl Flowers by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Award-nominated musical recently celebrated its third anniversary on Broadway.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Concord Theatricals acquires exclusive worldwide licensing rights for ‘Hamilton’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The theater licensor will first make available a teen edition of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.

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The creators of ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ insist on making a musical that’s more than surface-level by Ruthie Fierberg

Book writer and lyricist Kit Buchan, composer Jim Barne, director Tim Jackson and actors Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty accentuate the personal in the original two-hander.

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‘Operation Mincemeat’ extends its run through April 2026 by Jonah De Forest

Originally scheduled to run for 16 weeks, this marks the fifth extension for the historical comedy.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Grosses analysis: ‘Cursed Child’ more than doubles at the box office while Broadway overall softens by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Nov. 16, the 34 running productions grossed $40,196,255.

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Jinkx Monsoon returns to ‘Oh, Mary!’; Cheyenne Jackson & John-Andrew Morrison extend by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

Monsoon will play 30 performances only beginning January 8 through February 1, 2026.

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Grammy award winner Ne-Yo to make Broadway debut in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ in December by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

He succeeds Durrell “Tank” Babbs, who is playing a limited run as Davis from November 18-30.

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‘Liberation’ extends its Broadway run for 3 more weeks by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

The play, which began performances on October 8, will now run through February 1, 2026.

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Broadway Itinerary — Week of 11/17 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of November 17, so you never miss your cue.

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Monday, November 17, 2025

When Broadway isn’t the final version by Ruthie Fierberg

Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe reveal their unconventional process of redeveloping and rewriting their musical “Almost Famous” — before it even closed on Broadway.

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New musical in development inspired by the life of ballroom icon José Xtravaganza by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Award-nominated director Stevie Walker-Webb is at the helm of the new musical.

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Friday, November 14, 2025

How to build a Broadway costume: the ‘Queen of Versailles’ Marie Antoinette dress by Ruthie Fierberg

Designer Christian Cowan, costume shop owner Eric Winterling and more take Broadway News through the step-by-step process of making a gown for “The Queen of Versailles.”

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Original music from Broadway’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ is released on 13-track album by Andy Lefkowitz

The record features music from and inspired by the 2025 revival, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

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How to identify brand and retail partners that are the right fit for your Broadway show by Kiernan Matts

Three questions every producer should ask when arranging partnerships

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

New musical ‘Glory Ride,’ based on a true story, to receive NYC industry readings; Matt Amira and Ryan Silverman will star by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical about Tour de France champion Gino Bartali will play a pre-Broadway run at Delaware Theatre Company in 2026.

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Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon launches new production company by Andy Lefkowitz

The director-choreographer won Tonys for “An American in Paris” and “MJ the Musical.”

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Rockefeller Center will transform into the Emerald City to celebrate release of ‘Wicked’ film sequel by Andy Lefkowitz

Universal Pictures and Rockefeller will host weeklong events as part of the upcoming November 2025 debut of “Wicked: For Good.”

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