Monday, June 30, 2025

Writer Linda Woolverton and director-choreographer Matt West on revitalizing ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for the road by Ruthie Fierberg

Woolverton and West describe the evolution of the story from the screen to the stage — plus what’s new for this 2025 touring production.

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Exclusive: Gavin Lee to join Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ as Scar by Michael Abourizk

The two-time Tony Award nominee is currently featured in “Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends.”

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Friday, June 27, 2025

NYC initiative Materials for the Arts aims to integrate sustainable art into the lives of all New Yorkers by Ruthie Fierberg

The nonprofit diverts costumes, props, sets and more from landfills for reuse as supplies for visual and performance art.

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From scroll to seat: How digital ads turn tourists into ticket buyers by Dounia Benabdallah

Engaging tourists early and on the ground to convert curiosity into purchases

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Broadway’s ‘MJ’ to offer cookout over Fourth of July weekend by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical will partner with Empire BBQ.

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Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine star in industry presentation of ‘Wanted’ ahead of Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The musical formally known as “Gun and Powder” has also released its first single.

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‘Boop! The Musical’ to draw to a close on Broadway in July by Broadway.com

The musical will play its final Broadway performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on July 13.

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Lynne Meadow will step down as artistic director of Manhattan Theatre Club by Michael Abourizk

Following 53 years at the helm of the nonprofit, Meadow will now serve as artistic advisor.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

‘Chess,’ starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, sets Broadway theater and dates by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

The show will begin previews on October 15 and open on November 16 at the Imperial Theatre.

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Papers and manuscripts of Stephen Sondheim acquired by Library of Congress by Michael Abourizk

Items from “Into the Woods,” “Company,” “Sweeney Todd” and more will be enshrined in the archive.

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Why regional theaters are a vital testing ground for Broadway-aimed shows by Debby Buchholz

La Jolla Playhouse managing director Debby Buchholz how regional venues can be key not only for creative development but for ad and marketing strategies.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Grosses analysis: ‘Floyd Collins’ and ‘Smash’ see robust increases in final week, as overall box office rises by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending June 22, the 38 currently running productions grossed $43,169,396

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Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes named winners of the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

Josh Groban hosted the 16th annual ceremony honoring excellence in high school-level theater.

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Oz-themed ‘Broadway Bares’ 2025 raises $2.4 million for Broadway Cares by Michael Abourizk

This marks the highest amount ever raised in the fundraiser’s three-decades history.

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Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus,’ starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, sets Broadway dates by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

The production will begin performances at Studio 54 on October 30 and officiallly open on November 13.

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club reveals casting for Broadway’s ‘Punch’ by Broadway.com

Will Harrison, making his Broadway debut, is known for his work on Daisy Jones & The Six and Manhunt.

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Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel will host 27th annual Broadway Barks by Michael Abourizk

The dog and cat adoption event will take place in July.

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Sunday, June 22, 2025

‘Dead Outlaw’ announces Broadway closing by Alexandra Pierson For Broadway.com

The show will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on June 29.

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Friday, June 20, 2025

Roastmaster general Jeff Ross will bring ‘Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride’ to Broadway this summer by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

Performances will run from August 5 through September 29 at the Nederlander Theatre with an official August 18 opening.

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Exclusive: Greg Reiner named managing director of Barrington Stage Company by Andy Lefkowitz

Reiner most recently served as the director of theater and musical theater for the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Why you should care about programmatic digital out-of-home advertising by Toby Richkind

Defining digital out-of-home (DOOH) media and why it will benefit your Broadway show’s campaign

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Brenda Pressley to replace LaTanya Richardson Jackson in ‘Purpose’ on Broadway by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

Pressley takes over the role of matriarch Claudine Jasper on July 15, replacing the production's original Tony-nominated Claudine, LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

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Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to lead ‘Cabaret’ for its final weeks on Broadway by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

The pair begin performances July 22 for the production’s final 13 weeks through October 19. 

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Julia Knitel and more will present at the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

Coaches, judges and presenters have been revealed for the 16th annual event.

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Jinkx Monsoon will join ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

Pirates! plays its final performance on July 27, and Monsoon will make her debut as Mary Todd Lincoln on August 4 for a limited eight-week engagement.

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