Friday, August 15, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ welcomes back Rachel Schur as Roxie Hart by Darryn King For Broadway.com

Schur will play the part from August 18 through September 14.

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Using pre-NYC-audience research to set your show up for success by Jenny Dorso

How to make the most of your out-of-town tryout from an advertising perspective

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production company rebrands; “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” will open on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The company formerly known as the Really Useful Group is now called LW Entertainment.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Actors’ union ‘Chorus Year’ celebration acknowledged by United States Congress by Michael Abourizk

Representative Chellie Pingree recognized the celebration in the Congressional Record.

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Oscar winner Mira Sorvino will make her Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Darryn King For Broadway.com

Replacing Dylis Croman in the role, Sorvino will perform at the Ambassador Theatre on September 15 through November 2. 

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Broadway marquees will decry proposed Times Square casino by Michael Abourizk

A rally will take place in advance of the proposition’s first public hearing.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office rebounds; two shows celebrate historical milestones by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 10, the 29 currently running productions grossed $31,003,860.

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Exclusive: Grammy Awards announces rule change for Best Musical Theater Album category by Ruthie Fierberg

Additionally, adjustments have been made to the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category that may affect musical theater artists.

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Newcomer Kris Kollins and ‘& Juliet’ alum Rachel Webb will lead premiere of ‘Purple Rain’ by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway-aimed musical, featuring music and lyrics by Prince and a book by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, will bow in Minneapolis in October.

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Musical rom-com ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ will open on Broadway in the fall by Broadway.com

Performances begin at the Longacre Theatre on November 1 ahead of a November 20 opening. 

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Exclusive: Ainsley Melham will return to Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ by Michael Abourizk

The ‘Boop!’ star will rejoin the company of the recently crowned 14th-longest-running Broadway show.

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How hair and makeup design communicates more than theatergoers may think by Ruthie Fierberg

Dissecting designer J. Jared Janas’ creations like Sutton Foster’s “Once Upon a Mattress” wigs and makeup for “Buena Vista Social Club.”

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On The RISE: August Events by Rise Theatre Directory

Our network partners are hosting some great events this month. Check out what’s On the RISE in the RISE Theatre Network. If you want to stay in the know, check out risetheatre.org.  Wome…

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Bess Wohl’s ‘Liberation’ keeps original Off-Broadway cast for Broadway run by Broadway.com

Directed by Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement begins previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre on October 8 ahead of an October 28 opening.

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London ticketing platform releases data on the intersection of theater and wellness by Michael Abourizk

The findings indicate that attending live theater is a source of joy, emotional connection and a break from technology.

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Little-known theater jobs: electronic music designer and synth programmer by Ruthie Fierberg

Billy Jay Stein, the sonic wizard behind “MJ,” “Just in Time” and more, reveals the keys to his field.

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Friday, August 8, 2025

Jacob Cooper launches new Broadway design studio by Michael Abourizk

The former SpotCo and RPM staffer has founded Eleven O’Clock Studio.

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How a police report helped ‘Call Me Izzy’ dialect coach find the right sound for star Jean Smart by Michael Abourizk

Susanne Sulby explains her unique approach in sculpting the aural experience of Jamie Wax’s northern Louisiana-set drama.

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The benefits of a full-service agency in a digital-first world by Chase Haylon

The Pekoe Group’s Chase Haylon uses one campaign as a case study for the merits of in-agency collaboration.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Kid Harpoon will make original music for ‘Art’ by Darryn King For Broadway.com

Yasmina Reza’s play begins performances at the Music Box Theatre on August 28 and officially opens on September 16.

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Live capture of Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ will get theatrical release by Michael Abourizk

The release will include new interviews with the original cast.

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‘Aladdin’ will become 14th longest-running show on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney Theatrical production will surpass a Schönberg and Bublil classic.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

International Literary Properties and Simcha Productions will partner to manage literary catalog of Paddy Chayefsky by Michael Abourizk

Chayefsky is the Oscar-winning scribe of “Network,” “Marty” and “The Hospital.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:59PM

Grosses analysis: ‘Mamma Mia!’ starts strong; most shows slip at box office by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 3, the 28 currently running productions grossed $30,062,727.

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