Saturday, May 10, 2025

2025 Tony Predictions by Wendy Caster

Although we have not previously shown great acuity in Tony prediction, here we are again. Hope springs eternal! This year’s list of Tony nominees reveals a healthy, exciting season. Lookin…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 11:36PM

People You Should Know . . . Laurie Roldan by Zack Calhoon

Laurie Roldan, the Bay Area-based singer and actress, has been a guest artist at many special events throughout the West, has appeared as a soloist with symphony orchestras throughout Califo…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 04:06PM
Friday, May 9, 2025

See Darren Criss, Nicole Scherzinger, George Clooney and More 2025 Tony Nominees Strike a Pose by Broadway.com

On May 8, this year's Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York for the official whirlwind Meet the Nominees press event. Broadway.com was there to mingle with a diverse and awe-i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

Broadway Games: 2025 Tony Award Nominations Quiz by JK

The 2025 Tony Award Nominations are in, and we've had a week to contemplate the shoo-ins, the surprises and the crazy omissions. That's what this week's quiz is all about! Good luck! Broadw…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:02AM
Thursday, May 8, 2025

Storm Lever, Dillon Klena, and More Will Lead RENT at Cape Playhouse

The Cape Playhouse will continue its summer season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT about the timeless struggles and aspirations of young artists searching for love and purpose. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ And ‘Purpose’ Take Top New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards by Greg Evans

Maybe Happy Ending, the Will Aronson-Hue Park Broadway musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as life-like “helper-bots’ who, despite all their wiring, find romance, and Branden …

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:32PM

LaTanya Richardson Jackson Was Done With Acting. Then She Read the Script for Purpose by Diep Tran

She was in the hospital when she got the offer for Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' play, which has now led to her third Tony nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Straight Play Round-Up by Admin

Straight Play Round Up: PURPOSE JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLIAN THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Reviewed by David Spencer Because the renovation of the Aisle Say web…

SOURCE: AisleSay at 02:19PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/4/25 - GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Hits $4 Million in a Week

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 5/4/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical g…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Purpose Named Best Play, Maybe Happy Ending Named Best Musical by New York Drama Critics’ Circle by Darryn King

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ family drama Purpose Best Play of the 2024-25 season. The announcement took place on May 5, the same day the play was …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Maybe Happy Ending, Purpose Win New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola, David Greenspan, and Cats: "The Jellicle Ball" earned special citations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway at the Met Gala by Jonathan Mandell

Among the hundreds of clotheshorses at the Met Gala last night were some theater artists — a Tony-winning producer, several playwrights, including a newly-minted Pulitzer winner, but mostl…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:29AM

The New York Drama Critics’ Awards Goes To… by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The 2025 NEW YORK DRAMA CRITICS’ CIRCLE names their recipients. PURPOSE – BEST PLAY 2024-25 MAYBE HAPPY ENDING – NAMED BEST MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AWARDS TO AN…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 08:03AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 6, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and PURPOSE Take T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12AM

Purpose and Maybe Happy Ending Win The New York Drama Critics’ Circle by Suzanna Bowling

The New York Drama Critics’ Circle today named Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Purpose Best Play of the 2024-25 season. The award for Best Musical went to Maybe Happy Ending, book by Will Aro…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:04AM
Monday, May 5, 2025

2025 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards: Purpose, Maybe Happy Ending, Andrew Scott, David Greenspan by Jonathan Mandell

 “Purpose,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama earlier today, has now been selected as the best play of the 2024-2025 season by The New York Drama Critics’ Circle, which also awar…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:42PM

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and PURPOSE Take Top Prizes At New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Purpose Best Play of the 2024-25 season. The award for Best Musical went to Maybe Happy Ending, book by Will Aronson a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Broadway Debuts by Alana Arenas, Kit Connor, Nicole Scherzinger and More Win Theatre World Awards by Darryn King

The honorees of the 2025 Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 5. The ceremony will take place at th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Winning a Pulitzer for ‘Purpose’ by Michael Paulson

“It’s the most surreal day ever,” the playwright said as he learned the news while getting ready to attend his first Met Gala.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:06PM

Purpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize by Darryn King

The 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama has been awarded to Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' family drama Purpose. Making the announcement, Pulitzer administrator Marjorie Miller described the play as "a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

‘Purpose’ wins the Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Tony Awards next? by David Buchanan

Just four days after earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Play and five more citations for its cast members, Purpose has just won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Today's announ…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:30PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ ‘Purpose’ Wins Pulitzer Prize For Drama by Caitlin Huston

'Oh, Mary!' and 'The Ally' were finalists in the category.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:57PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose Wins the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Margaret Hall

Finalists included Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! and Itamar Moses's The Ally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for ‘Purpose’ by Michael Abourizk

The drama is currently nominated for six 2025 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:24PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's Purpose Wins the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Margaret Hall

Finalists included Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! and Itamar Moses's The Ally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins 2025 Pulitzer for Drama for ‘Purpose’ by American Theatre Editors

The finalists were 'Oh, Mary!' by Cole Escola and 'The Ally' by Itamar Moses.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Oh, Mary!, by Cole Escola, and The Ally,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre