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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Syndee Winters Returns to The Lion King as Nala by Andy Lefkowitz

The Lion King alum Syndee Winters will step back into the role of Nala in the Tony-winning musical at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway beginning this week. Winters succeeds Adrienne Walker, …

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Thursday, December 27, 2018

True West Returns to Broadway with Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano by Andy Lefkowitz

A new Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's True West arrives at the American Airlines Theatre on December 27. James Macdonald directs the production, scheduled to officially open on January…

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Lea Salonga Dances Back into Once On This Island by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony winner Lea Salonga returns to the role of Erzulie for a final engagement in the Tony-winning and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-winning revival of Once On This Island beginning on D…

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Friday, December 21, 2018

Cory Michael Smith, Amy Ryan & More Sign On as Guest Stars for Nassim by Andy Lefkowitz

Barrow Street Theatricals has announced the newest round of rotating guest actors through the beginning of the year for the American premiere of Nassim by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassi…

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30 Rock's Jack McBrayer to Make West End Debut as Ogie in Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

In the latest piece of perfect casting for the London premiere of Waitress, Emmy-nominated star Jack McBrayer has been announced to take on the role of Ogie. The previously announced We…

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The Illusionists Will Make Magic Again in London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Acclaimed magic makers The Illusionists have announced a return to London's West End in the summer of 2019. The new show, titled The Illusionists—Direct From Broadway, is scheduled…

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Manhattan Theatre Club Plans to Bring Florian Zeller's Acclaimed Height of the Storm to Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Tony winner Jonathan Pryce (Miss Saigon) and three-time Olivier winner Eileen Atkins (The Retreat from Moscow) could be headed back to Broadway in a transfer of Tony-nomin…

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Donald Moffat, Tony-Nominated Actor of Stage & Screen, Dies at 87 by Andy Lefkowitz

Donald Moffat, a multi-talented actor who thrived in theater works ranging from Shakespeare to O'Neill, passed away on December 20 in Sleepy Hollow, New York, according to The New York T…

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

The Lifespan of a Fact Recoups Investment; West End Staging & National Tour in the Works by Andy Lefkowitz

It's a hit! The star-packed world premiere staging of The Lifespan of a Fact, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones and Bobby Cannavale, has recouped its production costs. Lifespan is …

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The Play That Goes Wrong Will Transfer to Off-Broadway's New World Stages by Andy Lefkowitz

This sounds about right! The Broadway hit The Play That Goes Wrong will keep running in New York, after all, with a move to off-Broadway's New World Stages beginning on Februar…

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James Snyder & More to Join Tony-Winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Andy Lefkowitz

A new slate of stars have signed on to spread magic across Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The fresh group of cast members will begin on March 20, 2019 as the hit two-part pla…

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New Kids on the Block & Broadway Alum Joey McIntyre to Join Waitress by Andy Lefkowitz

He's got the right stuff! Joey McIntyre, the talented star who rose to fame as part of the '80s boy band New Kids on the Block, will return to Broadway in 2019 as the latest love int…

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Anastasia Star Christy Altomare Announces Engagement to Longtime Beau Pete Browning by Andy Lefkowitz

Congratulations to Anastasia's title star, Christy Altomare, who is newly engaged to her longtime boyfriend Pete Browning.  Altomare told Broadway.com, "He's my best frien…

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Exclusive Video! Take an Intimate Look Backstage on Opening Night of To Kill a Mockingbird by Andy Lefkowitz

Aaron Sorkin's celebrated new stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird recently opened on Broadway in a moving production from director Bartlett Sher. Led by Jeff Daniels as Atticu…

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Orfeh Lends Her Fierce Vocals to Pretty Woman's 'Rodeo Drive' on Good Day New York by Andy Lefkowitz

There's no doubt that one of the highlights of 2018 was the Broadway return of powerhouse actress Orfeh. The Tony nominee of Legally Blonde fame offers spice and heart to the role o…

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Christian Dante White to Take Over as Freddy Eynsford-Hill in Broadway's My Fair Lady by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready to hear silver-voiced Broadway alum Christian Dante White sing the iconic Lerner & Loewe tune "On the Street Where You Live" when he joins the luminous revival of My …

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Colin Quinn Will Team Up with Audible for New Solo Comedy Red State Blue State by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway alum Colin Quinn will return to the stage in 2019, premiering his latest solo comedy Red State Blue State at off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre. Bobby Morseco will direct the s…

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The Tonight Show to Air Hamilton Performance Number Filmed in Puerto Rico by Andy Lefkowitz

In conjunction with Lin-Manuel Miranda's 24 performances of Hamilton in Puerto Rico, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon has announced the airing of a special episode, filmed on the i…

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Director Gregory Mosher Exits Broadway Revival of All My Sons Over Casting Dispute; Jack O'Brien Steps In by Andy Lefkowitz

Gregory Mosher has departed the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company production of All My Sons over a disagreement with Rebecca Miller, daughter of the late scribe Arthur Miller, on casting. …

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Working, Promenade & Road Show Set for 2019 Encores! Off-Center Season by Andy Lefkowitz

Encores! Off-Center Artistic Director Anne Kauffman has announced programming for the 2019 season of New York City Center’s popular summer musical theater series which concludes the la…

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Broadway Transfer of Be More Chill to Include Full Off-Broadway Cast by Andy Lefkowitz

It's official! The entire company of the acclaimed off-Broadway staging of Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz's fan-favorite musical Be More Chill will reprise their turns on Broadway. As prev…

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The Tonight Show to Air Hamilton Performance Filmed in Puerto Rico by Andy Lefkowitz

In conjunction with Lin-Manuel Miranda's 24 performances of Hamilton in Puerto Rico, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon has announced the airing of a special episode, filmed on the i…

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Cuba Gooding Jr. to Play Return Engagement in Broadway's Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

All he cares about is love...and heading back to Broadway! Oscar winner and main-stem alum Cuba Gooding Jr. will reprise his recent Broadway turn as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn in the …

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Adam Pascal to Fill In for Pretty Woman's Andy Karl for One Week in 2019 by Andy Lefkowitz

Original Rent star Adam Pascal will return home to the Nederlander Theatre in 2019, stepping in for Andy Karl in Broadway's Pretty Woman: The Musical. Pascal will take on the role of Edw…

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Olivier Nominee Catherine McCormack Makes Broadway Debut in The Ferryman by Andy Lefkowitz

Olivier-nominated actress Catherine McCormack makes her Broadway debut as Mary Carney in The Ferryman beginning on December 18. McCormack reprises her London turn in Jez Butterworth'…

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Monday, December 17, 2018

Be More Chill's Joe Iconis Developing Punk Rock Girl Musical with Songs by Female-Fronted Bands by Andy Lefkowitz

Joe Iconis, the celebrated Smash songwriter who will make his Broadway debut in 2019 with Be More Chill, is at work on a unique new jukebox musical titled Punk Rock Girl, according to D…

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Daveed Diggs to Star in Suzan-Lori Parks' World Premiere Play White Noise at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony-winning Hamilton alum Daveed Diggs will return home to the Public Theater in 2019, appearing in White Noise, a new play by Pulitzer winner Suzan-Lori Parks. Directed by Public Theater A…

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Exclusive! Chicago's New Music Video 'Christmas Eve on a Dance Floor' Is Just the Bop We Need This Holiday Season by Andy Lefkowitz

'Tis the season for friends, family, sweet treats and the Broadway Cares holiday CD "Carols for a Cure"! In the spirit of the season and in support of BC/EFA, each year, s…

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Brad Oscar, Omar Metwally & More to Guest-Star in Off-Broadway's Nassim by Andy Lefkowitz

Barrow Street Theatricals has announced the latest rotating cast of guest actors for the American premiere of Nassim by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Ra…

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Olivier-Winning Hamilton Star Giles Terera Joins Rachel Chavkin's An American Clock at The Old Vic by Andy Lefkowitz

Giles Terera, the mega-talented actor who took home an Olivier Award for his turn as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, has been cast as Robertson/Moe 3 in the upcoming production of Arthur Miller'…

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

Jenni Barber, Jessica Frances Dukes, Manoel Felciano to Lead Signature Revival of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre has announced full casting for the first revival of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage. Obie winner Kamilah Forbes will…

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