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Thursday, June 8, 2017

Janeane Garofalo Makes Her Broadway Debut as Marvin's Room Begins Performances by Andy Lefkowitz

Scott McPherson’s 1991 play Marvin’s Room arrives on Broadway for the first time beginning on June 8. Anne Kaufman directs the production at the American Airlines Theatre that is…

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Crazy for You Revival, Directed by Susan Stroman, to Play Los Angeles Before Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Who could ask for anything more? As previously speculated, the 1992 musical Crazy for You, featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin and a book by Ken Ludwig, is aiming to come back to …

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Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Cher Bio-Musical Aiming for 2018 Broadway Bow by Andy Lefkowitz

The new bio-musical based on the life of iconic singer-songwriter Cher is hoping to land on Broadway in 2018. On June 6, Cher tweeted from her official account, "Just got off phone w/wr…

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Jason Alexander to Star in World Premiere Play The Portuguese Kid by John Patrick Shanley by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony winner Jason Alexander will lead the cast of The Portuguese Kid, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley, set to play Manhattan Theatre Club&…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo & More Set to Appear on the 2017 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

2016 Tony winners Cynthia Erivo and Lin-Manuel Miranda are among the newly announced stars set to appear at the 2017 Tony Awards ceremony on June 11 at Radio City Music Hall. The Tonys will …

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Tony-Nominated A Doll's House, Part 2, Starring Laurie Metcalf, Extends Run into 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

Lucas Hnath’s Tony-nominated play A Doll’s House, Part 2 has extended its run through January 7, 2018 at the John Golden Theatre. The play had initially been annou…

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Soak It Up! Spongebob Squarepants Musical Will Officially Land on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Spongebob Squarepants, a new musical based on the iconic Nickelodeon cartoon, will play Broadway's Palace Theatre with previews set to begin on November 6 and an official opening sc…

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Jimmy Buffett Musical Escape to Margaritaville Sets Broadway Dates & Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of Jimmy Buffett, will play Broadway's Marquis Theatre. The show will begin previews on February 16, 2018 with opening night…

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

London Transfer of Acclaimed Musical Yank! Announces Complete Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the London transfer of the musical Yank!, representatives for the production confirmed today. Scott Hunter is set to reprise his performance in the central role of St…

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Tina Fey, Josh Gad, Stephen Colbert & More to Appear on 2017 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Mean Girls creator Tina Fey and more stars are set to appear onstage at the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, a representative for the awards confirmed today.  Also set to mak…

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After the Blast, a New Play by Zoe Kazan, to Debut with Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3 by Andy Lefkowitz

Zoe Kazan's new play After the Blast will open the 2017-2018 season of Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3 program. Performances will begin October 7 with an opening set for October 23. Li…

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Angela Lansbury to Be Joined by Nephew David Lansbury & More in The Chalk Garden by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway veteran David Lansbury will play Maitland alongside his five-time Tony-winning aunt Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Saint Maugham in a one-night reading of Enid Bagnold’s British dram…

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Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill Musical to Debut at American Repertory Theater in 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical Jagged Little Pill based on the hit Alanis Morissette album will make its world premiere at American Repertory Theater. The musical with a book by Oscar winner Diablo Co…

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Friday, May 26, 2017

The Most Beautiful Thing! Brendon Urie Makes His Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots by Andy Lefkowitz

Everybody say yeah! Brendon Urie takes Broadway for the first time on May 26 in the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots. Urie takes over the role of Charlie Price from Killian Donnelly, wh…

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Gorillas in the Mist Being Adapted for Stage with 'Unique Backstory' on Central Character by Andy Lefkowitz

Dian Fossey’s 1983 novel Gorillas in the Mist is being developed into a stage play under the guidance of Tony-winning producer Ryan Hugh Mackey. The production has engaged Ji…

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Brokeback Mountain Adaptation to Make U.S. Debut with New York City Opera in 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

New York City Opera will present the U.S. premiere of the opera adaptation of Ang Lee's 2005 film and Annie Proulx's short story Brokeback Mountain. The opera will run from May 31-Ju…

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The Band's Visit, David Yazbek & Itamar Moses' Award-Winning Musical, Will Play Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Band’s Visit, the new musical that has been showered with awards since its extended off-Broadway run with the Atlantic Theater Company, will play Broadway’s Barrymore Th…

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Stuffed, Written by and Starring Lisa Lampanelli, to Transfer to Off-Broadway's Westside Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Lisa Lampanelli new play, Stuffed, which played the McGinn-Cazale Theatre in October 2016, will move to the Westside Theatre beginning October 6, 2017. Directed by Jackson Gay and starring L…

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Monday, May 22, 2017

Tony-Nommed Plays Oslo, Indecent & Sweat Win 2017 Obie Awards; The Band's Visit Also Honored by Andy Lefkowitz

Three 2017 Best Play Tony Award nominees whose Broadway runs were preceded by off-Broadway productions—Oslo, Indecent and Sweat—each won Obie Awards on May 22 in a cere…

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Dear Evan Hansen Tony Nominees Pasek & Paul Among Presenters at 2017 Obie Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, past Obie winners and current Tony nominees for Dear Evan Hansen, will present at the 2017 Obie Awards on May 22. The yearly celebration of off-Broadway will take…

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Exclusive! Peter Scolari Will Lead A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Muny by Andy Lefkowitz

Peter Scolari will lead the cast of the Muny's production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as Pseudolus, Broadway.com has learned exclusively. Gary Griffin directs the S…

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Here We Go Again! Mamma Mia Movie Sequel with Original Cast Set for 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

Universal Pictures announced today the July 2018 release of Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!, a sequel to the hit film adaptation of the Broadway musical. The film’s original cast is expec…

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Friday, May 19, 2017

Good for You! Ben Platt Becomes Youngest Actor Ever to Win Drama League Distinguished Performance Award by Andy Lefkowitz

Ben Platt became the youngest actor ever to win the Drama League's Distinguished Performance Award at a ceremony held May 19 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. He wins for his Tony-no…

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Laurie Metcalf & Glenda Jackson to Lead First Broadway Production of Three Tall Women by Andy Lefkowitz

Three-time Emmy winner and current Tony nominee Laurie Metcalf will star alongside two-time Academy Award winner Glenda Jackson in the Broadway premiere of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Priz…

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Stephen Kunken & More to Lead Bruce Norris' A Parallelogram at Second Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominees Celia Keenan-Bolger, Stephen Kunken and Anita Gillette will be joined by Juan Castano for the New York debut of A Parallelogram by Tony and Pulitzer winner Bruce Norris. The pl…

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The Mentor, Starring F. Murray Abraham, Will Transfer to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Laurence Boswell’s acclaimed production of Daniel Kehlmann’s The Mentor, starring Oscar winner and Broadway vet F. Murray Abraham, will have a West End run at London’s Vaud…

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Timely Stage Adaptation of 1984, Starring Tom Sturridge, Olivia Wilde & Reed Birney, Begins on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The 2017-2018 Broadway season kicks off with a new stage adaptation of George Orwell's seminal novel 1984, beginning performances on May 18 and opening on June 22 at the Hudson…

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Stockard Channing Will Return to London's West End for Revival of Apologia by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony winner Stockard Channing will return to London's West End for the first time in more than 10 years to lead a new production of Alexi Kaye Campbell’s Apologia at Trafalgar Stud…

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King Kong Musical Will Stomp onto Broadway in 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

It's official! The long-gestating musical adaptation of King Kong will open at the Broadway Theatre in the fall of 2018. Set to feature a score composed and produced by Marius de Vries, …

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Come From Away Tony Nominee Jenn Colella Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready to take flight with Broadway's award-winning sleeper hit Come From Away! Tony nominee Jenn Colella is onboard to lead Broadway.com's newest vlog, Welcome to …

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Indecent, Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, Sweeney Todd & More Win Off-Broadway Alliance Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The Off-Broadway Alliance, the organization of off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the winners of the 7th Annual Off-…

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