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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Sara Chase returns to 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Chase, who originated the role of Myrtle, had been on medical leave from the new musical.

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

'Kimberly Akimbo' musical acquired by licenser Music Theatre International by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire's play won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

'Water for Elephants' sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The circus-infused musical received seven 2024 Tony Award nominations.

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Kevin Csolak, Jacob Ming-Trent and more join revival of 'Gypsy' by Andy Lefkowitz

The new production will begin previews on Nov. 21 and open on Dec. 19 at the Majestic Theatre.Â

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Tony Awards sets 2025 date and return to Radio City Music Hall by Andy Lefkowitz

The 78th annual celebration of Broadway will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Exclusive: Creative team finalized for Broadway's 'All In: A Comedy About Love' by Andy Lefkowitz

David Korins will provide scenic design for the new play.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Broadway Advocacy Coalition names Elz Cuya Jones as executive director by Andy Lefkowitz

Jones currently serves as managing director of special campaigns for North Star Fund.

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Alex Edelman's 'Just for Us' wins 2024 Emmy Award; more Broadway alums honored by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Marsha Mason steps in for Mia Farrow in 'The Roommate' on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Mason was filling in for Mia Farrow, who on Sept. 14 tested positive for COVID-19.

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Monday, September 9, 2024

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul reach EGOT status with 2024 Emmy Award win by Andy Lefkowitz

The "Dear Evan Hansen" songwriters won for their original song from television's "Only Murders in the Building."

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Friday, August 30, 2024

'The Notebook' sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A national tour of the new musical will launch in 2025.Â

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Thursday, August 29, 2024

Billy Porter and Alan Cumming join producing team of new play 'Sugar Daddy' by Andy Lefkowitz

The play will receive a pre-Broadway run in California.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Watch New Yorkers dance 'Hell's Kitchen' choreography in Central Park by Andy Lefkowitz

On Aug. 12, more than 1,000 New York residents came together in Central Park for a one-of-a-kind dance event.

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Friday, August 16, 2024

Exclusive: Full casting set for Louis Armstrong musical 'A Wonderful World' by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical tells the story of Armstrong's life through the perspective of his four wives.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

'Water for Elephants' musical to launch national tour in fall 2025 by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Award-nominated musical will hit the road.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Watch Susan Egan and Adam J. Levy duet on a Disney villain medley by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway alums took to the stage at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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'Sunset Boulevard' cast adds Caroline Bowman, Shavey Brown, Diego Andres Rodriguez and more by Andy Lefkowitz

Nicole Scherzinger will headline the upcoming Broadway remount.

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'Romeo + Juliet' revival sets full cast and creative team by Andy Lefkowitz

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler are headlining the upcoming Broadway production.

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

'Glengarry Glen Ross' sets Broadway return with Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr by Andy Lefkowitz

Patrick Marber will direct the production, set to premiere in 2025.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

'Come From Away' tour to perform at U.S. military installations by Andy Lefkowitz

The national touring cast of "Come From Away" will perform a live concert version of the musical for the military community.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

'& Juliet' cast member Justin David Sullivan sustains injury onstage; takes temporary leave by Andy Lefkowitz

Sullivan is expected to return to the musical soon.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Molly Osborne to join Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Othello' on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming revival will mark Osbourne's Main Stem debut.

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Monday, July 22, 2024

'The Last Five Years' sets start dates and venue for Broadway bow by Andy Lefkowitz

Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas will headline the musical's first-ever Main Stem staging.

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Watch Peter Gallagher and Julianna Margulies preview their Broadway return in 'Left on Tenth' by Andy Lefkowitz

Delia Ephron's new play is scheduled to begin previews in September.

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Jodi Benson watches daughter play Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid' by Andy Lefkowitz

Delaney Benson is currently playing the title role in the production at Miami's Area Stage.

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Marcus Choi completes the cast of 'Maybe Happy Ending'; new start dates announced by Andy Lefkowitz

The four-person musical will play the Belasco Theatre.

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Mandy Gonzalez to play Norma Desmond at select performances of 'Sunset Boulevard' by Andy Lefkowitz

The Jamie Lloyd-directed revival will arrive on Broadway this fall.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

New Broadway play 'Job' schedules post-show conversations by Andy Lefkowitz

The drama by Max Wolf Friedlich began previews on July 15.

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TDF announces 2024-2025 season of autism-friendly performances by Andy Lefkowitz

The season will include the first-ever autism-friendly performance of "Back to the Future."

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Chilina Kennedy will temporarily take on the role of Myrtle in 'The Great Gatsby' by Andy Lefkowitz

Kennedy will step in while original cast member Sara Chase is on medical leave.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical' to open on Broadway in April 2025; full creative and design team announced by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical based on the Betty Boop cartoon debuted in Chicago in 2023.

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