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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Life of Pi to End Broadway Run by Caitlin Hornik

The new Broadway play Life of Pi will conclude its run on July 23. The production began previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on March 9 and opened on March 30. At the time of closing, L…

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'Life of Pi' to end Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

The new play will launch a tour in 2024.

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Courtney Reed to Join the Cast of Moulin Rouge! by Caitlin Hornik

Courtney Reed will assume the leading role of Satine in Moulin Rouge! on August 1. She will replace outgoing cast members Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, who will play her final performance on July …

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Courtney Reed to join the cast of 'Moulin Rouge!' by Caitlin Hornik

The Tony Award-winning production continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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'Prima Facie' recoups by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway production stars Tony Award winner Jodie Comer.

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Actors' Equity Association endorses Biden-Harris for reelection by Caitlin Hornik

The actors and stage managers labor union previously supported the duo during the 2020 election.

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'Last Of The Red Hot Mamas " The Sophie Tucker Story' in development by Caitlin Hornik

The musical will hold two private readings in New York City on June 22.

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Terrence McNally to be inducted to LGBTQ Wall of Honor by Caitlin Hornik

Housed at the Stonewall Inn, the wall celebrates activists and artists who fought for liberation of the community.

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Initial Productions Announced for Second Stage Theater's 2023-2024 Season by Caitlin Hornik

Second Stage Theater has revealed the first three productions of its 2023-2024 season, which marks the nonprofit's 45th overall. So far, the anniversary season includes two Broadway premiere…

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How social media influencers are shaping the business of Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Three Broadway marketing executives break down their strategies for using social media personalities to drive ticket sales.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

'Here Lies Love' announces Jo Koy as co-producer by Caitlin Hornik

The comedian and actor joins a producing team that includes Tony Award winner Lea Salonga and H.E.R.

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Annette Bening announced as new chair of Entertainment Community Fund by Caitlin Hornik

Bening succeeds Brian Stokes Mitchell, who has held the position since 2004.

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Initial productions announced for Second Stage Theater's 2023-2024 season by Caitlin Hornik

A new play from Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and a Broadway premiere from Branden Jacobs-Jenkins are in the lineup.

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Exclusive: New special exhibit at Museum of Broadway to honor 'Chicago' by Caitlin Hornik

The new installation will open to the public on June 30.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Bebe Neuwirth to host 2023 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards; additional honorees announced by Caitlin Hornik

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Mary K Klinger have been added to the list of award recipients.

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Daniel Yearwood to Join Sweeney Todd as Anthony by Caitlin Hornik

Daniel Yearwood will take over the role of Anthony in the Broadway company of Sweeney Todd beginning June 21. Yearwood will replace Jordan Fisher, who willÂ play his final performanceÂ o…

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Stage Managers' Association announces 2023 awards recipients by Caitlin Hornik

The Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management is the only of its kind.

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Daniel Yearwood to join 'Sweeney Todd' as Anthony by Caitlin Hornik

Yearwood replaces Jordan Fisher, who will play his final performance on June 18.

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Lights of Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to Dim for Tina Turner by Caitlin Hornik

The lights of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre will dim in memory of Tina Turner. The theatre, which housed Tina, the musical based on Turner's life, will lower the lights on June 21 at 7 p.m. ET f…

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Tony Award Winner J. Harrison Ghee and Some Like It Hot Castmates Visit the White House by Caitlin Hornik

After J. Harrison GheeÂ made history as the first openly nonbinary winnerÂ for Best Lead Actor in a Musical for their role in Some Like It Hot, they, and several of their castmates, took…

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Lights of Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to dim for Tina Turner by Caitlin Hornik

The theater was home to the Broadway run of Turner's bio-musical, "Tina."

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Deborah Cox and Melody A. Betts Join Cast of The Wiz by Caitlin Hornik

Additional casting has been announced for theÂ 2024 Broadway engagementÂ of The Wiz. Deborah Cox will play Glinda and Melody A. Betts will take on the two roles of Aunt Em and Evillene.…

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Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee and castmates visit the White House by Caitlin Hornik

The "Some Like It Hot" cast members visited as part of the administration's honoring of Pride month.

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Deborah Cox, Melody A. Betts join cast of 'The Wiz' by Caitlin Hornik

The production will launch a national tour from Baltimore before landing on Broadway in 2024.

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No major changes across Broadway box office in days before 2023 Tonys by Caitlin Hornik

The 33 running productions mostly maintained " with only one show posting significant losses.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Melissa Etheridge to bring solo show to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The Grammy and Academy Award winner debuted her show Off-Broadway for a limited run in 2022.

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Updating Live: 2023 Tony Awards winners, full list by Caitlin Hornik

The 76th annual ceremony honors Broadway plays and musicals from the 2022-2023 season.