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Friday, June 2, 2023

Fat Ham Announces Broadway Extension by Caitlin Hornik

James Ijames' Fat Ham has announced a one-week extension. Originally slated to play through June 25, the production will now run through July 2 at the American Airlines Theatre. Fat Ham rei…

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American Airlines Theatre to be Renamed in Honor of Roundabout Theatre Company's Todd Haimes by Caitlin Hornik

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that the American Airlines Theatre will be renamed the Todd Haimes Theatre, in memory of the former artistic director and CEO of Roundabout Theatre C…

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Broadway-Aimed Tour of The Wiz Announces Preliminary Casting by Caitlin Hornik

Initial casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz. The trio of stars announced includes Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the…

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'Fat Ham' announces Broadway extension by Caitlin Hornik

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play is nominated for five Tony Awards.

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American Airlines Theatre to be renamed in honor of Roundabout Theatre Company's Todd Haimes by Caitlin Hornik

The announcement was made moments before the lights of Broadway were dimmed in honor of the late artistic director.

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

'Prayer for the French Republic' to open on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The production will play the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following an Off-Broadway run in 2022.

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Broadway-aimed tour of 'The Wiz' announces preliminary casting by Caitlin Hornik

The production will travel the country before landing on Broadway in 2024.

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'Funny Girl' star Julie Benko joins Broadway cast of 'Harmony' by Caitlin Hornik

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical is set to open at the Barrymore Theatre this fall.

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Some Like It Hot Leads Drama Desk Award Winners by Caitlin Hornik

Winners have been revealed for the 2023 Drama Desk Awards, honoring artistic excellence on Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway. Winners will be presented with their awards in a cerem…

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

'Some Like It Hot' leads Drama Desk Award winners by Caitlin Hornik

Eight Broadway productions from the 2022-2023 season won multiple awards.

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Florida theater teacher Jason Zembuch Young to receive 2023 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education by Caitlin Hornik

The award was co-founded in 2014 by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University.

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Sweeney Todd National Tour to Launch in 2025 by Caitlin Hornik

A national tour of the current Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd is set to begin in 2025. While an itinerary has not yet been finalized, the production will span the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 t…

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'Sweeney Todd' national tour to launch in 2025 by Caitlin Hornik

As with the current Broadway revival, the production will feature Jonathan Tunick's original orchestrations.

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'Here Lies Love' to use pre-recorded music; Broadway musicians launch public outcry by Caitlin Hornik

The musicians union alerted its members of the musical's intention not to use live musicians; "Here Lies Love" producers respond.

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Broadway law firm Nevin Law Group to merge with larger entertainment outfit by Caitlin Hornik

Nevin Law Group will merge with media, technology, entertainment and intellectual property firm Klaris Law.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Tony-nominated productions struggle as awards ceremony nears by Caitlin Hornik

Some of the most nominated productions saw significant decreases at the box office last week.

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2023 Tony Honors for Excellence recipients share acceptance speeches by Caitlin Hornik

Lisa Dawn Cave, Victoria Bailey and Robert Fried have been honored with the 2023 awards.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

& Juliet Costume Designer Paloma Young Reveals the Challenge of Making Clothes Right for Shakespeare and Max Martin by Caitlin Hornik

A Tony winner for Peter and the Starcatcher, costume designer Paloma Young has been nominated for her work on this season's & Juliet. In the latest Building Broadway segment on The Broa…

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& Juliet Star Lorna Courtney Wins Clive Barnes Award for Theatre by Caitlin Hornik

The winners of the 13th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre have been announced. The awards are given annually " one in dance and one in theater " to promising young talent. Lor…

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'& Juliet' star Lorna Courtney wins Clive Barnes Award for Theatre by Caitlin Hornik

New York City Ballet member Victor Abreu also took home an award.

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Monday, May 22, 2023

'A Beautiful Noise' wins big at 2023 Chita Rivera Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Plus, three performers won in the single category: Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show.

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Announces Extension by Caitlin Hornik

The new comedy Peter Pan Goes Wrong will extend its Broadway run by two weeks. The production, which officially opened on April 19 and was slated to close July 9, will now run through July 2…

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'& Juliet' costume designer reveals the challenge of making clothes right for Shakespeare and Max Martin by Caitlin Hornik

Designer Paloma Young has earned her third Tony Award nomination for her work on the musical.

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'Peter Pan Goes Wrong' announces extension by Caitlin Hornik

The production will then head to Los Angeles.

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Producer Neil Meron to consult for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group by Caitlin Hornik

Meron will help develop new work on behalf of Webber's production company.

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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Annaleigh Ashford, Into the Woods Among Winners at 2023 Drama League Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Winners of the 2023 Drama League Awards, celebrating achievement on Broadway and Off, have been announced. The 89th annual awards ceremony was held on May 19 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Broad…

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Broadway to dim lights in honor of Roundabout Theatre Company's Todd Haimes by Caitlin Hornik

Haimes, who passed away in April, served as artistic director and CEO of the nonprofit for four decades.