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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Broadway attendance drops as kids return to school by Caitlin Hornik

With summer vacation coming to a close and students gearing up for another school year, Broadway's attendance dipped last week. For the week ending Aug. 28, the 21 shows on Broadway grossed …

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Laura Linney sets Broadway return in world premiere of David Auburn's 'Summer, 1976' by Caitlin Hornik

The world premiere production of "Summer, 1976" will open on Broadway in April 2023, Manhattan Theatre Club announced Tuesday. Written by David Auburn and directed by Daniel Sullivan (collab…

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Monday, August 29, 2022

TKTS Booth at Lincoln Center to reopen by Caitlin Hornik

TDF is set to reopen its Lincoln Center TKTS booth on Sept. 6 at 11am. Located within Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium, the booth has been shuttered since March 13, 2020, when Broadw…

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Broadway Flea Market set for Sept. 25 by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25. From 10am to 7pm, theater fans and industry members alike will be able to stroll through Broadway-related boot…

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Broadway box office feels the weight of three fewer shows by Caitlin Hornik

With three fewer shows running last week, Broadway's box office took a financial hit. For the week ending Aug. 21, the 20 productions grossed $22,232,527, down 19% from the previous week. Ca…

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'The Kite Runner' adds second weekly mask-mandatory performance by Caitlin Hornik

"The Kite Runner" has announced a second performance each week where patrons are required to wear a mask. Beginning Sept. 7, attendees at Wednesday matinees must wear masks, the production h…

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Zachary Noah Piser, Eddy Lee and more announced for Broadway's 'KPOP' by Caitlin Hornik

"KPOP" has completed its cast. The new Broadway musical is set to begin previews at Circle in the Square Theatre on Oct. 13 ahead of a Nov. 20 opening night. Newly announced company members …

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TDF announces autism-friendly performances from "Wicked" and more by Caitlin Hornik

Theatre Development Fund (TDF) has announced the 11th season of the Autism-Friendly Performances (AFP) program. These performances are geared towards individuals with autism, as well as thos…

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Friday, August 19, 2022

New fellowship developed to grow the number of Black talent agents by Caitlin Hornik

Creative Artists Agency and the Black Theatre Coalition have created a new fellowship intended to increase the number of Black talent agents within the theater industry. The hope of the fell…

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

'Into the Woods' breaks $2 million as Broadway box office holds steady by Caitlin Hornik

"Into the Woods" earned more than $2 million for the first time during a week when the Broadway box office remained steady. For the week ending Aug. 14, the 23 Broadway productions running g…

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Broadway Week ticket deal returns after three-year hiatus by Caitlin Hornik

NYC Broadway Week is set to return this fall after a three-year hiatus. The program, which has traditionally run twice each year since beginning 11 years ago, offers 2-for-1 tickets to a num…

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Entertainment Community Fund reelects Brian Stokes Mitchell and announces new trustees by Caitlin Hornik

The Entertainment Community Fund, formerly The Actors Fund, held its first yearly meeting since changing its name back in May. Brian Stokes Mitchell was reelected as chair of the fund. This …

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Broadway shows surge in their final weeks on the Great White Way by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway saw minor changes at the box office last week as some productions surge ahead of closing. For the week ending Aug. 7, the 23 shows on Broadway grossed $27,682,655 and had total atte…

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Full Broadway cast announced for Roundabout's '1776' by Caitlin Hornik

The complete cast is set for Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming Broadway revival of "1776." Previews of the musical are set to begin at the American Airlines Theatre on Sept. 16, ahead of…

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Jane Lynch to depart Broadway's 'Funny Girl' on Aug. 14 by Caitlin Hornik

Jane Lynch will play her final performance as Mrs. Brice in the current Broadway production of "Funny Girl" on Aug. 14. It was previously announced that Lynch would depart the revival on Sep…

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Monday, August 8, 2022

'Ohio State Murders,' starring Audra McDonald, to play newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre by Caitlin Hornik

The first production to play the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre has been set. Adrienne Kennedy's "Ohio State Murders," starring Audra McDonald, will begin previews on Nov. 11 ahead o…

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Lillias White to join Broadway's 'Hadestown' as Hermes by Caitlin Hornik

Lillias White is set to join the Tony-winning musical "Hadestown" in the role of Hermes. When she begins, White will become the first female-identifying actor to play the role. White, a Tony…

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Current cast of Broadway's 'Into the Woods' extends through Sept. 4 by Caitlin Hornik

The original cast of the Broadway revival of "Into the Woods," now running at the St. James Theatre, has extended their run through Sept. 4. The company is led by Sara Bareilles as The Baker…

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Black Theatre United and Alexander Consulting Group to create digital unconscious bias training program for entire theater industry by Caitlin Hornik

Black Theatre United (BTU) has announced a partnership with Alexander Consulting Group to create a digital Unconscious Bias and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Belonging (E…

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

'POTUS' to be filmed on Broadway on Aug. 2 by Caitlin Hornik

"POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive" will be filmed on Aug. 2 for the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Perf…

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'Death of a Salesman' to begin Broadway previews Sept. 17 by Caitlin Hornik

The upcoming Broadway revival of "Death of a Salesman" will now begin previews on Sept. 17. Performances were previously set to begin on Sept. 19. Opening night remains scheduled for Oct. 9 …

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Multiple Broadway musicals hit new box office highs by Caitlin Hornik

Multiple Broadway musicals hit new box office highs last week. For the week ending July 31, the 24 shows on Broadway grossed $29,502,148 " a decrease of less than $30,000 from the previous w…

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Ryoko Yonekura set to return to Broadway's 'Chicago' by Caitlin Hornik

Ryoko Yonekura will return to the Broadway company of "Chicago" for 16 performances. Yonekura will assume the role of Roxie Hart from November 7-20, 2022. She will lead the Broadway producti…

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Lucky Seat introduces white label digital lottery software by Caitlin Hornik

The digital ticket-lottery platform Lucky Seat has introduced white label software, that is now available to be integrated with box office ticketing systems for a streamlined customer and ve…

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

'The Music Man' to release Broadway cast recording by Caitlin Hornik

The current revival of "The Music Man" will release a cast album featuring the original revival cast, including Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. The cast album, which was recorded earlier …

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'High Noon,' stage adaptation of the 1952 film, to play Broadway in 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

A world premiere production of "High Noon," based on the Academy Award-winning film, will come to Broadway in 2023. The stage adaptation, which shares the same name as Stanley Kramer's 1952 …

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Broadway shows maintain pace at box office by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway's box office mostly held steady for the week ending July 24. Collectively, Broadway grossed $29,531,601, a 1.8% increase compared to last week. The 25 shows " one fewer than last we…

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Additional casting announced for Broadway's 'Death of a Salesman' by Caitlin Hornik

Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of "Death of a Salesman." Newly announced cast members include Blake DeLong as Howard/Stanley, Lynn Hawley as The W…

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Cheyenne Jackson to fill in for Gavin Creel in 'Into the Woods' on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Cheyenne Jackson will temporarily fill in for Gavin Creel in "Into the Woods" on Broadway, Jordan Roth announced Tuesday. Jackson takes over the roles of The Wolf and Cinderella's Prince fro…

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Holiday week floats Broadway box office above $30 million by Caitlin Hornik

The July 4 holiday week has floated Broadway's box office back above $30 million. For the week ending July 10, the 29 productions on Broadway grossed $30,109,850 " just a .6% increase from t…

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Lea Michele, Tovah Feldshuh to join Broadway's 'Funny Girl' by Caitlin Hornik

Producers of "Funny Girl" have announced several cast changes to the Broadway company. Beanie Feldstein will depart the production on July 31 instead of the previously announced Sept. 25. Sh…

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