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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

The Actors Fund set to become Entertainment Community Fund by Caitlin Hornik

The Actors Fund will be newly named the Entertainment Community Fund. The news was announced at the organization's annual gala on May 9. Joe Benincasa, president of the Entertainment Communi…

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Monday, May 9, 2022

'Fat Ham' wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Caitlin Hornik

"Fat Ham" by James Ijames is the winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The other two finalists are "Selling Kabul" by Sylvia Khoury and "Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord" by Kristina…

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Tony Awards announces 2022 Tony Honors recipients by Caitlin Hornik

This year's recipients of Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theater are Feinstein's/54 Below; United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE; Asian American Performers Action Coalition (AAPAC);…

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Tony Awards Administration Committee makes final eligibility determinations for the season by Caitlin Hornik

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the third and final time to determine the eligibility of the 15 remaining Broadway productions in the 2021-2022 season. The development comes…

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Emma Pittman to play Roxie Hart in Broadway's 'Chicago' by Caitlin Hornik

Emma Pittman will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in "Chicago" next month. She takes on the role for a two-week engagement beginning June 6, after Pamela Anderson completes her run as�…

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Ariana DeBose to host 75th Annual Tony Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Ariana DeBose will host the 75th Annual Tony Awards next month. DeBose, previously seen on Broadway in shows including "Hamilton," "Summer," "A Bronx Tale," and "Bring it On The Musical," wo…

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The Shubert Organization announces partnership with livestream service Stellar by Caitlin Hornik

The Shubert Organization and livestream service Stellar have announced a partnership to increase accessibility to live theater on Broadway. The partnership will make The Shubert Organization…

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Broadway grosses see 15% drop as six shows open by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway grosses experienced an overall dip as six shows opened last week. For the week ending May 1, there were 36 shows running on Broadway bringing in a total gross of $29,072,410, down 1…

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

'for colored girls…' to close Broadway run on May 22 by Caitlin Hornik

The Broadway revival of "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf" will close May 22, producers announced Tuesday. The production was previously scheduled to …

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Wendell Pierce and Sharon D Clarke to star in 'Death of a Salesman' on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The 2019 West End productionÂ ofÂ "DeathÂ of aÂ Salesman" is coming to Broadway next season, producers announced Monday. Wendell PierceÂ and SharonÂ D. ClarkeÂ are set to repri…

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'Six' to release original Broadway cast recording by Caitlin Hornik

"Six" is set to release an original Broadway cast recording on May 6. The album, entitled "Six: Live on Broadway," was recorded live onstage on Oct. 3, 2021, during opening night of the prod…

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Disney Theatrical Productions wins two Webby Awards by Caitlin Hornik

Disney on Broadway's Reopening on TikTok Live wonÂ Best Social Video Event & Live Stream in the 26th Annual Webby Awards. The livestreams also won a People's Choice Award. The two Sept…

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Robert E. Wankel set to receive the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Caitlin Hornik

Robert E. Wankel is set to receive the 2022 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award. The award is given annually to honor the substantial contributions of a member of the theater community. Often, rec…

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Becky Gulsvig temporarily joins Broadway's 'Come From Away' by Caitlin Hornik

Becky Gulsvig is temporarily taking over for Rachel Tucker in the Broadway production of "Come From Away." It was confirmed to Broadway News that Tucker, currently playing Captain Beverley B…

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'Wicked' announces new Broadway company members by Caitlin Hornik

"Wicked" will welcome a handful of new principal cast members this May. Beginning May 24, three members of the musical's national tour will join the Broadway company. Talia Suskauer will tak…

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Broadway grosses dip slightly despite increased attendance by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway grosses dipped slightly despite fuller attendance last week. For the week ending April 24, there were 35 shows running on Broadway. While the total gross across all productions decr…

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'The Lion King' celebrates 20 years on the road by Caitlin Hornik

The North American tour of "The Lion King" is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Wichita, Kansas. The production kicks off a two-week return engagement at The Century II Concert Hall tonigh…

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry to announce Tony Award nominations by Caitlin Hornik

The 75th Annual Tony Award nominations are set to be announced on May 9 by Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren and three-time Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry. The announcement will air live at…

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Jordan Donica and others to join Broadway's 'The Phantom of the Opera' by Caitlin Hornik

Jordan Donica is set to return to "The Phantom of the Opera" as Raoul on May 29 while current cast member John Riddle takes a leave of absence, producers announced on Monday. Donica made his…

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