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Friday, December 17, 2021

'MJ' cancels Broadway performances through Dec. 26 due to COVID cases by Caitlin Huston

"MJ" canceled performances through Dec. 26 due to "multiple positive COVID test results," the production announced Friday.  The new musical, which began previews at the Neil Simon Theatre…

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

'Moulin Rouge!,' "Jagged Little Pill' add to growing list of Broadway COVID cancellations by Caitlin Huston

"Moulin Rouge!" and "Jagged Little Pill" canceled their Thursday evening performances, with each citing a breakthrough COVID-19 case in the company. The cancellation at "Moulin Rouge!" came …

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'Mrs. Doubtfire' to take 'hiatus' as Broadway productions face COVID-19 cancellations by Caitlin Huston

"Mrs. Doubtfire" canceled performances through Dec. 19 after breakthrough COVID-19 cases were discovered within the company. The show had previously canceled its Dec. 12, Dec. 14 and Dec. 15…

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Broadway revival of 'Macbeth' moves to Longacre Theatre by Caitlin Huston

The spring revival of "Macbeth," starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, will now play the Longacre Theatre. The production had previously been announced to play the Lyceum Theatre starting Ma…

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

As cases rise, Broadway League explores booster shot policy for theater workers by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League is speaking with theatrical unions to ensure workers receive a COVID-19 booster shot, President Charlotte St. Martin said Wednesday.  The reachout comes as case number…

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Broadway League elects 13 new members to board of governors by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League added 13 new members to its board of governors Tuesday and elected Colleen Jennings-Roggensack as its new vice chair of the road. The new board members include Arvind Eth…

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Broadway stage managers see strides in diversity by Caitlin Huston

When stage managers Lisa Dawn Cave and Beverly Jenkins held the first Broadway & Beyond event last December, their goal was to make general managers and directors aware of the number of …

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Broadway grosses hit $30.5 million as industry nears holidays by Caitlin Huston

Broadway grosses reached $30.5 million in the week ended Dec. 12, as the industry holds on to seasonal highs. Last week's total marks the second highest gross recorded on Broadway this seaso…

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'Mrs. Doubtfire' cancels Dec. 14, Dec. 15 performances due to COVID by Caitlin Huston

"Mrs. Doubtfire" canceled its Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 performances following the discovery of COVID-19 cases within the company. The cancellations are out of "an abundance of caution," according…

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Sunday, December 12, 2021

'Mrs. Doubtfire' cancels Sunday performances due to COVID-19 cases by Caitlin Huston

"Mrs. Doubtfire" canceled two performances Sunday due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases within the company.  The 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances were canceled. The production expect…

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Saturday, December 11, 2021

'Diana' will end its Broadway run on Dec. 19 by Caitlin Huston

"Diana" will play its final Broadway performance on Dec. 19, producers announced Friday. At that time, the new musical will have played 33 performances and 16 previews at the Longacre Theatr…

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

'The Little Prince' to play the Broadway Theatre this spring by Caitlin Huston

A stage production of "The Little Prince" will play the Broadway Theatre this spring. The production, which features dance, acrobatics and video, has previously played Paris, Sydney and Duba…

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'Lackawanna Blues,' 'Trouble in Mind' to be considered in Tonys revival category by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the first time Wednesday to determine eligibility for the 75th Annual Tony Awards.  While the date for the next Tony Awards has not yet be…

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SBA Administrator Guzman on Broadway and the SVOG grant process by Caitlin Huston

As the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program winds down, Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has been touring the country to witness its impact.  G…

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Broadway grosses keep up with holiday season by Caitlin Huston

Broadway grosses dropped from Thanksgiving highs last week, but still maintained elevated levels. Grosses across the 29 shows on Broadway reached $26.2 million in the week ended Dec. 5 and t…

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Broadway sets new vaccination policy for children by Caitlin Huston

Broadway theaters announced an update to vaccine protocols for children Wednesday, in line with the new citywide mandate.  Starting Dec. 14, children aged 5 to 11 must show proof of recei…

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

'Empire Records' musical holds industry reading by Caitlin Huston

Producer Bill Weiner announced an industry reading Tuesday of the new musical adaptation of "Empire Records." The adaptation of the 1995 film features original music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak…

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Monday, December 6, 2021

NYC issues new vaccine mandates for children in theaters by Caitlin Huston

Mayor Bill de Blasio issued new vaccine mandates Monday, which included changed regulations for children aged 5 to 11 to attend theater.  Under the new rules, which take effect Dec. 14, c…

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Sunday, December 5, 2021

'Wicked,' 'American Utopia' cancel weekend Broadway shows by Caitlin Huston

"Wicked" canceled three performances this weekend due to COVID-19 cases within the company. The cancellations, which included the Saturday evening performance, as well as its Sunday matinee …

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Broadway theaters to dim lights Dec. 8 in memory of Stephen Sondheim by Caitlin Huston

Broadway theaters will dim their lights for 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 in memory of Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim died Nov. 26 at the age of 91. The legendary composer created Broadway staples such as…

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Theater district restaurants cautiously welcome back diners by Caitlin Huston

Patrons are returning to restaurants in the theater district, but owners are still cautious about returning to full hours of operation.  Theater district standbys such as Joe Allen and Gl…

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

'Thoughts of a Colored Man' to be filmed by Theatre on Film and Tape Archive by Caitlin Huston

The Dec. 2 performance of "Thoughts of a Colored Man" will be filmed by the New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, the production announced Wednesday.  The play, writ…

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Broadway posts record grosses during Thanksgiving week by Caitlin Huston

Broadway had its highest grossing week on record this season, as the industry welcomed Thanksgiving Day crowds.  The 33 shows performing in the week ended Nov. 28 grossed an aggregate tot…

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Monday, November 29, 2021

'Chicago' cancels additional Broadway performances due to COVID cases by Caitlin Huston

"Chicago" cancelled its Monday and Tuesday evening performances this week due to COVID-19 cases in the company. The production had originally cancelled its Saturday evening performance after…

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Friday, November 26, 2021

Stephen Sondheim dies at age 91 by Caitlin Huston

Stephen Sondheim passed away Friday at the age of 91, according to the New York Times. The composer died suddenly at his home in Connecticut, the Times reported. A musical theater titan, Son…

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Broadway posts second-highest grosses this season by Caitlin Huston

Broadway shows collectively grossed $25.1 million last week, in the second highest grossing week on record this season.  Attendance across 32 shows in the week ended Nov. 21 reached 212,8…

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'Girl from the North Country' nominated for Grammy Award by Caitlin Huston

"Girl from the North Country" was the sole Broadway musical nominated for a 2022 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. The list of nominees in the category, announced by the Recording…

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Monday, November 22, 2021

'Come From Away' audience members receive $200 during Broadway matinee by Caitlin Huston

All audience members at the Nov. 20 matinee of "Come From Away" received $200 gift cards donated by Ally Bank as part of a citywide campaign.  The $200 gift card was meant to cover the co…

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Stefanie Frey joins Actors' Equity as mobilization director by Caitlin Huston

Stefanie Frey will rejoin the staff of Actors' Equity in the role of mobilization director.  Frey previously worked as a national organizer at Equity, working on projects such as the 2019…

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Friday, November 19, 2021

'Waitress' and 'Chicago' will perform on the CBS Thanksgiving broadcast by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway casts of "Waitress" and "Chicago" will perform on the CBS broadcast of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  The CBS special will feature live performances from the two musica…

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Broadway, touring productions set new COVID-19 testing rates by Caitlin Huston

Broadway productions and touring companies have set new minimum requirements for COVID-19 testing based on the number of cases in the area.  Productions are now using the Covid Act Now he…

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