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Friday, October 8, 2021

'Lackawanna Blues' cancels additional Broadway performances by Caitlin Huston

"Lackawanna Blues" has canceled additional Broadway performances due to the recurrence of star Ruben Santiago-Hudson's back injury. Performances of the one-man show are now canceled from Oct…

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'American Buffalo' plans Broadway run in spring 2022 by Caitlin Huston

"American Buffalo" starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss will get its Broadway run this spring.  The David Mamet play, directed by Neil Pepe, was originally scheduled…

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'Lackawanna Blues' cancels opening night performance due to star injury by Caitlin Huston

The Thursday evening performance of "Lackawanna Blues," which was meant to be the show's new opening night, was cancelled due to a recurrence of lead Ruben Santiago-Hudson's back injury. The…

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

Nik Dodani, Ben Thompson to join Broadway cast of 'Waitress' by Caitlin Huston

Nik Dodani will take over the role of Ogie in "Waitress" on Broadway.  Dodani, who recently appeared as Jared in the "Dear Evan Hansen" film, will make his Broadway debut in the role. Ben…

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch to star in 'Funny Girl' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Ramin Karimloo and Jane Lynch will star in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl" alongside Beanie Feldstein.  Karimloo, who has previously appeared in "Les Misérables" and "Anastasia" on …

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

'Showstoppers!' costume exhibit temporarily closed due to flooding by Caitlin Huston

A Times Square costume exhibit designed to raise money for costume makers affected by the pandemic has temporarily closed due to flooding.  The "Showstoppers! Spectacular Costumes From St…

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Monday, October 4, 2021

'Thoughts of a Colored Man' moves up Broadway opening by Caitlin Huston

"Thoughts of a Colored Man" has moved its opening night to Oct. 13 from Oct. 31. The new play, written by Keenan Scott II and directed by Steve Broadnax III, began Broadway previews Oct. 1. …

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Friday, October 1, 2021

'Aladdin' cancels Broadway performances through Oct. 10 due to more COVID-19 cases by Caitlin Huston

"Aladdin" on Broadway has cancelled performances from Oct. 1 through Oct. 10 due to additional COVID-19 cases in the company. The production had initially cancelled Wednesday evening's perfo…

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Broadway extends audience mask, vaccination requirement through 2021 by Caitlin Huston

Broadway will extend the mask and vaccination requirement for audiences through the end of the year, the Broadway League announced Friday.  Under the regulations, audience members above t…

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

'Aladdin' will resume Broadway performances after COVID-19 cases by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway production of "Aladdin" announced it will resume performances Thursday, a day after the cancellation of a performance due to COVID-19 cases in the company. Since announcing the …

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

'Aladdin' on Broadway cancels performance due to COVID-19 cases by Caitlin Huston

"Aladdin" canceled its Wednesday evening performance due to positive COVID-19 cases in the Broadway company. The Disney Theatrical production held its first performance since the theatrical …

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Actors' Equity hires attorney to investigate 'Jagged Little Pill' claims by Caitlin Huston

Actors' Equity has hired labor attorney Micah Wissinger to conduct a review of the workplace of "Jagged Little Pill."  The union hired Wissinger to conduct the investigation after cast me…

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Daniel Craig, Ruth Negga to star in 'Macbeth' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Daniel Craig will star in a production of "Macbeth" on Broadway this spring  The James Bond star will play opposite Ruth Negga, lead of the film "Loving," who will be making her Broadway …

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How the potential IATSE strike could impact Broadway productions by Caitlin Huston

If IATSE members vote to strike later this week, Broadway productions will be largely unaffected.  The union, whose members include stagehands, artisans and technicians on Broadway, as we…

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Full Broadway cast announced for 'Trouble in Mind' by Caitlin Huston

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full cast starring alongside LaChanze in the Broadway production of "Trouble in Mind."  Michael Zegen ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") will star …

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Dramatists Guild creates inclusion rider for theater by Caitlin Huston

The Dramatists Guild of America has created an inclusion rider for its writers to negotiate for greater diversity in theatrical productions.  The rider is an optional tool for members of …

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Monday, September 27, 2021

'Lackawanna Blues' delays Broadway press opening by Caitlin Huston

The opening of "Lackawanna Blues" has been pushed by another week, Manhattan Theatre Club announced Monday.  The new press opening has been scheduled for Oct. 7, as star Ruben Santiago-Hu…

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Lileana Blain-Cruz to direct Broadway revival of 'The Skin of Our Teeth' by Caitlin Huston

Lincoln Center Theater will stage a Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder's "The Skin of Our Teeth" this spring.  The revival of the 1943 production will be directed by Lincoln Center Resid…

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'Slave Play' announces Broadway return this fall by Caitlin Huston

"Slave Play" will return to Broadway this fall for an eight-week engagement.  The news, announced by playwright Jeremy O. Harris early Monday at a party for the production, followed a Ton…

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Sunday, September 26, 2021

'Moulin Rouge,' 'The Inheritance' top Tony Awards list by Caitlin Huston

"Moulin Rouge!" swept the Tony Awards Sunday night, bringing home 10 trophies. The musical won awards for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead…

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Tony Awards delivers surprises and calls for change on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards ceremony Sunday gave several long-awaited awards to members of the theater community, while delivering a few surprises in the major categories.  Notably, the award for Bes…

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'Jagged Little Pill,' Actors' Equity to investigate cast member's alleged mistreatment by Caitlin Huston

"Jagged Little Pill" and Actors' Equity are conducting separate, independent investigations into claims of mistreatment recently made public by a cast member. Nora Schell, an original cast m…

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Friday, September 24, 2021

'Lackawanna Blues' on Broadway cancels weekend performances after injury by Caitlin Huston

The press opening night of "Lackawanna Blues" has been pushed two days after Ruben Santiago-Hudson suffered a back injury.  The Friday evening performance as well as the weekend performan…

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

'American Utopia,' John Legend and 'Ain't Too Proud' to perform on Tonys telecast by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards special will feature performances by David Byrne and the cast of "American Utopia," as well as by John Legend and the cast of "Ain't Too Proud," organizers announced Thursday…

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Jennifer Nettles to take on lead role in 'Waitress' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Jennifer Nettles will take over the lead role of Jenna in "Waitress" starting in October, producers announced Thursday.  She takes over the role from Sara Bareilles, who will play her las…

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Heidi Blickenstaff, Morgan Dudley join Broadway cast of 'Jagged Little Pill' by Caitlin Huston

Heidi Blickenstaff will join the Broadway cast of "Jagged Little Pill," producers announced Thursday.  Blickenstaff will play the lead role of Mary Jane Healy, which was originated by Eli…

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'Caroline, or Change' announces complete Broadway cast by Caitlin Huston

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete Broadway cast for "Caroline, or Change."  In addition to Sharon D. Clarke, who is reprising her role as lead Caroline Thibodeaux, ret…

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Billy Crystal to star in developmental production of 'Mr. Saturday Night' by Caitlin Huston

Billy Crystal will star in "Mr. Saturday Night," a new musical in development at Barrington Stage. The musical comedy is based on the 1992 film, which starred Crystal as stand-up comedian in…

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Tony Awards announces star lineup, canceled viewing party by Caitlin Huston

Jake Gyllenhaal, Idina Menzel and Lin-Manuel Miranda will appear in a televised Broadway special this Sunday, as part of this year's revamped Tony Awards celebration.  The Tony Awards are…

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Broadway sets terms for prorated pay for actors, stage managers by Caitlin Huston

Actors' Equity and the Broadway League have negotiated additional terms for the industry's reopening, including an allowance for prorated weekly pay.  If a Broadway production plays less …

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Telsey Office launch casting fellowship program by Caitlin Huston

The Telsey Office and Lin-Manuel Miranda and family have partnered to launch a casting fellowship program for underrepresented artists.  The Telsey Office Miranda Casting Fellowship will …

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