Monday, March 2, 2020
The Broadway League has made a statement on coronavirus, saying that the trade association is monitoring its progress and has been in touch with the Broadway theaters. "The Broadway Leag…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:13PM[SHARE]"MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, has announced the full creative team for its Broadway run this summer. The musical will feature scenic design by Derek McLane, lighting design by Natasha K…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:33AM[SHARE]Thursday, February 27, 2020
Actors' Equity has provided its staff and union members with guidance on "maintaining business continuity," should a large coronavirus outbreak occur, the union said Thursday. "We have s…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:10PM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 26, 2020
"To Kill a Mockingbird" made history Wednesday afternoon when the play was performed in Madison Square Garden in front of approximately 18,000 New York City public school students. This …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:19PM[SHARE]Presley Ryan will take over the lead role of Lydia in "Beetlejuice" for the next month, the production announced Wednesday. Ryan had been an understudy for original cast member Sophia Anne C…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:19AM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Greg Kinnear will take over the role of Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird" on Broadway this spring, the production confirmed Tuesday. This is the Broadway debut for Kinnear, known for …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:16PM[SHARE]Monday, February 24, 2020
All Broadway theaters will dim their lights Friday to commemorate the life of the late actor Zoe Caldwell. Caldwell, a four-time Tony Award winner, passed away on Feb. 16 at age 86. The …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:21AM[SHARE]Friday, February 21, 2020
Sophia Anne Caruso, who originated the role of Lydia in "Beetlejuice," is no longer in the Broadway musical. The lead played her final performance at the evening show on Feb. 19, a spokesper…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:49PM[SHARE]Thursday, February 20, 2020
"The Inheritance" is ending its Broadway run on March 15, producers Tom Kirdahy, Sonia Friedman Productions and Hunter Arnold announced Thursday evening. As of its closing date, the prod…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:30PM[SHARE]Several Broadway theaters will dim their lights on Feb. 29 to commemorate the life and work of late producer Margo Lion. Lion, the producer behind "Hairspray" and more, died on Jan. 24 at th…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:10PM[SHARE]Actors' Equity released a statement Thursday in response to a report of "West Side Story" company members who may be concerned about safety due to ongoing protests. Weekly protests have …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:59AM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Nik Walker will take over the role of Otis Williams and Matt Manuel will take over the role of David Ruffin in "Ain't Too Proud" on Broadway. The two actors take over for the respective role…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:35PM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Four-time Tony Award-winning actress Zoe Caldwell passed away Feb. 16, at the age of 86. She died due to complications from Parkison's disease, her son, Charlie Whitehead, said in a release …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:23PM[SHARE]The Tony Awards has announced the timeline of official events leading up to the ceremony on June 7. After nominations are announced on April 28, the Tony Awards will host a "Meet the Nominee…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:51AM[SHARE]On Tuesday night, a new version of "Frozen" will be playing Broadway. In a step rare for the industry, Disney Theatrical Productions has opted to make changes to the musical, which has b…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:19AM[SHARE]Sunday, February 16, 2020
"David Byrne's American Utopia" will return to Broadway in September 2020, the show's producers announced Sunday. The show, which ends its engagement at the Hudson Theatre Sunday, will retur…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:21PM[SHARE]The matinee performance of "Jagged Little Pill" was cancelled Saturday after an audience member's pepper spray went off during the show, according to a press representative for the productio…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:41AM[SHARE]Friday, February 14, 2020
Gus Halper will move to Broadway with the cast of "Sing Street." Halper originated the role of Brendan, the brother of main character, Conor, in the world premiere of "Sing Street" at New Yo…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:18PM[SHARE]Thursday, February 13, 2020
In response to a statement from "West Side Story" supporting cast member Amar Ramasar, protesters vowed to return louder and in greater numbers than before to speak out against his casting.…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:43PM[SHARE]"West Side Story" doubled down on its employment of cast member Amar Ramasar as the musical continues to face protests outside the theater and backlash against his casting. The backlash …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:47PM[SHARE]Lindsay Pearce will make her Broadway debut in the role of Elphaba in "Wicked" in late February. Pearce will assume the role from Hannah Corneau, who plays her final performance on Feb. …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:09PM[SHARE]"Hangmen" has announced complete casting for its upcoming Broadway run. Newly announced cast members include Jeremy Crutchley as Inspector Fry, Josh Goulding as Hennessy and Ryan Pope as Cha…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:30PM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 12, 2020
"Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" is now available for licensing to professional theaters, Concord Theatricals announced Wednesday. The musical, created by Dave Malloy and orig…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:18PM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 11, 2020
"Six" will make 60 rush and digital lottery tickets available for each performance during its preview period. The initiative, called Sixty Tickets for Six, begins Feb. 13 and lasts until…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:14PM[SHARE]Sabrina Carpenter, who starred in the television series "Girl Meets World," will make her Broadway debut as Cady Heron in "Mean Girls." Carpenter will join the production for a 14-week engag…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:49AM[SHARE]Ainsley Melham, who starred in the original Australian production of "Aladdin," will take over the title role on Broadway. Melham, who made his Broadway debut in the role in 2019, will b…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:24AM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Disney will hold its third annual Women's Day on Broadway on March 10. The event, this year entitled, "The Decade Ahead and How Women Will Shape It," will be held at the New Amsterdam Theatr…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:40PM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 4, 2020
"Girl from the North Country" will offer a digital lottery as well as rush tickets for each performance of its Broadway run, the show announced Tuesday. Tickets will be available for $39 …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:24PM[SHARE]Monday, February 3, 2020
A filmed version of "Hamilton" will be released by Walt Disney Studios in October 2021. The film features a live capture of the Broadway show and was shot at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in J…
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:16PM[SHARE]Friday, January 31, 2020
Spike Lee will direct a filmed version of "David Byrne's American Utopia." The film will be executive produced and financed by Participant, a film production company intended to spur social …
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:28PM[SHARE]Disney Theatrical is launching a tour of an updated version of "Aida" in 2021, the organization announced Friday. The revised musical features a new book by David Henry Hwang, who co-authore…
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