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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

'Aladdin' announces new principal cast members on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Disney sets date for Women's Day on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

'Girl from the North Country' announces digital lottery by Caitlin Huston

"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 …

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Monday, February 3, 2020

'Hamilton' film to be released by Disney in October 2021 by Caitlin Huston

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…

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Friday, January 31, 2020

Spike Lee to direct filmed version of 'American Utopia' by Caitlin Huston

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 …

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Disney to launch tour of new 'Aida' in 2021 by Caitlin Huston

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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'To Kill a Mockingbird,' 'Hadestown' casting directors win Artios Awards by Caitlin Huston

The casting directors of "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Hadestown," among others, took home prizes at the 35th annual Artios Awards Thursday night.  The Artios Awards are presented by the C…

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Tony Awards Administration Committee makes second round of determinations by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time this season to discuss eligibility of 11 Broadway productions.  The productions discussed were "The Great Society," "Slave…

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'Almost Famous' posts Broadway audition notice by Caitlin Huston

"Almost Famous" has posted an audition notice for a planned run in fall 2020 at a Broadway theater.  The musical, which features a book by Cameron Crowe and music by Tom Kitt, made its wo…

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

'The Notebook' musical will make its world premiere in Chicago by Caitlin Huston

The musical adaptation of "The Notebook" will have its world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.  The musical, which is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks and subsequent film, fea…

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

GalaPro tests out smart glasses with live captions on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

GalaPro, the company behind the live caption app for Broadway shows, is now testing out smart glasses with captions in the theater.  The glasses, which GalaPro in launching in partnership…

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Sunday, January 26, 2020

'Hadestown' wins 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album by Caitlin Huston

"Hadestown" has won the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, the Recording Academy announced Sunday. The Grammy Award winners for "Hadestown" include composer Anaïs Mitchell …

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Saturday, January 25, 2020

Protesters rally at 'West Side Story' against Amar Ramasar casting by Caitlin Huston

A group of protesters gathered outside the Broadway Theatre Friday night to speak out against the casting of Amar Ramasar in the "West Side Story" revival.  Ramasar, who plays Bernardo in…

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'Hairspray' producer Margo Lion dies at age 75 by Caitlin Huston

Margo Lion, the Tony-Award winning producer of "Hairspray," died on Friday evening at the age of 75, according to media reports.  Lion, who also brought "Jelly's Last Jam" and "Elaine Str…

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

'Mean Girls' musical to be adapted into major motion picture by Caitlin Huston

The musical version of "Mean Girls" will be adapted into a film from Paramount Pictures, the production announced Thursday.  The film will be produced by Lorne Michaels and Tina Fey and f…

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

"Caroline, or Change" has announced its complete Broadway cast.  Joy Hermalyn is joining the cast as Grandma Gellman, alongside Kevin S. McAllister as Bus/Dryer, N'Kenge as the Moon and S…

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Rachel Tucker to join the Broadway cast of 'Come From Away' by Caitlin Huston

Rachel Tucker will be joining the Broadway cast of "Come From Away" as Captain Beverly Bass and others, the actor announced on Instagram Wednesday.  Tucker, who currently plays the role i…

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'Karate Kid' musical in development by Caitlin Huston

"The Karate Kid" is being developed into a Broadway-aimed musical.  The musical will feature a book by Robert Mark Kamen, the screenwriter of the 1984 film, and music and lyrics by Drew G…

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Matt McGrath joins cast of 'Girl from the North Country' by Caitlin Huston

Matt McGrath has joined the cast of "Girl from the North Country," replacing the originally announced cast member David Pittu. McGrath will take over the role of Reverend Marlowe after Pittu…

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Friday, January 17, 2020

'The Minutes' announces full creative team for Broadway by Caitlin Huston

"The Minutes" has announced its full creative team for its Broadway run beginning next month.  In addition to director Anna D. Shapiro and playwright Tracy Letts, who also stars in the sh…

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

'Plaza Suite' announces complete Broadway cast by Caitlin Huston

"Plaza Suite" has announced the complete cast for its Broadway run this spring as well as its preceding Boston run. In addition to the previously announced Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessic…

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Erika Henningsen and more join Broadway cast of 'Flying Over Sunset' by Caitlin Huston

Erika Henningsen, who currently stars as Cady Heron in "Mean Girls," is joining the cast of "Flying Over Sunset." In addition to Henningsen, the newly announced cast members include Jeremy K…

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

'Slave Play' becomes part of NYPL's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive by Caitlin Huston

Wednesday night's performance of "Slave Play" will be filmed by the New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. Every year, the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive films 50 to 6…

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Ciara Renée to star as Elsa in 'Frozen' opposite McKenzie Kurtz by Caitlin Huston

Ciara Renée will take over the role of Elsa in "Frozen," starring opposite McKenzie Kurtz, who will make her Broadway debut in the role of Anna.  Renée comes to the role after starring …

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Monday, January 13, 2020

International theater attendees reach record high in Broadway League survey by Caitlin Huston

Broadway saw the highest number of international attendees on record during the 2018-2019 season, according to the Broadway League's annual survey.  Last season, 14.8 million people atten…

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Lauren Reid voted chair elect of Broadway League by Caitlin Huston

Lauren Reid, chief operating officer of the John Gore Organization, has been elected as incoming chair of the Broadway League.  Reid will take over the position at the end of 2020, after …

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'Broadway Vacation' musical sets world premiere in Seattle by Caitlin Huston

"Broadway Vacation" will have its world premiere at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre this fall. The musical, produced by 5th Avenue Theatre in association with Ken Davenport, features a score an…

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'Last Summer at Bluefish Cove' aimed at Broadway in 2020 by Caitlin Huston

A production of "Last Summer at Bluefish" cove, backed by Ellen DeGenres, Portia De Rossi, Lily Tomlin and more, is aiming for Broadway in 2020. Cynthia Nixon is tapped to direct the Jane Ch…

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Friday, January 10, 2020

'Diana' announces complete Broadway cast by Caitlin Huston

"Diana" has announced complete casting for its Broadway run this spring. The complete cast for the musical includes Tessa Alves, Zach Adkins, Ashley Andrews, Austen Danielle Bohmer, Holly An…

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Ben Cook exits 'West Side Story' after injury by Caitlin Huston

Dharon E. Jones will replace Ben Cook in the role of Riff in "West Side Story" after Cook sustained an injury during the show. Cook was injured during the evening performance on Sunday. This…

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

'The Nanny' is being developed into a Broadway-aimed musical by Caitlin Huston

The '90s sitcom "The Nanny" is being developed into a musical, with a music and lyrics by "Crazy Ex Girlfriend's" Rachel Bloom. The musical will feature a book co-written by Fran Drescher, s…

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