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Friday, February 8, 2019

Rachel Sussman selected as the next T. Fellow by Caitlin Huston

Rachel Sussman has been selected as the next Geraldine Stutz T. Fellow. As a T. Fellow, Sussman will receive a $10,000 stipend, a $20,000 budget to develop a new theatrical production and…

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

'Beetlejuice' confirms cast for Broadway by Caitlin Huston

"Beetlejuice" has confirmed its Broadway cast led by Alex Brightman as Beetlejuice and Sophia Anne Caruso as Lydia. Retaining its principal cast from Washington D.C., the Broadway musical wi…

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

'The Height of the Storm' will transfer to Broadway, starring Jonathan Pryce, Eileen Atkins by Caitlin Huston

Florian Zeller's play "The Height of the Storm" is coming to Broadway this fall, Manhattan Theatre Club announced Wednesday. The play will star Jonathan Pryce, a two-time Olivier and Tony Aw…

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Cirque du Soleil acquires production company behind 'The Illusionists' by Caitlin Huston

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has acquired the production company behind “The Illusionists” magic show franchise. The production company, The Works Entertainment, also own…

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

'Anastasia' posts closing notice for March 31 by Caitlin Huston

“Anastasia” is ending its run after two years on Broadway. The musical announced Tuesday that it will play its final show at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 31. “Anastasia&…

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Adrienne Warren to play title role in 'The Tina Turner Musical' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Adrienne Warren will reprise her role as Tina in “Tina " The Tina Turner Musical” on Broadway. Warren is currently playing the role on the West End and will come with the show to…

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Benjamin Walker, Francesca Carpanini, Hampton Fluker join 'All My Sons' cast by Caitlin Huston

The revival of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" has announced its Broadway company, after a prior casting dispute led to the resignation of its original director. Alongside the previously annou…

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Monday, February 4, 2019

NBC cancels upcoming production of 'Hair Live!' by Caitlin Huston

NBC has pulled its upcoming live musical production of “Hair Live!” "Live musicals are a part of this network's DNA and we are committed to continuing that tradition with the rig…

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Ken Davenport acquires stage rights to life story of Harry Belafonte by Caitlin Huston

Producer Ken Davenport has acquired the stage rights to the life story of actor and singer Harry Belafonte. "Harry Belafonte is one of the most influential and respected Americans of the pas…

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'The Band's Visit' will close on April 7 by Caitlin Huston

"The Band's Visit," last year's Tony Award winner for Best Musical, has announced a closing date of April 7. After opening on Broadway on Nov. 9, 2017, the musical received positive reviews,…

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Equity principal audition sign-ups rescheduled after website outage by Caitlin Huston

Signups for Equity principal auditions are being rescheduled after a website outage prevented actors from signing up Wednesday. The public-facing Equity website and its member portal crashed…

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Comedy Central executive joins advertising agency AKA by Caitlin Huston

Advertising agency AKA has hired Steve Grimes, a former Comedy Central executive, as its chief digital officer. In the new role, Grimes will oversee the agency's digital work and lead a team…

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Actors' Equity starts fund for actors, stage managers as strike continues by Caitlin Huston

Actors' Equity has approved a fund for members who may lose out on work during the strike against developmental work, according to a letter sent to its members Tuesday. In the letter, Equity…

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'Dear Evan Hansen' tour recoups in 12 weeks by Caitlin Huston

The "Dear Evan Hansen" tour has recouped after 12 weeks on tour, producer Stacey Mindich said Tuesday. The tour launched on Sept. 25 in Denver and later broke box office records at the Ahman…

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Monday, January 28, 2019

'Jagged Little Pill' announces Broadway run in the fall by Caitlin Huston

“Jagged Little Pill,” a musical featuring the songs of Alanis Morissette, is coming to Broadway this fall. The musical will be directed by Diane Paulus and produced by Vivek J. T…

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Principal cast from London to star in 'Hadestown' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway transfer of "Hadestown" will star the principal cast members from London. The musical, written by Anaïs Mitchell, will star Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva N…

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Drama Desk Awards set ceremony, nominations dates by Caitlin Huston

The 64th annual Drama Desk Awards will take place on June 2, 2019 at The Town Hall. The awards, which are given to actors and shows on Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway, have set a…

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Friday, January 25, 2019

'Choir Boy' announces second extension, departure of Jeremy Pope by Caitlin Huston

"Choir Boy" announced a second extension Friday, now bringing its run to a close on March 10. Jeremy Pope, who plays lead, Pharus Young, will leave the production on Feb. 24 to join the cast…

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Thursday, January 24, 2019

'The Play That Goes Wrong' tour announces recoupment by Caitlin Huston

The national tour of "The Play That Goes Wrong" has recouped its investment in 15 weeks. The tour opened in Pittsburgh in September 2018 and has scheduled dates through August 2019.  It r…

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Tony Awards committee makes determinations on 'The Cher Show' and more by Caitlin Huston

Stephanie J. Block will be eligible in the Tony Awards category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in "The Cher Show." The Tony Awards Administration Com…

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'Magic Mike' musical to premiere in Boston ahead of Broadway run by Caitlin Huston

A musical adaptation of "Magic Mike" will premiere in Boston this fall with plans for a Broadway run. The musical, featuring a score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey and directed by Trip Cullman…

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Audra McDonald, Michael Shannon will star in 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon are returning to Broadway this spring in Terrence McNally's "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune." The revival will be directed by Arin Arbus, who is m…

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Michael Jackson musical to premiere in Chicago before Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The Michael Jackson musical has revealed its title, "Don't Stop ‘Til You Get Enough," and a pre-Broadway tryout in Chicago. Produced by the Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Sta…

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Musical adaptation of 'Mystic Pizza' in development by Caitlin Huston

A musical stage adaptation of "Mystic Pizza," featuring the songs of Melissa Etheridge, is in development. The adaptation of the 1988 film will feature a book by Gordon Greenberg, the direct…

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New Dramatists selects Nathan Lane to receive distinguished achievement award by Caitlin Huston

New Dramatists has selected Nathan Lane as the recipient of its 2019 Distinguished Achievement Award. The annual award, which will be presented at its 70th Annual Luncheon in May, is given t…

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'American Son' to be adapted for Netflix by Caitlin Huston

"American Son" will be getting the Netflix treatment. Netflix will adapt a film version of Christopher Demos-Brown's play, to be streamed on the platform. The adaptation will feature origina…

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Thursday, January 17, 2019

'Farewell My Concubine' reading moves forward amid strike by Caitlin Huston

A staged reading of "Farewell My Concubine" is moving forward during the Equity strike against developmental work because its producers are not part of the Broadway League. Produced by forme…

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Tony Hawk, Kyle Jarrow to develop musical adaptation of Nicholas Hornby's 'Slam' by Caitlin Huston

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk and Anita Greenspan are producing a musical adaptation of the 2007 Nicholas Hornby novel "Slam." With executive producer Adam Zotovich, the musical will f…

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Broadway pays tribute to Carol Channing by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway community spoke out with remembrances and words of gratitude about Carol Channing, the original star of "Hello, Dolly!" after reports of her death on Tuesday. Channing passed aw…

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'Frozen' announces first woman to play Olaf by Caitlin Huston

"Frozen" has announced new cast members, including Ryann Redmond as Olaf, the first woman to play the role. In addition to Redmond, who has been on Broadway in "Bring It On" and "If Then," t…

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MTI awarded damages in copyright infringement case by Caitlin Huston

Music Theatre International has been awarded $450,000 in damages in addition to attorney's fees in its copyright infringement case against Theaterpalooza Community Theater Productions, Inc. …

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