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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Once Upon a Mattress, Starring Sutton Foster, Starts Getting Cozy on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Once Upon a Mattress, the loopy fairy-tale musical comedy starring two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster as Winnifred the Woebegone, begins performances at the Hudson Theatre on July 3…

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Drew Gehling is & Juliet's Next Shakespeare; Betsy Wolfe and More to Depart by Darryn King

Drew Gehling (Jersey Boys, Almost Famous, Waitress) will assume the role of Shakespeare in Broadway's & Juliet beginning August 16. He takes over for Austin Scott, who joined th…

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Death Becomes Her, Starring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams, Completes Broadway Casting by Darryn King

Death Becomes Her, the new musical adapted from the 1992 horror-comedy film, has completed casting. The production will begin performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on October 23, with…

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Complete Cast Set for Romeo and Juliet at A.R.T. by Darryn King

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has completed casting for its upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet. The show, which opens the 2024-25 season, will begin at the L…

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Sigourney Weaver, Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell to Star in Back-to-Back Shakespeare Productions in London by Darryn King

Tony and Oscar nominee Sigourney Weaver and Tony and Emmy nominee Tom Hiddleston will separately star in two back-to-back Shakespeare productions directed by Jamie Lloyd in London. Weaver w…

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Monday, July 29, 2024

McNeal Adds Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles and More; Show Will Feature Digital Likeness of Robert Downey Jr. by Darryn King

Complete casting is set for McNeal, the new Broadway play by Ayad Akhtar, starring Robert Downey Jr. The cast will feature Brittany Bellizeare (Flex), Rafi Gavron (Bradley Cooper's …

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Stephen Schwartz's The Queen of Versailles, Now Led by Kristin Chenoweth, Will Open on Broadway in 2025-26 Season by Darryn King

The Queen of Versailles, the new Stephen Schwartz musical about billionaire-couple Jackie and David Siegel, will open on Broadway during the 2025-26 season. The world-premiere engageme…

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Friday, July 26, 2024

Meet Back to the Future's Resident Guitar God and Behind-the-Scenes 'Johnny B. Goode' by Darryn King

In a key scene in Back to the Future on Broadway, Marty McFly, played by Casey Likes, straps on a cherry red electric guitar and performs an ecstatic rendition of "Johnny B. Goode." Likes un…

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Andy Karl Joins Teeth Off-Broadway; Alyse Alan Louis and More to Reprise Roles by Darryn King

Initial casting has been announced for the off-Broadway return of Teeth, written by Anna K. Jacobs (book and music) and Michael R. Jackson (book and lyrics). After the sold-out, extend…

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Auli'i Cravalho and Adam Lambert Will Be Cabaret's New Sally Bowles and Emcee by Darryn King

AuliÊ»i Cravalho and Adam Lambert will be the new Sally Bowles and Emcee in the Broadway revival of Cabaret. They take over the roles originated by Gayle Rankin and Eddie Redmayne, beginni…

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Molly Osborne Joins Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in Othello on Broadway as Desdemona by Darryn King

The upcoming Broadway production of Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has its Desdemona: London actress Molly Osborne, making her Broadway debut in the role. The…

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Forbidden Broadway Delays Off-Broadway Opening by Darryn King

After its Broadway run was indefinitely postponed, Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song has delayed its off-Broadway opening. Originally set to begin performances at Theater 555 on…

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Cole Escola's Unhinged Comedy Oh, Mary! Extends on Broadway by Darryn King

Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola's riotous, ahistorical romp about First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, has extended its Broadway run. The play, which began its Broadway engagement on June 26 at the Ly…

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Aaron Tveit and JoJo Return to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! Ce Soir by Darryn King

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and singer Joanna "JoJo" Levesque return to Broadway's Moulin Rouge!"and to the roles of Christian and Satine, respectively"on July 23. Their limited engagem…

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct New Musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai by Darryn King

Broadway choreographer and perfomer JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the new musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai. According to the exclusive Variety report, the production is aim…

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Everything We Know About Redwood, the Musical Bringing Idina Menzel Home to Broadway by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

Of the new musicals slated for the 2024-25 Broadway season, Redwood has the greatest air of mystery. It's a brand-new title with a brand-new score, and not only brings Tony winner Idina Menz…

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Bad Cinderella Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct New Musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai by Darryn King

Broadway choreographer and perfomer JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the new musical Yasuke: The Black Samurai. According to the exclusive Variety report, the production is aim…

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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Executive Director Tom Viola Announces Retirement After 36 Years by Darryn King

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS executive director Tom Viola will retire from the nonprofit on December 31, 2024 after 36 years of leading the organization. Danny Whitman, the current dire…

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Marcus Choi Joins Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending; New Dates Announced by Darryn King

Maybe Happy Ending, the new romantic musical comedy about robots starring Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen and Dez Duron, has completed casting and announced new dates. Marcus Choi (Miss…

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2024 Kennedy Center Honors Announced; Honorees Include Francis Ford Coppola and Apollo Theater by Darryn King

The recipients of the 47th Kennedy Center Honors, awarded annually to those in the performing arts for a lifetime of contributions to American culture, were announced on July 18. This year'…

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Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch to Star in World Premiere of Safety Not Guaranteed Musical at BAM by Darryn King

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch will star in the world premiere of Safety Not Guaranteed, the new musical adapted from the 2012 indie film. Obi-Melekwe and Trensch will play Darius and …

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As Hamilton's King George, Tony Nominee Jarrod Spector Has Transcended His '60s Pop Niche (Sort Of) by Darryn King

Over the years, Jarrod Spector has carved a highly specific niche: playing pivotal figures in '60s pop in Broadway biomusicals. In 2008, he took over the role of crystalline-voiced Four Seas…

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Sarah Paulson, Alex Edelman, Liza Colón-Zayas and More Earn 2024 Emmy Nominations; Pasek & Paul in the Running for EGOT Status by Darryn King

The 2024 Emmy nominations were announced on July 17, with several Broadway and New York theater artists picking up nods. The Gilded Age is nominated for Outstanding Drama, while stars Carri…

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BOOP! The Musical Sets Opening at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway by Darryn King

BOOP! The Musical, inspired by the iconic 1930s cartoon flapper Betty Boop, will open at the Broadhurst Theatre on April 5, 2025. The musical last year at Chicago's CIBC Theatre, helmed b…

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Three-Time Tony Nominee Carolee Carmello to Star in Kimberly Akimbo National Tour by Darryn King

Three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello will play Kimberly in the national tour of Kimberly Akimbo. As previously announced, the national tour will kick off in Denver, Colorado on September…

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Emmy Winner Edie Falco Joins Marin Ireland's Pre-Existing Condition Off-Broadway by Darryn King

Emmy winner and Tony nominee Edie Falco is joining the rotating cast of Pre-Existing Condition, the new play written by Marin Ireland, as the show extends its off-Broadway run at…

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Jamaal Fields-Green to Take Over Title Role in MJ National Tour by Darryn King

Jamaal Fields-Green will take over the role of Michael Jackson in the national tour of MJ. He replaces Roman Banks in the role, beginning performances in Cleveland, Ohio on July 30. Fields-…

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Tony Nominee Pascale Armand, Fedna Jacquet and Grey's Anatomy's Kelly McCreary to Star in Bad Kreyol by Darryn King

The previously reported world premiere production of Bad Kreyol by Dominique Morisseau (Skeleton Crew) has its full cast. The show is a co-production from Signature Theatre and Manhatt…

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Full Lineup Revealed for Aaron Lazar's Impossible Dream Album by Darryn King

The full lineup of guest stars has been revealed for the upcoming debut album from Aaron Lazar, the singer and actor who has embarked on a "healing journey." Impossible Dream will be rele…

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Monday, July 15, 2024

Kennedy Center's Nine, Starring Steven Pasquale, Sets Complete Cast and Creative Team by Darryn King

The Kennedy Center's upcoming production of the Maury Yeston-Arthur Kopit musical Nine, starring Steven Pasquale as Guido Contini, has its complete cast. Directed by Andy Blankenbue…

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Ariana Madix Will Stick Around in Broadway's Chicago a Little Longer by Darryn King

Television personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will extend her previously reported stint as Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago. Madix will play the role for six more performances t…

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off