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Thursday, August 6, 2026

International production company Michael Cassel Group appoints Zachary Baer in new key role by Lee D'amato

Baer most recently worked for Wagner Johnson Productions.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose to lead ‘Sweet Charity’ workshop by Lee D'amato

The workshop will feature direction and choreography by Tony nominees Jeff and Rick Kuperman.

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Ana Gasteyer sets departure date from ‘Schmigadoon!’ by Lee D'amato

Gasteyer earned a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of Mildred Layton in the Tony-winning Best Musical.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Producer Hub announces first recipients of Independent Arts Producer Residency by Lee D'amato

The nonprofit, a program of Mara Isaacs’ Octopus Theatricals, supports independent performing arts producers.

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Grosses analysis: Broadway box office dips as August begins; ‘Ragtime’ sets third house record by Lee D'amato

For the week ending August 2, the 29 running productions grossed $33,889,856.

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Broadway ad and marketing agency AKA expands paid media leadership team by Lee D'amato

The firm responsible for “Schmigadoon!” and more has announced several new hires and promotions.

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Monday, August 3, 2026

Broadway production company Runyonland launches new play development initiative by Lee D'amato

Runyonland co-founders Thomas Laub and Alyah Chanelle Scott announced the commissioning program on Aug. 3.

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

‘Girl from the North Country’ is available for licensing through MTI by Lee D'amato

The Tony Award-nominated musical featuring music by Bob Dylan is now available for licensing by amateur, professional and school theaters.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Broadway casting director Duncan Stewart founds new company by Lee D'amato

Stewart brings over two decades of experience to the new independent company.

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Marcia Milgrom Dodge to direct Broadway-aimed musical ‘Someday Soon’ by Lee D'amato

The musical is based on a real diary kept by a Polish teenager during the Holocaust.

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Exclusive: TDF announces date and venue for 2026 Broadway Breakfast fundraiser by Lee D'amato

Christopher and Veronica Jackson and members of the Adult Access Initiative will be honored at the event, which celebrates and supports TDF’s Autism Friendly Performance series.

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Grosses analysis: Broadway comes back strong in late July; ‘Ragtime’ sets house record by Lee D'amato

For the week ending July 26, the 30 running productions grossed $34,864,840.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

TCG Books releases David Lindsay-Abaire’s comedy ‘The Balusters’ by Lee D'amato

The Tony Award-nominated satire is now available for purchase from TCG.

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Kids’ Night on Broadway announces shows and dates for summer 2026 by Lee D'amato

The event allows audience members under 18 to attend participating shows for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

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Monday, July 27, 2026

‘Hadestown’ live capture sets box office record during opening weekend by Lee D'amato

The distributors have announced plans to extend the film’s limited five-day run.

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Lupita Nyong’o to host ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ dance-along night by Lee D'amato

The Tony Award-nominated actor will emcee the musical’s third dance-along event.

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ to host Black Mental Health Night by Lee D'amato

The play will hold a post-show talkback with representatives of multiple mental health organizations.

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

‘Hamilton’ to release tenth anniversary album box set by Lee D'amato

The anthology, called “Rise Up! Hamilton” will include the original Broadway cast album, two cover albums and a behind-the-scenes book.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Exclusive: Alicia Keys’ Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation announces partnership with musical ‘Wanted’ by Lee D'amato

The foundation provides cultural access, community engagement and other programs to youth, community groups and more.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Grosses analysis: Broadway begins to recover after a slow Fourth of July week by Lee D'amato

For the week ending July 12, the 32 running productions grossed $32,901,607.

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‘Les Misérables’ is now available for amateur licensing in U.S. and Canada by Lee D'amato

Music Theatre International will allow amateur groups to produce the full version of the musical for the first time in over a decade.

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

‘Operation Mincemeat’ announces partnership with publishing house Hal Leonard by Lee D'amato

Hal Leonard will develop and distribute sheet music publications for the musical comedy.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office dips with Fourth of July weekend by Lee D'amato

For the week ending July 5, the 32 running productions grossed $29,331,200.

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Broadway’s ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ to perform at World Cup fan event by Lee D'amato

The event is part of the 2026 World Cup Fan Village at Rockefeller Center.

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‘Owning Manhattan’’s Chloe Tucker Caine and TV and stage star Stephanie Jae Park to join the cast of Broadway’s ‘SIX’ by Lee D'amato

The musical also announces final performance dates for Kirstin Maldonado and Anna Uzele.

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Monday, July 6, 2026

‘Hadestown’ becomes 31st-longest-running show on Broadway by Lee D'amato

The musical has been running on the Main Stem since March 2019.

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‘Broadway’s upcoming ‘Fantasticks’ announces full design and music teams by Lee D'amato

The Christopher Gattelli-helmed production will mark the musical’s long-awaited Broadway premiere.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office dips following few closings; ‘Rocky Horror’ sets house record by Lee D'amato

For the week ending June 28, the 35 running productions grossed $36,698,946.

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