All stories by Lee D'amato on BroadwayStars

Monday, March 30, 2026

Tony Awards announce first-time partnership with Capital One and Mastercard by Lee D'amato

Special presale tickets to the 2026 ceremony will be available for cardholders.

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Friday, March 27, 2026

The Broadway League releases report on the economic effects of Broadway tours by Lee D'amato

During the 2023-2024 season, Broadway tours were found to have an economic impact of over $5 billion dollars on metropolitan areas nationwide.

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'Phantom of the Opera' 40th-anniversary publishing program releases new details by Lee D'amato

The program is part of LW Entertainment's previously announced partnership with Penguin Random House.

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

'School of Rock' announces licensing contest for schools and youth groups by Lee D'amato

Winners will receive a free license to perform the musical.

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'Hadestown' West End capture to receive 2026 theatrical release by Lee D'amato

The live recording stars original Broadway cast members.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

'Loch Ness' musical, penned by Sandy Rustin and more, announces Broadway-aimed staging at Two River Theater by Lee D'amato

Producers Victoria Lang, Mark Schwartz and Martian Entertainment are attached to the project.

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'Broadway Backwards' celebrates 20th anniversary with new fundraising record by Lee D'amato

The show raised over $1 million to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and New York's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Grosses analysis: 'Becky Shaw,' 'Cats' and 'Fear of 13' give Broadway a boost by Lee D'amato

For the week ending March 22, the 31 running productions grossed $36,769,360.

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Broadway Green Alliance announces 5th annual Earth Day Concert by Lee D'amato

The free public performance encourages environmentally friendly practices among the theater community.

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Exclusive: Regular People hires Ashley Dinges as head of marketing by Lee D'amato

The new creative studio offers producing, marketing, and general management services to Broadway shows.

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Monday, March 23, 2026

'The Great Gatsby' to hold second-anniversary sing-along performance by Lee D'amato

The musical will celebrate its second year on Broadway this April.

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Ellison Abbott joins media agency AKA as head of brand and talent partnerships by Lee D'amato

The new role will be responsible for a talent-integrated brand-partnership offering.

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Production Resource Group names Lawrence Burian as CEO by Lee D'amato

The company is a technology provider for live entertainment.

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Stephen Sondheim Foundation announces first grant recipients by Lee D'amato

The Foundation supports emerging artists with grants for development programs.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater reports on nonprofit theater challenges and solutions by Lee D'amato

The three-day event, titled "From Crisis to Catalyst," addressed the economic struggles of nonprofits and proposed several paths forward.

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'Book of Mormon' announces 15th-anniversary partnership with Sharpie by Lee D'amato

The show will hold a special performance series featuring original cast members.

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John Kander celebrates his 99th birthday by approaching a unique milestone by Lee D'amato

The composer, known for his collaborations with lyricist Fred Ebb, has been working in the theater since 1959.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Grosses analysis: Broadway up with 'Giant' and 'Dog Day Afternoon' in previews by Lee D'amato

For the week ending March 15, the 28 running productions grossed $32,759,044.

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Original 'Book of Mormon' stars to return for 15th anniversary by Lee D'amato

"Magical Mormon Mystery Week" will feature Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, plus Trey Parker, Matt Stone and more special guests.

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Pekoe Group names new account director and senior digital advertising coordinator by Lee D'amato

The theatrical marketing agency has announced promotions for two digital marketing specialists.

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'Giant' announces Playwrights' Night on Broadway by Lee D'amato

The John Lithgow-led play will welcome New York-based playwrights for a dedicated performance.

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

John Legend and Mike Jackson join producing team of 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' on Broadway by Lee D'amato

Legend and Jackson's Lifted Film Co. will co-produce the show, which is scheduled to open on Broadway this spring.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Obamas' media company Higher Ground to co-produce Broadway revival of 'Proof' by Lee D'amato

The upcoming revival will star Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle.

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Nominations announced for the first-ever Broadway Ensemble Awards by Lee D'amato

Stage Door Miracles Inc. is producing the new awards, with an initial slate of nominees including the Broadway ensembles of "Ragtime," "Chess" and "Mamma Mia!"

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Grosses analysis: 'Great Gatsby' gets a big boost as Broadway rebounds following blizzard cancelations by Lee D'amato

For the week ending March 8, the 28 running productions grossed $28,123,874.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Concord Theatricals reports new executive hires and promotions by Lee D'amato

The licensor has announced multiple new hires and promotions across its executive suite.

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