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Monday, May 12, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending Leads 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated show picked up four wins, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical.

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Listen: & Juliet Stars Maya Boyd and Alison Luff Drop by The Playbill Podcast by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out why this musical featuring the pop songs of Max Martin is getting ready to celebrate its third anniversary on Broadway.

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George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck Recoups in 7.5 Weeks by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring and co-written by Clooney, the screen-to-stage play is the first in Broadway history to gross more than $4 million in one week.

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

London Gets Shucked Beginning May 10 by Logan Culwell-Block

The corn-y musical comedy is making its U.K. premiere at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

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Imelda Staunton and Daughter Bessie Carter Lead West End Mrs. Warren's Profession Beginning May 10 by Logan Culwell-Block

Dominic Cooke is directing the George Bernard Shaw play, reuniting with Staunton after their work on Hello, Dolly! and Follies.

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Friday, May 9, 2025

Brian Cox Will Talk The Craft of Acting at St. Ann's Warehouse This Month by Logan Culwell-Block

The conversation with Isaac Butler will be recorded for later streaming on the Criterion Channel.

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Adam Guettel-Bob Martin Musical Millions Begins World Premiere in Atlanta May 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

Steven Pasquale, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more lead the cast, with Tony winner Bartlett Sher at the helm.

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Watch: West End Cast of Operation Mincemeat Delivers an Emotional 'Sail On' for VE Day by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-winning musical's Broadway transfer is a current Tony nominee for Best Musical.

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Neil Berg and Robert Schenkkan's The 12 Musical Releases Cast Album May 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

John Doyle directed the Bible-themed musical at Goodspeed Musicals in 2023.

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Chaka Khan Bio Musical I'm Every Woman Sets 2026 London Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Racky Plews is directing the new jukebox show, which features a book by Nia T. Hill.

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Concord Acquires Broadway Licensing Global and Its Family of Imprints by Logan Culwell-Block

The move will add Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Stage Rights to the already massive Concord Theatricals catalogue.

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The Reviews Are In for U.K.'s Hamlet Hail to the Thief, Shakespeare Meets Radiohead by Logan Culwell-Block

Thom Yorke has joined forces with co-directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones on the new production for Royal Shakespeare Company and Factory International.

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Watch: Breast Cancer Thriver Kara Lindsay Sings 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' at 2025 Janice Jam by Logan Culwell-Block

Matt DeAngelis' third annual celebration of his late mother raised funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Get a 1st Look at Jane Krakowski, Martha Plimpton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, More in Sondheim's Here We Are in London by Logan Culwell-Block

With a book by David Ives, the musical plays London's National after a 2023 world premiere at Off-Broadway's The Shed.

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Upcoming Beauty and the Beast National Tour Finds Full Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Danny Gardner, Kathy Voytko, Javier Ignacio, and more will join previously announced stars Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe in the Disney musical.

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U.K. The Lightning Thief Sets Final Performance in June by Logan Culwell-Block

The London run at The Other Palace will be followed by a U.K. tour.

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Broadway Advertising Agency SpotCo Announces New Hires, Promotions, and Returns by Logan Culwell-Block

The agency created campaigns for shows including Hadestown, Hamilton, Rent, and more.

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Music Theatre International Officially Launches Broadway Senior, With Musicals for Performers 55 and Up by Logan Culwell-Block

The new initiative aims to bring the joy of performing musicals to assisted living communities and community theatres worldwide.

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William Inge's Bus Stop Gets an All-Asian American Off-Broadway Revival Beginning May 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

Midori Francis leads the co-production between Classic Stage Company, NAATCO, and Transport Group.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Christopher Briney Will Star in World Premiere of Julia Randall's Dilaria Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Keegan will direct the new work, co-starring Ella Stiller and Chiara Aurelia.

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Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending Will Launch a National Tour in 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen, the Will Aronson-Hue Park musical is currently a Best Musical Tony nominee, with 10 total nods.

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Photos: Krysta Rodriguez, Jeremy Jordan, Ariana DeBose, More Come Out for Breast Cancer at the 2025 Janice Jam Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Matt DeAngelis' third annual celebration of his late mother raised funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Post-Show Talkbacks With Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Activist Julia Butterfly Hill Set for Broadway's Redwood by Logan Culwell-Block

The talks will cover addiction and recovery, both themes from the plot of the musical, co-created by and starring Idina Menzel.

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St. Louis' Muny Honored With 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award by Logan Culwell-Block

The century-old outdoor theatre will receive a $25,000 grant as part of the honor.

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Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Extends New York Debut by Logan Culwell-Block

Two performances have been added to the upcoming New York City Center run.

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Sam Pinkleton Will Direct Off-Broadway Premiere of Josh Sharp's Ta-da! by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2025 Tony-nominated Oh, Mary! director is helming the new solo work written and performed by Dicks: The Musical comedian Sharp.

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Every Brilliant Thing Sets West End Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, the solo play has given acclaimed runs Off-Broadway and at Edinburgh Fringe.

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All The World's a Stage, Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball,' More Earn 2025 Off Broadway Alliance Nominations; Read the Full List by Logan Culwell-Block

The late William Finn, Morgan Jenness, and Linda Lavin are all being added to the Off Broadway Hall of Fame.

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Get a 1st Look at the World Premiere Radiohead Hamlet in the U.K. by Logan Culwell-Block

Thom Yorke has joined forces with co-directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones on the new production for Royal Shakespeare Company and Factory International.

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Norm Lewis-Led Ceremonies in Dark Old Men Extends Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Lonne Elder III's play is back in New York via Peccadillo Theater Company, Negro Ensemble Company, and Eric Falkenstein.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Amanda Reid Will Be Hell's Kitchen's New Ali by Logan Culwell-Block

A deluxe edition of the Broadway cast album, with newly recorded performances from current star Tank, Reid, and Alicia Keys is also on the way.

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All that Chat

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