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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Report: The Phantom of the Opera May Be Readying an Off-Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical closed its historic, 35-year Broadway run in 2023.

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Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ashley Park in the Upcoming 4th Season of Emily in Paris by Logan Culwell-Block

The new season of the Netflix series debuts August 15.

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Listen: West End Mean Girls Star Grace Mouat Sings 'Find Your Wings' From Alice Down the Rabbit Hole by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical is written by My Son's a Queer... songwriter Pippa Cleary and P Burton-Morgan.

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Kathleen Turner Stars in A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse Beginning July 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Nik Walker, Julia Murney, and more are in the starry cast of the Sondheim musical at the Maine theatre.

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Katori Hall's Pulitzer-Winning The Hot Wing King U.K. Premiere Opens at London's National July 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Roy Alexander Weise is directing the new production with Kadiff Kirwan leading the cast.

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Late Tony Winner Steven Lutvak Memorialized With July 18 Concert at NYU Skirball by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Inspirational Voices, Crystal Monee Hall, and Bryce Pinkham are among the roster of artists helping to celebrate the Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder composer.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

NYC Cabaret Venue Laurie Beechman Theatre to Permanently Shutter in August by Logan Culwell-Block

The theatre is housed by the West Bank Cafe, which is closing due to financial troubles.

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BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Dates Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out where the Jerry Mitchell-helmed musical will make its Main Stem debut.

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2023 Tony Awards, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sarah Paulson, More Earn 2024 Emmy Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus: Will Dear Evan Hansen writers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul achieve EGOT status at this year's Emmys?

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Carolee Carmello Will Lead Kimberly Akimbo on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning musical will begin its U.S. national tour in Colorado later this year.

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Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter Will Get D.C. Production by Logan Culwell-Block

Arena Stage is presenting the musical, which made its world premiere Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company in 2022.

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Edie Falco Will Join Off-Broadway's Pre-Existing Condition by Logan Culwell-Block

The Marin Ireland play is extending with the Nurse Jackie star added to the roster.

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Cherry Jones-Led Grapes of Wrath Begins at London's National July 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Carrie Cracknell directs Frank Galati's Tony-winning adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Hell's Kitchen Debuts in Top 5 Highest Earners by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alicia Keys musical didn't take the coveted Best Musical title at this year's Tony Awards, but it seems to be the season's best performing new musical.

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Beth Malone Will Be the Cat in the Hat in PCLO's Seussical by Logan Culwell-Block

The Ahrens and Flaherty musical plays the Pennsylvania company beginning July 30.

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See Who's Starring in Dominique Morisseau World Premiere Bad Kreyol by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway run is a co-production between Manhattan Theatre Club and Signature Theatre.

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Mary Testa Will Return to Queen of the Mist in New Jersey Concert Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

The three-time Tony nominee starred in the Michael John LaChiusa musical's 2011 world premiere at Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

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Robert Hastie Named Deputy Artistic Director of London's National by Logan Culwell-Block

The appointment is the first from incoming Director and Chief Executive Indhu Rubasingham.

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Aaron Lazar Will Duet With Late Rebecca Luker on ALS Benefit Album Impossible Dream by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway star was himself diagnosed with the disease in 2022.

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Adam Gwon Musical String Releases Studio Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The title is now available for licensing via Broadway Licensing Global.

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Isaac Mizrahi Is Returning to 54 Below in August by Logan Culwell-Block

The fashion designer merges music, art, and stand-up in his unique cabaret performances.

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Kristin Chenoweth Is The Queen of Versailles, Beginning July 16 in Boston by Logan Culwell-Block

The new Stephen Schwartz musical, adapted from the 2012 documentary, co-stars F. Murray Abraham.

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Monday, July 15, 2024

Margaret Cho Named Vanguard Artist-in-Residence at Public Theater's Joe's Pub by Logan Culwell-Block

Cho will curate programming at the cabaret venue, including a 2025 comedy night hosted by the comedian.

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Infamous Broadway-Themed TV Series Smash Now Streaming on Peacock by Logan Culwell-Block

Get caught up with the legendary backstage drama ahead of its upcoming Broadway musical adaptation.

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More Is More: Get a 1st Look at Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham in The Queen of Versailles by Logan Culwell-Block

The pair is leading the upcoming Boston premiere of the Stephen Schwartz musical beginning July 16.

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Abortion Rights Thriller Blood of the Lamb Will Make New York Premiere at 59E59 by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Arlene Hutton, the work played previous runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe.

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Broadway Favorite Eric Petersen, Plus Willy Wonka OG Cast Members Will Star in Willy's Candy Spectacular by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by Glasgow's "Willy's Chocolate Experience" debacle, the parody musical will premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Psychological Thriller Job Begins Broadway Transfer July 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman star in Max Wolf Friedlich's play at the Hayes.

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Saturday, July 13, 2024

Six Characters Begins World Premiere Run Via LCT3 July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Dustin Wills is directing the Phillip Howze play Off-Broadway.

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Jamie Muscato Leads London Carousel Concert July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Christine Allado and Rebecca Caine are co-starring in the one-night-only event at Royal Festival Hall.

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Suzan-Lori Parks Is Talking Astronomy and Performing With Her Band at Little Island All Weekend by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer winner has curated several events at the outdoor venue.

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