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As his Broadway version of Disney's Aladdin celebrates its 10th anniversary on the Main Stem, the EGOT winner tells us what makes his musicals so special.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Spring Break Brings a Big Boost to the Box Office by Logan Culwell-Block

The 25 currently running shows brought in $28 million last week, an increase of 14% from the week previous.

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Noises Off, 20th Anniversary The Brothers Size, Dragon Lady, More in 2024-2025 Geffen Playhouse Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming season is the California company's first under Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney.

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TikTok Dance Sensations Cost n' Mayor Will Choreograph Waitress for Ogunquit Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sara Bareilles musical will play the Maine theatre beginning May 9.

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Sufjan Stevens Dance Musical Illinoise Will Open on Broadway This Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck, the show is currently playing an Off-Broadway premiere at Park Avenue Armory.

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Patricia Clarkson-Led Long Day's Journey Into Night Begins in London March 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jeremy Herrin is directing the new production of the Eugene O'Neill play, also starring Brian Cox.

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Richard Topol Will Lead Industry Reading of Andrew Stein's Way Out East by Logan Culwell-Block

The dark comedy follows a group of one-percenters in the Hamptons, forced to confront their own assumptions about class and race.

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Justin Guarini, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Lissa DeGuzman, More Join 2nd Annual Janice Jam Broadway Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The brainchild of Matt DeAngelis, the event will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves, More to Star in Signature Theatre Hair by Logan Culwell-Block

The '60s rock musical begins at the D.C.-area theatre April 16.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Photos: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room With Sally & Tom by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving, Gabriel Ebert, and more are leading the new play from Suzan Lori-Parks at The Public Theater Off-Broadway.

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Scottish Willy Wonka Fan Experience Disaster Has Spawned a Parody Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

After photos of the underwhelming event went viral, this failed event has become an embarrassment of riches.

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Broadway Cares' Post-Show Red Bucket Fundraising is Back March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out what happens to the money raised through Broadway's biggest fundraiser.

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Broadway Cares' Post-Show Red Bucket Fundraiser is Back March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out what happens to the money raised through Broadway's biggest fundraiser.

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Roberta Colindrez and Johanna Day Will Star in NYC Industry Reading of Arlene Hutton's Blood of the Lamb by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work has already played the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland and Australia's Adelaide Fringe.

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Barrington Stage Company's Musical Theatre Conservatory Goes Tuition Free by Logan Culwell-Block

The program invites 12 college musical theatre students to the Massachusetts company for an eight-week intensive.

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The Phantom of the Opera Is Coming Back... as a German VR Roller Coaster by Logan Culwell-Block

If an Andrew Lloyd Webber"themed amusement park attraction was on your bingo card, it's your lucky day.

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The Gardens of Anuncia Cast Album Will Release This Month by Logan Culwell-Block

The Michael John LaChiusa musical, directed and inspired by Graciela Daniele, played an Off-Broadway run via Lincoln Center Theater in 2023.

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Watch: Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz Preview Queen of Versailles Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked composer joined Chenoweth at a New Jersey concert to debut the song "Caviar Dreams" from the upcoming show.

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Climate Protesters Disrupt Broadway Performance of An Enemy of the People by Logan Culwell-Block

Three members of the activist group Extinction Rebellion NYC each briefly interrupted the March 14 performance of the new revival.

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Drag: The Musical Begins L.A. Encore Run March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

RuPaul's Drag Race star Alaska, Broadway favorite Nick Adams, and more lead the cast.

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Broadway Alum Craig Rubano Brings Take the Moment to the Laurie Beechman Theatre March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Les Misérables and Scarlet Pimpernel star is joined by music director Beth Ertz.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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