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The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which follows opera star Christine Daaé to New York's Coney Island, will play two nights at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Playwrights Jeremy O. Harris, Martyna Majok, Tony Kushner, More Urged WGA to Allow the 2023 Tony Awards to Happen by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's top honors will be handed out in an unscripted ceremony June 11 at United Palace in NYC's Washington Heights, reportedly hosted by Ariana DeBose.

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California's Pasadena Playhouse Named 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Recipient by Logan Culwell-Block

The honor includes a grant of $25,000.

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& Juliet's Lorna Courtney Wins Clive Barnes Award by Logan Culwell-Block

New York City Ballet's Victor Abreu also won the honor, which includes a cash award of $5,000.

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Dancers From A Beautiful Noise, Bob Fosse's Dancin', More Win 2023 Chita Rivera Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Winners were named May 22 at a ceremony at NYU Skirball Center.

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Neil Meron Joins Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group as North American Consultant by Logan Culwell-Block

Among the stage, TV, and film producer's film projects are NBC's live musicals, including the 2018 production of Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar.

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The Artist Stage Adaptation Sets World Premiere, Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

Drew McOnie and Lindsey Ferrentino have co-adapted the Oscar-winning film for the stage.

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& Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, Sweeney Todd, More Perform at 2023 Manhattan Theatre Club Gala May 22 by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening honors Artistic Director Lynne Meadow's 50th anniversary with the company and outgoing Executive Producer Barry Grove.

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Some Like It Hot, Annaleigh Ashford, Leopoldstadt, More Win 2023 Drama League Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The honors were handed out at a May 19 daytime ceremony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

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Watch: Broadway's Kimberly Akimbo Visits NPR for a Tiny Desk Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Hear new arrangements of the Tony-nominated musical's "Better," "Anagram," "Father Time," and more.

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Kimberly Akimbo Broadway Cast Album Gets Physical Release May 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Victoria Clark stars in the new musical from David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori, continuing its run at the Booth Theatre.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Kimberly Akimbo to Give 3 Real-Life High School Show Choirs Their Broadway Debuts by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2023 Best Musical Tony nominee has invited performing groups from NYC-area high schools to perform a song from the show onstage at the Booth.

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Ray Fisher Will Reprise His Performance as Muhammad Ali in Center Theatre Group's Fetch Clay, Make Man; Produced by LeBron James by Logan Culwell-Block

Debbie Allen will direct the new production of the Will Power play in California, co-starring The Bear's Edwin Lee Gibson.

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Event Lineup Revealed for Playbill's 2nd Annual Pride in Times Square Celebration by Logan Culwell-Block

Produced in partnership with the Times Square Alliance, the event will feature appearances from Broadway favorites, a Drag Pride celebration, and more.

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Broadway's New York, New York Will Embark on a National Tour in 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new Kander and Ebb musical, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman, is a 2023 Tony Award nominee for Best Musical.

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Adam Chanler-Berat Will Lead Barrington Stage's A New Brain by Logan Culwell-Block

Mary Testa is returning to the William Finn musical in a new role after starring in the original Off-Broadway company.

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The Drowsy Chaperone JR. Now Available From Music Theatre International by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated musical has been adapted for young performers.

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Get a 1st Listen to a Track From Matthew Scott's The Jesus Year: A Letter From My Dad by Logan Culwell-Block

The An American in Paris and Sondheim on Sondheim star is set to release the debut album of the solo work May 19.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Dance Moms Parody Releases Abby Lee Miller's Entrance Song by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out about the newest viral musical that might just be on a stage near you before long.

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Broadway Grosses Analysis: Sweeney Todd Breaks House Record, Inches Closer to Joining The $2 Million Club by Logan Culwell-Block

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford lead the Tony-nominated revival at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

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