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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Multi-Tony and Grammy Winner Don Sebesky Passes Away at 85 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Sebesky, currently represented on Broadway with the orchestrations of Parade, was a celebrated musician, composer, and arranger.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Bernarda's Daughters Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 2 by Margaret Hall

Inspired by Federico García Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba, the play takes on gentrification and social strife in New York.

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Viral Comedy Band Lewberger's The Wizard of Friendship Will Release Cast Recording by Margaret Hall

The album also features Wayne Brady, Alex Brightman, and Dashaun Wesley

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Friday, April 28, 2023

Listen to 'Maybe Love' from Broadway's Shucked by Margaret Hall

The maize-themed comedy will digitally release its original Broadway cast album May 5.

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Brooke Shields, Sutton Foster, Darren Criss, Tituss Burgess, More to Star in Broadway and Vine Concert Series by Margaret Hall

The Napa Valley nonprofit will pair theatrical talent with world class wines for the summer series.

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

On the Red Carpet: How to Know When You're a Real New Yorker (According to New York, New York Opening Nighters) by Margaret Hall

Go inside opening night of the new musical with red carpet interviews with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and stars Anna Uzele and Coltan Ryan, and arrival photos featuring Chita Rivera, Joel Gr…

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Daniel Radcliffe Welcomes First Child With Erin Darke by Margaret Hall

Radcliffe, who will be returning to Broadway in Merrily We Roll Along, confirmed the news Wednesday.

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TV Host and Broadway Alum Jerry Springer Passes Away at 79 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Springer had an eclectic career which twice brought him to the Broadway boards.

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Voting Begins for Without You Sing With Anthony Rapp Contest by Margaret Hall

Based on the Rent star's memoir, Without You continues its run at New World Stages

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

At the 2023 Easter Bonnet Competition, Shrek, La La Land, and the New York Times Shoutouts Abound by Margaret Hall

Go inside Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' annual fundraiser, which raised $3.6 million and featured skits and song spoofs from Broadway shows.

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Name That Tune! A Comprehensive Guide to the Songs of New York, New York by Margaret Hall

The new Broadway musical makes handy use of many songs written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Here's where they're all from.

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Full Cast Announced For West End Transfer of Peter Morgan's Patriots by Margaret Hall

Playwright Morgan is best known for serving as the creator and showrunner of Netflix's The Crown.

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Hana Sharif Named Artistic Director of Arena Stage by Margaret Hall

The Washington D.C. theatre company has unanimously selected Sharif to lead the company following the retirement of longtime artistic director Molly Smith.

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The Fears, New Play by Emma Sheanshang, Begins Performances Off-Broadway April 26 by Margaret Hall

The play marks the producing debut of Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Tony Winner Harry Belafonte Passes Away at 96 by Margaret Hall

The barrier-breaking performer was a fierce activist for civil rights, serving as one of the principal fundraisers for Martin Luther King Jr. and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committe…

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Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

The Fringe Favorite will play Soho Playhouse this summer.

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Tales From The Guttenberg Bible Begins Performances April 25 George Street Playhouse by Margaret Hall

The comedy features more than 90 characters as portrayed by five actors, including Steve Guttenberg.

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Neil Patrick Harris Extends Limited Run in Peter Pan Goes Wrong by Margaret Hall

The follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong is currently running at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

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New Musical Final Day? Will Receive Industry Readings by Margaret Hall

The private readings will be held at the Dramatists Guild.

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Good Night, Oscar, Starring Sean Hayes, Opens On Broadway April 24 by Margaret Hall

Directed by Lisa Peterson, the limited engagement will play the Belasco Theatre through the summer.

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Vicki Lewis and John Scherer to Star in The Prom in New Jersey by Margaret Hall

The regional premiere will be directed by Broadway's Todd Buonopane.

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Almost Famous Broadway Cast Album Released April 21 by Margaret Hall

The Cameron Crowe-Tom Kitt tuner is based on Crowe's film of the same name.

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Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack to Release Debut Original Album Lay Your Hands On Me by Margaret Hall

The eight-track album marks Cusack's public debut as a singer-songwriter.

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Taylor Mac's Joy and Pandemic Begins Performances at Huntington Theatre April 21 by Margaret Hall

The Boston world premiere will run through the month.

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Tanya Perez's Welcome to Clowntown Begins Performances Off-Broadway at The Tank April 21 by Margaret Hall

The adult-friendly play explores Perez's exploits as a party clown in New York and Hollywood.

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Tent Theatre Company Launches to Support Elder Playwrights by Margaret Hall

Their inaugural offering, Tina Howe's Where Women Go, will receive a reading later this month.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Todd Haimes, Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Passes Away at 66 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Haimes transformed Roundabout from a 150-seat Off-Broadway company into one of the largest not-for-profit theatres in the United States.

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Why Casey Likes Stepped Into a High School Show After Getting Cast in Back to the Future by Margaret Hall

Before he plays Marty McFly on Broadway, the young actor flew home to star in a high school musical.

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Photos: Get a 1st Look at Broadway's Good Night, Oscar, Starring Sean Hayes by Margaret Hall

The Doug Wright-penned play is currently in previews for its limited engagement at the Belasco Theatre.

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Longtime The Lion King Cast Member Ben Lipitz Passes Away at 58 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Lipitz raised millions for Broadway Cares throughout his career.

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