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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Grosses analysis: Broadway shows play to houses 91% full despite standard holiday-week gross decrease by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 6, the 30 currently running productions grossed $30,529,370.

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International Literary Properties and University of the South will co-manage the works of Tennessee Williams by Michael Abourizk

Williams won the Pulitzer Prize for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "A Streetcar Named Desire."

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Dani Barlow named programming director of Producer Hub by Michael Abourizk

Barlow will be the first to hold this position for the nonprofit resource center for independent producers.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

Performing arts library to host 'A Chorus Line' panel as part of 60th anniversary programming by Michael Abourizk

A reading of an unproduced Michael Friedman musical will also be part of the celebratory schedule.

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Exclusive: Samuel Dallas launches new Broadway general management office by Michael Abourizk

Dallas' Broadway credits include "Parade," "Into the Woods" and "How to Dance in Ohio."

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

'The Picture of Dorian Gray' recoups Broadway investment by Michael Abourizk

Sarah Snook won a Tony Award for her turn in Kip Williams' solo adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic.

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Exclusive: TDF's fall fundraiser to honor Robert E. Wankel and Ali Stroker by Michael Abourizk

The annual Broadway Breakfast event will take place at the Rainbow Room.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Lear deBessonet's position at Lincoln Center Theater newly named for donor and board chair Kewsong Lee by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit's 2025-2026 season will include a Main Stem revival of "Ragtime"

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Valerie Novakoff Britten will lead capital partnership strategy for production company Seaview by Michael Abourizk

Valerie Novakoff Britten will lead capital partnership strategy for production company Seaview

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Monday, June 30, 2025

Exclusive: Gavin Lee to join Broadway's 'The Lion King' as Scar by Michael Abourizk

The two-time Tony Award nominee is currently featured in "Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends."

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Broadway's 'MJ' to offer cookout over Fourth of July weekend by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical will partner with Empire BBQ.

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Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine star in industry presentation of 'Wanted' ahead of Broadway bow by Michael Abourizk

The musical formally known as "Gun and Powder" has also released its first single.

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Lynne Meadow will step down as artistic director of Manhattan Theatre Club by Michael Abourizk

Following 53 years at the helm of the nonprofit, Meadow will now serve as artistic advisor.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Papers and manuscripts of Stephen Sondheim acquired by Library of Congress by Michael Abourizk

Items from "Into the Woods," "Company," "Sweeney Todd" and more will be enshrined in the archive.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Grosses analysis: 'Floyd Collins' and 'Smash' see robust increases in final week, as overall box office rises by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending June 22, the 38 currently running productions grossed $43,169,396

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Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes named winners of the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

Josh Groban hosted the 16th annual ceremony honoring excellence in high school-level theater.

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Oz-themed 'Broadway Bares' 2025 raises $2.4 million for Broadway Cares by Michael Abourizk

This marks the highest amount ever raised in the fundraiser's three-decades history.

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Monday, June 23, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Julia Knitel and more will present at the 2025 Jimmy Awards by Michael Abourizk

Coaches, judges and presenters have been revealed for the 16th annual event.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Museum of Broadway will host exhibition of scenic designer David Korins by Michael Abourizk

Korins is known for his Tony Award-nominated designs of "Hamilton," "Beetlejuice," "Here Lies Love" and more.

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Grosses analysis: In a post-Tonys boost, several shows have best weeks to date by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending June 15, the 38 currently running shows grossed $39,204,872.

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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

'Peter Pan Goes Wrong' available for licensing through Dramatists Play Service by Michael Abourizk

The follow up to "The Play That Goes Wrong" bowed on Broadway in 2023.

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Nominees announced for 2025 Jimmy Awards ceremony by Michael Abourizk

Recipients of the Inspiring Teacher Award and the evening's student reporters were also named.

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Stage Managers' Association reveals recipients of 2025 awards by Michael Abourizk

The Del Hughes Awards acknowledge lifetime achievement in stage management.

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Are Broadway show tickets actually more expensive in 2025? by Michael Abourizk

Broadway News takes a deep dive into average paid admission data over the past several years.

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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