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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club's 'Punch' set to livestream in final week by Michael Abourizk

The simulcast is made possible through a partnership with the League of Live Stream Theater.

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Commercial Theater Institute's fall course will cover budgeting, contracts, development verbiage and more by Michael Abourizk

The intensive is designed for early-career and emerging producers.

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Exclusive: Deaf West Theatre will present preview of original musical 'Elephant Shoes' by Michael Abourizk

Daniel Durant and Aisha Jackson will headline the private event.

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Broadway Cares provides record-breaking $18.5 million in grantmaking in 2025 by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit provides essential services for people living with HIV/AIDS and other illnesses.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Broadway League's initiative to bring students to Broadway returns with 21 participating shows by Michael Abourizk

'Ragtime,' 'The Outsiders,' 'The Great Gatsby' and more will take part in Broadway Bridges.

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Bonnie Milligan, Sara Chase, Ann Harada set for industry presentation of 'Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder!' by Michael Abourizk

Christopher Gattelli will direct the musical comedy previously seen in London's West End.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Grosses analysis: 'Beetlejuice' and 'Queen of Versailles' start strong; 'Hamilton' breaks its own record by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 12, the 31 currently running productions grossed $39,416,736.

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Friday, October 10, 2025

Do you know all the major stage versions of 'The Phantom of the Opera'? by Michael Abourizk

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony and Olivier Award-winning production isn't the only professional stage adaptation of the eponymous gothic novella.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Kara Young, Kecia Lewis and more will be honored at African American Film Critics Association awards ceremony by Michael Abourizk

The honors recognize individuals who help shape the Broadway industry.

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Phoenix Best and Vincent Michael to serve as understudies of Broadway's 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' by Michael Abourizk

The pair will cover for stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty.

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Casting directors of 'English,' 'Boop!,' 'Buena Vista Social Club' and more receive nominations for Artios Awards by Michael Abourizk

An additional theater category has also been introduced.

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Black Women on Broadway organization announces new monologue competition and reading series by Michael Abourizk

The group celebrating the work of Black women in theater was founded by Tony Award nominees Jocelyn Bioh, Danielle Brooks and Amber Iman.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office remains steady ahead of incoming fall slate by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Oct. 5, the 27 currently running productions grossed $31,428,040.

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Monday, October 6, 2025

Kandi Burruss joins producing team of Taraji P. Henson-led 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' revival by Michael Abourizk

Burruss has previously served on the producing teams of the Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal "Othello" and Samuel L. Jackson "Piano Lesson."

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Alaine Alldaffer and Lisa Donadio launch new casting office by Michael Abourizk

The longtime collaborators have cast shows such as "Stereophonic" and "A Strange Loop."

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Exclusive: Laura Benanti to host TDF's fall fundraiser by Michael Abourizk

The event will honor Ali Stroker, Robert E. Wankel and Samaritan Daytop Village.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Exclusive: Broadway Green Alliance establishes inaugural board of directors and advisory council by Michael Abourizk

LaChanze and Idina Menzel are among the advisory council's members.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Grosses analysis: 'Ragtime' has robust start while overall box office dips by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 28, the 28 currently running shows grossed $30,783,164.

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Royal Court Theatre announces partnership with lead producers of Broadway-bound 'Giant' by Michael Abourizk

Brian and Dayna Lee will develop new works at the London-based venue.

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Grosses analysis: In second week of Broadway Week, theaters reach highest capacity of season to date by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Sept. 21, the 28 currently running productions grossed $32,203,241.

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Nicki Hunter will be Manhattan Theatre Club's new artistic director by Michael Abourizk

Hunter will succeed the nonprofit's longtime leader Lynne Meadow.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

'MJ,' 'Moulin Rouge!, 'Stranger Things' and more will participate in first-ever New Jersey Night on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The initiative of the Broadway League will offer specially priced theater tickets and transportation.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Broadway Flea Market raises record-breaking $1.6 million for Broadway Cares by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway productions of "The Outsiders," "Hadestown" and "Death Becomes Her" were among the day's top-raising booths.

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Monday, September 22, 2025

Broadway Climate Summit will debut during Climate Week NYC by Michael Abourizk

Broadway Green Alliance will partake in several additional events.

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Times Square's Tempo hotel will host 'Beetlejuice'-themed suite by Michael Abourizk

The musical based on the Tim Burton film will return to Broadway in October.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Jack Viertel's 'Let the Good Times Roll' musical will bow on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The New Orleans-set tuner recently concluded a world premiere engagement at Phoenix Theater Company.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Proposed Times Square casino voted down, will not move forward by Michael Abourizk

The upshot is the result of a 4-2 committee vote.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Monday, September 15, 2025

'Baby-sitters Club' stage musical in the works from Kate Wetherhead and Mark Sonnenblick by Michael Abourizk

The musical based on Ann M. Martin's popular book series.

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Mar 30, 2026: Dog Day Afternoon - August Wilson Theatre

Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater

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