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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Watch 'MJ' cast members perform on NBC's 'A Motown Christmas' by Michael Abourizk

The television special aired on December 11.

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Red Bucket Follies raises $5.3 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway and touring productions of "Wicked" were the industry's top fundraisers.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Influencer Trisha Paytas will offer benefit performance at Broadway's St. James Theatre by Michael Abourizk

The one-night-only event will take place in February 2025.

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Casting finalized for Broadway bow of 'Buena Vista Social Club'; initial track released by Michael Abourizk

John Leguizamo and LaChanze are now producers of the new musical.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Watch the 'Stereophonic' original cast perform an NPR Tiny Desk concert by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Play perform Will Butler's Tony-nominated songs.

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Broadway box office bucks trend in typical post-Thanksgiving drop by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 8, the 37 currently running productions grossed $42,021,721.

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Broadway's 'Lion King' to welcome Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi as Rafiki by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning musical will mark Pitjeng-Molebatsi's Main Stem debut.

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'The Great Gatsby,' '& Juliet,' 'Cabaret,' 'Chicago' earn Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Award nominations by Michael Abourizk

The film adaptation of "Wicked" was also recognized.

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Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to 'How to Dance in Ohio' by Michael Abourizk

The musical played Broadway in the 2023-2024 season.

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'Glengarry Glen Ross,' starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr, to play the Palace Theatre by Michael Abourizk

The revival will be its venue's first straight play in over 40 years.

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Andy Karl and Samantha Dodemaide to join 'Moulin Rouge!' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical will also welcome Samantha Dodemaide in January 2025.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Broadway performers make strong showing in 2025 Golden Globe nominations by Michael Abourizk

Upcoming "Othello" stars Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal were among the theater actors recognized.

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Kara Young, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and more will lead Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' 'Purpose' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

An opening-night date has also been announced for the Phylicia Rashad-directed drama.

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Terrence Mann will step into 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The three-time Tony Award nominee will join the musical in January 2025.

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

Avett Brothers musical 'Swept Away' sets final performance date on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The new musical opened on Nov. 19 at the Longacre Theatre.

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Alisha Tonsic completes leadership team at Theatre Communications Group by Michael Abourizk

Tonsic was named the organization's third and final co-executive director.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

New 42 names Henry Tisch as new board chair by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway producer will replace longtime chair Fiona Howe Rudin.

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United Federation of Teachers joins coalition opposing Times Square Casino by Michael Abourizk

The union is one of many organizations to join the coalition.

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Queens of Broadway's 'SIX' set departure dates by Michael Abourizk

The musical continues at the Lena Horne Theatre.

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Adam Siegel named Second Stage Theater's new executive director by Michael Abourizk

The Lincoln Center Theater alum will join the nonprofit in April 2025.

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T.R. Knight, Gabrielle Nevaeh and Alex Breaux join 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The play serves as an origin story for the Netflix series.

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Dolly Parton bio-musical 'Hello, I'm Dolly' is headed to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The musical inspired by the Tony Award-nominated singer-songwriter will hit the Main Stem in 2026.

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Exclusive: Ali Louis Bourzgui, Anthony Rapp and Lola Tung to lead reading of new folk musical by Michael Abourizk

Written by Zack Zadek, "The Turning" will feature direction by Sammi Cannold.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Broadway has first record-breaking Thanksgiving week in six years by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 1, the 38 currently running productions grossed $46,046,759.

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Hailey Kilgore and Carlos Valdes to join 'Hadestown' on Broadway; Tom Hewitt will return by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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Michele Pawk and more will join Jonathan Groff in Bobby Darin musical 'Just in Time' by Michael Abourizk

Hear Groff singing Darin's songs below.

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Jason Laks named president of Broadway League by Michael Abourizk

Laks, who recently served as interim president for the industry trade association, told Broadway News about his immediate priorities.

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Ken Barnett will play fashion designer Halston in industry reading by Michael Abourizk

Raffael's Pacitti's solo play will be presented in January 2025.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

'Gypsy' starts strong; Broadway has largest number of shows running since 2018 by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Nov. 24, the 39 currently running productions grossed $37,349,024.

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Broadway bow of Pulitzer winner 'English' to feature original Off-Broadway cast by Michael Abourizk

The creative team has also been announced for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Sanaz Toosi's play.

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Kelsee Kimmel will stand by for the role of Jersey in 'Hell's Kitchen' by Michael Abourizk

The "SIX" alum will join the musical in December.

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