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Tony Award nominees Renée Fleming and Anna Deavere Smith were among a slew of speakers who discussed the importance of arts to health and infrastructure.

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Schedule set for 2024 Drama Desk Awards by Michael Abourizk

The 68th annual ceremony will feature its second year of genderless performance categories.

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Friday, February 2, 2024

First Broadway preview of 'Doubt' is canceled by Michael Abourizk

The revival of John Patrick Shanley's Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play will run at the Todd Haimes Theatre.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Theater equipment rental house Broadway Media expands audiovisual division by Michael Abourizk

Broadway Media has acquired the company BodyMics.

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'Mary Jane' finds complete cast and creative team by Michael Abourizk

The play by Tony Award nominee Amy Herzog will open on Broadway in April.

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Noah J. Ricketts, Samantha Pauly, Sara Chase and more to appear in 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Additional principal casting has been announced for the musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

The American Airlines Theatre has officially been renamed the Todd Haimes Theatre by Michael Abourizk

"Doubt" will be the first show to play the Roundabout-owned venue.

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Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie, Tony nominee Brad Oscar and more will join 'Wicked' by Michael Abourizk

Replacement casting for multiple principals "including Elphaba and Glinda " has been announced for the long-running musical.

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Lillias White will depart Broadway's 'Hadestown' by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award winner joined the long-running musical in 2022.

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'Broadway Bares' will return in June by Michael Abourizk

The annual fundraising event benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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'Harmony' and 'Purlie Victorious' have highest-grossing weeks to date, as nearly every Broadway show sees increased attendance by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 28, the 25 currently running productions grossed $24,615,726.

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Exclusive: Danny Burstein and Andrea Martin will perform at 2024 Kleban Prize ceremony by Michael Abourizk

The 2024 honors for musical theater will go to Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer.

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Friday, January 26, 2024

Recipients of the 2024 Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program announced by Michael Abourizk

The program aims to increase BIPOC participation in behind-the-scenes theater careers.

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Neurodiversity employment network Mentra will partner with Broadway's 'How to Dance in Ohio' by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration will offer a résumé-writing workshop in January.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Outer Critics Circle sets calendar for 2024 awards by Michael Abourizk

The 73rd annual ceremony, honoring both Broadway and Off-Broadway, will be held in May.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

'Broadway Backwards' sets date for 2024 concert by Michael Abourizk

The yearly event benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and New York City's LGBTQ Center.

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'A Beautiful Noise' will offer special 'Nick at Nite' concert by Michael Abourizk

The one-night-only event will feature the musical's star, Nick Fradiani.

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'Appropriate' has highest average paid admission of a play while Broadway's overall attendance and gross slips by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 21, the 25 currently running productions grossed $23,589,174.

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2024 Chita Rivera Awards to be held in May by Michael Abourizk

The awards body honors excellence in dance both on Broadway and off.

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Monday, January 22, 2024

'The Wiz' will return to the road in 2025 by Michael Abourizk

The production currently touring the country will open on Broadway in April for a limited engagement.

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

'How to Dance in Ohio' will end its Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

The new musical opened on Dec. 10 at the Belasco Theatre.

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