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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Trey Curtis will assume the titular role in Broadway's 'Hamilton' by Michael Abourizk

Curtis will replace Miguel Cervantes in the long-running musical at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

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Rachel McAdams-led 'Mary Jane' confirms opening night date by Michael Abourizk

The Amy Herzog play will open in April.

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Tony Award nominees Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Alex Brightman and more will lead 'Smash' workshop by Michael Abourizk

Tony winner Susan Stroman directs the six-week workshop that will culminate in five fully staged performances for the Broadway-aimed musical.

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Bobby Conte, Adam Jacobs, Alison Luff and more will lead 'The Who's Tommy' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The revival will play the Nederlander Theatre in March.

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Nicole Scherzinger-led 'Sunset Boulevard' will transfer to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Tom Francis, Grace Hodgett-Young and David Thaxton will also reprise their roles.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Stage directors and choreographers union and Broadway League reach new contract encompassing associates by Michael Abourizk

The new contract went into effect on Jan 1.

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Jonathan Bennett will join 'Spamalot' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The original "Mean Girls" movie star will make his Broadway debut, succeeding Michael Urie as Sir Robin.

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'How to Dance in Ohio' cancels Jan. 3 matinée by Michael Abourizk

The evening performance will go on as scheduled.

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Holiday week boosts every Broadway show as industry posts highest-grossing week of the season to date by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 31, the 27 currently running productions grossed $45,413,789 " breaking multiple industry records.

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'The Book of Mormon' becomes 12th-longest-running show in Broadway history by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning musical recently eclipsed longtime titleholder "Jersey Boys."

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Exclusive: James Cawood and Shay Virk join Broadway Licensing Global by Michael Abourizk

The pair will lead the theatrical licensing company's recently established U.K. office.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

'Shucked' has highest-grossing week and 'I Need That' breaks a record as overall Broadway box office rises by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 17, the 26 currently running productions grossed $31,465,465.

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Monday, December 18, 2023

MTC's 'Prayer for the French Republic' extends ahead of first Broadway preview by Michael Abourizk

The Joshua Harmon play will run for an additional two weeks.

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Exclusive: 'My Son's a Queer' adds new co-producers for Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

The solo play will open at the Lyceum in March 2024.

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Friday, December 15, 2023

'Days of Wine and Roses' releases original cast album ahead of Broadway transfer by Michael Abourizk

The digital release stars Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara opposite Tony nominee Brian d'Arcy James.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

'The Lost Boys' musical adaptation is in the works by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award winner Michael Arden has signed on as director of the film-to-stage adaptation.

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RCI Theatricals announces two new partners by Michael Abourizk

Danielle Karliner Naish and Joe Christopher will serve alongside the general management company's co-founder David Richards.

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'Parade' will launch North American tour by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning revival will hit the road in January 2025.

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Kristin Caskey elected new chair of the Broadway League by Michael Abourizk

Seventeen League members were also newly elected to the League's Board of Governors, and three awards were presented to standout members.

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Exclusive: General management company Live Wire Theatrical acquires Jumpstart Entertainment by Michael Abourizk

Veteran general managers and producers Robert Ahrens, Chris Aniello and Roy Gabay will lead Live Wire as a team.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Broadway attendance and gross rise as straight plays continue to command high average paid admission by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 10, the 26 currently running productions grossed $30,723,247.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Sunday, December 10, 2023

'Prison Dancer: The Musical,' inspired by a viral video, is in development by Michael Abourizk

Producer Ana Serrano talks exclusively to Broadway News about the Broadway-aimed musical.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

'The Outsiders' announces final casting for Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

Dan Berry is the final principal to be announced" plus the full company of the new musical.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Ludacris and Paula Abdul will make Broadway producing debuts with 'How to Dance in Ohio' by Michael Abourizk

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

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Charity Angél Dawson will join '& Juliet' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Dawson spoke to Broadway News about joining the Tony-nominated musical in January 2024.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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All stories by Michael Abourizk on BroadwayStars

Trey Curtis will assume the titular role in Broadway's 'Hamilton' by Michael Abourizk

Rachel McAdams-led 'Mary Jane' confirms opening night date by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award nominees Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Alex Brightman and more will lead 'Smash' workshop by Michael Abourizk

Bobby Conte, Adam Jacobs, Alison Luff and more will lead 'The Who's Tommy' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Nicole Scherzinger-led 'Sunset Boulevard' will transfer to Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Stage directors and choreographers union and Broadway League reach new contract encompassing associates by Michael Abourizk

Jonathan Bennett will join 'Spamalot' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

'How to Dance in Ohio' cancels Jan. 3 matinée by Michael Abourizk

Holiday week boosts every Broadway show as industry posts highest-grossing week of the season to date by Michael Abourizk

'The Book of Mormon' becomes 12th-longest-running show in Broadway history by Michael Abourizk

Exclusive: James Cawood and Shay Virk join Broadway Licensing Global by Michael Abourizk

'Shucked' has highest-grossing week and 'I Need That' breaks a record as overall Broadway box office rises by Michael Abourizk

MTC's 'Prayer for the French Republic' extends ahead of first Broadway preview by Michael Abourizk

Exclusive: 'My Son's a Queer' adds new co-producers for Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

'Days of Wine and Roses' releases original cast album ahead of Broadway transfer by Michael Abourizk

'The Lost Boys' musical adaptation is in the works by Michael Abourizk

RCI Theatricals announces two new partners by Michael Abourizk

'Parade' will launch North American tour by Michael Abourizk

Kristin Caskey elected new chair of the Broadway League by Michael Abourizk

Exclusive: General management company Live Wire Theatrical acquires Jumpstart Entertainment by Michael Abourizk

Broadway attendance and gross rise as straight plays continue to command high average paid admission by Michael Abourizk

Broadway actors make strong showing in 2024 Golden Globes nominations by Michael Abourizk

Broadway League releases 2022-2023 audience demographics report by Michael Abourizk

'How to Dance in Ohio' offers $50 tickets in new initiative by Michael Abourizk

'Prison Dancer: The Musical,' inspired by a viral video, is in development by Michael Abourizk

'The Outsiders' announces final casting for Broadway run by Michael Abourizk

Ludacris and Paula Abdul will make Broadway producing debuts with 'How to Dance in Ohio' by Michael Abourizk

Charity Angél Dawson will join '& Juliet' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Drama League renames emerging director program in honor of Tony Award winner Irene Gandy by Michael Abourizk

'Vanderpump Rules' star Ariana Madix to make Broadway debut in 'Chicago' by Michael Abourizk

Exclusive: Roundabout announces dates for revival of Samm-Art Williams' 'Home' by Michael Abourizk