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Monday, December 19, 2022

'Ain't No Mo' ' director Stevie Walker-Webb on saving his show by Ruthie Fierberg

The new Broadway play "Ain't No Mo' " opened at the Belasco Theatre on Dec. 1. Eight days later, it announced a closing date of Dec. 18. But the show remains open; 27-year-old playwright Jor…

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Friday, December 16, 2022

'Merrily We Roll Along' will open on Broadway in 2023 by Ruthie Fierberg

New York Theatre Workshop's Off-Broadway staging of "Merrily We Roll Along" will transfer to Broadway in the fall of 2023. This production will mark the first Broadway revival of the musical…

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Broadway merchandise store One Shubert Alley will reopen on Dec. 17 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway merchandise shop One Shubert Alley will reopen on Dec. 17. The store previously announced it would close permanently on Oct. 2, but soon thereafter the Araca Group merchandise d…

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

'Ain't No Mo' announces extension to Dec. 23 by Ruthie Fierberg

Jordan E. Cooper's new play "Ain't No Mo'" will now play through Dec. 23 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. The production previously announced it would close on Dec. 18, and Cooper simultaneous…

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Equity members' voting period on tentative production agreement to close Dec. 18 by Ruthie Fierberg

Voting is open for eligible members of Actors' Equity Association in the ratification process of the tentative production agreement reached between the union and The Broadway League. Accordi…

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'KPOP' final-performance talkback addresses Asian and AAPI representation on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

On Dec. 11, the original musical "KPOP" played its final Broadway performance. At the time of closing, the musical had played 44 previews and 17 regular performances at the Circle in the Squ…

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Tony Awards sets date and new venue for 2023 by Ruthie Fierberg

The 76th Annual Tony Awards will take place on June 11, 2023. The ceremony will be held at the uptown New York City venue United Palace, marking the first time the awards have been presented…

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Actors' Equity urges members to push Congress to pass Performing Artist Tax Parity Act by Ruthie Fierberg

On Dec. 10, Actors' Equity Association sent notice to its full membership of 51,000 actors and stage managers nationwide encouraging them to appeal to their representatives to pass the Perfo…

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Inside the launch of the Lantern Tix accessible Broadway ticketing initiative by Ruthie Fierberg

Last week, the Harriet Tubman Effect announced a partnership with multiple Broadway shows to launch Lantern Tix, an accessible ticketing initiative. HTE, founded by Nicole Javanna Johnson, i…

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

'Leopoldstadt' receives extension on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Tom Stoppard's latest Broadway play "Leopoldstadt" has been extended through July 2, 2023 at the Longacre Theatre. Tickets were previously on sale through March 12. The production began perf…

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

'Good Night, Oscar' announces complete principal casting by Ruthie Fierberg

Doug Wright's new play "Good Night, Oscar" has announced its full principal cast for Broadway. The production is set to play a strictly limited engagement at the Belasco Theatre, beginning p…

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'Bad Cinderella' announces full cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Bad Cinderella" has announced complete casting for its upcoming Broadway production, which is scheduled to begin previews on Feb. 17 ahead of an opening night on March…

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Museum of Broadway to offer senior and student tickets by Ruthie Fierberg

The newly opened Museum of Broadway, located in Times Square, has announced the offering of senior and student rates for entry. Seniors, ages 65 and over, will be able to purchase timed entr…

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

'Into the Woods' announces national tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The current Broadway revival of "Into the Woods" will embark on a limited-engagement tour across the U.S. after concluding its run at the St. James Theatre on Jan. 8. The tour will begin in …

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Friday, December 2, 2022

'Once Upon a One More Time,' new musical featuring Britney Spears songs, to open on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

"Once Upon a One More Time" is headed to Broadway. The new musical will begin previews on May 13 ahead of an official opening of June 22 at the Marquis Theatre. "Once Upon a One More Time" f…

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Actors' Equity and Broadway League reach tentative contract agreement by Ruthie Fierberg

On Dec. 1, Actors' Equity Association and The Broadway League announced that the two entities have come to a tentative agreement on the new production contract which governs Broadway and sit…

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Aaron Tveit will return to 'Moulin Rouge!' for a limited engagement by Ruthie Fierberg

Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of Christian in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," will reprise his performance for a 12-week limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning on Jan.…

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Frank Sinatra bio-musical in development by Ruthie Fierberg

A new musical about the life and career of singer Frank Sinatra is currently in the works. The project is being developed by Universal Music Group in association with Tina Sinatra (Frank Sin…

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

What Trevor Noah's Black Theater Night talkback revealed about 'A Strange Loop' by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway's "A Strange Loop" packed the Lyceum Theatre for a celebratory Black Theater Night on Nov. 29, followed by a talkback moderated by notable host and comedian Trevor Noah. Black Theat…

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Parent Artist Advocacy League's annual summit begins Nov. 30 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Parent Artist Advocacy League for Arts and Media (PAAL) hosts its fourth annual summit from Nov. 30-Dec. 3 on the theme "Gentle Work. Specific Care." Presented by PAAL, alongside partner…

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'Phantom of the Opera' delays closing by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway's "Phantom of the Opera" has delayed its closing to April 16, producer Cameron Mackintosh has announced. The longest-running show in Broadway history, "Phantom" had previously set a…

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Jessica Chastain-led 'Doll's House' announces Broadway theater and dates by Ruthie Fierberg

Director Jamie Lloyd's new production of "A Doll's House," starring Jessica Chastain, has set a first-preview date of Feb. 13 ahead of a March 9 opening night at the Hudson Theatre. As previ…

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Mariah Carey joins producing team of 'Some Like It Hot' by Ruthie Fierberg

Grammy Award-winning recording artist Mariah Carey has signed on as a co-producer of the new Broadway musical "Some Like It Hot," based on the 1959 film of the same name. Currently in previe…

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Andrew Lloyd Webber launches new musical theater venture by Ruthie Fierberg

Composer and producer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer Michael Harrison have announced their partnership in a new musical theatre venture known as Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals. The company…

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Nicole Kidman makes $100,000 donation to Broadway Cares at 'The Music Man' by Ruthie Fierberg

At the Nov. 26 evening performance of "The Music Man," audience member and Oscar-winning actor Nicole Kidman pledged $100,000 to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS during the post-curtain cal…

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Agatha Christie's 'Mousetrap' arrives on Broadway in 2023 by Ruthie Fierberg

"The Mousetrap," the world's longest-running play, will debut on Broadway in 2023. Dates and theater to be announced. Adapted from the Agatha Christie novel of the same name, the inaugural p…

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Could 'for colored girls' and '1776' mark a turning point for visibly pregnant actors on Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

For as long as pregnant people have been able to work, they've confronted the tension around working while pregnant " especially on Broadway where appearance can actually factor into the job…

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Gavin Creel and more Equity members lead #ItsAboutTime rally in Times Square by Ruthie Fierberg

On Nov. 17, members of Actors' Equity Association gathered in Times Square to express support for colleagues currently in negotiations with The Broadway League. In contention is the contract…

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

'KPOP' pushes Broadway opening to Nov. 27 by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical "KPOP," which began previews on Oct.13 at the Circle in the Square Theatre, will now open on Nov. 27. The production was originally slated to open on Nov. 20, but adjusted as…

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Actors' Equity Association members will rally in Times Square on Nov. 17 by Ruthie Fierberg

On Nov. 17, members of Actors' Equity Association will rally in Times Square on the pedestrian plaza between Broadway and Seventh Ave., 45th and 46th Streets, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The gath…

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Jessica Chastain will return to Broadway spring 2023 by Ruthie Fierberg

Oscar winner Jessica Chastain will star in director Jamie Lloyd's new production of "A Doll's House" in 2023; Amy Herzog will pen a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic drama. Production…

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