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Friday, December 15, 2023

Creating a theatrical oasis in the Civilian Hotel by Ruthie Fierberg

David Rockwell and Heather Hitchens take Broadway News behind the scenes of the Theatre District hotel and its ties to the American Theatre Wing.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

New musical by Chilina Kennedy, Daniel Edmonds and Eric Holmes to receive industry reading by Ruthie Fierberg

Created by Meg Fofonoff, "Silk" will offer a star-studded presentation on Dec. 15.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Situation to spearhead new theater marketing course at NYU by Ruthie Fierberg

The class, titled "From Storytelling to Story Selling: Live Experience Marketing," will be offered to students beginning in spring 2024.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Deeksha Gaur's first 100 days leading TDF by Ruthie Fierberg

The new executive director of the audience-facing nonprofit offers her initial assessment of where TDF is and its next steps in expanding audiences for Broadway and beyond. 

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Monday, December 4, 2023

How Stephen Schwartz says 'The Prince of Egypt' influenced 'Wicked' by Ruthie Fierberg

A film capture of the "Prince of Egypt" stage musical will be released via video on demand on Dec. 5.

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Victoria Pedretti to make Broadway debut in 'An Enemy of the People' by Ruthie Fierberg

Pedretti will join Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli in the cast of the new adaptation.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Maria Friedman's unwavering vision for 'Merrily We Roll Along' by Ruthie Fierberg

Guided by specificity and clarity, the director guided the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical back to Broadway.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Carol Burnett campaigns to name a Broadway theater for Harold Prince by Ruthie Fierberg

The star's social media push #FitForAPrince has reignited.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

'The Lion King' casts new Young Simbas and Young Nalas by Ruthie Fierberg

The new company members will begin performances on Dec. 5.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The impact of Thanksgiving Day Parade performances on Broadway shows by Ruthie Fierberg

What the data illustrates about web traffic and social media conversations tied to the annual broadcasts.

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Manhattan Theatre Club appoints Nicki Hunter as associate artistic director by Ruthie Fierberg

Hunter has been promoted within the company.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Broadway grosses fall ahead of holiday season by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Nov. 19, the 29 currently running productions grossed $27,060113.

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Ani DiFranco to join the cast of 'Hadestown' by Ruthie Fierberg

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter will make her Broadway debut with the Tony-winning musical.

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How Production Resource Group provides the gear and technology that fuels theatrical creativity on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Meet the company you don't know about that touches nearly every show on the Main Stem.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

'Chicago,' 'A Beautiful Noise' and 'Aladdin' to perform on CBS' coverage of Thanksgiving Day Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

The 'Chicago' routine will include a special appearance by E! News' Keltie Knight, who spoke to Broadway News about what to expect.

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'The Notebook' announces complete cast by Ruthie Fierberg

The company includes Broadway veterans and multiple debuts.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

2024 Jimmy Awards sets date by Ruthie Fierberg

The National High School Musical Theatre Awards will return to the Minskoff Theatre.

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Steve Martin to be the voice of God in 'Spamalot' by Ruthie Fierberg

Monty Python's Eric Idle announced the casting on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

'Here Lies Love' to end Broadway run by Ruthie Fierberg

The immersive musical opened on July 20 at the Broadway Theatre.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

House of Representatives vote to defund the NEA does not pass by Ruthie Fierberg

An attempt to cut funding for the National Endowment for the Arts was thwarted.

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What drives prolific playwright Theresa Rebeck by Ruthie Fierberg

Rebeck shares the root of her latest Broadway outing, "I Need That."

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Grant Gustin and Isabelle McCalla to lead 'Water for Elephants' musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway production finds its principal cast.

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Exclusive: Digital marketplace the Broadway Exchange announces initial series of Broadway trading cards by Ruthie Fierberg

Spotlight Series trading cards were made in collaboration with the actors they feature " and will pay them, too.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Little-known theater jobs: house manager by Ruthie Fierberg

Get to know Molly Ackerman, manager of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

'The Heart of Rock and Roll' to open on Broadway in spring of 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

The jukebox musical features songs by Huey Lewis and the News.

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Brody Grant, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brent Comer and Jason Schmidt to Star in The Outsiders on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Initial principal casting is set for The Outsiders. The previously reported new musical will begin performances on March 16, 2024, and open on April 11 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre…

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Broadway theaters to dim lights in memory of Sheldon Harnick by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning lyricist behind "Fiddler on the Roof" and "She Loves Me" passed away in June.

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'Shucked,' 'Spamalot,' 'How to Dance in Ohio' and more to perform at 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Ruthie Fierberg

The parade and its broadcast will kick off at 8:30 a.m. for the first time.

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The Outsiders Announces Preliminary Casting by Ruthie Fierberg

Initial principal casting is set for The Outsiders. The previously reported new musical will begin performances on March 16, 2024, and open on April 11 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM[SHARE]

'Harmony' producers and creators chart the musical's long path to Broadway and how they plan to keep it there by Ruthie Fierberg

Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran, Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow reveal why it took 30 years to get to the Main Stem.

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'The Outsiders' announces preliminary casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical has found four of its principal players.

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