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Friday, October 20, 2023

Elle Fanning to Make Broadway Debut in Appropriate by Ruthie Fierberg

Second Stage Theater has announced additional casting for Appropriate. Emmy Award nominee Elle Fanning will make her Broadway debut with the production. Appropriate will begin performances o…

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Elle Fanning to make Broadway debut in 'Appropriate' by Ruthie Fierberg

As previously announced, the Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play will also star Sarah Paulson.

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Business of Broadway to host second annual workshop for Korean theatermakers by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway leaders will share insights with "K-musical" producers to strengthen international industry relations.

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How 'Gutenberg!' stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells first met by Ruthie Fierberg

The origin story of the duo that's been declared a "perfect comedic balance."

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

'Back to the Future' to take over select NYC ferries by Ruthie Fierberg

Members of the cast will make an onboard appearance to launch a new campaign.

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'MJ' to reprise special 'Thriller' Halloween performance by Ruthie Fierberg

As they did in 2022, the cast of the bio-musical will offer an encore of Michael Jackson's famed number.

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'& Juliet' announces sing-along performance, pop-up event and more by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical will celebrate its first year on Broadway anniversary with fan activities.

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Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford to exit 'Sweeney Todd' by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical will continue with new stars to be announced; Groban and Ashford reflect on their time with the show.

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Watch the newly released trailer for the 'Waitress' film capture by Ruthie Fierberg

The movie musical will play cinemas starting in December.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

'SIX: The Royal Gallery' to be next special exhibition at Museum of Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The spotlight on "SIX" follows the current display about "Chicago."

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'Purlie Victorious' will launch series of post-show talkbacks by Ruthie Fierberg

The discussion series, in partnership with Meta, will begin on Oct. 19.

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'Wicked' announces special 20th anniversary performance, block party and more by Ruthie Fierberg

In celebration of two decades on Broadway, the musical has planned a weekend of events for the end of October.

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Suffs Will Open on Broadway in April 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Following a 2022 world premiere with off-Broadway's Public Theater, the original musical Suffs will bow on Broadway in 2024. The production will officially open on April 18 at the Music Box …

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'Suffs' will open on Broadway in April 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Producer Rachel Sussman shares her thoughts on why this new musical is one that must be on Broadway.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Will Tour North America by Ruthie Fierberg

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch a North American tour in September 2024. Dates, venues and casting will be announced. This will mark the first touring production of the Tony Aw…

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Little-known theater jobs: hair and wig supervisor by Ruthie Fierberg

At "Wicked," Mary Kay Ezerski oversees every hairstyle and dozens of wigs in the long-running musical.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023
Friday, October 13, 2023

The Lion King's Vincent Jamal Hooper Trades One Epic Show for Another by Ruthie Fierberg

Vincent Jamal Hooper made his Broadway debut on September 26 as Simba in The Lion King. The Disney musical has been running on the Main Stem for 25 years, and more than a dozen actors have p…

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The Broadway Review: 'Gutenberg! The Musical' spoofs both its main man and its medium by Ruthie Fierberg

Scott Brown and Anthony King's goofy, self-flagellating musical about a musical about Johannes Gutenberg liberates itself from any real purpose for our real pleasure.

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'Purlie Victorious' announces extension by Ruthie Fierberg

The Leslie Odom Jr.-starrer will run until February 2024.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Americans for the Arts releases new findings about the arts' impact on U.S. economy by Ruthie Fierberg

In 2022, arts and culture organizations created $151.7 billion in economic activity.

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'The Lion King''s Vincent Jamal Hooper trades one epic show for another by Ruthie Fierberg

After touring for years in "Hamilton," Hooper returns to New York with the third-longest running show on Broadway. 

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Jaja's African Hair Braiding Adds Two More Weeks To Run by Ruthie Fierberg

Jaja's African Hair Braiding has received a second extension. The new comedy, playing Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, will now run through November 19. Jaja's was origin…

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Current 'SIX' queens set final performance date by Ruthie Fierberg

The leading sextet will depart in December.

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'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' adds two more weeks to run by Ruthie Fierberg

This marks the second extension for the Manhattan Theatre Club production.

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Casey Cott Extends Run in Moulin Rouge! by Ruthie Fierberg

Casey Cott will continue his run in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! through February 4, 2024. Cott currently stars as Christian in the Tony Award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. He wa…

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Casey Cott extends run in "Moulin Rouge!" by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor will play Christian for an additional two months.

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Read this exclusive excerpt from Gail Papp's new memoir 'Public/Private' by Ruthie Fierberg

As the developer of new plays and musicals at the Public Theater (and as the wife of its founder) Gail Papp offers a front-row seat to the secrets and stories of the institution.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Shucked to Launch North American Tour in 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers Mike Bosner and Jason Owen have announced that Shucked will tour North America. The traveling production will begin performances in Providence, Rhode Island, at the Providence Perf…

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'Shucked' to launch North American tour in 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-nominated musical will begin performances in Providence.

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