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Thursday, September 28, 2023

'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' announces extension and talkback series by Ruthie Fierberg

The Manhattan Theatre Club production will play for an extra week.

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Will Swenson to depart 'A Beautiful Noise' by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor plays an early-career version of Neil Diamond in the new musical.

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Thomas Schumacher to shift role at Disney Theatrical Group; announces successors by Ruthie Fierberg

As Schumacher transitions to a solely creative role, Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart will spearhead operations.

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Exclusive: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' announces October giveaways, illusion demonstrations and more by Ruthie Fierberg

To celebrate Halloween, the Broadway production will offer special gifts and programming every Tuesday in October.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

John Kilgore Sound and Recording to become Renaissance Recording under new leadership by Ruthie Fierberg

A tentpole recording studio behind multiple Broadway cast albums, Renaissance will continue with a trio of new owners.

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Caesar Samayoa and More Complete the Cast of How to Dance in Ohio by Ruthie Fierberg

The full cast has been announced for the Broadway bow of How to Dance in Ohio. As previously reported, the new musical will begin previews on November 15 ahead of an opening night of Dece…

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Juilliard's MFA in Acting Will be Tuition-Free Beginning Fall 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Juilliard has announced that the Drama Division's Master of Fine Arts in acting will be a tuition-free degree, beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year. Existing scholarships combined with…

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Caesar Samayoa and more complete the cast of 'How to Dance in Ohio' by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical is set to begin performances in November.

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Juilliard's MFA in acting will be tuition-free beginning fall 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Donations from Stephanie and Carter McClelland and John Gore have made the change possible.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

David Byrne, Clint Ramos and more to take part in 'Here Lies Love' post-show talkback by Ruthie Fierberg

The conversation will take place after a one-night-only benefit performance of the musical.

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'Merrily We Roll Along' dominates in first week of previews as overall Broadway box office holds by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Sept. 24, the 26 currently running shows grossed $22,442,339.

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TDF announces autism-friendly performances for 2023-2024 season by Ruthie Fierberg

The nonprofit will offer access to adjusted performances of three Broadway shows.

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Taran Killam Will Be Sir Lancelot in Spamalot by Ruthie Fierberg

Taran Killam will play the role of Sir Lancelot in the Broadway revival of Monty Python's Spamalot. The previously announced production will begin performances on October 31 ahead of an open…

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Taran Killam will be Sir Lancelot in 'Spamalot' by Ruthie Fierberg

The "Hamilton" alum will open the revival before Alex Brightman takes over.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

How the national 'Arts for EveryBody' initiative could change the theatrical ecosystem by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award nominee Lear deBessonet with Nataki Garrett and Clyde Valentin launch the Federal Theatre Project-inspired program that could reverberate to regionals and Broadway.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

What happened inside Mayor Adams' inaugural meeting of the Live Performance Industry Council by Ruthie Fierberg

The New York City mayor gathered 52 stakeholders from the live arts industry and government to discuss reinvigorating business on Broadway and beyond.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

How many theater workers did it take to get this Jasmine from a Delta flight to the New Amsterdam stage? by Ruthie Fierberg

Disney's "Aladdin" team " from management to production " worked fast to get Mikayla Renfrow to Broadway so the show could go on.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

David Rockwell on designing productions and the spaces that house them by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning scenic designer elucidates the common thread between seemingly disparate disciplines.

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Little-known theater jobs: Broadway box office treasurer by Ruthie Fierberg

In a new column, Broadway News speaks with unsung heroes of the industry " starting with Emily Jeppesen, head box office treasurer at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Shirine Babb to Take Over as Doctor in A Beautiful Noise by Ruthie Fierberg

Shirine Babb will join the cast of A Beautiful Noise beginning on September 22. Babb will assume the role of Doctor, a therapist character originated by Linda Powell, who will play her final…

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Director Alex Timbers is the great provocateur of Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

From 2023's "Here Lies Love" and "Gutenberg!" to past conquests "Moulin Rouge!" and "Oh, Hello," Timbers lets audiences in on his motivation, his style and what interests him most.

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Exclusive: Shirine Babb to take over as 'Doctor' in 'A Beautiful Noise' by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor most recently appeared in the company of "The Piano Lesson."

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Water for Elephants Will March Into the Imperial Theatre in Spring 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

Water for Elephants is headed to Broadway. The new musical based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen will begin performances on February 24, 2024, ahead of an official opening on March 21…

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'Water for Elephants' will march into the Imperial Theatre in spring 2024 by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical announces Broadway dates, venue and creative team " plus director Jessica Stone and book writer Rick Elice offer what to expect.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Lion King Casts Vincent Jamal Hooper as Next Simba by Ruthie Fierberg

Vincent Jamal Hooper will take on the role of Simba in Broadway's long-running Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King beginning on September 26. Hooper will replace Brandon A. McCall, who …

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'The Lion King' casts Vincent Jamal Hooper as next Simba by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney musical will mark Hooper's Broadway debut.

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Exclusive: Micayla Brewster and Chase Haylon establish new social media agency for Broadway and more by Ruthie Fierberg

Having worked on shows like "Hamilton" and "SIX," the pair has founded The Social Team.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Hayes Theater staff helps save theatergoer's life at 'The Cottage' by Ruthie Fierberg

Stacey Luce suffered sudden cardiac death when the Broadway house manager and head carpenter stepped in.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Shucked Star Caroline Innerbichler Announces Pregnancy by Ruthie Fierberg

Caroline Innerbichler, who originated the role of Maizy in Shucked, announced via social media that she is expecting a child. Innerbichler played her final performance in the role on Septemb…

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Broadway's 'MJ' to be featured in season finale of HBO's 'Hard Knocks' by Ruthie Fierberg

In the episode, the New York Jets take a trip to the Michael Jackson bio-musical.

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