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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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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Monday, September 4, 2023

'Shucked' star Caroline Innerbichler announces pregnancy by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor played her final performance on Sept. 3.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Which shows have dominated the Broadway box office post-pandemic and what does that mean for the industry? by Ruthie Fierberg

In this box office analysis, Broadway News tracks Broadway's top grossers from reopening 2021 to today.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Merrily We Roll Along Announces Opening Night Date by Ruthie Fierberg

The first Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along has set an opening-night date of October 10. Maria Friedman will direct the previously announced production, scheduled to begin prev…

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Exclusive: New musical 'Love, Lies & What Could Be' in development by Deaf West Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

An industry reading will be directed by Jeff Calhoun and star Daniel N. Durant.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

'Merrily We Roll Along' announces opening-night date by Ruthie Fierberg

The upcoming revival will begin previews on Sept. 19.

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Exclusive: 'Last Night of Ballyhoo' reading held in New York City by Ruthie Fierberg

The 1997 original Broadway production won the Tony Award for Best Play.

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

How dancers can keep up with the evolution of Broadway choreography by Ruthie Fierberg

In part three of this series, Chita Rivera, Andy Blankenbuehler, Wayne Cilento and more explore the training of today's dancers.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Breaking down the ever-changing style of choreography on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

In the second of this three-part series, Tony Award-nominated performer Robyn Hurder, actor Clyde Alves, Tony-winning choreographer Casey Nicholaw and more weigh in on how the style of Broad…

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

How does Broadway choreography today match up to the heyday of dance on the Main Stem? by Ruthie Fierberg

In the first of this three-part series, director-choreographers Andy Blankenbuehler and Wayne Cilento discuss how dance has evolved on Broadway in recent decades and the state of choreograph…

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Monday, August 21, 2023

The Outsiders Sets Broadway Run by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical The Outsiders will arrive on Broadway in spring 2024. Based on the eponymous book by S.E. Hinton and the movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the musical will begin previe…

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'The Outsiders' sets Broadway run by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical based on the novel and film of the same name will bow at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Vina Morales to Join the Cast of Here Lies Love by Ruthie Fierberg

Vina Morales will assume the role of Aurora Aquino in Broadway's Here Lies Love. The Filipina actor will play an engagement at the Broadway Theatre from September 22 through October 22. Lea …

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Vina Morales to join the cast of 'Here Lies Love' by Ruthie Fierberg

Morales will step in for a limited engagement.

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Antonio Díaz, aka El Mago Pop, didn't just land on Broadway " it's a dream he chased by Ruthie Fierberg

Why the Spanish-born magician adores theater and what to expect from his new Main Stem show

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York and SeaChange partner to save NYC's nonprofit theaters by Ruthie Fierberg

Short-term bridge loans will be available for A.R.T./NY member organizations.

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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sends emergency grant to aid Hawaii wildfire survivors by Ruthie Fierberg

Thousands of people have lost their homes due to wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.

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Applications are Open for Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America Fellowships by Ruthie Fierberg

The Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America (BTC/BAA) Fellowship program is now accepting applications through September 29. This marks the third year the two organizatio…

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John Gore Foundation Donates $5 Million to Entertainment Community Fund by Ruthie Fierberg

The Entertainment Community Fund (ECF) received a $5 million donation from Tony Award-winning producer John Gore via the John Gore Foundation. (Broadway News is a subsidiary of the John Gore…

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How 'Hamilton' created a Roblox simulator and a pickleball paddle for greater audience reach by Ruthie Fierberg

Behind the generation of two rare partnerships with the juggernaut musical

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

John Gore Foundation donates $5 million to Entertainment Community Fund by Ruthie Fierberg

The money will go to the new Hollywood Arts Collective building " to be named for Rita Moreno.

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Applications are open for Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America fellowships by Ruthie Fierberg

This will mark the third class of fellows in the partnership program.

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Teen edition of 'SIX' now available for licensing by Ruthie Fierberg

Concord Theatricals has announced the release of a modified version of the musical.

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Gabe Martínez Will be Santiago in Moulin Rouge! by Ruthie Fierberg

Moulin Rouge! has announced that Gabe Martínez will make his Broadway debut as Santiago on October 10. Ricky Rojas, who originated the role, will play his final performance at the Al Hirs…

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Gabe Martínez will be Santiago in 'Moulin Rouge!' by Ruthie Fierberg

Original Santiago Ricky Rojas sets final-performance date.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Prayer for the French Republic Announces Initial Casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The upcoming Broadway production of Joshua Harmon's play Prayer for the French Republic has set initial casting. Tony Award winner David Cromer will direct the previously announced pro…

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'Hadestown' grosses see a bump as Eva Noblezada exits; overall box office ebbs by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Aug. 13, the 25 currently running productions brought in $25,655,508.

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'Prayer for the French Republic' announces initial casting by Ruthie Fierberg

The Manhattan Theatre Club production will welcome returning actors from the Off-Broadway production in addition to new company members.

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'Here Lies Love' to offer childcare matinées by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway musical will provide free childcare by Broadway Babysitters for ticket holders at four upcoming performances.

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Monday, August 14, 2023

'Curtain Up!' Broadway Festival's finale concert to air live on WABC by Ruthie Fierberg

Headliners for the three-day event have also been announced.

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MUSE/Maestra Music Director Experience announces inaugural winner by Ruthie Fierberg

The program was launched in partnership with "Wicked."

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