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Nov 13, 2024

Adam Kantor, María Bilbao, Nate Promkul Lead Tick, Tick...BOOM! at Actors' Playhouse Starting November 13
Andy Señor Jr. directs the new production of the Jonathan Larson musical at the Miami venue.

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Nov 13, 2024

Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now!, Celebrating Broadway's Hairspray, Opens Off-Broadway Concert Run November 13
Original cast members Laura Bell Bundy, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Kerry Butler star in an evening of songs and anecdotes from their careers.

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Playbill News
Nov 12, 2024

Tom Francis Out of Broadway's Sunset Blvd., Understudies Diego Andres Rodriguez and Jimin Moon to Step In
Francis will be away from the Broadway revival for a week while he recovers from a laryngitis-induced vocal injury.

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Nov 12, 2024

Watch: Katie Brayben Belts It Out in Broadway's Tammy Faye
The new Elton John-Jake Shears musical opens November 14 at the newly refurbished Palace Theatre.

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Nov 12, 2024

See Who's Starring in the Premiere of Eliya Smith's Grief Camp Off-Broadway
Les Waters directs the study of loss and adolescence set at a Virginia summer camp.

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Nov 12, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Wicked Continues Gravity-Defying Run as Top Grosser With Screen Version on the Horizon
The upcoming movie release—plus its prolific marketing campaign—seem to be driving sales to the Broadway version, too.

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Nov 12, 2024

Robert Petkoff Will Play Limited Run as Harold Zidler in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Nov 12, 2024

Idina Menzel Will Offer Redwood Tune During Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Tony winner will be seen on the Bronx Zoo's new float.

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Nov 12, 2024

On the Red Carpet: James Monroe Iglehart Is Living His Dreams in A Wonderful World
The attendees for the Louis Armstrong musical's opening night included Wendell Pierce, Phylicia Rashad, and Melba Moore.

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Playbill News
Nov 12, 2024

Read the Broadway Reviews for Maybe Happy Ending
Helen J Shen and Darren Criss are starring in the new musical, written by Will Aronson and Hue Park.

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Nov 12, 2024

Photos: Madison Mosley Joins Beetlejuice National Tour as Lydia Deetz
The North American tour of the musical continues, with dates currently set through July 2025.

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Nov 12, 2024

Broadway Othello Finds Full Cast
See who's joining Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in the Kenny Leon-directed revival.

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Nov 12, 2024

George Street Playhouse's Gene & Gilda Will Live Stream
The new play centers on the relationship between screen actors Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.

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Nov 12, 2024

Puck'd: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream to Receive Industry Readings
The performances will feature an all-star cast, helmed by Tony winner John Rando.

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Nov 12, 2024

NSYNC's JC Chasez Will Host & Juliet Broadway Sing-Along


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Nov 12, 2024

Broadway's Chicago to Celebrate Another Milestone Performance
The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

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Nov 12, 2024

Maxine Peake Will Star in Revival of Doubt at Theatre Royal Bath
Lindsay Posner will direct the Tony-winning John Patrick Shanley drama.

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Nov 12, 2024

Lucie Jones to Star in 13 Going on 30 Stage Musical; Get a 1st Listen to a Song From the Score
The musical is adapted by the original film writers Joshua Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, with music by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

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Playbill News
Nov 12, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending Opens on Broadway November 12
Helen J Shen and Darren Criss are starring in the new musical, written by Will Aronson and Hue Park.

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Nov 12, 2024

New Annie Tour Launches in Chicago November 12
The 2024-2025 tour will play Madison Square Garden in December before continuing on to visit more than 20 cities.


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Nov 12, 2024

Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Gets Another New, Shorter Iteration Starting November 12
The once five-hour play is further reducing its running time as the production welcomes several new actors to the Lyric.


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Nov 12, 2024

Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon Star in California La Cage aux Folles Beginning November 12
Oh, Mary! director Sam Pinkleton is at the helm of the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.

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Nov 12, 2024

Grammy Winner Allison Russell Makes Broadway Debut in Hadestown Starting November 12
The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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Playbill News
Nov 11, 2024

Did Critics See Skies of Blue in Broadway's Louis Armstrong Biomusical A Wonderful World?
James Monroe Iglehart is both co-directing and starring as the iconic jazz musician.

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Nov 11, 2024

Today, Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre Turns 100
Originally named the Martin Beck, the theatre is the western outpost of the Broadway theatre district.

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Nov 11, 2024

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at NBC's Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will lead the TV special celebrating the upcoming Wicked films.


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Playbill News
Nov 11, 2024

Looking Back at More Than 30 Years Leading Broadway Cares
The theatrical non-profit's longtime Executive Director Tom Viola will end his 36-year tenure with the company at the end of the year.

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Nov 11, 2024

Brooklyn-Based Viber Theater Experience and Tribe Are Partnering With The Flea
The Resident Companies program sees the Off-Broadway stalwart provide an artistic home for smaller companies making boundary-breaking work.

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Nov 11, 2024

Brooklyn-Based Viber Theater Experience and Tribue Are Partnering With The Flea
The Resident Companies program sees the Off-Broadway stalwart provide an artistic home for smaller companies making boundary-breaking work.

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Nov 11, 2024

Performance-Only Tickets, Digital Lottery Added to Upcoming South Pacific Reunion Concert
Lincoln Center Theater is bringing the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical back to the Vivian Beaumont with Kelli O'Hara, Paolo Szot, Matthew Morrison, and more.

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Playbill News
Nov 11, 2024

Addiction Comedy Another Shot To Close Off-Broadway
The play is based loosely on Chicago sports radio personality Harry Teinowitz, whose career and life were put in jeopardy following a DUI arrest.

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Nov 11, 2024

Paul Mescal-Led A Streetcar Named Desire Sets U.S. Debut Off-Broadway
The London production is part of Brooklyn Academy of Music's winter and spring 2025 season, which also includes Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride and more.

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Playbill News
Nov 11, 2024

Get a 1st Look at Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in Maybe Happy Ending
Michael Arden is directing the Will Aronson and Hue Park musical, opening November 12 at the Belasco.

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Nov 11, 2024

Original Jersey Boys Star Daniel Reichard Will Offer 16th Annual Holiday Concert
Reichard will bring Ready for Christmas to The Cutting Room.

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Nov 11, 2024

Critics Weigh In On Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Alina Troyano's Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!
Eric Ting directs the world premiere for Soho Rep.

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Nov 11, 2024

Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies
Playbill's complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies.

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Nov 11, 2024

Off-Broadway Rush and Inexpensive Ticket Policies
To make tickets more affordable, many Off-Broadway shows have implemented rush, lottery, and inexpensive ticket policies.

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Nov 11, 2024

Last Chance: Schedule of Upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway Show Closings
What shows are about to close in New York City?

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Nov 11, 2024

Did Reviewers Fall for Strategic Love Play Off-Broadway?
Heléne Yorke and Michael Zegen lead the Miriam Battye play for Audible Theater and Chase This Productions.

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Nov 11, 2024

U.K. and Ireland Tour of 101 Dalmatians Musical Will Play Limited London Run
Bill Buckhurst directs the musical penned by Douglas Hodge and Johnny McKnight.


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Nov 11, 2024

Video: Megan Hilty Explains Why Her Death Becomes Her Playbill Bio Doesn't Match Her Resume
Hilty is starring alongside Jennifer Simard in the musical adaptation.

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Nov 11, 2024

Video: Tammy Faye's Real-Life Son Approves of Tammy Faye the Musical
The new Elton John-Jake Shears musical on Broadway is currently in previews.

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Nov 11, 2024

Springboard to Design Sets 2025 Return
The immersive theatrical design program for high schoolers is partnering with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts this summer.

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Nov 11, 2024

What to Do in New York City Over the Holidays
Darren Criss, James Monroe Iglehart, and other Broadway stars share their holiday favorites.

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Nov 11, 2024

Lucidity, Immunity, Quiet City: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

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Nov 11, 2024

Photos: See Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme in The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
The RuPaul's Drag Race stars are on the road for the seventh time with their holiday tradition.

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Nov 11, 2024

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: In Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr., Young Performers Find Themselves
Youth performers of Move Productions in Barrington, Illinois are learning to have fun on the stage.

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Nov 11, 2024

Laura Benanti, Kate Baldwin, Nikki M. James, More Offer a Broadway Melody at 54 Below November 11
The concert celebrates the release of Jack Viertel's new novel.

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Nov 11, 2024

Louis Armstrong Biomusical A Wonderful World Opens on Broadway November 11
James Monroe Iglehart is both co-directing and starring as the iconic jazz musician.

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Nov 11, 2024

André De Shields, Jordan Fisher, More Are Part of Reading of 100-Minute Version of Tartuffe November 11
Keaton Wooden directs Ranjit Bolt's new adaptation of the Molière classic.

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Nov 11, 2024

Bernadette Peters Honored With 2024 Oscar Hammerstein Award November 11
The York Theatre Company also presents Ted Snowdon with the Founders' Award.

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Nov 11, 2024

Understudy Alert: Oh, Mary!'s Hannah Solow Is Mary Todd Lincoln November 11-13
Cole Escola's comedy just got a second extension at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre.

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Nov 11, 2024

Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi-Led Waiting for Godot Opens November 11
Judy Hegarty Lovett is directing the new revival at Los Angeles' Geffen Playhouse.

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Playbill News
Nov 10, 2024

Weekly Schedule of Current Broadway Shows
A rundown of current Broadway shows and their planned show times, as well as cancellations due to COVID.

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Nov 10, 2024

Dancer, Choreographer, and Former Alvin Ailey Artistic Director Judith Jamison Dies at 81
Ms. Jamison was the artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for over 20 years, and continued to serve as artistic director emerita until she passed.

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Playbill News
Nov 10, 2024

City Center Production of Ragtime Ends Run November 10
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub, and Nichelle Lewis star in the Terrence McNally-Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical.

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Playbill News
Nov 10, 2024

Heléne Yorke and Michael Zegen-Led Strategic Love Play Opens Off-Broadway November 10
Audible Theater and Chase This Productions are presenting the Miriam Battye play at the Minetta Lane.

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Nov 10, 2024

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Alina Troyano's Give Me Carmelita Tropicana! Opens Off-Broadway November 10
Eric Ting directs the world premiere for Soho Rep.

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Playbill News
Nov 09, 2024

The Reviews Are In for Final NYC Encore of Gatz Off-Broadway
The eight-hour experience from Elevator Repair Service features the full, unabridged The Great Gatsby text.

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Playbill News
Nov 09, 2024

What's Currently Playing on Broadway
The theatregoers' resource for reviews, discount tickets, and all the need-to-know information about the shows on Broadway right now.

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Nov 09, 2024

Broadway Real Estate: Current and Future Theatre Bookings
Keep track of the shows booked into each Broadway theatre.

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Nov 09, 2024

Grey Henson Leads a New Broadway Elf Beginning November 9
Sean Astin, Ashley Brown, Kalen Allen, Kayla Davion, and more co-star in the holiday musical at the Marquis Theatre.

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Playbill News
Nov 08, 2024

Nicole Scherzinger Responds to Social Media Backlash
The actor was the subject of an online frenzy after fans noticed an Instagram comment she left on a pro-Trump post.

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Nov 08, 2024

Check Out Photos of Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza, Pepe Muñoz in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Nov 08, 2024

Watch: Get a 1st Look at Smash on Broadway, Including Robyn Hurder's 'Let's Be Bad'
Hurder and Caroline Bowman are poised to star in the cult hit TV show-turned stage musical at the Imperial next year.

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Nov 08, 2024

Photos: Look Back on the Previous Productions of Elf
The show's forthcoming Broadway revival will star Grey Henson and Sean Astin.

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Nov 08, 2024

Get a 1st Look at the New Wicked-Themed Lexus Cars
Taking inspiration from the film's Emerald City architecture, both vehicles showcase Art Deco designs.

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Nov 08, 2024

Chuck Cooper, Jin Ha, Taylor Iman Jones, André De Shields, More Set for Two Gentlemen of Verona Concert
Zi Alikhan will direct the Tony-winning musical for Red Bull Theater.

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Nov 08, 2024

Photos: Back to the Future Film Stars Attend Musical's Los Angeles Opening
Don Stephenson and Caden Brauch star in the touring production, currently playing the Hollywood Pantages.


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Nov 08, 2024

Suffs, Merrily We Roll Along, The Notebook, and More Broadway Favorites Earn 2025 Grammy Nominations
Six cast recordings are up for Best Musical Theater Album at the 67th annual ceremony.

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Nov 08, 2024

Jennifer Simard and Megan Hilty Are a Modern Abbott and Costello in Death Becomes Her
The new Broadway musical has turned a tale of female rivalry into a buddy comedy.

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Nov 08, 2024

Check Out Photos From Rockers on Broadway Concert Honoring Huey Lewis and Peter Bradley Jr.
The evening, themed Back in Time, was presented by The PATH Fund, dedicated to performing arts education.


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Nov 08, 2024

Were Critics Over the Moon for Walden Off-Broadway?
Starring Zoë Winters, Motell Foster, and Emmy Rossum, Whitney White directs Amy Berryman's play for Second Stage.

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Nov 08, 2024

Helena Wilson Says Revised 3rd Act of Broadway's Hills of California Results in 'Explosive Consequences'
Wilson plays Jill, the sister who never left home, in Jez Butterworth's poignant, family drama.

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Nov 08, 2024

Video: Watch the City Center Ragtime Company Perform a Tearful 'Till We Reach That Day'
The Stephen Flaherty-Lynn Ahrens-Terrence McNally musical continues through November 10.

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Nov 08, 2024

New Production of Miss Saigon Will Launch U.K. Tour Next Year
Jean-Pierre van der Spuy will direct.

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Nov 08, 2024

Video: John Gallagher, Jr. Introduced Michael Mayer to The Avett Brothers. Now, Swept Away Is Bringing Their Music to Broadway
The new musical is currently running at the Longacre Theatre.

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Nov 08, 2024

Taavon Gamble Will Direct and Choreograph Upside Down Off-Broadway
The new comedy features music and lyrics by Al Tapper, with a book by Tony Sportiello.

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Nov 08, 2024

Luis Valdez, Daria Miyeko Marinelli, AG, More Receive 2024 Idea Awards for Theatre
The various prizes are awarded to accomplished playwrights as well as new voices in playwriting and musical theatre.

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Nov 08, 2024

Gatz—Featuring the Full, Unabridged The Great Gatsby Text—Opens Final NYC Encore Off-Broadway November 8
The eight-hour experience returns to The Public Theater via Elevator Repair Service.

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Nov 08, 2024

Jason Alexander-Led Fiddler on the Roof Begins in California November 8
Lonny Price is directing the new revival of the Joseph Stein-Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical.

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Nov 08, 2024

Radio City Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular Returns to Radio City Music Hall Beginning November 8
The annual holiday engagement features nine extravagant numbers, including the fan favorite "Dance of the Frost Fairies."


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Nov 07, 2024

Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern Offers Free Tickets to Show November 7
In response to the results of the election, free tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first serve basis.

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Nov 07, 2024

Michael McKean, Donald Webber Jr., More Join Upcoming Glengarry Glen Ross Revival on Broadway
Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr are leading the cast of the David Mamet play, beginning performances in 2025.

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Nov 07, 2024

Photos: The Blood Quilt Makes Its Off-Broadway Debut at Lincoln Center Theater
Lileana Blain-Cruz is at the helm of the Katori Hall-penned play.

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Nov 07, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher in Little Shop of Horrors
The hit Off-Broadway revival is celebrating its fifth anniversary at the Westside Theatre.

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Nov 07, 2024

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler Say Going Viral Is a Double-Edged Sword
The stars of Romeo and Juliet discuss their now infamous balcony scene and creating a Shakespeare for Gen Z audiences.

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Nov 07, 2024

Schedule of Upcoming and Announced Broadway Shows
See what's coming soon, what's premiering out of town, and what's in development.

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Nov 07, 2024

Martyna Majok Is Adapting Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 for the Stage
Glass Half Full Productions and Aaron Glick are producing the Broadway-aimed adaptation.


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Nov 07, 2024

Get an Exclusive Listen to the Singing Sisters at the Heart of The Hills of California
The would-be Andrews Sisters sure know how to harmonize.

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Nov 07, 2024

Adam Chanler-Berat and Grace McLean Musical After Peter to Get Public NYC Reading
Celia Keenan-Bolger and Kyle Beltran will star in the work, presented as part of Classic Stage Company's Old Friends, New Classics series.

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Nov 07, 2024

Christian Borle, André De Shields, Christopher Jackson, Telly Leung, More Will Be Broadway's Leading Men in PBS Concert
The evening, featuring the American Pops Orchestra, was filmed in February in Washington, D.C.


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Nov 07, 2024

Schedule of Upcoming London Shows
What's announced and what's in previews in the West End.

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Nov 07, 2024

How Strive Higher Is Opening Doors for Bronx Students Through Cultural Access and Mentorship
Strive Higher is making a difference by connecting Bronx students with transformative learning experiences—from virtual reading mentorships to city excursions.

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Nov 07, 2024

André De Shields, Jordan Fisher, More Set for Reading of 100-Minute Version of Tartuffe
Keaton Wooden will direct Ranjit Bolt's new adaptation of the Molière classic.


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Nov 07, 2024

Watch: Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance' Ahead of Hercules' West End Bow
The musical, based on the Disney animated film, played earlier runs at Shakespeare in the Park, Paper Mill Playhouse, and Germany.

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Nov 07, 2024

West London Will Get New Theatre in 2025
Karl Sydow and Adam Kenwright will launch their Capital Theatre with a new run of a stage version of Dirty Dancing.

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Nov 07, 2024

Longest-Running Shows on Broadway


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Nov 07, 2024

Understudies From Cabaret, Wicked, Suffs, More Will Stand in the Spotlight
The At This Performance… concert series will continue at The Green Room 42.

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Nov 07, 2024

Conrad Ricamora and Cole Escola Exchange Expletives Before Oh, Mary! Performances
Find out which barbs are part of the stage stars' pre-show ritual at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre.

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