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Broadway
Features

Tatiana Córdoba Is Broadway's Newest Star You Need To Know

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April 30, 2025

Tatiana Córdoba has taken Broadway by storm and has no plans for stopping. This past Sunday, she opened Real Women Have Curves to rave reviews and we caught up with her to chat about her incredible Broadway debut.

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Awards
News

BOOP! THE MUSICAL Leads 2025 Drama Desk Nominations; Full List Here

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April 30, 2025

Another day, another list of nominations! Earlier this afternoon, nominations were announced for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards that celebrates the best of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 24/25 New York Season. This year, the awards will be hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess on Sunday, June 1st at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball. Stay tuned to Theatrely for all the latest information on winners.

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Off-Broadway
Features

EXCLUSIVE: Hear Betsy Wolfe & Mauricio Martinez Sing A New Song From JOY THE MUSICAL

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April 30, 2025

We are about to have a lot of joy this summer! As previously announced, a musicalized new work based on the true story of inventor and entrepreneur is headed Off-Broadway this summer in Joy The Musical. Broadway favorite Betsy Wolfe stars as Joy and Mauricio Martinez is set to star as Tony in the new production. We here at Theatrely have your first look at a new music video of “You Are A Melody To Me” from the show.

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Broadway
Features

Kimber Elayne Sprawl Was Ready For Her Next Challenge, Then OTHELLO Came Knocking

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April 29, 2025

Othello is Kimber Elayne Sprawl’s 7th Broadway show, but before this season she had never done a play here in New York City. An illustrious career that ranges from Beautiful to Girl From The North Country to Wicked, Sprawl has made a name for herself but she was ready for a new challenge. Enter Kenny Leon. After starting the season in the company of Home at Roundabout, Sprawl landed Emilia in the much talked about starry revival of Othello currently starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. I recently sat down with Sprawl to chat about her connection to The Bard, transitioning into the world of plays, and her love of the New York Public Library. Our conversation has been edited for length and clarity. All photos are by Carianne Older/Theatrely. 

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Broadway
Features

Julia Knitel Takes Us Backstage At DEAD OUTLAW On Opening Night

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April 28, 2025

If you saw a row of cowboy hats walking up West 48th Street yesterday afternoon, you might have just passed opening night of Dead Outlaw. The new musical opened to rave reviews yesterday at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre and we were on the scene to celebrate Julia Knitel who stars in the new production. Written by Itamar Moses, and featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, the show is directed by David Cromer and stars Andrew Durand, Jeb Brown, Eddie Cooper, Dashiell Eaves, Ken Marks, Trent Saunders, Thom Sesma, with Emily Fink, Justin Gregory Lopez, Noah Plomgren, Max Sangerman, Scott Stangland, and Graham Stevens as understudies. 

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Broadway
Reviews

A Superb Jonathan Groff Brings Bobby Darin To Life In JUST IN TIME — REVIEW

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April 26, 2025

Theatrely's Broadway review of Just In Time starring Jonathan Groff and directed by Alex Timbers on Broadway at Circle in the Square

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Boston
News

Boston’s Huntington Theatre Announces A Bevy Of Broadway Favorites For 25/26 Season

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April 24, 2025

Today, The Huntington Theatre announced their upcoming 2025/2026 season including favorites from Broadway and world premieres including the sixth installment of Boston’s city-wide Ufot Family Cycle. The Huntington’s 2025/26 season includes: Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth’s The Hills of California, the haunting, international hit drama which asks, when home calls us back, how can we face everything we left behind; the poignant and hilarious toast of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sardines (a comedy about death) written and performed by Chris Grace of TV’s Superstore, which wonders how we keep dancing even when the music stops; the groundbreaking and emotionally rich Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home, with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on Alison Bechdel’s beloved graphic novel about how we learn to see our parents with grown-up eyes; Joshua Harmon’s heartfelt and funny We Had a World; an electrifying reimagining of the ancient myth of Oedipus with modern urgency to discover whether any of us can escape our fate in Oedipus El Rey by Luis Alfaro; and Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, a biting, on-the-pulse, Broadway satire exploring all the ways we disagree with laugh-out-loud results.

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Broadway
Features

Trust Me, You Will Want To Know Ainsley Melham

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April 24, 2025

Theatrely chats with Ainsely Melham currently starring in Boop! The Musical on Broadway

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Broadway
Reviews

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Is A Triumph On Broadway — Review

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April 22, 2025

Theatrely's Broadway review of Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Marquis Theatre in New York City.

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Awards
News

Nominations Announced for 91st Annual Drama League Awards

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April 22, 2025

It's the best season… awards! Today, Sarah Hyland (currently starring in The Great Gatsby) and Orville Peck (currently starring in Cabaret) announced the nominations for the 91st Annual Drama League Awards from the Lincoln Center’s New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. The Awards will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:00pm here in New York City. 

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On Screen
News

Netflix Gives Behind-The-Scenes Access Like Never Before With BEHIND THE CURTAIN: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

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April 22, 2025

If you have ever wanted to see how the sausage gets made and be in the room where it happens, now is your chance. Directed by Jon Halperin, Netflix is giving viewers a special peak behind the curtain to see how the creative team raced against the clock to open Stranger Things: The First Shadow on the West End back in 2023. I caught a screening of the film last night at the Paris Theater here in Midtown and it's an astonishing and incredibly candid look into the making of a major theatrical production unlike anything I have seen before. A truly fly-on-the-wall look following producer Sonia Friedman, writer Kate Trefry, directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, and the entire cast and crew from early workshops, auditions, tech, all the way through to opening night. 

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Boston
News

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts To Lead TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) At ART

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April 9, 2025

Today it was announced that Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts will star in the West End hit Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) when it makes it North American premiere at the American Repertory Theater at Hard University in Cambridge. 

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Boston
News

42nd Annual Elliot Norton Award Nominations Announced

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April 9, 2025

It’s time to celebrate the best of Boston theatre. Today, the Boston Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) have announced the nominations for the 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards. The ceremony is set to make place on Monday, June 2 at 7pm at the Huntington Theatre. 

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London
News

SUNSET BLVD Standout Diego Andres Rodriguez Joins Jamie Lloyd’s EVITA With Rachel Zegler

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April 8, 2025

Today it was announced that Diego Andres Rodriguez who is currently starring as Artie in Sunset Blvd on Broadway will star as Che in Evita this summer at the London Palladium. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, this new production will star Rachel Zegler as Eva Perón. First preview is set for June 14, with an official opening night on July 1. It runs through September 6. 

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Awards
Features

Olivier Nominated Lindsey Ferrentino Just Won’t Stop Writing, And Thank Goodness

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April 4, 2025

One thing is for certain, when The Hollywood Reporter calls you one of Netflix’s “go-to writers,” things are going pretty well. Lindsey Ferrentino has been writing works seen across the New York stage for years now, and she’s just getting started. Between The Artist, The Queen of Versailles, multiple film projects, Ferrentino has now been nominated for her first Olivier Award for The Fear of 13 which recently had a critically acclaimed run at the Donmar Warehouse in London starring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody. I caught up with Ferrentino recently to chat about balancing multiple projects, gushing over Adrien Brody, and what she might wear this Sunday to the awards. Our conversation has been edited for clarity and length.

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Off-Broadway
News

John Krasinski Is Headed Off Broadway This Spring In ANGRY ALAN At Studio Seaview

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March 26, 2025

For their inaugural production at Studio Seaview, Seaview has announced that John Krasinski will return to the New York stage in Penelope Skinner’s dark comedy Angry Alan, directed by Sam Gold. The limited 10-week engagement will begin May 23, 2025 with an official opening night set for Wednesday June 11. 

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Broadway
Reviews

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Brings The Music To Life — Review

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Kobi Kassal

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March 19, 2025

Theatrely's Broadway review of Buena Vista Social Club by Marcos Rodriguez and directed by Saheem Ali at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

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Off-Broadway
Reviews

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Perfectly Fit For Today — Review

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March 11, 2025

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams starring Paul Mescal at BAM's Harvey Theater in New York City.

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Off-Broadway
News

Broadway's Amber Ardolino To Star As Céline Dion In TITANIQUE

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March 10, 2025

From Trisha Paytas to Céline Dion! Today it was announced that Broadway star Amber Ardolino will board the ship of dreams over at Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square. Ardolino will begin as Dion on March 21, 2025; the current star Dee Roscioli will play her final performance on March 16. 

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Broadway
News

James Graham’s PUNCH Will Head To Broadway Next Season

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March 10, 2025

Today it was announced that James Graham’s Punch will play the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre as part of Manhattan Theatre Club’s 2025-2026 season. Directed by Adam Penford, the production will play this fall on Broadway. 

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Off-Broadway
News

Simard, Mendez, Mueller, More Join BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES Concert

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February 24, 2025

PBS, in partnership with No Guarantees and Nouveau Productions has announced the lineup of their one-night only special event, Broadway’s Leading Ladies on March 10, 2025 at the Town Hall in New York City. The lineup so far includes LaChanze, Kate Baldwin, Jennifer Holliday, Judy Kuhn, Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, and Jennifer Simard. Additional all-star casting will be announced soon. 

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Off-Broadway
News

HEATHERS Returns To New World Stages This Summer

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February 24, 2025

Heathers The Musical will make its triumphant return back to New York City this summer. Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe’s cult musical will play a limited engagement at New World Stages, Stage 1 beginning June 22, 2025 until September 28, 2025. The production is directed by Andy Fickman who recently directed the hit UK production of the musical. 

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On The Scene
Features

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Storms Broadway | On The Scene Report

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Kobi Kassal

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February 21, 2025

Operation Mincemeat has come to the shores of America and is now in previews on Broadway.

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Tony Awards
News

Cynthia Erivo Set To Host 78th Annual Tony Awards As It Returns To Radio City Music Hall

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February 19, 2025

Today the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League announced that Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winner Cynthia Erivo will host the 78th Annual Tony Awards, which will honor the incredibly artists of the 2024-2025 Broadway season. The ceremony will be broadcasted live to both coasts on Sunday, June 8, 2025 on CBS as well as Paramount+ beginning at 8pm ET. The Tony Awards returns to Radio City Music Hall this year after a few years away from the venue. 

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Broadway
News

Could Sutton Foster Be Headed Back To Broadway In The COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER?

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February 18, 2025

Today it was announced that the music and life story of beloved country music icon and legend Loretta Lynn will be depicted in a new stage musical, Coal Miner’s Daughter featuring Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster. The production is in development under the direction of Tony Award-winner Sam Gold. Music Production is by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori. Gold and Tesori last worked together on the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home. 

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Off-Broadway
News

Juan Castano, Julia Chan, & Ryan Spahn Join DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Off-Broadway

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Kobi Kassal

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February 11, 2025

Director (and Theatrely31 alum) Jack Serio has found his company for Ken Urban’s Danger and Opportunity. The new play is set to premiere at the East Village Basement beginning March 27 and run through April 17, 2025. An official opening night is set for Thursday, April 3. 

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Broadway
Features

EXIT INTERVIEW: Sophie Carmen-Jones Prepares To Say Goodbye To Nini in MOULIN ROUGE!

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January 24, 2025

It’s just like HR, but the fun kind! Before Sophie Carmen-Jones takes her final bow as Nine in Moulin Rouge! this Sunday, I caught up with her to reflect on the past few years in the role. She began as the original Nini in the West End company, and now she's ready to say goodbye. 

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Broadway
News

See Who Else Is Joining STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

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January 24, 2025

TUDUM! With Stranger Things: The First Shadow now officially in rehearsals here in New York as they prepare for their first preview on Friday, March 28, Sonia Friedman Productions and Netflix have completed their company. The new play will officially open Tuesday, April 22 at the Marquis Theatre. 

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Broadway
News

Rashidra Scott Joins SUNSET BLVD On Broadway as Norma Desmond Standby

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January 13, 2025

Producers announced that Rashidra Scott will join the company of Sunset Blvd. as the standby for the role of Norma Desmond at the St. James Theatre starting Monday, January 20. Fresh off an unforgettable performance as Norma yesterday, Caroline Bowman who was the standby since opening will depart the production on Sunday, January 19 as she heads to originate the role of Karen in Smash on Broadway. 

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Broadway
Features

Exit Interview: Casey Likes Says Goodbye To Marty McFly in BACK TO THE FUTURE

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Kobi Kassal

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January 3, 2025

It’s just like HR, but the fun kind! Before Casey Likes takes his final bow as Marty McFly in Back To The Future on Broadway, I caught up with him at Zeam Studios to reflect on the last few years. Likes has been with the production since it started previews in June of 2023 and today he says goodbye. 

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Broadway
News

Boq Lookalike Contest Planned For NYC

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December 5, 2024

Do you happen to look like our favorite resident of Munchinkinland and have nothing going on this weekend? Well you just might be in luck. Popular TikToker Molly Brown (@TSwiftFan420) will be hosting a Boq look-alike competition this Saturday, December 7th, at noon in Washington Square Park here in the heart of Manhattan. If you aren’t chronically online like the staff here at Theatrely, let me fill you in. As the Wicked movie continue to dominate the box office, social media, and our minds, Molly has been getting quite a bit of attention for creating BoqTok, as she calls it. Over the course of several viral videos on TikTok, the comedian who has amassed more than 160,000 followers has lovingly been hating on Boq, portrayed in the film by Ethan Slater. 

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Broadway
News

Emmy-Nominee Betty Gilpin Steps Into OH, MARY! On Broadway

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December 3, 2024

Today it was announced that Emmy-nominated actor Betty Gilpin will take over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln beginning Tuesday, January 21, 2025 for a limited 8-week engagement through Sunday, March, 2025. Tickets are now officially on sale through Saturday, June 28, 2025. 

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Broadway
Reviews

DEATH BECOMES HER Is Broadway Comedy Gold — Review

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Kobi Kassal

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November 21, 2024

Theatrely's Broadway review of Death Becomes Her starring Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.

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Broadway
Features

Go Backstage With Cara Ricketts At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD | Photo Journal

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November 8, 2024

Later this weekend, Cara Ricketts will play her final performance as Hermione Granger after a year at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. Photographer Michael Kushner spent time with Ricketts backstage at the Lyric Theatre as she prepares to go on. 

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Opinion
Features

Trump Won The Election… I Had Tickets To SUFFS 12 Hours Later

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November 6, 2024

Theatrely Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal attended a matinee performance of Shaina Taub's Suffs the day after the 2024 election in which Donald J Trump won the presidency.

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Music
Features

Exclusive: First Listen To ‘Bad People’s Money’ From FOWL PLAY

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October 31, 2024

The new musical comedy Fowl Play is releasing their newest single and Theatrely has your first listen. Featuring Broadway favorites Jayke Workman (Chicago) and Daniel Quadrino (Wicked, Newsies), Bad People’s Money is a sharp, satirical anthem that dives into the story of two queer friends commissioned to write an "apology musical" for a homophobic fried chicken chain.

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Broadway
News

BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Close On Broadway

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October 24, 2024

The Broadway premiere of Back To The Future is closing up shop. The show will play its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on Sunday, January 5, 2025. At the time of closing, Back To The Future will have played 35 previews and 597 performances over its 18 month run. 

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Broadway
News

Louis McCartney Will Lead STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW On Broadway

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October 24, 2024

Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions announced that Louis McCartney will reprise his award-winning performance as Henry Creel when Stranger Things: The First Shadow comes to Broadway this spring. This will mark McCartney’s Broadway Debut. He will play his final performance in the West End production on Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

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Broadway

SMASH Is Finally Coming To Broadway This Spring With An All-Star Cast

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October 22, 2024

Today, producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg announced that the stage musical adaptation of Smash will begin performances on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and an official opening night set for Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Directed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman, Smash will star Tony nominee Robyn Hurder as “Ivy,” two-time Tony nominee Brooks Ashmanskas as “Nigel,” Krysta Rodriguez as “Tracy,” John Behlmann as “Jerry,” two-time Tony nominee Kristine Nielsen as “Susan,” Caroline Bowman as “Karen,” Jacqueline B. Arnold as “Anita,” Bella Coppola as “Chloe,” and Casey Garvin as “Charlie.” 

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Regional
Features

Dan Fogler And THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN

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October 17, 2024

Dan Fogler talks about The Boy Who Loved Batman at the Straz Center in Tampa

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Broadway
News

Sadie Sink Will Star in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN On Broadway This Spring

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October 17, 2024

Theatrely31 alum Kimberly Belflower will make her Broadway debut when her play John Proctor is the Villain premieres at the Booth Theatre directed by Danya Taymor. Sadie Sink, Broadway alum and star of Stranger Things will lead the cast of the new play which begins performances Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Booth Theatre with an official opening night set for Monday, April 14. 

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Washington D.C.
News

Casting Announced For Matthew Libby’s DATA At Arena Stage

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October 10, 2024

The world of Silicon Valley is headed straight to Washing D.C. in Matthew Libby’s new suspenseful drama Data. Directed by Margot Bordelon, the play will premiere October 31, 2024 before an official opening night on November 7, 2024. Data will play a limited engamgnet at Arena Stage’s Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle theatre through December 15, 2024. The star-studded cast includes Karan Brar in his theatrical debut as Maneesh, Stephen Cefalu, Jr. as Jonah, Isabel Van Natta as Riley, and Rob Yang as Wang Tao (Alex).

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Broadway
Features

Watch: Katie Brayben Sings “Empty Hands” From TAMMY FAYE The Musical

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October 10, 2024

We are just over a week away from getting the chance to see our favorite televised pastor and his wife take the stage in Tammy Faye at the newly refurbished Palace Theatre but until then, we have a sneak peak of two time Olivier-winner Katie Brayben singing "Empty Hands" from the new musical. 

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Washington D.C.
Features

From Glee Club To The Spelling Bee, Kevin McHale Is Ready For His Next Role

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October 8, 2024

Kevin McHale has been wanting to perform on stage for years, and how lucky for us to have him performing in one of the most anticipated productions this fall. From his roots in a boy band, to the lovable Artie Abrams on Glee, McHale has been a part of our lives for many years and now he’s headed back to middle school!The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is headed to The Kennedy Center as part of their Broadway Center Stage series with a delightful cast including McHale as William Barfée. He joins a company of Broadway favorites including Bonnie Milligan, Leana Rae Concepcion, Nina White, Noah Galvin, Beanie Feldstein, Taran Killam and more. 

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Social Media
Features

Meet The Drag Queen Conquering Broadway Marketing

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October 4, 2024

Meet Austin Spero aka Reese Havoc who oversees social media for New York City Center and Oh, Mary! on Broadway!

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Broadway
News

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Close On Broadway

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October 1, 2024

The circus is coming to an end. The Broadway premiere of Water for Elephants will be packing up its tent this December. The musical will play its final performance at the Imperial Theatre on Sunday, December 8, 2024. At time of closing, Water for Elephants will have played 25 previews and 301 regular performances. 

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Fall Preview 2024
Features

Capulet vs. Montague: Gabby Beans and Tommy Dorfman on ROMEO + JULIET

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Kobi Kassal

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September 30, 2024

Theatrely's Fall Preview 2024 featuring Tommy Dorfman and Gabby Beans from Romeo + Juliet on Broadway which stars Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor.

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Fall Preview 2024
Features

Brandon Uranowitz has Unfinished Business With RAGTIME

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September 30, 2024

Theatrely's Fall Preview 2024 featuring Brandon Uranowitz as he prepares for Ragtime at New York City Center.

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Fall Preview 2024
Features

Tom Francis is Ready To Be on Broadway In SUNSET BLVD

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September 30, 2024

Theatrely 2024 Fall Preview featuring Tom Francis in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Blvd also starring Nicole Scherzinger

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Broadway
News

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Is Headed To Broadway Next Year

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September 30, 2024

Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil will head to Broadway in 2025. The new musical is based off John Berendt’s 1994 non-fiction book of the same name. It had a critically acclaimed run at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago earlier this summer.

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Broadway
News

Charlie D’Amelio Set Make Broadway Debut and Join & JULIET

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September 30, 2024

Dancer and TikTok superstar Charli D’Amelio will make her Broadway debut this fall, joining the Broadway company of & Juliet, producers announced today. D’Amelio, who spent more than a decade as a competitive dancer before launching her social media career and becoming the world’s most followed TikToker, begins performances as part of the ensemble in the dance-heavy role of ‘Charmian’ beginning October 29, 2024 at the Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) for a limited three-month engagement through January 19, 2025. 

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Broadway
News

ROMEO + JULIET Teams Up With Voters of Tomorrow to Launch THE YOUTH ARE VOTING Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)

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September 24, 2024

Romeo + Juliet starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, which beings previews this Thursday, September 26, at Circle in the Square Theatre, is teaming up with Voters of Tomorrow, a Gen-Z led organization working to turn out young voters. Together, they are launching The Youth Are Voting, an initiative to boost voter registration and engagement ahead of the 2024 elections. The name plays off the show’s tagline, “the youth are f**ked.”

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Tony Awards
News

2025 Tony Awards Are Headed Back To Radio City Music Hall This June

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September 23, 2024

Back where they belong. The 78th Annual Tony Awards are officially set to return to Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Broadcasting live to both coasts at 8:00 - 11:00PM EST/5:00 - 8:00PM PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+. 

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Regional
News

Leana Rae Concepcion Joins All Star Cast of 25th ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center

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September 18, 2024

Leana Rae Concepcion, last seen on Broadway in the Tony-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along, will join the company of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. She joins the company as Marcy Park for the run at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater October 11-20, 2024. 

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Broadway
News

Get Your Tickets To STRANGER THINGS On Broadway and Get A One Month Of Netflix Free

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September 12, 2024

The official payments partner Mastercard, any ticket holder who is not currently a Netflix subscriber will be gifted a 30-day subscription if you purchase your tickets to Stranger Things: The First Shadow up until September 30, 2024. 

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Off-Broadway
News

Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters Will Star In WALDEN At Second Stage This Fall

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September 4, 2024

Sister, sister! Today it was announced that Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters are set to star in Amy Berryman’s Walden at the Tony Kiser Theater this fall. Directed by Whitney White, Walden beings previews on October 16, and officially opens November 7th. 

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New York
News

HEATHERS Is Headed Back To New York

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September 1, 2024

According to social media, Heathers the Musical is headed back to New York City

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On The Scene
Features

On The Scene: Kids’ Night on Broadway at SUFFS

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August 21, 2024

Theatrely's Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal visited Suffs during Kids Nights on Broadway and reports on this very special night at the musical.

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New York
News

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail Headed To NYBG This Fall

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August 15, 2024

Today it was announced that the New York Botanical Garden will bring Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail, inspired by the classic 1993 Disney film. The light trail will make its worldwide debut on Friday, September 27. 

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Broadway
News

Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS This September

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August 15, 2024

Kyle Selig will join Water For Elephants in the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Selig takes over the role from Grant Gustin. 

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Off-Broadway
News

Amy Berryman’s WALDEN Will Be Final Production At Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater This Fall

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August 12, 2024

Today it was announced that Amy Berryman’s Walden has been added to Second Stage’s Fall season. Directed by Whitney White, and produced by special arrangement with Seaview and Soto Production, the play will begin previews at the Tony Kiser Theater on Wednesday, October 16 before an official opening night on Thursday, November 7. The previously announced Lunar Eclipse has been moved to spring 2025. 

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Broadway
Features

Go Backstage With Sara Gettelfinger At WATER FOR ELEPHANTS | Photo Journal

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August 9, 2024

Photographer Michael Kushner spent time with Sara Gettelfinger at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway for his Dressing Room Project, a photo series following stars as they prepare to go on. Gettelfinger stars as Barbara in the Tony-nominated Water For Elephants.

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Broadway
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STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Will Open On Broadway This March

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August 6, 2024

Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions announced that the Olivier Award-winning play Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set to begin previews on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. An official opening night is set for Tuesday, April 22, 2025. 

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Off-Broadway
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Ben Levi Ross, Joy Woods, Shaina Taub, and More Join RAGTIME At New York City Center

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July 24, 2024

Today, it was announced more Broadway favorites will be joining the all star company of Ragtime at New York City Center this fall, directed by Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet. Joining the previously announced Joshua Henry, Brandon Uranowitz, and Caissie Levy, Colin Donnell will play Father, Ben Levi Ross as Younger Brother, Shaina Taub as Emma Goldman, and Joy Woods as Sarah. 

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Mandy Gonzalez Will Star As Norma Desmond At Select Performances Of SUNSET BLVD On Broadway

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July 18, 2024

Producers have announced that Mandy Gonzalez will star as Normal Desmond at select performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd when Jamie Lloyd’s new revival opens on Broadway this fall. 

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Off-Broadway
News

HERE Announces New Co-Leadership Structure With Four Co-Directors

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July 16, 2024

The Board of Directors of one of the most exciting theatrical spaces downtown announced the appointment of Jesse Cameron Alick, Annalisa Dias, Lanxing Fu, and Lauren Miller as co-directors of HERE, the Obie award-winning institution.

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Broadway
Features

EXIT INTERVIEW | Katie Rose Clarke Says Goodbye To Beth in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

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July 7, 2024

Before Katie Rose Clarke takes her final bow as Beth in the Tony-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez, I caught up with her to reflect on the last few years of having this beloved Sondheim classic in her life.

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Broadway
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Christian Borle Joins TAMMY FAYE On Broadway, Replacing Andrew Rannells

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June 26, 2024

Producers announced that two time Tony winner Christian Borle will now play Jim Bakker in the new Broadway production of Tammy Faye that will being previews on October 19, before a November 14 opening night at the newly refurbished Palace Theatre. Borle takes over for the previously announced Andrew Rannells who made news on the Tony Awards red carpet earlier this month when he announced he would no longer be involved with the production due to contract negotiations. 

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Second Stage Will Bring Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE To Broadway This Fall

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June 25, 2024

Second Stage Theater has announced their lineup of fall programming including the New York Premiere of Cult of Love on Broadway at the Hayes Theater and Lunar Eclipse at Off-Broadway’s Tony Kiser Theater. 

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Tony Awards
News

THE OUTSIDERS Wins Tony For Best Musical

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June 16, 2024

The Outsiders has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Outsiders beat out fellow nominees Hell’s Kitchen, Illinoise, Suffs, and Water for Elephants. 

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Tony Awards
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Wins Tony For Best Revival of A Musical

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June 16, 2024

Merrily We Roll Along has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Merrily beat out fellow nominees Cabaret, Tommy, and Gutenberg. It stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez.

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Broadway
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Nick Jonas And Adrienne Warren Will Star In Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS On Broadway

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June 16, 2024

This morning it was announced that Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren will return to the stage to star in the first ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years in Spring of 2025. This brand-new production will be directed by Tony-nominee Whitney White. 

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Opinion
Features

The Tony Awards Are This Sunday… But We Won’t Be On The Carpet | An Open Letter

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June 13, 2024

An open letter to the theatre industry from Theatrely Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal

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Tony Awards
Features

WATCH: THE OUTSIDERS' Sky Lakota-Lynch Talks All Things Tonys At Magnolia Bakery

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June 12, 2024

The Outsiders is one of the most buzzed about performances this season, racking up 12 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. We here at Theatrely recently caught up with first time nominee Sky Lakota-Lynch at Magnolia Bakery to chat all about the Tonys, his fellow nominees, and creating the world of The Outsiders. 

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Broadway
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Dolly Parton’s New Musical HELLO I’M DOLLY Will Hit Broadway in 2026

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June 6, 2024

Today, beloved singer and icon Dolly Parton announced from the stage of the CMA Fest in Nashville, that she will partner with ATG Productions to bring a new musical inspired by her life and trailblazing career titled Hello, I’m Dolly to Broadway in 2026. 

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Broadway
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Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard Led DEATH BECOMES HER To Open This Fall on Broadway

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May 15, 2024

his morning Universal Theatrical Group has announced the new musical comedy Death Becomes Her will officially begin performances on Broadway on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 before an official opening night on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Christopher Gattelli will direct and choreograph the new comedy featuring a book by Marco Pennette and an original score by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey. Based off the 1992 film of the same name, the new musical is currently playing Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre where it stars Mega Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber and Michelle Williams. The Pre-Broadway production officially opens this Sunday and closes June 2, 2024. 

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Off-Broadway
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City Center To Produce RAGTIME With Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz; Plus URINETOWN, LOVE LIFE, and THE WILD PARTY

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May 14, 2024

City Center will produce Ragtime starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party next season, plus many more.

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Broadway
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Darren Criss And Helen J Shen To Star In MAYBE HAPPY ENDING On Broadway This Fall

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May 14, 2024

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen will star in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending, with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and a book by both Aronson and Park. Michael Arden is set to direct the new musical.

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Off-Broadway
News

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe To Star in The World Premiere Play N/A Inspired by Nancy Pelosi and AOC This Summer

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May 10, 2024

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe will star in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa, directed by Tony-winner Diane Paulus. N/A will begin previews on Tuesday, June 11 before an official opening night on Sunday, June 23 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center.

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Tony Awards
News

2024 Tony Nominations Complete List: HELL'S KITCHEN And STEREOPHONIC Lead The Way

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April 30, 2024

The nominees for the 2024 Tony Awards are being announced April 30 starting at 8:30 AM, and Theatrely is ready to bring you the latest as it rolls in.Eligible for the 2023-2024 season are 36 productions, with 15 musicals, 10 plays, six musical revivals, and five play revivals, all hoping to hear their name called this morning. The nominations are being revealed by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry, live from the Sofitel Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

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Broadway
Features

One Final Ride | An Exit Interview with Tony Winner Bonnie Milligan as She Say Goodbye to Aunt Debra in KIMBERLY AKIMBO

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April 28, 2024

Before Bonnie Milligan takes her final bow as Aunt Deb in Kimberly Akimbo today, I caught up with her backstage at the Booth Theatre to reflect on the last three years. Milligan has been with the much beloved musical since its inception and Off-Broadway run in the fall of 2021 and today she says goodbye. 

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Tony Awards
Features

JOCELYN BIOH Knows How To Keep Busy

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April 26, 2024

After a wildly successful run of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding at Manhattan Theatre Club on Broadway earlier this season, Jocelyn Bioh has been hard at work developing projects for the stage and screen, both big and small. Bioh’s plays have been seen on stages across New York with School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Nollywood Dreams, and Merry Wives at the Delacorte. She is currently writing for the upcoming Star Wars series The Alcolyte, the live screen film adaptation of the hit musical Once On This Island, as well as the book for the Broadway bound musical Goddess.

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Broadway
Reviews

Big Ol’ Fashioned Broadway Fun At THE GREAT GATSBY — Review

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April 25, 2024

Theatrely's Broadway review of The Great Gatsby starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada. Directed by Marc Bruni, the new adaptation is written by Kait Kerrigan, Jason Howland, and Nathan Tysen at the Broadway Theatre in New York City.

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Tony Awards
Features

“Only Historic Broadway Seasons For Me” — Director Danya Taymor On THE OUTSIDERS

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April 25, 2024

Theatrely sat down with director Danya Taymor of the The Outsiders on Broadway to discuss bringing the new musical to life

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Broadway
Reviews

A New CABARET For The Ages On Broadway — Review

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April 21, 2024

Theatrely's Broadway review of Cabaret directed by Rebecca Frecknall and now in performance at the August Wilson Theatre (Kit Kat Club). The production stars Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and Bebe Neuwirth.

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Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler To Lead ROMEO + JUIET On Broadway With Jack Antonoff Music This Fall

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April 16, 2024

Emmy Award winner Kit Connor of Heartstopper fame and Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler will lead a new production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet, directed by Sam Gold, featuring music by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff and movement by Tony winner Sonya Tayeh. 

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Broadway
Reviews

THE OUTSIDERS Finds Greatness On Broadway — Review

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April 11, 2024

Theatrely's Broadway review of The Outsiders at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. Directed by Danya Taymor and written by Adam Rapp, Justin Levine, and Jamestown Revival, this daring new work brings new life to S.E. Hinton's classic novel.

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Stephen Sondheim’s OLD FRIENDS and EUREKA DAY Set For Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club Next Season

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April 8, 2024

Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will return to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at Manhattan Theatre Club, Plus Eureka Day and Vladimir are added to MTC's season

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On The Scene
Features

On The Scene: SUFFS Marches To Broadway First Preview

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April 1, 2024

Theatrely was on the scene at Suffs The Musical's first preview on Broadway

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Trisha Paytas To Make Broadway Debut As Roxie In CHICAGO This Summer

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March 31, 2024

Trisha Paytas is headed to Broadway to star in Chicago The Musical, some news that could only come out on today's date!

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Nicole Scherzinger Led SUNSET BLVD Will Begin This September At The St. James Theatre

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March 25, 2024

amie Lloyd’s much anticipated Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard will play the St. James Theatre, with preview performances beginning Saturday, September 28 ahead of a Sunday, October 20 opening night. 

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SPAMALOT Will Close On Broadway

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March 5, 2024

The Broadway revival of Spamalot is wrapping up sooner than expected. Its final performance at the St. James Theatre is set for Sunday, April 4, 2024. A national tour is set to launch in fall of 2025. 

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Social Media
Features

Breaking: Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber Tries Peanut Butter For First Time After 75 Years On Earth

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March 2, 2024

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber tries peanut butter for the first time in 75 years

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Concerts
Features

Andrew Barth Feldman On The Specialness of 13: THE MUSICAL

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March 1, 2024

Andrew Barth Feldman chats with Theatrely all about his one night only benefit concert of 13 The Musical

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Off-Broadway
Reviews

Six Walked So FIVE Could Run (For President) — Review

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February 19, 2024

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of Five The Parody Musical lovingly making fun of the women in President Donald Trump's Life

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Broadway
Features

On The Scene: THE NOTEBOOK Is Here On Broadway

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February 14, 2024

Theatrely was on the scene at The Notebook on Broadway at their first preview to see the new musical come to life.

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Industry
News

Broadway Ad Agency AKA Launches Theatre Influencer Cohort THE ARTS INSIDER

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January 30, 2024

Broadway advertising agency AKA launched The Arts Insider. A new content creator platform tailored specifically for the arts and entertainment enthusiasts, this announcement is the first of its kind for an industry historically behind the times in the digital space. Its members will have exclusive and inside access to Broadway shows, arts and culture institutions, destination-based entertainment and more to produce unique content for their followings, a total which equals over 6.2 million.

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Broadway
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Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Set To Star In THE GREAT GATSBY On Broadway This Spring

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January 16, 2024

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby will open on Broadway starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada

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Music
Features

EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek: Watch Julie Benko’s New Christmas Music Video

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December 16, 2023

Julie Benko has released her debut holiday EP Christmas With You, which is available now and streaming everywhere. We here at Theatrely have your first look at the new music video for “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” which will be released on December 18. 

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Broadway
Features

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Makes Me Believe In Broadway Once Again

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December 8, 2023

Go on the scene of the latest Broadway musical to open, How To Dance In Ohio at the Belasco Theatre.

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