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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
News

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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Broadway
News

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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Broadway
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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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Broadway
News

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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Broadway
News

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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Broadway
News

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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Broadway
News

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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Broadway
News

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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Kobi Kassal

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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
News

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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UK
Features

Cheers and Jeers: A Night At DIANA THE MUSICAL In London

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December 4, 2023

Theatrely's Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal traveled to London to experience a one night only concert of Diana The Musical starring Kerry Ellis, Maiya Quansah-Breed, Alice Fearn, Denise Welch, Andy Coxon and more.

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Broadway
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TAMMY FAYE Will Hit Broadway In The 2024-2025 Season

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November 17, 2023

This morning it was announced that the Almeida Theatre production of Tammy Faye will premiere at a Nederlander Theatre on Broadway in the 2024-2025 season. With music by Elton John and lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, Tammy Faye features a book by James Graham and will be directed by Olivier Award-winner Rupert Goold. 

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On The Scene
Features

On The Scene: SPAMALOT Is Back On Broadway

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November 15, 2023

Spamalot is now in performances on Broadway starring Christopher Fitzgerald as Patsy, James Monroe Iglehart as King Arthur, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as The Lady of the Lake, Ethan Slater as The Historian/Prince Herbert, Jimmy Smagula as Sir Bedevere, Michael Urie as Sir Robin Taran Killam as Lancelot, and Nik Walker as Sir Galahad.

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Music
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG’s New Broadway Cast Recording Drops Tonight

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November 14, 2023

Surprise! Sony Masterworks Broadway will release the digital version of the new Broadway cast recording of Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth in just a few hours. The digital release will be available tonight, November 15, 2023 at 12:01AM ET. The physical CD is set for release on January 12, 2024. The musical features Daniel Radcliffe as Charley Kringas, Jonathan Groff as Franklin Shepard, and Lindsay Mendez as Mary Flynn

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Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper, Jayne Houdyshell, More Announced For UNCLE VANYA On Broadway

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November 14, 2023

Initial casting for Heidi Schreck’s new translation of Uncle Vanya has been announced and it’s a doozy! The all-star company will include Steve Carell as Vanya, in his Broadway debut, William Jackson Harper as Astrov, Jayne Houdyshell as Mama Voinitski, Mia Katigbak as Marina, Alfred Molina as Alexander Serabryakov, Alison Pill as Sonya, and Anika Noni Rose as Yelena.

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Michael Imperioli Will Join Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE On Broadway, Brad Pitt Joins As Producer

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November 14, 2023

Directed by Tony Winner Sam Gold, Keremy Strong and Michael Imperioli will star in An Enemy Of The People on Broadway.

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HERE LIES LOVE Will Close On Broadway

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November 7, 2023

Here Lies Love will be closing its doors later this month. The show will play its final performance at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, November 26. At the time of closing, Here Lies Love will have played 33 previews and 149 regular performances. 

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On The Scene
Features

ON THE SCENE: Sondheim’s THE FROGS From MasterVoices, Back After 20 Years

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November 6, 2023

Theatrely was on the scene at MasterVoice's concert production of Stephen Sondheim's The Frogs starring Nathan Lane in New York City.

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Broadway
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Grant Gustin and Isabella McCalla To Lead WATER FOR ELEPHANTS On Broadway, Additional Cast Announced

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November 3, 2023

Principal casting was announced for the previously announced Water For Elephants. The cast will be led by Grant Gustin making his Broadway debut, Isabelle McCalla, Gregg Edelman, Paul Alexander Nolan, Stan Brown, Joe De Paul, Sara Gettelfinger and Wade McCollum. 

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Music
Features

Listen to ‘Little Drummer Girl’ From Stephanie J. Block’s MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING Before Album Drops

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November 2, 2023

Theatrely has an exclusive first listen to “Little Drummer Girl” from Stephanie J. Block’s debut holiday album Merry Christmas, Darling, which will be available tomorrow on CD and on digital and streaming platforms. 

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Music
Features

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Watch T.3’s Debut Single DILLY DILLY

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November 1, 2023

If you have been on TikTok at any point in the past few years, there is a high chance you have seen a clip of T.3, the vocal trio featuring Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan, and Brendan Jacob Smith. To preview their upcoming EP Option Up, the group has debuted their single “Dilly Dilly” and Theatrely has the exclusive first look at the new video. 

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Broadway
News

Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Join SWEENEY TODD On Broadway This February

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October 31, 2023

This morning it was announced that Aaron Tveit will star as Sweeney Todd and Sutton Foster will star as Mrs. Lovett in the Tony-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Hugh Wheeler, the revival is directed by Thomas Kail. 

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Broadway
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LEMPICKA Is Headed To Broadway This Spring

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October 30, 2023

Lempicka, the gorgeous new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, will open on Broadway this spring at the Longacre Theatre. Eden Espinosa, who originated the titular role in critically acclaimed performances at Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse, will star in the production

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OUR TOWN Is Headed To Broadway Next Fall, Kenny Leon Set To Direct

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October 27, 2023

Next fall, Tony-winner Kenny Leon who directed Purlie Victorious which is now playing at the Music Box Theatre, will direct Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. This will mark the first time the classic American play will be on Broadway since its last revival at the Booth Theatre in 2002, and its fifth Broadway revival. 

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Joy Woods, Ryan Vasquez, John Cardoza, More Set For THE NOTEBOOK On Broadway

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October 27, 2023

We have casting for the upcoming new musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the film. Portraying Allie and Noah across their lifetimes are Jordan Tyson as Younger Allie, Joy Woods as Middle Allie, and Tony-winner Maryann Plunkett as Older Allie; John Cardoza as Younger Noah, Ryan Vasquez as Middle Noah, and Dorian Harewood as Older Noah

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THE WHO’S TOMMY Is Headed To Broadway This Spring

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October 26, 2023

The Who’s TOMMY will open on Broadway this spring at the Nederlander Theatre. More than 30 years after the original production, Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff’s beloved tale will begin performances on March 8, 2024, before an official opening night on March 28, 2024.

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Broadway
Features

A HERE LIES LOVE Superfan On Her Love Of The Show

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October 24, 2023

We all have those shows we connect with and love, and for Aaliyah Elbert that is Here Lies Love — the immersive musical experience changing the game on Broadway. Following the rise and fall of Imeda Marcos and how she used her fame and power throughout her husband’s regime in the Phillippines. From David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, and directed by Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love is one of the most unique experiences you can have in New York right now. 

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Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Will Star In CABARET On Broadway

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October 23, 2023

This morning, it was announced that Eddie Redmayne will return to the Kit Kat Club and reprise his Olivier Award-winning performance as The Emcee in Cabaret when it returns to Broadway this April. Gayle Rankin will star as the toast of Mayfair Sally Bowles in the new production directed by Olivier Award winner Rebecca Frecknall.

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Elle Fanning Joins APPROPRIATE On Broadway

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October 20, 2023

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate is shaping up to be the performance of the fall. This morning, it was announced that Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning will make her Broadway debut in the production, directed by Lila Neugebauer.

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Getting Ready With...
Features

WATCH: Krystal Joy Brown Gets Ready for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Red Carpet Celebration

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October 17, 2023

It’s a hit! Join Krystal Joy Brown as she prepares for the red carpet celebration of Merrily We Roll Along here on Broadway. Theatrely vlogged her day, in the latest entry of our Get Ready With Me series.

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Industry
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Gloria Estefan Working On New Musical FIVE NOTES

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October 12, 2023

Gloria Estefan announced on her Instagram recently that she is writing the music and lyrics with her daughter Emily Estefan for a new musical called Five Notes. Karen Zacarías will pen the new production that is to be directed by Tony-nominated Michael Grief.

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Jordan Fisher Joins HADESTOWN On Broadway As Orpheus

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October 10, 2023

Jordan Fisher will join Hadestown as Orpheus beginning November 20, 2023. Best known for his roles in the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Teen Beach Movie franchises as well as his Broadway turns in Sweeney Todd, Dear Evan Hansen, and Hamilton, Fisher succeeds original cast member Reeve Carney who will depart the production on November 19.

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Industry
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The Kilroys Returns With The List, Now THE WEB

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October 10, 2023

LA and NYC-based playwright, director, producer collective The Kilroys are back with their annual List, but are changing things up this time around. After almost a decade of creating The List as a tool for producers committed to ending the systemic underrepresentation of women, trans, and non-binary playwrights in the American theater.

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Broadway
Reviews

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, A Spectacular Broadway Feast — Review

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October 10, 2023

Theatrely's Broadway review of Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim starring Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and Jonathan Groff, now in performance at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

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Tony Awards
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77th Annual Tony Awards Headed To Lincoln Center This Year

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October 4, 2023

CBS will present The 77th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The telecast will be broadcast live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, after being held at the United Palace in Washington Heights earlier this year.

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UK
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MEANS GIRLS Is Headed To London Next Summer

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October 3, 2023

Mean Girls is finally headed to London next summer after many years of speculation on its trans-atlantic journey. The smash hit musical will make its West End debut at the Savoy Theatre beginning in June of 2024. 

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Broadway
Features

Go Backstage With Ruthie Ann Miles at SWEENEY TOOD | Photo Journal

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September 28, 2023

Go backstage with Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles as she prepares to go on in Sweeney Todd.

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Chicago
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Jasmine Amy Rogers, Erich Bergen, Faith Prince, and More Join BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL

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September 28, 2023

Cast has been announced for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical including Erich Bergen, Stephen DeRosa, Faith Prince, and Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop!

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Fall Preview 2023
Features

Making I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE For Today, Off-Broadway

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September 14, 2023

An all-star cast is coming together at Classic Stage Company for I Can Get It For You Wholesale

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Fall Preview 2023
Features

Krystal Joy Brown On Finding The Heart In MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

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September 14, 2023

Krystal Joy Brown stars in Merrily We Roll Along with Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez on Broadway this fall

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