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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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See Adrienne Warren & Nick Jonas In New THE LAST FIVE YEARS Music Video

February 11, 2025

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February 11, 2025

We are truly counting down the days until Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years finally makes its way to Broadway, and thankfully we don’t have too much longer to go. Today, producers Seaview, ATG Productions, and The Season have released the original music video for “Goodbye Until Tomorrow/I Could Never Rescue You” from The Last Five Years starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren. 

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

February 11, 2025

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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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Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off Broadway

January 28, 2025

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January 28, 2025

Suddenly Milo! This morning it was announced that Elizabeth Gilles and Milo Manheim are set to join the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors next month. Gillies who has previously been on Broadway in 13 and most well known for her turn on Victorious stars as Audrey opposite Milo Manheim, most well known for Disney’s Zombies franchise. The duo plus Broadway vet Jeremy Kushnier will join the company Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Westside Theatre. 
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See Who Else Is Joining STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

January 24, 2025

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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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Rashidra Scott Joins SUNSET BLVD On Broadway as Norma Desmond Standby

January 13, 2025

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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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Full Broadway Casting For BOOP! THE MUSICAL Announced

January 13, 2025

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January 13, 2025

Producers of BOOP! The Musical announced the full cast who will originate the new musical when it starts previews on March 11, 2025 before an official opening night on April 5 at the Broadhurst. The principal cast of BOOP!, who received critical acclaim in the Chicago pre-Broadway run last year, is headed by Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop and Tony Award-winner Faith Prince as Valentina, Ainsley Melham as Dwayne, Erich Bergen as Raymond, Stephen DeRosa as Grampy,Anastacia McCleskey as Carol, Angelica Hale as Trisha, Phillip Huber (Pudgy the Dog), and Aubie Merrylees as Oscar. 
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Atlantic Theatre Productions On Hold Over IATSE Union Strike

January 12, 2025

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January 12, 2025

It appears the current Atlantic Theater productions of Grief Camp and I’m Assuming You Know David Greenspan are postponed due to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) calling for a strike against the Atlantic Theater Company. 
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Adam Chanler-Berat, Taylor Iman Jones, Andy Mientus, More Join THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Off-Broadway

January 9, 2025

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January 9, 2025

It seems The Jonathan Larson Project has found its cast. The new musical celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs found in files and boxes when Larson died suddenly at the age of 35 in 1996. The company is set to include Adam Chanler-Berat, Taylor Iman Jones, Lauren Marcus, Andy Mientus, and Jason Tam.
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Boq Lookalike Contest Planned For NYC

December 5, 2024

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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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See Who’s Joining The Company Of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW On Broadway

December 4, 2024

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December 4, 2024

Seems more people are joining the Upside Down! Today, further casting was announced for the upcoming Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow which brings performances at the Marquis Theatre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before an official opening night on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Joining the previously announced Louis McCartney as Henry Creel, the company will include Rosie Benton (Patriots) as Virginia Creel, Alex Breaux (“Stranger Things” Season 5) as Dr. Brenner, Nicky Eldridge (Broadway Debut) as Bob Newby, Andrew Hovelson (Lucky Guy) as Principal Newby, Alison Jaye (“Shameless”) as Joyce Maldonado, Emmy Award nominee T.R. Knight (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Victor Creel, Emmy Award nominee Gabrielle Nevaeh (Nickelodeon’s “That Girl Lay Lay”) as Patty Newby and Burke Swanson (Back to the Future: The Musical) as James Hopper, Jr. 
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See Who’s Joining Jonathan Groff In JUST IN TIME On Broadway This Spring

December 3, 2024

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December 3, 2024

The cast is shaping up for who will be joining Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin in Just In Time on Broadway this March. He will be joined by Joe Barbara, Tony Award winner Michele Pawk, Lance Roberts, Caesar Samayoa, Christine Cornish, Julia Grondin, Valeria Yamin, John Treacy Egan, Tari Kelly, Matt Magnusson, Khori Michelle Petinaud, and Larkin Reilly.
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Jack Serio To Direct Ken Urban’s DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Off-Broadway

December 3, 2024

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December 3, 2024

Theatrely31 alum Jack Serio will direct Danger and Opportunity, a new play by Ken Urban this March. The new production will premiere at the East Village Basement, located at 321 East 9th Street in Manhattan. 
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Emmy-Nominee Betty Gilpin Steps Into OH, MARY! On Broadway

December 3, 2024

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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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Jasmine Amy Rodgers, Faith Prince, Ainsley Melham Set To Lead BOOP! THE MUSICAL On Broadway

November 19, 2024

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November 19, 2024

Today, principal casting was announced for Boop! The Musical which will being previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 11, 2025 before an official opening night on April 5, 2025. The company, who received critical acclaim in the Chicago pre-Broadway run last year, is headed by Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop and Tony Award-winner Faith Prince as Valentina, Ainsley Melham as Dwayne, Erich Bergen as Raymond, Stephen DeRosa as Grampy, Anastacia McCleskey as Carol, Angelica Hale as Trisha, Phillip Huber (Pudgy the Dog), and Aubie Merrylees as Oscar.
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BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Close On Broadway

October 24, 2024

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

October 24, 2024

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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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NSYNC Star Joey Fatone Joins & JULIET On Broadway This January

October 22, 2024

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October 22, 2024

Today it was announced that pop music superstar Joey Fatone will return to Broadway for the first time in 20 years in the company of & Juliet as ‘Lance’ beginning January 21, 2025. A founding member of NSYNC, Fatone made his Broadway debut in Rent in 2002 and went on to star in Little Shop of Horrors in 2004. He will play a limited 9-week engagement in & Juliet through March 16, 2024. He takes over the role from Paulo Szot. 
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Sadie Sink Will Star in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN On Broadway This Spring

October 17, 2024

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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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Casting Announced For Matthew Libby’s DATA At Arena Stage

October 10, 2024

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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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Sarah Snook Will Make Her Broadway Debut in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY This March

October 2, 2024

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October 2, 2024

More Succession stars are headed to the stage! Following a sold out, critically acclaimed run in the West End, Sarah Snook will make her Broadway debut playing 26 characters in the new production of The Picture of Dorian Gray. The stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel is adapted and directed by Kip Williams, the Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company, where the production originated. The Picture of Dorian Gray will open at a Shubert theatre in March for a strictly limited engagement.
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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Close On Broadway

October 1, 2024

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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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RIVERDANCE Is Headed Back To Radio City Music Hall

October 1, 2024

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October 1, 2024

Today it was announced that Riverdance 30 - The New Generation is headed back to Radio City Music Hall as part of the new anniversary production of the international Irish dance phenomenon for five performances only from Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30, 2025. This will be the first time the dance troupe is back at the famed Music Hall since 2020. 
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MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Is Headed To Broadway Next Year

September 30, 2024

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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

September 30, 2024

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

September 24, 2024

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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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Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, Lesli Margherita, More set for GYPSY on Broadway

September 24, 2024

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September 24, 2024

It was announced that Theatrely31 alum Joy Woods will join Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein in the upcoming revival of Gypsy as Louise. Joining them will be Jordan Tyson as June, Lesli Margherita as Tessie Tura, Lili Thomas as Miss Mazeppa, and Mylinda Hull as Miss Electra. 
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2025 Tony Awards Are Headed Back To Radio City Music Hall This June

September 23, 2024

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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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Tony Winner Danny Burstein Joins GYPSY as Herbie

September 19, 2024

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September 19, 2024

Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein will star as Herbie opposite six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald in the upcoming Broadway revival of Gypsy.
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Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto, Barbie Ferreria, More Join CULT OF LOVE on Broadway

September 18, 2024

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September 18, 2024

Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto, Barbie Ferreria and more are set to star in Leslye Headland's Cult of Love on Broadway directed by Trip Cullman.
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Leana Rae Concepcion Joins All Star Cast of 25th ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center

September 18, 2024

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

September 12, 2024

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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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Jackie Hoffman Joins WATCHER IN THE WOODS Showcase

September 4, 2024

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September 4, 2024

Part Goosebumps part E.T. - sign us up! Last week it was announced that the new musical Watcher In The Woods will have a fully staged showcase production as part of their development process starring the hilarious Jackie Hoffman. Directed by Chase Kniffen, the new musical based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall features music & orchestrations by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, and music direction by Brian Walters. The production showcase will perform Wednesday, September 11 - Sunday, September 15 at UrbanStages on West 30th Street. 
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