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Sunday, August 8

Death of a Salesman closes on Broadway

Every Brilliant Thing closes on Broadway

CATS: The Jellicle Ball closes on Broadway

Photos: DISRUPTION Opens Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas
Disruption is a new play by Andrew Stein, directed by Hersh Ellis, which is now playing at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!. (more…)

Photos: First Look at THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS Stage Adaptation
by Chloe Rabinowitz
You can now get a first look at photos for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs, as the global cultural phenomenon prepares to make its world stage play premiere.. (more…)

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis A. Miranda Jr. Will Join Producing Team of PURPLE RAIN
by Stephi Wild
Viajes Miranda, the production team comprising of Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr., have been added to the producing team for the upcoming Broadway production of Purple Rain. . (more…)

Jane Krakowski to Host Tectonic Theater Project’s A TECTONIC CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Tectonic Theater Project’s annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, will be hosted by Jane Krakowski at the Edison Ballroom. The evening will honor Ruth Hendel with the James C. Hormel Spirit of Tectonic Award.. (more…)

Producer Hub Reveals Inaugural Independent Arts Producer Residency Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Producer Hub has revealed the recipients of its inaugural Independent Arts Producer Residency, which will take place at Tofte Lake Center in Ely, Minnesota, adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.. (more…)

American Songbook Association Gala to Host Sixth Gala Honoring Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire
by Chloe Rabinowitz

American Songbook Association and Cabaret Scenes will present their sixth annual gala “Maltby & Shire: Our Story Goes On” – honoring the multi-award-winning songwriting team of Richard Maltby. Jr. and David Shire.. (more…)
 

Review Roundup: THE PASS Opens at La MaMa
by Nicole Rosky
The American premiere production of The Pass, written by John Donnelly and directed by Max Hunter, just celebrated its opening night. The production stars Matisse Ratron-Neal, Terry Bell, Ino Badanjak, and Oliver Rowland-Jones. Let’s see what the critics are saying about the new play…. (more…)  

Full Cast Set For MIDNIGHT, Written and Directed by Todrick Hall
by Stephi Wild
The full cast and design team have been announced for Todrick Hall’s MIDNIGHT, which will make its North American premiere this fall at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Learn more here!. (more…)

SHUCKED Will Launch Second North American Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will launch a second national tour across North America in January 2027. Learn more about the tour here.. (more…)

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis A. Miranda Jr. Will Join Producing Team of PURPLE RAIN
by Stephi Wild
Viajes Miranda, the production team comprising of Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr., have been added to the producing team for the upcoming Broadway production of Purple Rain. . (more…)

Ben Davis to Replace Geno Segers as ‘Hades’ in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Broadway veteran Ben Davis will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway. He replaces the previously revealed Geno Segers, and joins Jasmin Saavoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman and Kayko in the cast. . (more…)

Rosie O’Donnell’s WIZARD OF OZ Trump Parody Shot Down By
by Michael Major
Rosie O’Donnell reveals that a proposed Wizard of Oz parody was shot down by . As she prepares to step in for Jimmy Kimmel on his talk show while he’s on a break, she reveals that she wanted to sing ‘If He Only Had A Brain’ as a Trump diss track.. (more…)

EVERY BRILLIANT THING to Dedicate Performance to Josh Grisetti
by Michael Major
Every Brilliant Thing will dedicate an upcoming performance to the late Josh Grisetti. Actor and friend Rob McClure took to social media to share that he has worked with the production to organize a discount code to those who wish to attend.. (more…)

Ben Vereen Asks’ How Do We Preserve the Soul of Broadway?’ Amid CATS Closing
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Amid the news that Cats: The Jellicle Ball will be closing on Broadway, the theatre community has continued to speak out about the current state of Broadway. Read Ben Vereen’s statement on the closing of the show.. (more…)

Aaron Alcaraz to Join HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY as ‘Shane’
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Aaron Alcaraz will step into the role of ‘Shane Hollander’ in Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, replacing Jimin Moon, who is set to depart the production in August.. (more…)

Sam Simahk to Join MAYBE HAPPY ENDING as Standby for ‘Oliver’ & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Sam Simahk will be joining the company of Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway as a Standby for Oliver, Gil, and James. Sam Simahk previously appeared on Broadway in Carousel.. (more…)

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