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POTUS moves up Broadway opening date to April 27, 2022

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The producers of Selina Fillinger’s new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, have announced the production will move up its press opening to the matinee of Wednesday, April 27, 2022, joining the 2021-2022 Broadway Season. “After watching these hilarious and brilliant women of POTUS light up the rehearsal room, we’ve made the decision to move our opening up to April 27 so that this extraordinary world premiere will be in front of audiences and critics this season,” said the producers in a statement. “This spring is a moment … Continue reading POTUS moves up Broadway opening date to April 27, 2022

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Ryan Breslin: “I think the public is ready for another show like Newsies that shares the same themes.”

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It’s been 10 years since a group of Newsies first seized the day at the Nederlander Theatre, so this calls for a celebration, right? And you might know all the words to the hit musical but do you really know … Continue reading Ryan Breslin: “I think the public is ready for another show like Newsies that shares the same themes.”

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After Too Many Years Lost in History, the Six Queens are Ready to Take Their Crowning Glory on Broadway

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By Helen Sullivan  Image: Joan Marcus Six has not had the most conventional path to open on Broadway, to say the least. Hours before the show was set to open, Broadway was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Family and friends were in town to celebrate, gifts were ready at the theatre for cast and crew, and the after party was all booked for the show’s triumphant opening. Until, finally, 18 months later, Six was ready to take their crowning glory on Broadway. The show resumed previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on September 17th to sold-out crowds and … Continue reading After Too Many Years Lost in History, the Six Queens are Ready to Take Their Crowning Glory on Broadway

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A “The Queen’s Gambit” musical adaptation is in the works

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Gather ’round fans of the Netflix hit-show ! Following its huge success on the streaming platform, “The Queen’s Gambit” is getting a musical adaptation as Level Forward has announced it won the rights to adapt the novel for the stage. “Told through a brave and fresh point of view, audiences are already sharing in the friendship and fortitude of the story’s inspiring women who energize and sustain Beth Harmon’s journey and ultimate triumph,” said Level Forward CEO Adrienne Becker and producer Julia Dunetz. Centered around Beth Harmon, a woman who becomes one of the world’s greatest chess players, the show … Continue reading A “The Queen’s Gambit” musical adaptation is in the works

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Let’s Take A Look at The 2020 Tony Nominations

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With the coronavirus pandemic causing New York’s Broadway theatre district to shutdown, the 2019-2020 award season has had to make dramatic changes to its eligibility criteria. This implies that traditionally, each category would have between four to five nominees, but this year, they were indeed, limited to only three.  Aaron Tveit, Tony nominee and… Tony Winner ?  No yet! As the only nominee is in category – BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE IN A MUSICAL – Aaron is supposedly a soon-to-be Tony Winner. But according to the Tony rules, if a category only has one nominee … Continue reading Let’s Take A Look at The 2020 Tony Nominations

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“Jagged Little Pill”, “Moulin Rouge” and “Slave Play” lead the 2020 Tony Awards nominations

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Although it’s definitely been a strange and rough year for the industry due to the coronavirus outbreal, the show must go on! Back in August, The Broadway League and American Theatre Wing announced that the annual Tony Awards ceremony would still take place virtually this fall. An exciting way to keep the industry alive during this hard time, reward those who worked on-stage and backstage and celebrate a season was sadly cut short.  Continue reading “Jagged Little Pill”, “Moulin Rouge” and “Slave Play” lead the 2020 Tony Awards nominations

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Original cast of “Hamilton” to reunite for Joe Biden fundraiser

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They’re looking for a mind that vote! This friday, the original cast of Broadway’s Hamilton will reunite to perform as part of a virtual fundraiser for presidential candidate, Joe Biden.  The reunion will feature original cast members including Leslie Odom Jr, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Okieriete Onadowan, Javier Munoz and, of course, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch out, more cast members are said to be a part of this reunion as well.  A Q&A session will also take place with director Thomas Kail as a moderator. The event will go ahead on October 16, 2020 … Continue reading Original cast of “Hamilton” to reunite for Joe Biden fundraiser