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In Donna Summer's songs, women take center stage. In turn, "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical" is made up of a largely female cast that takes on both male and female roles during the biopic m…
Darko Tresnjak is taking over as director of “This Ain’t No Disco,” which will have its world premiere at the Atlantic Theater Company this summer. Tresnjak, artistic direc…
The Actors' Equity Association is taking aim at "Rocktopia" after it has not provided an Equity contract for its chorus members. "Rocktopia," a concert that features mashups of classical and…
The Broadway community is rallying behind actor Ruthie Ann Blumenstein, whose stage name is Ruthie Ann Miles, after a car struck and injured Blumenstein and killed her four-year-old daughter…
Everyone already knows who Cher is. So when Drew Hodges set out to create the artwork for "The Cher Show," which will premiere in Chicago before heading to Broadway in the fall, he knew he d…
The Broadway League is hoping to bring a younger generation, and their parents, to Broadway shows using discounts and experiential activities. Fifteen Broadway shows are currently participat…
“Gettin’ the Band Back Together” has cast four of its five lead band members. The musical, directed by John Rando, has cast Mitchell Jarvis as the lead singer of the band, …
The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds has new leadership. Laura Penn, head of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and D. Joseph Hartnett of the International Alliance of Th…
Dariush Kashani is taking over the lead role of Tewfiq in “The Band’s Visit” as Tony Shalhoub steps away to shoot a television show. Kashani will start in the role on March…
“Once on This Island” announced a national tour beginning in the fall of 2019. The tour of the Broadway production, which is produced by Ken Davenport and Hunter Arnold, will pla…
Michael Riedel is leaving the New York Post after 20 years as its theater columnist. Riedel is leaving the paper to work at radio station 710 WOR as the co-host of a morning talk show alongs…
Tamar Climan, co-founder of Richards/Climan Inc., is launching a new company as an independent producer, Climan announced Tuesday. Climan is currently working with Hal Luftig as executive pr…
The first preview of “Three Tall Women,” which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been delayed. “The first preview for Edward Albee's Three Tall Women has been postpon…
General management company Richards/Climan Inc. has rebranded as RCI Theatricals as Tamar Climan is no longer with the company. The name change is effective as of Monday, with David Richards…
Robert Wankel, president of The Shubert Organization, will take over as head of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, as Paul Libin retired after 24 years in the role. Libin, who was also recen…
The names of the general managers and producers who reportedly received contracts leading up to the lawsuit against casting directors have come to light. According to an email sent by la…
"Mean Girls" is heading toward its Broadway opening with five new songs, including a revamped anthem for Regina George in the first act. The creative team implemented feedback they received …
"Dear Evan Hansen" producer Stacey Mindich is partnering with David Mirvish, a Canadian producer, to bring the musical to Toronto. The show will play Royal Alexandra Theatre in March 2019 an…
Santino Fontana will take over the role of Cornelius Hackl in “Hello, Dolly!” as Gavin Creel recovers from back surgery. Fontana will join the cast starting March 1 and will be t…
Drew Cohen, current president of Musical Theatre International, has been promoted to chief executive officer of the theatrical licensing company. Cohen will continue as both CEO and presiden…
“Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song” is coming back to Broadway this fall in the Hayes Theater, the same house the show opened at in the 1980s. The show is transferring from Sec…
Broadway producers have the ability to reach out to a large, untapped pool of investors, but few have taken up the option. Under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, known as the JOBS Ac…
“Unmasked,” a new musical featuring the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber, will have its world premiere at the Paper Mill Playhouse in September. The musical, co-created by Richard Cu…
The world premiere of the John Kander musical “The Beast in the Jungle” announced its principal cast members including Tony Yazbeck. The musical, which will play the Vineyard The…
Jeff Daniels will star as Atticus Finch alongside Celia Keenan-Bolger as Scout in the upcoming Broadway production of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The play, directed by Bartlett Sher…
