Patti LuPone has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform in "Company" until at least March 8, the production announced Sunday. LuPone, who plays Joanne, reported symptoms of COVID-…
"Kimberly Akimbo" will transfer to Broadway this fall. The new musical, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, will start previews on Oct. 12, ahead of a N…
Broadway grosses continued a steady upward climb last week, as capacity reached a new high for the season. In the week ended Feb. 20, capacity across all Broadway productions hit 89.8%. …
Associate directors and choreographers on Broadway and on tour are nearing an agreement for employer-backed healthcare and other protections for the first time. The development comes aft…
Broadway grosses showed more signs of improvement in the week ended Feb. 13. Total grosses increased to $18.9 million, a jump of $2 million from the previous week and $3.9 million from t…
As the Omicron variant ripped through the Broadway industry, some productions saw capacities drop into the teens, while others weathered through with strong pricing and less than a handful o…
"American Utopia" has extended its Broadway run through April 3. This is the final extension of the show, which has been playing the St. James Theatre since Sept. 17, 2021. "American Utopia"…
"Sing Street" will stage a run at the Huntington in Boston this August, as the musical looks to return to Broadway. The new musical, which is based on the 2016 film, was scheduled to pla…
Broadway theaters will still require audience members to wear masks and show proof of vaccination for entry, the Broadway League confirmed Wednesday. The confirmation comes after New Yor…
Alex Brightman will return to the title role in "Beetlejuice" this spring. Brightman originated the role of Beetlejuice, which he played during the musical's first Broadway run from Apri…
Broadway attendance rebounded last week as capacity ticked up to 80%, the highest level on record since Dec. 16. The industry grossed $16.9 million in the week ended Feb. 6. This is clos…
Actors' Equity has hired a new team of public health consultants to advise the union on COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill, a physician who has consulted for …
"Plaza Suite" announced the complete Broadway cast Monday for its run this spring. The play, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, will feature returning cast members Dann…
Broadway grosses dropped to $15 million last week, as the number of running productions dwindled to 19. That's a $1.5 million drop from the previous week and the second lowest aggregate …
In an uncertain fall on Broadway, consumers flocked to the big brands and returned to favorite musicals. Even without the traditional tourist audience, "Wicked" and "The Phantom of the O…
Broadway grossed just $16.5 million last week, the second lowest on record this season, as the industry reported totals from a slim number of running productions. There were 21 running p…
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" lead James Snyder has been fired from the production, producers said Sunday. Snyder, who has played Harry Potter since March 2019, had his contract te…
Starting this season, Tony Awards voters must complete unconscious bias training in order to vote in any categories. The news, sent to voters Friday, requires members to take a free, online …
A musical adaptation of "Black Orpheus," a take on the Greek myth of Eurydice and Orpheus, is in development, with plans for a 2023 Broadway run. The musical, produced by Stephen Byrd and Al…
Broadway grosses remain low as the population contends with COVID-19 cases related to the Omicron variant and as the industry delves deeper into the traditional winter downturn. The capacity…
A stage adaptation of "The Kite Runner" will play the Hayes Theater this summer. The play with music, based on the 2003 book by Khaled Hosseini, comes to Broadway after playing the West …
"To Kill a Mockingbird" will end its run at the Shubert Theatre on Sunday and move to the Belasco Theatre this June. The move follows the news that "Girl from the North Country" will clo…
"Girl from the North Country" has set a closing performance date for Jan. 23, but is in talks to return in the spring, the production announced Wednesday. The musical opened at the Belas…
Shoshana Bean will join the Broadway cast of "Mr. Saturday Night," producers announced Wednesday. Bean, who has starred in "Wicked" and "Waitress" on Broadway, will play the role of Susa…
Broadway theaters played to their lowest capacity on record this season, as theaters across the industry reported 62% seats filled last week. Grosses were similarly affected, dropping to…