Anti-Semitic protestors gather outside first preview of ‘Parade’
Protesters appeared outside the Jacobs Theatre on Feb. 21, ahead of the first revival performance of “Parade,” Jason Robert Brown, Harold Prince and Alfred...
‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ adds more simulcast performances
Second Stage Theater's production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' “Between Riverside and Crazy” has added four performances to its simulcast calendar, from Feb. 17 through...
American Girl’s latest doll showcases Broadway
Premium toy brand American Girl has announced its 2023 “Girl of the Year”: Kavi Sharma. The newest doll in the American Girl canon, Kavi,...
Jessica Chastain-led ‘Doll’s House’ announces Broadway theater and dates
Director Jamie Lloyd's new production of "A Doll's House," starring Jessica Chastain, has set a first-preview date of Feb. 13 ahead of a March...
Tony-winning playwright Christopher Durang diagnosed with aphasia; Sigourney Weaver and more share why the...
Over his career, Tony Award winner and Pulitzer finalist Christopher Durang has been invited to countless productions of his works. The playwright, whose achievements...
Broadway’s Brooks Atkinson Theatre to be renamed for Lena Horne
The Brooks Atkinson Theatre is set to be renamed to honor entertainer and civil rights activist Lena Horne, the Nederlander Organization announced Thursday.
This marks...
Manhole fire causes panic at Broadway opening night
Three manholes on West 43rd Street caught fire Sunday evening, causing panic as patrons of “Birthday Candles” attempted to leave the nearby American Airlines...
‘Kinky Boots’ will play an Off-Broadway run this summer
"Kinky Boots" will return to New York this summer at the Off-Broadway theater Stage 42.
The Tony-Award winning musical returns to the city after a...
Daniel Radcliffe to star in Off-Broadway production of ‘Merrily We Roll Along’
Daniel Radcliffe will star in “Merrily We Roll Along” at New York Theatre Workshop in late 2022, the Off-Broadway theater announced Monday.
Radcliffe will play...
Broadway theater to be renamed for actor James Earl Jones
The Cort Theatre will be renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre, the Shubert Organization announced Wednesday.
This will be the second Broadway theater to be...
‘MJ’ lead misses performances on Broadway due to injury
Myles Frost, who plays the title character in "MJ," has missed several weeks of performances in February due to a minor injury, the production...
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ will move Broadway theaters, reopen in June
"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...
Broadway revival of ‘Macbeth’ moves to Longacre Theatre
The spring revival of “Macbeth,” starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, will now play the Longacre Theatre.
The production had previously been announced to play...
‘Jagged Little Pill,’ Actors’ Equity to investigate cast member’s alleged mistreatment
“Jagged Little Pill” and Actors’ Equity are conducting separate, independent investigations into claims of mistreatment recently made public by a cast member.
Nora Schell, an...
Shubert Organization to begin expansion of Broadway’s Cort Theatre
The Shubert Organization will begin construction this March on the Cort Theatre, in a project that will see the addition of a five-story annex,...
Lincoln Center to create outdoor performance spaces this spring
Lincoln Center plans to create 10 outdoor performance spaces and stages this spring, in an effort to revitalize the performing arts industry.
The program, entitled...
Stagehand dies after fall at Winter Garden Theatre
A 54-year-old stagehand died Thursday after falling from a platform above the stage at the Winter Garden Theatre.
Police responded to a call at 8:48...
Broadway speaks out on racial injustice amid George Floyd protests
Broadway shows, theatrical institutions and unions have spoken out against police brutality and racial injustice in light of the ongoing protests occurring across the...
Hillary Clinton calls for equality in the theater at Women’s Day event
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to her love of theater and emphasized the importance of women's equality on Broadway and elsewhere at...
Theaters across the country prepare for coronavirus
Theaters across the country are brainstorming possible scenarios and solutions in response to the spread of novel coronavirus.
In a Friday webinar, hosted by the...
Broadway theaters increase cleaning protocols in response to coronavirus
The Broadway League released an updated statement on coronavirus Friday, speaking to an increase in cleaning protocols in every Broadway theater.
"We are following the...
‘Cinderella’ on the West End postponed due to ‘global circumstances’
Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cinderella" has postponed its fall premiere on the West End due to "current global circumstances," the production announced Thursday.
A spokesperson for...
New York and Broadway brace for economic impact from coronavirus
New York is expected to see a drop in tourism related to coronavirus, which experts say could hurt business on Broadway.
On Wednesday, NYC &...
The Broadway League makes statement on coronavirus
The Broadway League has made a statement on coronavirus, saying that the trade association is monitoring its progress and has been in touch with...
Actors’ Equity issues statement on coronavirus
Actors’ Equity has provided its staff and union members with guidance on “maintaining business continuity,” should a large coronavirus outbreak occur, the union said...
Actors’ Equity releases statement on ‘West Side Story’
Actors’ Equity released a statement Thursday in response to a report of “West Side Story” company members who may be concerned about safety due...
‘Jagged Little Pill’ matinee cancelled after pepper spray deployed
The matinee performance of “Jagged Little Pill” was cancelled Saturday after an audience member’s pepper spray went off during the show, according to a...
Protesters respond to ‘West Side Story’ statement
In response to a statement from “West Side Story” supporting cast member Amar Ramasar, protesters vowed to return louder and in greater numbers than...
Facing protests, ‘West Side Story’ stands by Amar Ramasar
“West Side Story” doubled down on its employment of cast member Amar Ramasar as the musical continues to face protests outside the theater and...
Protesters rally at ‘West Side Story’ against Amar Ramasar casting
A group of protesters gathered outside the Broadway Theatre Friday night to speak out against the casting of Amar Ramasar in the “West Side...
Ben Cook exits ‘West Side Story’ after injury
Dharon E. Jones will replace Ben Cook in the role of Riff in "West Side Story" after Cook sustained an injury during the show.
Cook...
‘The Music Man’ confirms Winter Garden Theatre for Broadway run
"The Music Man" will play the Winter Garden Theatre next season, the production confirmed Monday.
The production, directed by Jerry Zaks and starring Hugh Jackman...
Mars Rucker injured during performance of ‘Tina’ on Broadway
Mars Rucker was injured during Thursday night's performance of "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical."
Rucker, who plays Turner's sister Aline, suffered "superficial injuries" after stepping...
Michael Jackson musical changes its title
The Michael Jackson musical has changed its title ahead of an expected Broadway run.
Formerly known as "Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough," the bio-musical...
‘Six’ plans production aboard Norwegian Cruise ships
Broadway-bound “Six” is expanding its empire to the sea.
The concert-style musical, about the wives of Henry VIII, will run aboard three of the Norwegian...
Most Broadway shows cancelled after power outage
More than 20 Broadway shows were cancelled Saturday night after a power outage hit the west side of Manhattan.
Among the confirmed show closures: “Hadestown,”...
‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ plans Kennedy Center run after Broadway
“What the Constitution Means to Me” will head to Washington, D.C. following its Broadway run.
The play, starring and written by Heidi Schreck, will...
Shubert Alley temporarily closed after fallen debris
Shubert Alley will remain closed Wednesday evening, after a piece of stucco fell from an exterior wall in the alley earlier in the day.
At...
‘Jagged Little Pill’ to open at the Broadhurst this fall
“Jagged Little Pill” will open at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway this fall.
Previews are set to begin Nov. 3, 2019, with an opening night...
‘Magic Mike’ musical workshop postponed as writers depart
A private workshop of the Magic Mike musical taking place this week has been postponed, a spokesperson for the production confirmed.
The reason for the...
Rockwell Group to design new Broadway-themed hotel
Designer David Rockwell is hoping to bring the behind-the-scenes players of the Broadway industry to the forefront with his design for the upcoming Olio...
Mel Brooks to play two nights on Broadway this June
Mel Brooks is coming to Broadway for two nights in June as part of the “In Residence on Broadway” series.
Brooks will star in...
Tina Turner Musical to play the Lunt-Fontanne on Broadway
The Tina Turner musical, entitled "Tina — The Tina Turner Musical," will open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in the fall, the producers announced Thursday.
The...
Regina Spektor to play Broadway concert
Regina Spektor will appear on Broadway in June as part of the "In Residence on Broadway" series.
The singer-songwriter will appear at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre...
‘Gary’ pushes back opening date
"Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus" has pushed back its opening night date to April 21.
The Taylor Mac play was originally set to open...
Yanni to play Broadway engagement at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre this summer
Yanni has been announced as the second musician to appear at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre as a part of the new In Residence on Broadway...
‘Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune’ to play the Broadhurst Theatre
“Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” starring Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon, will play the Broadhurst Theatre this spring.
The revival of...
‘Hamilton’ moves theaters in Puerto Rico due to security concerns
The Puerto Rico engagement of "Hamilton" has moved theaters due to concern over possible rallies.
The production, starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, will now play the Luis...
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ will transfer to New World Stages
'The Play That Goes Wrong' will live on after its Broadway closing on Jan. 6.
The production announced Thursday that it will transfer to New...
‘King Lear’ to play Cort Theatre, ‘Hillary and Clinton’ at Golden
Producer Scott Rudin has changed the location of "King Lear," which was previously announced to play the Golden Theatre.
On Thursday, he announced that "King...
Police deployed across NYC after suspicious package at CNN
The Time Warner Center near Columbus Circle was evacuated Wednesday morning after a suspicious package was mailed to CNN, one of the building occupants.
In...
‘Chicago’ harassment investigation to take place in next two weeks
Judd Burstein, the independent investigator looking into claims of harassment at “Chicago” after the death of a cast member, plans to finish his investigation...
‘Chicago’ producers investigate harassment claims after cast member’s death
The producers of “Chicago” are investigating reports of harassment targeted at a cast member who took his own life last month after being a...
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ to open in San Francisco in fall 2019
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" will play the Curran theater in San Francisco beginning in the fall of 2019.
The play is coming to...
Fire in building of Ripley-Grier Studios leaves two civilians seriously injured
Two civilians sustained life-threatening injuries in a fire that occurred Monday afternoon at 520 8th Avenue, home of Ripley-Grier Studios and other theater offices.
The...
Broadway rallies behind Ruthie Ann Miles after car crash kills daughter
The Broadway community is rallying behind actor Ruthie Ann Blumenstein, whose stage name is Ruthie Ann Miles, after a car struck and injured Blumenstein...
