Hairspray

Exclusive

Exclusive: Longtime tour press agent Kent McIngvale founds solo agency

,   and  Ruthie Fierberg

Industry

Jack Viertel retires from Jujamcyn Theaters after 34 years

,   and  Broadway News

In Memoriam

‘Hairspray’ producer Margo Lion dies at age 75

,   and  Broadway Brands

Film

‘Mean Girls’ musical to be adapted into major motion picture

,   and  Broadway Brands

Creative

Marc Shaiman to write original music for ‘Plaza Suite’

,   and  Broadway Brands

Casting

Becky Gulsvig will take over Jenn Colella’s roles in ‘Come From Away’

,   and  Broadway Brands

Personnel

Matt Upshaw named as new CEO of Serino Coyne

,   and  Broadway Brands

Views

Opinion: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ sticks to its Off-Broadway roots

,   and  Jeremy Gerard

Tony Awards

Terrence McNally, Rosemary Harris, Harold Wheeler to receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards

,   and  Broadway Brands

Views

Opinion: Is $20 million-plus the new normal for Broadway musicals?

,   and  Jeremy Gerard

In Memoriam

Opinion: Craig Zadan’s legacy will live on through Broadway, TV projects

,   and  Jeremy Gerard

Industry

NYU launches Broadway Orchestra training program

,   and  Broadway Brands

Legal

MTI files suit against theater camp over licensing fees

,   and  Broadway Brands