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Michael Blakemore, venerable theatre director, dies aged 95

The double Tony-winning director staged acclaimed productions by Michael Frayn, Peter Nichols and many others in the West End and Broadway

The Guardian - UK

Broadway audiences are getting a little bit younger and more diverse

But the Broadway League said — in its first full demographics report since before the pandemic — that New York City's celebrated tourism draw has still not fully rebounded to pre-COVID levels.

WEKU

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ coming to Chicago

The hit Broadway show will make its North American tour debut with a 21-month run in Chicago starting next fall.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Autism is front and center in the pioneering new musical 'How to Dance in Ohio' on Broadway

The stage musical “How to Dance in Ohio” opens on Broadway on Sunday, celebrating those on the autism spectrum and opening a window about autism’s highs and lows for the neurotypical

The Independent UK

It Used to Be Hers: Sara Bareilles dons her apron once more with ‘Waitress’ live-capture film

She was an admired pop star with a voice like butter

The Independent UK

Michael Urie keeps the laughter going as he stars in a revival of Broadway 'Spamalot'

Michael Urie has a very hard job this winter: Not cracking up when he’s not supposed to on Broadway

The Independent UK

Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical stage musical 'Hell's Kitchen' moves to Broadway in spring

Broadway audiences will soon be hearing the hit songs of Alicia Keys not far from where the multiple-Grammy-winner grew up

The Independent UK

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A ‘Wiz’ that hums because of the plentiful things it does

Bound for Broadway, an eye-popping and high-intensity revival of the Motown-flavored musical both exhilarates and exhausts.

Chicago Sun-Times

Frances Sternhagen, Tony Award-winner who appeared on ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Cheers,’ dies at 93

More recently, Sterhnagen had a recurring role in “Sex and the City” as Bunny MacDougal, the strong-minded mother-in-law of Charlotte (Kristin Davis), which brought her her third Emmy nomination.

Chicago Sun-Times

Veteran Broadway team crafts ‘Boop! The Musical’ as a love story for a new age

Two-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell tapped Jasmine Amy Rogers for the lead role in the world-premiere musical at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre.

Chicago Sun-Times

Broadway costuming legend accused of sexual assault in civil suit

William Ivey Long, a six-time Tony Award winner and past chairman of the American Theatre Wing, is one of the defendants in a lawsuit filed Wednesday by Court Watson, a set and costume designer.

WEKU

Hell’s Kitchen review – Alicia Keys jukebox musical is a marvel

The star helps craft a show-stopping semi-autobiographical off-Broadway musical that brings the house down

The Guardian - US

Elton John's musical about Tammy Faye Bakker to land on Broadway next season

Elton John’s musical about televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker is coming to Broadway from London

The Independent UK

Billy Porter hits the dance floor on his fifth album with the goal of 'trying to heal people'

Billy Porter is strutting off in an entirely new sonic direction on his fifth album

The Independent UK

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From ancient Greece to Broadway, music has played a critical role in theater

Though anxiety about the fate of live theater performances still lingers, Broadway is celebrating its third season since reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic, with a lineup dominated once again by musicals.

The Guardian - US

Harmony review – Barry Manilow’s Broadway musical lacks magic

The period musical about a German singing group stumbles to the big stage after a troubled decades-long journey, arriving a little worse for wear

Marie Claire

Jocelyn Bioh's ‘JaJa's African Hair Braiding’ Is a Love Letter to Black Hairstyling

The 90-minute Broadway show celebrates the rich heritage of African hair braiding.

The Independent UK

Mean Girls movie musical trailer introduces new Queen Bee Reneé Rapp

Forthcoming screen adaptation of Broadway production boasts all-star cast of Fey, Reneé Rapp, Jon Hamm, Jenna Fischer and more

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‘Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas’ washes up on Michigan Avenue, on way to (maybe) Broadway

Actors perform alongside puppets in stage adaptation of beloved TV special from Jim Henson.

The Independent UK

'80s icon Boy George is returning to Broadway in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'

Boy George is returning to Broadway in “Moulin Rouge

Cinemablend

Grant Gustin's Next Post-The Flash Project Was His 'Original Dream As A Kid,' And I'm So Excited For Him

The project Grant Gustin is taking on after The Flash was his "original dream as a kid," and I'm so stoked for him!

The Guardian - US

I Need That review – Danny DeVito makes an awkward return to Broadway

A funny performance from the actor is the only saving grace of Theresa Rebeck’s messy comedy drama about a hoarder

The Independent UK

Ariana Grande spotted supporting rumoured boyfriend Ethan Slater in Spamalot revival

Grande and Slater are reportedly dating after meeting on set of ‘Wicked’

The Independent UK

Huey Lewis’ romcom musical ‘The Heart of Rock & Roll’ finds a stage on Broadway in spring

Huey Lewis, who with his band The News stormed radio in the 1980s with such rock-pop hits as “The Power of Love” and “I Want a New Drug,” is about to take his music to a Broadway stage

Evening Standard

Let's raise a glass to Bill Kenwright, one of theatre's great risk-takers

The sad news of the impresario's passing reminds us of the importance of taking a creative gamble

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