McCarter Theatre Center's workshop of the new musical will culminate in two invitation-only performances.
The Broadway musicians' union has been publicly attacking the musical's historic decision to perform with pre-recorded tracks in lieu of live musicians.
The Jonathan Larson rock opera, directed by Sammi Cannold, will play the D.C. venue this summer.
Each of the musical theatre writers will receive a $15,000 grant, in addition to residencies, concerts, and recording grants.
Broadway's top honors will be handed out June 11 in a ceremony the industry hopes will send ticket sales soaring.
The Tony Awards: Act One will feature exclusive content leading up to the main awards ceremony, broadcasting live on CBS June 11.
The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre artistic director will work alongside Executive Director Henny Finch.
Jessica Chastain stars in the Ibsen adaptation's world premiere on Broadway.
The screen performers' union overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike ahead of a June 30 contract expiration.
The company will offer the play to schools and theatre companies through its Dramatists Play Service imprint.
The Hamilton and In the Heights star will reportedly take on Mozart, though his co-star has not yet been cast.
The Off-Broadway theatre company has also announced a new company-in-residence and promotions within its artistic leadership.
Matthew Puckett's musical fantasy explores the relationship among Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Among the songwriting participants are Broadway performers Adam Chanler-Berat and Robi Hager, director Arpita Mukherjee, and Off-Broadway composer Adam Gwon.
Mr. Haimes passed away in April, ending a nearly four-decade tenure leading the institution.
Producers are also searching for actors to play Little Michael in both the Broadway and touring productions of the hit musical.
Mr. Haimes was the long-time artistic director and CEO of Roundabout Theatre Company.
Tackling society's relationship with social media, the work features a score by 2019 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Wexler.
The David Byrne musical's decision to perform to pre-recorded tracks has come under fire from the American Federation of Musicians
Jennings will succeed long-time Executive Producer Barry Grove.
The jukebox musical is up for Broadway's top honor at this year's Tony Awards, along with Kimberly Akimbo; New York, New York; Shucked; and Some Like It Hot.
All major productions of the Fatboy Slim-David Byrne musical have performed with pre-recorded tracks, but it's a notable break from Broadway tradition.
Stage manager Lisa Dawn Cave, TDF Executive Director Victoria Bailey, and accountant Robert Fried were bestowed with this year's Tony Honors.
Currently artistic director of London's Young Vic, Kwei-Armah succeeds Ruben Santiago-Hudson, who had served in the role since 2020.
Running at the Shubert Theatre, the new musical is nominated for 13 2013 Tony Awards, the most of any show this season.
Data shows Broadway has recovered nicely, but still has ground to regain.
Among the stage, TV, and film producer's film projects are NBC's live musicals, including the 2018 production of Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar.
The evening honors Artistic Director Lynne Meadow's 50th anniversary with the company and outgoing Executive Producer Barry Grove.
The initial round of commissions have been granted to early- and mid-career playwrights.
Following a 40-year-old woman seeking her place in the bursting life of 1966 London, the work features a book, music, and lyrics by Michael Roberts.
The Tony-nominated musical has been adapted for young performers.
The awards celebrate industry professionals whose achievements contribute to the success of Broadway on the road.
Harris' Horton Foote Award recognizes a dramatist producing work that explores what it means to be human.
Adapted from Jeff Kinney's popular children's book series, the musical premiered at Minnesota's Children's Theatre Company in 2016.
Brandon Uranowitz and Carolee Carmello have also been announced to participate.
Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford lead the Tony-nominated revival at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
The app will allow Fringe theatregoers to buy tickets directly on the phone, and randomly recommend shows.
The play will be the newest offering of the Building the Box series.
With two decades at the Off-Broadway theatre company, Monarque will be heading to the West Coast.
A dispute between two Hollywood unions has led to an uncertain future for Broadway's top honors.
Madge's Olivier nominated autobiographical solo show My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), about being a queer child, recently ran in the West End.
The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.
The ceremony had been announced to air live from United Palace Theatre June 11 on Pluto and CBS.
The annual new play festival will be held at The Wild Project Off-Broadway.
The award is administered by the Dramatists Guild Foundation and carries a $20,000 prize for the winner's organization or institution.
The work features a book and lyrics by Andrew Zachary Cohen and music by Steven Silverstein.
Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse will host the reading based on the novel by Auntie Mame writer Patrick Dennis.
Immigrant Experiences will culminate in a free concert May 15 with Broadway alums attached to perform.
The work is set to feature a score by Alan Menken and Nell Benjamin and a book by Oscar winner Sarah Kernochan, with James Lapine directing.
See how Broadway performed the week of the 2023 Tony nominations.
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