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'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical' will reopen on October 8th
“Tina - The Tina Turner Musical will reopen at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) on Friday, October 8, 2021.”
'Jagged Little Pill' to Reopen on Broadway on October 21st
“The 15-time Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill will reopen on Broadway on Thursday, October 21”
'Game of Thrones' stage adaptation on its way
“Winter will be coming to Broadway, in addition to the West End and Australia. The Hollywood Reporter states that an adaptation of Game of Thrones is currently being written by Duncan Macmillan and author George R.R. Martin himself. The goal is to debut productions in New York City, London’s West End, and Australia. The first show is expected to launch in 2023.”
Broadway's 'Mean Girls' closes permanently
“The Broadway production of Mean Girls has just announced that it will not reopen as a result of the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
'Spamalot' movie in the works
“Paramount Pictures has acquired Spamalot, and the studio will be the one to mount a movie production based on the hit Broadway musical.”
Rebecca Luker, Broadway Star and Tony nominee, has passed away
“Rebecca Luker, a Broadway star for multiple decades and one of the best vocalists of her generation, has passed away. She was 59.”
Broadway icon Ann Reinking has passed away at 71
Broadway legend and dance icon Ann Reinking has passed away. She was 71.
Stagehand falls to death inside Broadway theatre
A stagehand fell to his death inside a Broadway theater in Midtown on Thursday morning. The 54-year-old worker fell from scaffolding inside the Winter Garden Theatre.
Tony Winning Lighting Designer Howell Binkley has died
Howell Binkley, a living legend in the theatre lighting design community and two-time Tony winner, has died following a bout with cancer.
Disney adapting 'Once On This Island' film for streaming service
“It’s been announced that Disney will develop a film adaptation of the Ahrens and Flaherty musical of its streaming service, Disney+.”
BroadwayWorld Critic, Michael Dale, Steps Down as Critic, Website Seeks Diverse Candidate
“For the first time in a long time, the site BroadwayWorld, will be looking for a new first-night Broadway critic. Michael Dale has announced he is stepping down from the position, which had held for over a decade. Better yet, both Mr. Dale and BWW are hoping to fill the position with a diverse candidate.”
Inaugural Antonyo Award Nominations Announced, Celebrating the Best of Black Broadway and Off-Broadway Season
Nominations have been announced for the inaugural Antonyo Awards, celebrating the best of the Black Broadway and off-Broadway. The nominees include “A Strange Loop”, “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”, and “Jagged Little Pill”.
James L. Nederlander Apparently Pledges to Make Donation to Black Lives Matter
“In response to the growing outrage over his and his father’s six-figure donation to Donald Trump’s campaign in 2016, Jim L. Nederlander is apparently pledging to donate $50,000 to Black Lives Matter along with a statement.”
'Hairspray' Creators will Require Characters to be Cast as Written
“According to composer Marc Shaiman, the creators of the Tony-winning musical are going to require that the show’s characters be cast as they were intended.”
HAMILTON Director to Helm New "Fiddler on the Roof" Film
MGM will turn the iconic stage musical Fiddler On The Roof into a feature film adaptation that will be directed by Hamilton director Thomas Kail, who’ll produce with Dan Jinks and Aaron Harnick.
'Hairspray Live' to be Streamed Free Online in the UK
“Did you miss Hairspray Live! when it aired in 2016? Good news, it’s coming back! It will be streamed as part of The Shows Must Go On series in the United Kingdom.”
It's Official! 'Smash' is Being Adapted for Broadway
“After long speculation that it might be happening, it was announced this morning that the TV series Smash will be adapted into a stage version with its sights set on Broadway.”
Tony Awards Celebration to Stream on June 7th
“The Broadway On Demand streaming service, with support from the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, will present a one-hour celebration of theater and the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7 at 6 pm ET.”
Alanis Morissette and Cast of 'Jagged Little Pill' to Host Benefit Concert
Alanis Morissette and the Broadway company of Jagged Little Pill are teaming up for a great cause. The Broadway musical will offer a special benefit live-streamed concert on May 19.
Broadway's 'Frozen' Closes Permanently Amid Pandemic
“Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that Frozen, which was running at the St. James Theatre will not reopen once Broadway theatres return later this year. This marks the first musical to announce its closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”