By Logan Culwell-Block
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Get a 1st Look at Audra McDonald in Gypsy, Opening at Broadway’s Majestic December 19
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Have Walk-On Role in Broadway’s & Juliet
By Andrew Gans
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will make her Broadway debut with a one-night-only walk-on role in the hit jukebox musical & Juliet December 14 at 8 PM at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
Cynthia Erivo, Cole Escola, Billy Porter, More Join 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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The NBC broadcast is also scheduled to feature performances from the casts of Death Becomes Her, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Outsiders.
Even more talent has been announced for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, set to air on NBC November 28 beginning at 8:30 AM in all time zones and continuing through noon. Today‘s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will once again host the annual celebration.
Broadway’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ Musical Will Open in London in 2025
By Andrew Gans
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The Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, which continues at the Broadway Theatre, will make its West End debut next year at the London Coliseum.
MJ the Musical Celebrates Halloween With International ‘Thriller’ Performances October 31
BY LOGAN CULWELL-BLOCK, ANDREW GANS
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MJ The Musical is set to revive its beloved annual Halloween tradition on October 31, featuring a spectacular finale performance of Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller.” This event promises an unforgettable experience with the original choreography from the legendary music video, enhanced by unique one-night-only costumes, stunning lighting, and captivating projections.
Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho Are the New Stars of Broadway’s Cabaret
BY LOGAN CULWELL-BLOCK
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The immersive revival of the Kander and Ebb musical continues its run at the Kit Kat Club in the August Wilson Theatre.
Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho join Broadway’s Cabaret as The Emcee and Sally Bowles, respectively, September 16, and new production shots offer a first look at the new stars.
Alyssa Milano Is Roxie Hart in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’
BY ANDREW GANS
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TV star Alyssa Milano—of Who’s the Boss? and Charmed fame—made her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago September 16.
Milano stepped into the role of Roxie Hart for a limited engagement through November 10 at the Ambassador Theatre. The evening also welcomed the return of Kimberly Marable, Raymond Bokhour, and NaTasha Yvette Williams to the roles of Velma Kelly, Amos Hart, and Matron “Mama” Morton, respectively.
‘Mean Girls’ Kyle Selig Joins Broadway’s ‘Water for Elephants’ September 3
BY MARGARET HALL
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Kyle Selig, who created the role of Aaron Samuels in Broadway’s Mean Girls and also played Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, steps into the role of Jacob Jankowski in the Tony-nominated musical beginning September 3 at the Imperial Theatre. Selig succeeds Grant Gustin, who played his final performance September 1.
Area Stage Presents ‘LAS MARCAS DEL MAR (SEAMARKS)’
Area Stage proudly presents the Spanish World Premiere of Las Marcas Del Mar (Seamarks) by Gardner McKay, translated by Maria Banda-Rodaz and Constanza Espejo. The Los Angeles Drama Critics’ Circle Best Play Award winner, Las Marcas Del Mar (Seamarks), first captured the attention of Maria Banda-Rodaz back in 1993, when the play enjoyed the South East premiere and won a few Carbonell Awards, including Best Director. This production will take place at Area Stage’s Black Box Theatre in Sunset Place and will run from September 19th through the 29th, 2024.
Schedule of Upcoming and Announced Broadway Shows
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