5 Musicals You Should See Before the Tony Awards

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Written by: Andrew Gans

It’s hard to believe, but there are only two weeks before the 78th Annual Tony Awards will be presented at Radio City Music Hall.

That means, there are just about 16 or so chances left to see each of the acclaimed Broadway plays and musicals that are vying for Broadway’s top honor. In such a crowded season (there were 43 Broadway openings), we’ve decided to help your show selection by spotlighting five of the musicals—a mix of both original productions and revivals—that are currently vying for 2025 Tony Awards.

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Jamie Muscato Leads London Carousel Concert July 13

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Written by: Logan Culwell-Block

London News

Jamie Muscato Leads London Carousel Concert July 13. Christine Allado and Rebecca Caine are co-starring in the one-night-only event at Royal Festival Hall.

Jamie Muscato (HeathersMoulin Rouge! The Musical) stars as Billy Bigelow in a one-night-only London concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel at Royal Festival Hall July 13.

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Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows

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Written by: Natan Zamansky

EMPIRE THE MUSICAL

• New World Stages Stage 1
• First Preview: July 1, 2024
• Opening: July 11, 2024
• Book, Music, and Lyrics: Caroline Sherman & Robert Hull
• Director: Cady Huffman
• Cast: Danny Iktomi Bevins, Monique Candelaria, Devin Cortez, Morgan Cowling, Kaitlyn Davidson, Joel Douglas, Joseph Fierberg, Alexandra Frohlinger, Matt Gibson, Albert Guerzon, Julia Louise Hosack, Kiana Kabeary, Howard Kaye, TJ Newton, April Ortiz, Kennedy Perez, Paul Salvatoriello, J Savage, Robbie Serrano, Ethan Saviet

Told through the lens of three generations of dreamers and doers spanning New York City in the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the Bicentennial Year of 1976, this original story shines new light on one of history’s greatest feats of will and desire. With a desperate city pinning its hopes on this seemingly impossible project, only skyscraper-high levels of grit and determination can keep it climbing. Discover the dramatic tales of derring-do through spectacular choreography, foot-tapping music, and colorful, timeless characters. Take the thrilling ride to the sky with the brave Mohawk Skywalkers, industrialist visionaries, and can-do immigrants, all of whom had the guts to go up when everyone else was down. Witness the extraordinary resilience and optimism that built a landmark that still inspires today.

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Schedule of Upcoming and Announced Broadway Shows

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Written by: James Miller

This list is updated regularly. It is organized by start of previews.

2024-2025 SEASON

OH, MARY!
Theatre: Lyceum Theatre
First Preview: June 26, 2024
Opening: July 11, 2024
Starring: Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht
Writer: Cole Escola
Director: Sam Pinkleton
About: The hit Off-Broadway comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln will transfer to Broadway for a 12-week run.

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