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Chris Peluso, Broadway star in ‘Mamma Mia!' and ‘Wicked,' dies at 40
Broadway actor Chris Peluso, who performed in “Mamma Mia!” and toured in “Wicked,” died on Aug. 15 at age 40. No cause of death has been shared
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‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical' brings glitz to Kennedy Center
The Tony award-winning musical “Moulin Rouge” is on stage in D.C. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with actor Gabe Martinez about what audiences can expect.
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Broadway-bound revival of ‘The Wiz' finds its next Dorothy, thanks in part to TikTok
A 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the attention of casting agents with her TikTok videos has landed the plumb role of Dorothy in the Broadway-bound production of “The Wiz.”
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Broadway actor who played Simba in ‘The Lion King' dies at 47
Clifton Oliver died early Wednesday morning, according to his sister Roxy Hall.
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Broadway averts potential strike as tentative deal with IATSE reached
Broadway appears to have dodged a strike by stage workers that would have shut down dozens of shows and tours, right in the peak of the summer tourist season.
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Hollywood first, Broadway next? Theater workers could strike as soon as Friday
The union’s previous contact reportedly ended on July 2, and its members have been working under those terms in the weeks since.
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Iconic TKTS booth in Times Square celebrates 50 years of discount Broadway tickets
When Jay-Z and Alicia Keys filmed the video for “Empire State of Mind,” their valentine to New York City, they naturally ended up in Times Square, singing on illuminated red glass steps. It was no mere set: It was two New York icons standing on another. Their stage was the top of the TKTS booth, which has become part of…
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Wayne Brady, Alan Mingo Jr. share lead role in ‘The Wiz' revival
Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the stage to portray the wizard in the revival of the 1974 production of “The Wiz.”
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Biden Welcomes Hosts Reception to Mark Jewish American Heritage Month
President Joe Biden plans to mark Jewish American Heritage Month by highlighting his administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism at a White House reception that will feature performances from the stars of the Broadway revival of “Parade,” a musical about a Jewish American factory manager.
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Tony Awards Go Dark, Won't Broadcast Live During Strike: Report
The annual awards show will look a little different as a result of the ongoing writers’ strike, starting with the fact that it won’t be televised live.
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‘Some Like It Hot' Leads Tony Award Nominations With 13 Nods
“Some Like It Hot,” a musical adaptation of the cross-dressing movie comedy that starred Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, has waltzed away Tuesday with the most number of Tony Award nominations.
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Farewell to Broadway's Iconic ‘Phantom:' Final Shows Sell Out as Some Tickets Go for Up to $4,000
After more than three decades, Broadway’s longest-running musical, “The Phantom of the Opera,” is coming to an close on Sunday.
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Fairfax Co. Senior Makes Broadway Debut in ‘Parade' Revival
A senior at Fairfax County Public Schools is a cast member in the Broadway revival of “Parade,” starring Ben Platt. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Sophia Manicone about making her Broadway dreams come true.
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‘Funny Girl' With Lea Michele to End Its Broadway Run
The revival of Funny Girl, starring Lea Michele as Fanny Brice, will bow out in September 2023 before heading out on a North American tour.
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Jonas Brothers Announce New Album and Five-Show Broadway Residency
Jonas Brothers have released a new single and revealed an upcoming album and plans to hit Broadway for five shows next month.
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Tina Fey Announces Which Original ‘Mean Girls' Stars Will Be Coming Back for the Musical Movie
“SNL” alums Tina Fey and Tim Meadows will be back for the “Mean Girls” musical movie adaptation alongside Reneé Rapp, reprising her role from the Broadway show.
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Catch ‘Em While You Can: Curtains Closing on Nearly a Dozen Broadway Shows This Month
Long-beloved and recent debuts are leaving Broadway this month. Catch them before they’re gone.
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Sudden Broadway Closures of Brand New Shows Raise Uproar, Diversity Concerns
The sudden closures have fans and many in the Broadway community worried about the future of diversity in theater.
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‘Hadestown' Star Under Fire for Publicly Shaming Audience Member — Twice
An audience member for ‘Hadestown’ said she was using a sanctioned closed captioning device to help her understand and enjoy the show, and it was provided by the theater — but an actor onstage mistakenly thought she was using it to record.
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‘Phantom of the Opera,' Longest-Running Broadway Show, to Close After 35-Year Run
“Phantom of the Opera,” a Broadway fixture for so long that it feels like part of the fabric of New York City, will close after a 35-year run.