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KATIE ABOUT TO BE “OFF” BROADWAY

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Bob Sheppard

Katie Holmes’ return to Broadway will be much shorter than she would have liked. The former Mrs.Cruise’s play “Dead Accounts” will close within a week of the new year. Producers said that Theresa Rebeck’s drama will close on Jan. 6 … read more

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CHICAGO TO BECOME #2 ON BROADWAY

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Scott Walker

There’s about to be a shift in Broadway’s list of longevity. At 8:00 this evening, the curtain will rise on the 6,681st performance of the revival of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre. The musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb will … read more

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BROADWAY WORKERS HAVE TENTATIVE DEAL

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Michael Kramer

A  sigh of relief on Broadway after the union representing hundreds of  theatre cleaners, porters, elevator operators and bathroom attendants  reached a tentative labour agreement with the Broadway League – to avert a strike. Union members  had authorized a strike last … read more

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BROADWAY PRODUCER MARTIN RICHARDS DIES

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Kevin Trudell

  The Tony Award-winning producer behind Broadway hits including “On the Twentieth Century,” ”Sweeney Todd“ and ”The Will Rogers Follies,“ has died in New York. Martin Richards was 80. His Publicist says  the marquees of New York’s Broadway theatres  will … read more

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BROADWAY BOUNCES BACK AFTER SANDY

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Michael Kramer

Most Broadway shows had a lot to be thankful for this U-S Thanksgiving.  Box offices were up  more than $6 million from the previous week. The Broadway League, which is  the national trade association for the Broadway industry, released data  showing … read more

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BROADWAY TAKES A BEATING FROM SANDY

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Michael Kramer

The financial fallout from hurricane Sandy continues on Broadway. Every show took a  beating last week according to data released today  by the Broadway League. All told, Broadway shows lost roughly $8.5 million in ticket sales as a result of cancelled … read more

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BROADWAY THEATRES GRADUALLY RE-OPEN

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Scott Walker

As the city of New York gradually gets back to work after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, so does the city’s theatre district, a vital part of the city’s reputation and commerce. Several theatres re-opened yesterday for Wednesday matinee performances. … read more

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HURRICANE SANDY DARKENS BROADWAY THEATRES

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Scott Walker

The threat of Hurricane Sandy is taking its toll on New York box offices. Broadway theatre owners  canceled performances yesterday and today. Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of the Broadway League, says, “The safety and security of theatregoers and employees … read more

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ACTRESS CHOSEN TO GIVE 25th ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE OF “PHANTOM”.

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Scott Walker

Producers of Phantom of the Opera have chosen one of their many Christine Daae’s to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary on Broadway. Sierra Boggess will reprise the role of Christine beginning the week of January 21st for what producers say is at … read more

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BROADWAY PRODUCTION SHELVED; A VICTIM OF POSSIBLE FRAUD

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Scott Walker

A 1938 psychological thriller from Daphne du Maurier became a hit movie by Alfred Hitchcock. It also appeared destined for Broadway as a musical. But destiny has taken a bizarre turn. Just days before Rebecca was to begin rehearsals in New … read more

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