Ben Platt Departs Role in Dear Evan Hansen
Ben Platt played his final performance yesterday, November 19, in the title role of hit musical Dear Evan Hansen, Playbill…
Broadway
Broadway consists of the 40 professional theaters scattered across New York City’s Theatre District, including the Ambassador, Imperial, Majestic, and Shubert Theatres, among others.
Amy Schumer Brings in $1 Million for Broadway Debut
Amy Schumer made her Broadway debut this month in Steve Martin’s Meteor Shower, and Forbes reports a $1 million week…
The Parisian Woman Starring Uma Thurman Opens on Broadway
The Parisian Woman begins preview performances today, November 9, at the Hudson Theatre with the opening night set for November…
Has Broadway Become Reliant on Celebrity Draw at the Box Office?
This week in Broadway news is dominated by reports of “splashy debuts” for singer-songwriter Jason Mraz and comedian-actress Amy Schumer…
Lin Manuel-Miranda Will Return to Hamilton in Puerto Rico
Lin Manuel-Miranda, creator and original star of the Tony award-winning Hamilton, will reprise his role as the founding father for a…
A Meat Loaf Musical May Be Coming To Broadway
Bat Out of Hell, a Meat Loaf-based musical that premiered in Manchester, England earlier this year, may hit Broadway in…
TKTS Customer Files Consumer Complaint Over a Dime
When was the last time that less than a dollar’s worth of incorrect change mishandled during a customer service transaction…
Proposed GOP Tax Reform Could Have Big Impact on Tickets, Venues
The proposed GOP tax reform bill, unveiled this week by party leadership, could have wide-ranging consequences in the ticketing and…
Alleged “Hamilton” Ponzi Schemer Joe Meli Takes Plea Deal
Joe Meli, who faced several charges related to an alleged Ponzi scheme involving duping investors by telling them they could…
Trump, Michael Moore Debate Over Broadway Show
Donald Trump, though now the president of the United States, has ceased to shy away from his pop-culture career beginnings….