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HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS & More Could Leave TikTok Soon As as NPMA Pulls License
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2024


Music from Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, and more. may be leaving TikTok as the National Music Publishers Association plans on ending their partnership with the platform at the end of the month. Find out how more Broadway music might be impacted by the decision here!

A Conversation with Shaina Taub & More at the Drama Book Shop in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024


Founded in 1917, the Drama Book Shop is a renowned NYC cultural institution. Join them on Tuesday evenings for insightful discussions.

See Jordan Beswick & Amelia Campbell, and More in January At The Drama Book Shop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


Join in at the Drama Book Shop for their January events. See who is taking part!

The Drama Book Shop Announces Upcoming Author Events
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023


The Drama Book Shop presents a series of events featuring new theatrical literary works by authors and playwrights. Join them for inspiring discussions and celebrations of the power of American theater. Reserve your seat on their website.

Amy Brenneman to Star in the LA Premiere of THE SOUND INSIDE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023


Get ready for a captivating experience as Amy Brenneman takes center stage in the LA premiere of 'The Sound Inside' at Pasadena Playhouse. Don't miss this must-see production!

Cast Revealed For MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023


The first London productions in more than 100 years of MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES has revealed its cast at the Finborough Theatre. A triple bill of Makeshifts and Realities by Gertrude Robins, and Honour Thy Father by H. M. Harwood.

Full Casting Announced for NEXT TO NORMAL at the Donmar Warehouse
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 16, 2023


Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced full casting for the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next To Normal.

LisaGay Hamilton, Roslyn Ruff & More to Star in STEW at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2023


The Los Angeles premiere of Stew by Pulitzer Prize-finalist Zora Howard will be presented at Pasadena Playhouse, the recipient of the 2023 Regional Tony Award.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.

Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Ari Afsar, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More to Star in JEANETTE: THE MUSICAL at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023


54 BELOW will present Jeannette: The Musical on May 17, 2023 at 9:30pm.

Andre De Shields, Lear DeBessonet, Drama Book Shop & Darin Oduyoye to be Honored at 89th Annual Drama League Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023


Andre De Shields, Lear DeBessonet, Drama Book Shop & Darin Oduyoye will be honored at 89th Annual Drama League Awards. See when the awards ceremony will be taking place!

Extensive Collection of African American Art to Continue at Bedford Gallery Through Late December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022


The Harmon & Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper, an exhibition that celebrates 54 African American artists and their tremendous contributions to U.S. art and culture, continues at Bedford Gallery through December 18.

How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022


Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!

The Drama Book Shop Presents Reading and Signing of Ronald Rand's SOLO TRANSFORMATION ON STAGE
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022


Goodwill Cultural Ambassador world-acclaimed Solo Performer Ronald Rand, and author of 'SOLO TRANSFORMATION ON STAGE: A Journey into the Organic Process of the Art of Transformation' will give an in-person Reading and Signing on September 19th @ 5:30 pm at The Drama Book Shop. Special guests scheduled include Stephen Lang & Anita Hollander.

Tony Award Winner Actress Ali Stroker & Stacy Davidowitz Will Sign A CHANCE TO FLY At The Drama Bookshop
by Alan Henry - Aug 20, 2022


The Drama Book Shop will be hosting an in-person reading and signing from A Chance to Fly by Tony award-winning actress Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz on September 12th at 5:30pm.

Mint Theater's American Premiere of CHAINS Opens Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022


Now, more than two years after it was first announced, the cast of Chains will celebrate Opening Night on Thursday June 23rd, at Theatre Row. Performances will now continue through July 23rd.

The Drama Book Shop to Celebrate 105 Years as a New York Institution
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022


The Drama Book Shop, a 105-year-old independent bookstore in New York City owned by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeffrey Seller and James L. Nederlander, will celebrate its first anniversary since reopening its doors at 266 West 39th Street on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Lin-Manuel Miranda to be Honored at National Music Publishers' Association's Annual Meeting
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022


Kennedy Center Honor, Grammy, Tony, Pulitzer Prize, and Emmy award winning songwriter, actor, director, and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda will receive this year’s NMPA Songwriter Icon award, and Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian Grainge will deliver a keynote conversation.

Cast Announced for Mint Theater's American Premiere Of CHAINS By Elizabeth Baker At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022


On March 11th 2020 Mint Theater Company completed casting for their next production, the long delayed American premiere of Chains by Elizabeth Baker, scheduled to open that May.  

FAT HAM Wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Team BWW - May 9, 2022


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Fat Ham has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Selling Kabul, and Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2022


The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2022 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

American Premiere of CHAINS by Elizabeth Baker to be Presented at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2022


Mint Theater Company announced that Elizabeth Baker’s Chains would make its long delayed American premiere at Theatre Row.

The Drama Book Shop Launches E-Commerce Site
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022


The Drama Book Shop has announced the launch of an e-commerce site, providing worldwide access to thousands of theatrical titles. The online store features all the titles available in the New York shop and will offer staff recommendations, new plays, monthly selects, indie titles, top picks for kids and more. 

Hamilton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Hamilton have there been?
Hamilton has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1917.

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