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Charity Angél Dawson Withdraws From RAGTIME Due to Injury
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2025

Charity Angél Dawson has withdrawn from the Broadway revival of Ragtime due to an injury. The Waitress star was due to begin rehearsals for Lincoln Center's upcoming production of the musical, but has since dropped out after the injury has flared up.

Photos: RAGTIME in Rehearsals at Lincoln Center Theater - Full Cast Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the complete cast for Ragtime, LCT’s Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season. See rehearsal photos here!

Photos: & JULIET Reunion at JOY: A NEW MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 18, 2025

See photos of former & Juliet co-stars Lorna Courtney and Betsy Wolfe reuniting at Betsy's current show, Joy, Off-Broadway! Learn more about Joy and see how to purchase tickets!

Honor Blue Savage Shares Backstage Secrets From JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2025

In this edition of Words From The Wings, Honor Blue Savage from JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL takes us backstage at the Laura Pels Theatre to share some of her pre-show rituals, favorite moments, must-haves, and more!

Photos: Hoda Kotb Visits JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 24, 2025

The company at the Laura Pels Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Television personality Hoda Kotb stopped by to check out JOY: A New True Musical and posed with the cast after the show. Check out photos here!

Review Roundup: Betsy Wolfe-Led JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical, starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as 'Joy,' is now playing off-Broadway at the Laura Pels Theatre. See what the critics had to say and read the reviews here!

JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL to Offer $19.95 Tickets Through Rush Policy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy' is launching a general rush policy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

JOY Launches Box Office with Betsy Wolfe, Ticket Special, and a Free Mop
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

The box office for JOY: A New True Musical, starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano, will open on Monday, June 16 at 12 PM ET with special pricing and giveaways.

Video: Watch the RAGTIME Cast Perform the Title Song at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - May 28, 2025

Watch a video of the cast of Ragtime performing the title song, including Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz, along with the newly-announced Nichelle Lewis, Colin Donnell, Ben Levi Ross, Shaina Taub, and Rodd Cyrus.

Colin Donnell, Shaina Taub, Nichelle Lewis, and More Join RAGTIME Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has announced additional casting and creative team for RAGTIME, incoming Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season. Learn more here!

Brandon Espinoza to Replace Mauricio Martínez in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Brandon Espinoza will be joining the cast of JOY: A New True Musical as ‘Tony’ following the departure of the previously announced Mauricio Martínez. Learn more!

JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Launches Ticket Initiative with Girls Inc. of New York City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical is partnering on a ticket initiative with Girls Inc. of New York City. Learn more about the partnership and about the show here!

Betsy Wolfe-Led JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Complete casting has been announced for JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy.' JOY begins rehearsals on May 5 and will make its off-Broadway debut at the Laura Pels Theatre.

Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2024

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).

Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024. 

Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Amber Iman, Jennifer Damiano, Brenda Braxton, And More Join New Musical BEAPART Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Tony-nominees Amber Iman (Lempicka), Jennifer Damiano (Next to Normal), and Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Cafe), alongside Marcus Paul James (Ain't Too Proud), Marcus M. Martin (Aladdin), Jaime Cepero (SMASH) and The Voice finalist Brooke Simpson (1776), are set to lead the cast of BeAPart, a new musical about chosen family, gentrification, returning home, and the sweet, smoky love of barbecue.

Photos: SHUCKED, SPAMALOT and More Prepare for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 22, 2023

Let's have a parade! The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions, is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. See photos from rehearsal as Broadway prepares to dazzle the crowd at this week's festivities!

Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on COLBERT
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2023

Tony winner Alex Newell appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform their showstopping Shucked musical number, 'Independently Owned.' Newell frequently receives mid-show standing ovations after performing the number in the musical. They won Best Featured Performance in a Musical at this year's Tony Awards. Watch the video now!

SHUCKED Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Oct 13, 2023

Shucked has announced it will close on Broadway Sunday, January 14, 2024. A North American tour will launch Fall 2024, as well as productions in London’s West End at a Cameron Mackintosh theater Winter of 2025, and in Sydney, Australia in the Spring of 2026.

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