Hal Luftig News

Black Theatre Coalition and AMC Networks Partner for Fellowships in Production and Casting

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 18, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition will illuminate the talents of those interested in Film and TV with a Production and Casting Fellowship with AMC Networks.

Black Theatre Coalition Partners With Black Broadway Men Inc. for 2023 Playwriting Initiative

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 20, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition has announced a partnership with fraternal organization, Black Broadway Men.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Jujamcyn Ruling in Covid Suit, Easter Bonnet Competition Returns

by Alex Freeman — March 13, 2023

Dance news, lawsuits, and J.

Photos/Video: HERE LIES LOVE Reveals David Korins' Immersive Nightclub Set Design For The Show's Broadway Run!

by A.A. Cristi — March 10, 2023

See first look images of the immersive nightclub set design for Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from the minds of Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner David Byrne (concept, music and lyrics) and Grammy Award winner Fatboy Slim (music)!

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tina Fey & More to Celebrate Ars Nova 20th Anniversary at NOVA BALL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 9, 2023

Ars Nova will celebrate its 20th Anniversary and honor its founders Jenny & Jon Steingart at Nova Ball, Ars Nova’s annual benefit-turned-party of the season.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Cherry Lane Acquired, Weissberg Commissions Announced

by Alex Freeman — March 6, 2023

A24 is entering the live theatre realm - the revered production and distribution company has acquired the Cherry Lane Theater.

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Will Be Developed into a Musical by Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac

by Stephi Wild — February 28, 2023

Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil, the 1994 iconic blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record, is being developed into a new musical.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Antisemitic Protests at Parade, New AEA Report on EDI

by Alex Freeman — February 27, 2023

The growing threat of antisemitism in our culture spilled onto Broadway last week as a group of neo-Nazi’s protested outside preview performances of Parade.

Lea Salonga Joins the Cast & Producing Team of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2023

Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga, a global Filipina legend, will join Here Lies Love's Broadway cast for a special guest engagement this summer.

Wake Up With BWW 2/21: PARADE Begins Previews, 1776 Tour Photos, and More!

by — February 21, 2023

Happy first preview to Parade, which begins previews on Broadway tonight! Top stories include photos from the National Tour of 1776, and more!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Hal Luftig Company Declares Bankruptcy, New Ohio to Close

by Alex Freeman — February 20, 2023

Earlier this month, the Box Office of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Center became tied up in a cyber attack - not unlike the attack that tied up the Met’s box office for weeks - offering everyone a reminder that cyber security vulnerabilities should be examined by institutions of all s

Broadway Producing Heavyweight Hal Luftig Company Declares Bankruptcy

by Cara Joy David — February 20, 2023

As last year wound to a close, the Hal Luftig Company, Inc.

Black Theatre Coalition Announces Recipient Of The 2023 American Express Directing Fellowship

by A.A. Cristi — February 17, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition co-founders T.

Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora Will Reprise Roles in HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — February 15, 2023

Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora will join the Broadway company of Here Lies Love.

Olivier Award-Winning LIFE OF PI Star Hiran Abeysekera And More To Lead Broadway Transfer; Full Cast Announced

by A.A. Cristi — February 10, 2023

Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel LIFE OF PI will premiere at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) with three Olivier Award-winning performers making their Broadway debuts.

HERE LIES LOVE Will Open On Broadway in Summer 2023

by Stephi Wild — January 12, 2023

Here Lies Love, the immersive disco pop musical based on the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos and the People Power Revolution of the Philippines, with music by Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner David Byrne and Grammy Award winner Fatboy Slim, will premiere on Broadway in the Summer of 2023 at the B

Lisa Fishman & Michael Nigro Complete the Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 9, 2022

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has announced final casting for their seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals.

KINKY BOOTS To End Off-Broadway Run This Month

by A.A. Cristi — November 1, 2022

The Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots will play its final off-Broadway performance at 7:00PM on Sunday, November 20, 2022 following 32 previews and 102 regular performances.

KINKY BOOTS to Present Special Halloween Sing-a-Long Performance

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 26, 2022

Everybody Say Yeah (and sing out) because Kinky Boots is doing a SING-A-LONG performance! Celebrate Halloween this year Kinky Boots Style by getting dressed up (optional!) and heading to Stage 42 on October 31st, where the audience is encouraged to sing along with some of their favorite tunes from t

LIFE OF PI Will Transfer to Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in March

by Stephi Wild — October 24, 2022

Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel LIFE OF PI will premiere at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre beginning performances Thursday, March 9, 2023.