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Reneé Rapp, L Morgan Lee, Sis & More to Join DYLAN MULVANEY'S DAY 365 LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023


Beloved TikTok creator and trans artist Dylan Mulvaney will make her grand return to the stage headlining a one-night-only, live variety show called Dylan Mulvaney’s Day 365 Live! See who is taking part and how to purchase tickets.

AIN'T NO MO' to Play Final Performance on Broadway Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2022


The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will play its final performance. Read details about Cooper's campaign to save the show, take a look back at photos from opening night, and more.

Photos: RuPaul Hosts Performance of AIN'T NO MO'
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 16, 2022


RuPaul hosted a special performance of Ain't No Mo' on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the evening, and you can check out photos here!

Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022


Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway, has announced that the history-making and critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’, presented by Lee Daniels, will extend through Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Belasco Theatre.

AIN'T NO MO' Extends Broadway Run Through December 23
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022


The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will extend its Broadway run for an additional week. Performances will continue through December 23, 2022. 

Jordan E. Cooper Launches Campaign to Save AIN'T NO MO' the Week of its Closing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022


Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright in the history of Broadway, has launched the #saveAINTNOMO campaign in efforts to prolong the show’s run and boost ticket sales.

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith Buy Out Performance of AIN'T NO MO
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2022


According to a post on Jordan E. Cooper's Instagram page, Will and Jada Smith have bought out a performance of AIN'T NO MO. The show has announced a closing date of December 18th.

Playwright Jordan E. Cooper Pens Open Letter Asking for Support After AIN'T NO MO Announces Closing
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2022


Ain't No Mo star and playwright Jordan E. Cooper has penned an open letter to the community asking for support after the show announced it will be closing on Sunday, December 18th.

AIN'T NO MO' To Close On Broadway, December 18
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2022


The new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo' will play its final Broadway performance at the Belasco Theatre next Sunday, December 18. 

ALMOST FAMOUS to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA This Week
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2022


The Broadway cast of Almost Famous will perform on Good Morning America this Thursday, December 1. The episode will also feature an appearance by Cameron Crowe, who wrote the book and co-wrote the lyrics for the new musical based on his film of the same name.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of Mike Birbiglia: THE OLD MAN & THE POOL
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 15, 2022


Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night for Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool.

MIKE BIRBIGLIA: THE OLD MAN & THE POOL Broadway Engagement Extended Through January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2022


Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool will extend its Broadway engagement due to popular demand.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of WALKING WITH GHOSTS
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 28, 2022


Gabriel Byrne officially opened in his acclaimed solo show, Walking with Ghosts, on Broadway. This adaptation from his best-selling memoir of the same name is directed by Lonny Price and is currently playing at the Music Box Theatre for 75 performances only. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

ALMOST FAMOUS to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2022


The episode will also feature an interview with Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, who wrote the book and co-wrote the lyrics for the new musical based on his film of the same name. The cast includes Chris Wood, Solea Pfeiffer, Drew Gehling, Rob Colletti, Casey Likes, and more.

Video: Watch ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Take Their First Broadway Bows
by Opening Night - Oct 4, 2022


Previews began for Almost Famous at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, the new musical featuring 15 Broadway cast debuts, with a book and co-lyrics by Academy Award® winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film. Check out a photo and video clip from the curtain call here!

Photo: Get a First Look at ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway Ahead of its First Preview
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022


A first look photo of Almost Famous, the new musical with book and co-lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, has been released ahead of its first preview tonight on Broadway with an official opening on Thursday, November 3 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. See the photo here!

Photos: Andrew Lloyd Webber Announces BAD CINDERELLA and Its Star, Linedy Genao
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 3, 2022


At the Imperial Theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber officially announced the arrival of Bad Cinderella on Broadway, starring Linedy Genao in the title role. Check out photos of the composer with his new star.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Lawsuits Find Resolution, Garret Receives Death Threats
by Alex Freeman - Oct 3, 2022


Settlement was the word of the week on Broadway, with both the Rudin/SpotCo suit and JPP/Wagner Johnson lawsuits finding resolution through settlement - the latter is the subject of a new regular feature for this newsletter from our Industry Editor Cara Joy David.

Mike Birbiglia's THE OLD MAN & THE POOL To Open On Broadway, November 13
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2022


The new solo play Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool will open on Broadway this fall at the esteemed Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center.

ALMOST FAMOUS Will Partner With New York City Record Stores To Celebrate Film's Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022


On Tuesday, September 13, nine record stores in New York City will celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the original 2000 film, Almost Famous, with an Almost Famous-inspired vinyl selection of records curated by Cameron Crowe, Academy Award-winning director, writer and co-lyricist of the new Broadway musical of the same title.

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