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Video: First Look at STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Cast & Set in Rehearsal
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2025

Watch a first look at the cast and creative team of Stranger Things: the First Shadow at their first rehearsal. The video also features models of the Broadway production's set and costumes.

Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Begins Rehearsals and Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the Broadway premiere of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, which is now in rehearsals. Check out rehearsal photos here!

EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL to Play Final Performance at McCarter Theatre Center This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center’s world premiere production of Empire Records will play its final performance this Sunday October 6 at The Berlind Theatre. Learn more about the new musical!

Guest Review: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL at McCarter Theatre-Electrifying
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 22, 2024

On Sunday, September 15, the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center saw a packed house for 'Empire Records: The Musical,' an adaptation of the eponymous cult classic film.

Exclusive: EMPIRE RECORDS Is Hitting High Notes at the McCarter
by Joey Mervis - Sep 18, 2024

Empire Records is raising the volume in Princeton, New Jersey! An all-star cast has come together for the debut of the new musical, based on the 1995 film, at the McCarter Theatre Center- just a short train ride from New York City. In this video, watch exclusive highlights from the show and behind the scenes interviews from the cast and creative team. 

Photos: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Starring Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Friday September 13 marks the opening night of the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical. See photos!

EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at McCarter Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

Performances for the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical begin tonight. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Zoe Sarnak Talks EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Composer Zoe Sarnak discusses her score for Empire Records: The Musical in the video here!

Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More to Star in EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Empire Records: The Musical based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Barrett Wilbert Weed and Andrew Durand Join THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024

Broadway stars Barrett Wilbert Weed and Andrew Durand have joined the concert version of THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS.

Discovering Broadway Presents THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS At Tobias Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS will receive an exclusive star-studded concert. Produced with permission from its critically acclaimed Off-Broadway team, Black Watch Theatre, the concert of Annie Pulsipher and Alex Petti's THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS, directed by Joel Kirk (Discovering Broadway Chief Executive Officer / Founder).

Discovering Broadway to Develop THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS at Writer's Retreat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023

Discovering Broadway has chosen 'The Trouble With Dead Boyfriends' as their latest project, a gory feminist musical comedy. Find out more about this upcoming show and the writer's retreat where it will be developed. Tickets will be available soon!

Neil Simon's PLAZA SUITE Sets Hudson Theatre Box Office Record For The Fourth Time
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022

Plaza Suite, the revival of the beloved Neil Simon play, has set a new box office record of $1,708,386.60 at Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street) for the week ending Sunday, June 12. This is the fourth time Plaza Suite has set the weekly record at the Hudson, the previous record was $1,684,195.50 set the week ending Sunday, April 24.

VIDEO: John Benjamin Hickey Reveals His Theatrical Pet Peeves on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Michael Major - May 4, 2022

In a round of 'Plaza Beef,' John Benjamin Hickey looked back on his experiences on Broadway to reveal his theatrical pet peeves. Scenarios included Madonna braiding her hair in the audience of Cabaret, the most demanding show he had acted in, and more. The episode also featured Elizabeth Moss and the cast of Off-Broadway's That Golden Girls Show.

PLAZA SUITE Extends Through July 10
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022

Today, producers of Plaza Suite, the hit comedy by Neil Simon starring two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey, announced a third extension due to overwhelming demand.

PLAZA SUITE to Resume Performances Tomorrow, April 14th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022

Performances of Plaza Suite will resume tomorrow, April 14 at the Hudson Theatre when Matthew Broderick is able to return to Plaza Suite with Tony Award nominee Erin Dilly (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Into the Woods) playing the roles of Karen, Muriel, and Norma.

PLAZA SUITE Cancels April 12 Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2022

The Broadway production of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite has announced that tomorrow night's performance of the play has been canceled. 

PLAZA SUITE Cancels Performances Through April 10; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022

The Broadway production of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite has announced that performances of the play have been canceled through Sunday. April 10 due to positive Covid-19 tests in the company.

Sarah Jessica Parker Tests Positive for COVID; PLAZA SUITE Cancels Tonight's Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022

Due to Sarah Jessica Parker testing positive for COVID, tonight's performance of Plaza Suite on Broadway has been canceled.

Matthew Broderick Out of PLAZA SUITE Tonight Due to Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2022

It has been announced that Tony-nominee Matthew Broderick has been sidelined from tonight's performance of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite due to a positive Covid-19 test.