ROMEO + JULIET Recoups on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025
Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET recouped its $7 million capitalization during its extended, standing-room-only, 20-week limited engagement at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 16, 2025
Broadway says goodbye to three limited run productions. Romeo + Juliet takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 28 previews and 133 regular performances; Eureka Day will conclude its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following 21 previews and 70 regular performances; and All In: Comedy About Love closes at the Hudson Theatre after 12 previews and 65 regular perfromances.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway’s Shrinking Orchestras, Trump Moves to Reshape the Kennedy Center Board
by Alex Freeman - Feb 10, 2025
Erin Harkey takes the helm at Americans for the Arts, while Nidia Medina and Liam Sinclair step into key leadership roles at INTAR Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland. Broadway sees ongoing changes, from the shrinking size of show orchestras to Broadway Bridges expanding student access. Meanwhile, political actions threaten arts institutions, with Trump’s move against the Kennedy Center board and potential funding cuts in Philadelphia. We’ve also got the full list of winners at the Obie Awards, and the latest updates on the New York State investigation into Shen Yun.
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
LAMDA Launches Studio Facilities in New York
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
LAMDA, the UK's leading performing arts institution and the world's oldest drama school, has officially launched its first international base in New York City, in collaboration with its US sister organisation, the American Friends of LAMDA.
Video: Kit Connor Talks Returning to Stage Roots in ROMEO + JULIET
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2025
On a recent visit to CBS Mornings, Romeo + Juliet star Kit Connor discussed the new production, explaining how he was excited to return to his stage roots and put his own spin on the iconic Shakespeare character. Watch the interview now!
Kit Connor to Appear on CBS Mornings Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2025
Kit Connor is set to appear on CBS Mornings tomorrow to discuss Romeo + Juliet, Sam Gold's production of the Shakespeare tragedy. Tune in to CBS to watch Connor on the program Friday, January 3 from 7:00-9:00 AM.
Rachel Zegler and Jack Antonoff to Perform on THE LATE SHOW Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Tune into The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, October 29 for a special performance by the cast of Broadway's Romeo + Juliet! Rachel Zegler, composer Jack Antonoff, and the cast of the production are scheduled to perform at least one piece of new music from the show.
Photos: ROMEO + JULIET Company Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 28, 2024
Just last week, Broadway's best came out to celebrate opening night of ROMEO + JULIET, which is now running at the Circle in the Square Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team on the red carpet below!
ROMEO + JULIET Single by Rachel Zegler Coming Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024
Just in time for the official opening of Romeo + Juliet, producer Jack Antonoff will be sharing a new single from the production sung by Rachel Zegler. Titled Man of the House, the song will be released tomorrow, October 25. Listen to a preview of it here!
Video: Jack Antonoff Talks New Music and Songs for ROMEO + JULIET
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024
Composer and musical guru Jack Antonoff stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss the new Broadway production of Romeo + Juliet, which just began previews at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The songwriter and record producer wrote new music for this modern take on the Shakespeare tragedy.