The Public Theater is now requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test for audience members to attend performances.  The new policy, which took effect Dec. 17, requires audience members to present a negative test taken within 24 hours of the performance, in addition to full proof of vaccination. The Off-Broadway theater is one of the […]

Emilie Kouatchou, Broadway’s current Christine alternate in “The Phantom of the Opera,” will step into the role full-time next year, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer Cameron Mackintosh announced Friday. Kouatchou became the first Black woman to play the role on Broadway, when she made her debut in October as the Christine alternate. She will […]

While several Broadway productions are cancelling performances due to breakthrough cases of COVID-19, the Broadway League is not currently considering an industrywide shutdown, according to League President Charlotte St. Martin.  “We have always said that safety is our number one priority. Of course, I’m sorry that four shows have to go down, but I’m also […]

“MJ” canceled performances through Dec. 26 due to “multiple positive COVID test results,” the production announced Friday.  The new musical, which began previews at the Neil Simon Theatre on Dec. 6, had previously canceled its Dec. 15 and Dec. 16 performances due to breakthrough cases. The production expects to resume Dec. 27.  The more than […]

The first preview of “Take Me Out” is now set for March 10, 2022, the production announced Friday. Originally scheduled to begin previews March 9, the production cited “a change in the production schedule” for the move. Opening night for the play remains April 4. “Take Me Out” is being produced by Second Stage Theater […]

“Moulin Rouge!” and “Jagged Little Pill” canceled their Thursday evening performances, with each citing a breakthrough COVID-19 case in the company. The cancellation at “Moulin Rouge!” came about due to a “late-in-the-day positive test result,” according to the production. Audience members were already seated in the theater for the show when the announcement was made, […]

“Mrs. Doubtfire” canceled performances through Dec. 19 after breakthrough COVID-19 cases were discovered within the company. The show had previously canceled its Dec. 12, Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 performances after positive cases were detected. The production said it is on “hiatus” and expects to resume Dec. 21.  The cast and crew at the Stephen […]

The Broadway production of “Hamilton” canceled its Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 performances due to breakthrough COVID–19 cases within the company, the production said Thursday. The production had initially canceled its Dec. 15 evening show due to the discovery of positive test results. The statement from producers does not specify a return date for the […]

Eric Anderson will take over the role of Harold Zidler in the Broadway company of “Moulin Rouge!” starting Jan. 18, 2022, producers announced Thursday. Eric Anderson. (Photo: Sarah Jenkins) He replaces original cast member Danny Burstein, who won a Tony Award, an Outer Critics Circle Awards honor and the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance […]

The spring revival of “Macbeth,” starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, will now play the Longacre Theatre. The production had previously been announced to play the Lyceum Theatre starting March 29, 2022. “Macbeth” will instead move into the slightly larger Longacre Theatre, where “Diana” is scheduled to end its run on Dec. 19. “Diana” previously […]