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Broadway Grosses and News: July 16, 2026
Yesterday00:13:30Summary readyBreaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. 1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/ 2) ‘Oh, Mary!’ to be filmed in London this monthhttps://deadline.com/2026/07/oh-mary-film-cole-escola-1236982842/ 3) Sam Rockwell, Marin Ireland, Alfred Molina to lead ‘A View From the Bridge’ at La MaMahttps://deadline.com/2026/07/sam-rockwell-a-view-from-the-bridge-1236981792/ 4) Atlantic Theatre Company announces 2026-27 seasonhttps://playbill.com/article/world-premieres-by-lucas-hnath-clare-barron-jackie-sibblies-drury-more-set-at-atlantic-theater-company 5) Original UK ‘SIX’ stars to join Broadway productionhttps://broadwaydirect.com/original-uk-queens-natalie-paris-aimie-atkinson-to-join-six-on-broadway 6) Ken Marino to join Burns, Williams, Thomas in ‘Death Becomes Her’ tourhttps://people.com/ken-marino-to-lead-national-tour-of-death-becomes-her-musical-exclusive-12019617 7) Deaf West announces star-studded cast of ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ developmental runhttps://playbill.com/article/deaf-west-whistle-down-the-wind-finds-casting-for-developmental-run 8) Jurnee Smollett to join ‘Whoopi Monologues’ next monthhttps://deadline.com/2026/07/jurnee-smollett-whoopi-monologues-1236982909/ 9) Eddie Cooper to join ‘Chicago’ on Broadway next weekhttps://playbill.com/article/eddie-cooper-will-be-amos-hart-in-broadways-chicago 10) Pop icon Tiffany to make New York theatre debut in ‘Spandex the Musical’https://playbill.com/article/80s-pop-star-tiffany-will-star-in-aerobics-musical-spandex-off-broadway
SummaryLast Week on Broadway: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
3d ago00:16:36Summary readyJosh Grisetti dies at 44, ‘Dolly’ has official Broadway plans, Derek Hough to join ‘Chicago’ for one night Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. Stage and screen star Josh Grisetti dies by suicide at 44https://deadline.com/2026/07/josh-grisetti-actor-dead-suicide-1236980383/ 1) ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ to close on Broadway next monthhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/cats-the-jellicle-ball-broadway-closing-date-1236643213/ 2) Dolly Parton bio-musical to premiere on Broadway in Decemberhttps://deadline.com/2026/07/dolly-parton-musical-broadway-opening-date-1236975346/ 3) Show and casting news Lindsey Kraft, Ben Folds to premiere one-woman musical Off-Broadwayhttps://www.broadwaynews.com/exclusive-ben-folds-will-present-lindsey-krafts-original-broadway-aimed-musical-this-summer/ ‘Pre-Existing Condition’ to return Off-Broadway with Nyongo, Falco, Soo, Nef, Floodhttps://ew.com/lupita-nyongo-edie-falco-more-share-off-broadway-role-exclusive-12013146 Derek Hough to make one-night-only cameo in ‘Chicago’ on Broadwayhttps://www.broadway.com/buzz/207436/derek-hough-to-join-chicago-on-broadway-for-one-night-only-host-talkback-with-mark-ballas/ Julia Lester to lead ‘Hungry Women’ Off-Broadwayhttps://playbill.com/article/julia-lester-will-star-in-hungry-women-off-broadway Eva Kaminsky replaces Andrea Syglowksi in Broadway-bound ‘Paranormal Activity’https://playbill.com/article/eva-kaminsky-boards-broadway-bound-paranormal-activity Chloe Tucker Caine, Stephanie Jae Park to join Broadway company of ‘SIX’ https://people.com/owning-manhattan-chloe-tucker-caine-sets-broadway-debut-in-six-12013329 ‘Giulia,’ ‘Birthright’ both extend Off-Broadway runshttps://playbill.com/article/giulia-birthright-both-extend-off-broadway-runs Christopher Fitzgerald to lead Irish Rep’s ‘The Good Thief’https://playbill.com/article/christopher-fitzgerald-will-star-in-the-good-thief-off-broadway 4) This week’s theatrical scheduleTuesday, July 14Opening: ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ Off-Broadway at Lincoln Centerhttps://www.lct.org/shows/the-whoopi-monologues/ Previews: ‘Broad Strokes’ Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortelhttps://boxoffice.lortel.org/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=catcohenbroadstrokes&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id= Wednesday, July 15Opening: ‘Shifters’ Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatrehttps://cherrylanetheatre.org/shows/shifters Sunday, July 19Closing: ‘Proof’ on Broadwayhttps://proofbroadway.com/ Closing: ‘Henry VI: A trilogy in Two Parts’ at the Public Theaterhttps://publictheater.org/productions/season/2526/henry-vi-a-trilogy-in-two-parts/
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Special Episode: Jamie Allan on the lessons of magic and ‘Amaze’
4d ago00:26:20Summary readyOn today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with magician and illusionist Jamie Allan. The Off-Broadway production of his show “Amaze!” will hit its one-year anniversary at New World Stages and is currently on sale into January 2027. In their conversation, Matt and Jamie discuss the importance of bringing a sense of wonder to both life and magic, what influence his performer-parents had on his passion for magic, why his show works for magic fans young and old, and much more. Purchase tickets to see “Amaze” Off-Broadway:https://amazemagic.com/
SummaryThis Week on Broadway for July 12, 2026: King Lear @ Hudson Valley Shakespeare
5d ago01:00:55Summary readyPeter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review King Lear @ Hudson Valley Shakespeare, The Loved Ones @ Irish Rep, Giulia: The Poison Queen Of Palermo @ Perelman Performing Arts Center, Small @ Signature Center, and A Walk On The Moon @ the Laura Pels Theatre. “This Week on Broadway” has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is the longest-running running Broadway and theatrical podcast with hundreds of shows giving thousands of reviews and interviews. Subscribe to BroadwayRadio in Apple Podcasts by CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | peter@broadwayradio.com | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: Chrysanthemum Tea from Pacific Overtures Michael Portantiere | michael@broadwayradio.com | FacebookMICHAEL PORTANTIERE has been a theater journalist for more than 50 years. The founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other publications, and he writes reviews of cabaret shows for NiteLifeExchange.com. Additionally, Michael is known as a producer and director of shows at 54 Below, the Laurie Beechman Theatre, and other venues. 1776 ON THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW IN 1970: VIDEO ON HISTORICAL ACCURACY OF 1776: 250th Anniversary Special: The movie musical “1776” is a beloved Independence Day favorite. But how accurate are its songs and stories? History professor Jared Frederick returns for a revolutionary episode! James Marino | james@broadwayradio.com | FacebookBroadwayStars Note: This week we had listeners join us while recording. These listeners are Patreon members who support BroadwayRadio. If you would like to join us in the future, become a supporter at Patreon.com/BroadwayRadio. Sponsor: Pre: Jan Simpson’s All The Drama: 1980 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Talley’s Folly” by Lanford Wilson released for Patreon members, is now available to the general public. The BroadwayRadio App is available on the Apple App Store BroadwayRadio’s Android App is in testing. Email if you want to test it Reviews PF: King Lear @ Hudson Valley Shakespeare (Garrison, NY), through September 17, 2026 MP: The Loved Ones @ Irish Rep, through August 2, 2026Irish Repertory Theatre’s production of the New York City Premiere of The Loved Ones by Erica Murray (The Cat’s Mother) and directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey (Irishtown), on Irish Rep’s Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street). PF: Giulia: The Poison Queen Of Palermo @ Perelman Performing Arts Center, through August 2 2026What began as a single act of self-defense ripples through Palermo, creating a cascade of casualties and inspiring a secret sisterhood. But the path to safety is never safe. Can Giulia Tofana save them all without losing herself?A New MusicalWritten by Grammy & Emmy Award Winner Jennifer NettlesChoreographed by Austin McCormickDirected by Tony Award Winner Mary Zimmerman MP: Small @ The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, through July 25, 2026 PF + MP: A Walk On The Moon @ the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, through August 22, 2026Directed by Tony Award® nominee Sheryl Kaller, with book and additional lyrics by original screenwriter Pamela Gray, with music and lyrics by Tony Award® and Grammy A...
SummaryAll the Drama: “Talley’s Folly”, 1980 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama
1w ago00:45:49Summary readyAll The Drama is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of deep dives into the plays that have won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 1980 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Talley’s Folly” by Lanford Wilson Talley’s Folly Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Talley%27s_Folly Lanford Wilson Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanford_Wilson#External_links Talley’s Folly scripthttps://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/14301/talleys-folly Lanford Wilson: Early Stories, Sketches, and Poems” by David Crespyhttps://a.co/d/04dK3fPB “The Transcendent Years: Circle Rep Theater & the 60s” by Marshall Masonhttps://a.co/d/00vCdgGU Lanford Wilson American Play Festivalhttps://semo.edu/colleges-departments/arts-media/conservatory/lanford-wilson New York Times obit:https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/25/theater/lanford-wilson-pulitzer-prize-winning-playwright-dies-at-73.html “Lanford Wilson Hears America Talking” by Don Shewey, Rolling Stone magazinehttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/lanford-wilson-hears-america-talking-106590/ “Lanford Wilson: The Mozart From Missouri” on Robert Patrick’s websitehttps://caffecino.wordpress.com/1939/01/01/lanford-wilson/ “ Lanford Wilson Comes Home” by Samuel J. Friedman, The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/30/magazine/theater-lanford-wilson-comes-home.html “Lanford Wilson (1937-2011)” by William M. Hoffmanhttps://www.americantheatre.org/2011/07/01/lanford-wilson-1937-2011/ Playwright Lanford Wilson Makes His Way to Broadway” interview with Terry Grosshttps://freshairarchive.org/segments/playwright-lanford-wilson-makes-his-way-broadway Lanford Wilson on Charlie Rosehttps://charlierose.com/videos/14327 Lanford Wilson in /conversation with Craig Lucashttps://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/the-legacy-project-lanford-wilson-in-conversation-with-craig-lucas The Fifth of July DVDhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005UQ7X For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. Jan Simpson | jan@broadwayandme.com | Facebook | TwitterBroadway & MeJan Simpson is a theater journalist who writes the blog Broadway& Me and hosts the BroadwayRadio podcasts Stagecraft and All The Drama. She has twice served as a Pulitzer Prize juror.
SummaryClass Notes: Alana Raquel Bowers “The Loved Ones”
1w ago00:14:47Summary readyListen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Alana Raquel Bowers, who plays Gabby in “The Loved Ones” at Irish Rep. PhotosProduction photos by Carol RoseggPhoto 1 – [Maryann Plunkett, Alana Raquel Bowers, Donna Lynne Champlin & Clare O’Malley]Photo 2- [Alana Raquel Bowers] “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.
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Special Episode: McCarthy, Connolly on the absurdist romance of ‘The Betrothed’
1w ago00:23:14Summary readyOn today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with playwright Scarlett Grace McCarthy and director Sarah Connolly, who are bringing the play “The Betrothed” to the WP Theater beginning on Thursday, July 16. The show is described as an absurdist comedy of love, ambition, and social expectation set in the 19th century and performed by an all-women cast. When her brother’s broken engagement disrupts Kitty’s plans to secure a suitor, she’s forced to confront the rigid expectations placed upon her and schemes to restore order and ensure everyone gets their happily ever after. As romantic entanglements unravel and betrayals come to light, The Betrothed queers the classic marriage plot. In the conversation, McCarthy and Connolly discuss the unusual (but surprisingly apropos) way in which they began working together, how the show has developed over the years, what romances and rom-coms have influenced “The Betrothed,” and much more. Purchase tickets to “The Betrothed”:https://ci.ovationtix.com/34655/production/1279349 Learn more about “The Betrothed”:https://www.instagram.com/thebetrothedplay/
SummaryClass Notes: Jon Norman Schenider in “Henry VI”
1w ago00:10:30Summary readyListen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Jon Norman Schneider who plays Henry in “Henry VI” in National Asian American Theatre Company’s production at The Public Theater. Production photos by HanJie ChowPhoto 1 – [Mia Katigbak and Jon Norman Schneider]Photo 2- [Jon Norman Schneider] “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.
SummaryLast Week on Broadway: Monday, July 6, 2026
2w ago00:17:50Summary readyEvery week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. Support our sponsors: factormeals.com/broadway50off and use code broadway50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for one year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. 1) ‘Warriors’ officially coming to Broadway in spring 2027https://variety.com/2026/legit/news/lin-manuel-miranda-warriors-musical-broadway-spring-2027-1236788617/ 2) Benton, Miller, Rogers to lead ‘School Girls’ on Broadwayhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/denee-benton-jasmine-amy-rogers-patina-miller-1236627718/ 3) Rogers to lead ‘Sound of Music’ on Broadwayhttps://people.com/the-sound-of-music-sets-broadway-return-with-jasmine-amy-rogers-11971059 4) Whitford, Blyth to lead ‘A Few Good Men’ on Broadwayhttps://people.com/a-few-good-men-returning-to-broadway-with-bradley-whitford-and-tom-blyth-12005443 5) ‘Paranormal Activity’ moves up Broadway premierehttps://playbill.com/article/paranormal-activity-sets-new-opening-date-on-broadway 6) Luke James joins Broadway production of ‘Wanted’https://variety.com/2026/legit/news/luke-james-broadway-musical-wanted-1236788038/ 7) Samantha Pauly sets departure date for ‘The Great Gatsby’https://playbill.com/article/samantha-pauly-sets-final-performance-in-broadways-the-great-gatsby 8) Donica, Boggess join cast of ‘Phantom’ 40th anniversary London casthttps://playbill.com/article/jordan-donica-sierra-boggess-more-will-be-part-of-phantom-of-the-operas-40th-anniversary-london-cast 9) Slater, Wolfe to take over ‘Little Shop’ in Julyhttps://playbill.com/article/ethan-slater-and-betsy-wolfe-will-take-over-little-shop-of-horrors-off-broadway 10) Alex Newell to join ‘Spelling Bee’ Off-Broadwayhttps://shubert.nyc/press/alex-newell-joins-the-company-of-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/ 11) ‘Heathers’ to close Off-Broadway in Novemberhttps://playbill.com/article/heathers-will-close-off-broadway-in-november 12) ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ musical to launch tourhttps://playbill.com/article/the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-are-coming-to-a-stage-near-you 13) ‘Mystic Pizza: The Musical’ to launch national tourhttps://www.theatrely.com/post/mystic-pizza-to-launch-national-tour-this-fall
SummaryThis Week on Broadway for July 5, 2026: Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, An American Docudrama @ New York City Center
2w ago01:25:29Summary readyPeter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, An American Docudrama @ New York City Center, That Math Show @ Theater 555. We then talk about Michael’s production of 1776 at College of S.I. Center for the Arts and Ghostlight Players, as well as shows that represent America as we just passed our 250th Birthday. “This Week on Broadway” has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is the longest-running running Broadway and theatrical podcast with hundreds of shows giving thousands of reviews and interviews. Subscribe to BroadwayRadio in Apple Podcasts by CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | peter@broadwayradio.com | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: Best Day Ever from Spongebob Squarepants Michael Portantiere | michael@broadwayradio.com | FacebookMICHAEL PORTANTIERE has been a theater journalist for more than 50 years. The founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other publications, and he writes reviews of cabaret shows for NiteLifeExchange.com. Additionally, Michael is known as a producer and director of shows at 54 Below, the Laurie Beechman Theatre, and other venues. James Marino | james@broadwayradio.com | FacebookBroadwayStars Note: This week we had listeners join us while recording. These listeners are Patreon members who support BroadwayRadio. If you would like to join us in the future, become a supporter at Patreon.com/BroadwayRadio. Sponsor: Pre: Fifth of July is a 1978 play by Lanford Wilson. Off-Broadway @ Circle Repertory Company Broadway @ Apollo Theatre (42nd Street) BroadwayRadio Special: Jan Simpson’s 2026 Summer Reading List and Interview with Author Daniel Okrent Jan Simpson’s All The Drama: 1980 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Talley’s Folly” by Lanford Wilson released for Patreon members, it will be available next week for the general public. The BroadwayRadio App is available on the Apple App Store! BroadwayRadio’s Android App is in testing. Email if you want to test it! Reviews PF: Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, An American Docudrama @ New York City Center Stage I, through September 11, 2026 PF: That Math Show @ Theater 555, through August 16, 2026 Open Chat MP: 1776 @ Ghostlight Players on Staten Island “Cool, Considerate Men” as performed earlier this week in the CSI Center for the Arts/Ghostlight Players production of 1776, featuring in the front row BJ High (far left), Michael Portantiere (second from left), and Craig Kwasnicki (center) “Cool, Considerate Men” as performed in the Wagner College Theatre production of 1776 that was presented in 1976 to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States of America, featuring Michael Portantiere (third from left) and Ed Callahan (fourth from right.) <a href="https:...
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