The Latest Breaking News from Broadway

Cyndi Lauper says 'Kinky Boots' offers hope for a new time

Three years after it closed on Broadway, the musical “Kinky Boots” returns to New York City

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

1 dead, 3 hurt in crash at intersection in Magnolia Glen

The crash happened about 11:50 p.m. at the intersection of Broadway and Hollywood Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

Review: ‘The Kite Runner’ on Broadway fails to soar on the winds of truth

NEW YORK — “A land mine,” observes a sardonic character in “The Kite Runner,” now landed on Broadway in the summer heat. “Is there a more Afghan way to die?”

Tribune News Service · Jul 22, 2022

‘MJ,’ ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ ‘Tina Turner’ musicals among Broadway in Chicago 2023 season

“A Soldier’s Play” and “1776” round out the lineup.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2022

Wembley fire: 80 firefighters battle huge blaze as smoke fills sky on hottest day ever

Firefighters were called to The Broadway in Wembley at around 2pm to an outbuilding alight near a row of shops as the country continues to burn in record-breaking heat

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

After Beanie Feldstein's departure, can Lea Michele really save 'Funny Girl'?

Beanie Feldstein's departure from the role of Fanny Brice has caused waves on Broadway. But she wasn't the only source of Funny Girl's problems.

WEKU · Jul 16, 2022

'Funny Girl' producers quash rumors, say Beanie Feldstein's exit was mutual decision

The producers of Broadway's "Funny Girl" say they "were not blindsided" by outgoing star Beanie Feldstein's announcement on Monday that she'd leave the musical months earlier than her planned departure.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2022

Lea Michele replacing Beanie Feldstein in Funny Girl proves that life is one big Glee episode

Lea Michele has finally won her decade-long public campaign for the role of Fanny Brice, taking over from Beanie Feldstein’s flop performance. Meredith Clark unpicks the Broadway casting controversy that shook the internet

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Analysis: Why Is New York City Preparing Residents For A Nuclear Attack?

New York City is not lacking in problems: rising crime levels coupled with record-high retirements and resignations from its police force, skyrocketing housing costs, retailers struggling to pay hefty rents, a crumbling infrastructure and Lea Michele coming to Broadway in September to star in “Funny Girl” – okay, that last…

Benzinga · Jul 13, 2022

Jane Lynch reacts to Lea Michele replacing Beanie Feldstein on Broadway’s Funny Girl

‘She’s just going to take this show and make it her own,’ Lynch said

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022