INSIDE THE DISTRICT

Statistics from another record-breaking Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction.

"Pirates! The Penzance Musical" announces digital and physical release dates for its Original Broadway Cast Recording; Actors' Equity Association continues its negotiations for a new Production Contract with the Broadway League.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" winner Bob the Drag Queen to join "Moulin Rouge!" in early 2026; "Liberation" to open its in-person box office on Monday with a special ticket price for previews and an exclusive giveaway.

Actor John Christopher Jones passes away following a battle with Parkinson's disease.

Times Square casino proposal shot down via final vote; complete cast announced for "Oedipus" revival; in-person box office for "Chess" to open on Monday.

John Lithgow to return to Broadway in "Giant"; Broadway grosses for the week ending 9/14/25.

"Dreamgirls" to receive its first Broadway revival fall 2026; Broadway personalities well-represented among this year's Emmy winners.

"Death Becomes Her" to host a CD and vinyl signing at the Museum of Broadway; long lineup revealed for the Autograph Table and Photo Booth at this year's Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction.

Most of Broadway displaying staunch opposition to a proposed Times Square casino ahead of a public hearing.

"Stranger Things: The First Shadow" to host a panel at this year's New York Comic Con; "Buena Vista Social Club" to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events and appearances.

Broadway news roundup from 9/5 - 9/9.

"Beetlejuice" to celebrate "41 Days of October," coinciding with its Broadway return; auction lots and table highlights announced for this year's Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction.

Thomas Schumacher to step down from Disney Theatrical Productions; Sarah Hyland and Sadie Dickerson to join "Just in Time" in the fall; more new cast members to join "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" in November.

Jane Krakowski to join "Oh, Mary!" in October; Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, and Sean Allan Krill join "Chess" revival as full cast is announced.

Newly minted Jimmy Awards winner Fabiola Caraballo Quijada to join the national touring company of "& Juliet."

"Art" revival begins Broadway previews; "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" to become the third-longest running non-musical play in Broadway history next week.

"The Lion King" to bid farewell to its longest-running Rafiki; date revealed for the 2025 BC/EFA Flea Market & Grand Auction.

"Art" announces its digital lottery and in-person rush policies; BC/EFA to host a mile-long race for industry professionals in September; Theatre on Film and Tape archive to let eligible NYC classrooms to screen professionally shot recordings.

"Hamilton" night held at Yankee Stadium.

Full Broadway cast recording of "Dead Outlaw" released on digital platforms.

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle to make their Broadway debuts next spring in a revival of "Proof"; full cast announced for "Marjorie Prime"; Sherie Rene Scott to join the company of "The Queen of Versailles."

Carrie Coon to return to Broadway in "Bug"; illusionist Rob Lake to come to Broadway in the fall with The Muppets in tow; Darren Criss to return to "Maybe Happy Ending" in November.

"The Queen of Versailles" announces its full Broadway cast; opening night review consensus for "Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride."

23 Broadway shows to participate in a free concert in Duffy Square next month to celebrate NYC's 400th anniversary.

Review roundup for revival of "Mamma Mia!"; "Just in Time" releases its Original Broadway Cast Recording.

Broadway Week 2-for-1 ticket deal announces its fall 2025 dates; Grammy Awards adjusts guidelines for Best Musical Theatre Album.

Mira Sorvino to make her Broadway debut in "Chicago"; John Krause to rejoin "Hadestown" in September.

New musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" announces a fall Broadway opening; Ainsley Melham to return to "Aladdin" later this month.

Off-Broadway cast of "Liberation" to reprise their roles on Broadway.

"Floyd Collins" releases its Original Broadway Cast Recording on streaming platforms.

"Hadestown" celebrates 2,000 Broadway performances; Free Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Delacorte Theatre after two years of renovations.

"Hamilton" celebrates its 10-year anniversary; "Aladdin" becomes the 14th-longest running show in Broadway history.

"Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride" begins Broadway previews.

Bianca Marroquín, Tam Mutu, and Jacqueline B. Arnold to join "Chicago"; complete casting announced for "Waiting for Godot" and "Punch."

Gayle King to host a Black Theatre Night next week at "Gypsy."

"Liberation" to open on Broadway in the fall; latest on the "Maybe Happy Ending" casting controversy.

Rebecca Habel named managing director of Roundabout Theatre Company, effective January; Asian American Performers' Action Coalition makes its voice heard on recent "Maybe Happy Ending" casting decision.

Initial casting announced for "The Balusters"; "Mamma Mia!" announces its rush and lottery policies.

Conrad Ricamora launches scholarship fund for younger Asian-American actors; Tamsen Fadal to appear in "Chicago" for one night only.

"Moulin Rouge!" and "A Chorus Line" commemorate notable anniversaries.

Andrew Barth Feldman to join "Maybe Happy Ending"; Trevor Wayne to assume the role of Ponyboy in "The Outsiders" in September.

Off-Broadway casting updates for "Little Shop of Horrors" and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

"Hamilton" expands its digital lottery for a special 10th anniversary matinee; Kids' Night on Broadway to return in August.

"John Proctor is the Villain" announces a third and final extension.

Notable Broadway news from 7/14 - 7/18.

Date set for the 2025 BC/EFA Flea Market & Grand Auction; "Maybe Happy Ending" to host a cast album signing event.

"Floyd Collins" pushes back the release date of its original Broadway cast recording.

TDF announces participating shows for its 14th annual Autism Friendly Performances; "Wicked"'s original Broadway cast recording certified 4x platinum.

Brody Grant sets his final performance in "The Outsiders"; James Monroe Iglehart to join "& Juliet" in August; Jean Smart sidelined from "Call Me Izzy" with an injury.

"Little Bear Ridge Road" to open on Broadway in the fall; new schedule updates for Montego Glover and Megan Hilty at "Gypsy" and "Death Becomes Her."