INSIDE THE DISTRICT

Jonathan Groff to return to Broadway spring 2027 in "The Amish Project"; "Small Mouth Sounds" pushes up first preview and opening dates; fall fundraising for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS begins.

Tom Hanks to return to Broadway fall 2027 in "This World of Tomorrow" opposite Kelli O'Hara; Jennifer Simard extends her run in "Schmigadoon!"; opening night review roundup for new Billy Crystal solo show "860."

"School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play" to livestream its final week on Broadway; "Now You See Me Live" announces box office opening with close-up card magic and an exclusive ticket deal; "Operation Mincemeat" to host Halloween costume contest; 2027 Jimmy Awards sets its date.

Principal casting and dates for "Warriors" announced; Bianca Marroquín to return to "Chicago" in November; Broadway contributes $21 billion to NYC economy in the 2024-25 season.

Margaret Cho to make Broadway debut in "The Rocky Horror Show" in November; Abigail Barlow to rejoin "SIX" in November; "Here There Are Blueberries" introduces a $10 student ticket initiative, corresponding with its in-person box office opening.

"Downstate" postpones first preview for second time this week; "SIX" hosting one final Spirit Week on Broadway with three events planned for November.

"The Full Monty" planned revival postponed as "Rhinoceros" announces Broadway run; Tristen Buettel and Sadie Dickerson to have mini-runs in "Just in Time" as Sandra Dee.

"Hamilton" cast recording marks 500th week at #1 on Billboard Cast Albums chart; Eden Choi and Yollin Lee board magic show "Now You See Me Live"; "Schmigadoon!" schedules cast album CD and vinyl signing at the Museum of Broadway.

"Three Days of Rain" Broadway revival sets dates and venue; "Downstate" pushes back first preview due to cast illness; casting updates at "& Juliet" as Tichina Arnold sets a November Broadway debut.

"Paranormal Activity" extends on Broadway through February; Crystal Kellogg completes principal cast of "Dolly" as full cast is announced, along with a box-office opening and exclusive offer set for November 9.

"Chicago" 30th anniversary benefit performance set for November, benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund; newcomer Max Monnig to join "The Great Gatsby" as Chilina Kennedy sets temporary return.

Nicholas Christopher to join "Just in Time" as Bobby Darin in November; NY City Council presents Roundabout Theatre Company with over $8.3 million for planned 2029 renovation of Studio 54.

"Dirty Dancing" musical, currently on national tour, to arrive on Broadway spring 2027; Juan Pablo Di Pace to join "Schmigadoon!" for limited run.

"Here There Are Blueberries" Broadway cast announced; Savy Jackson to be promoted to full-time Claire in "Maybe Happy Ending" in late October.

Initial casting announced for "Dolly" musical.

"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" sets November Broadway premiere for limited holiday engagement; jazz vocalist Stella Cole to join "Maybe Happy Ending" for a 4-week fall run.

Jeremy Jordan and Carrie St. Louis set October departures from "Just in Time" as Matthew Morrison sets a brief return stint.

Xolo Maridueña sets November Broadway debut in "Buena Vista Social Club"; Evan Alexander Smith joins "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" for final weeks; BC/EFA raises over $1.48 million at this year's Flea Market and Grand Auction; opening night review roundup for "School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play."

"Damn Yankees" revival confirms 2027 Broadway run, announcing dates and theatre; Najah Hetsberger to rejoin "SIX" for brief stint in October.

"The Imaginary Invalid" revival begins Broadway previews; "The Book of Mormon" becomes the 9th-longest running show in Broadway history.

Roundup of notable Broadway news from 9/21-9/24.

Bernie Williams to join the band of "Buena Vista Social Club" in October as Jose Iglesias extends his run to mid-November; Nikki James and Rory O'Malley set October returns to "The Book of Mormon"; singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik passes away at 56.

"The Great Gatsby" plays its 1,000th Broadway performance; New York Public Library for the Performing Arts receives an anonymous $60 million donation.

"Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" announces November closing; Rosie O'Donnell to return to Broadway in "The Rocky Horror Show" for limited run; American Theatre magazine reveals the most produced plays and musicals of the 2026-27 season across the country.

"Annie" to return to Broadway fall 2027, directed by Sam Pinkleton; "Wanted" box office to open September 22 with an exclusive 2-for-1 ticket deal; Broadway grosses for the week ending 9/13.

"Galileo" completes its Broadway cast as rehearsals begin; planned 2027 London revival of "Sunday in the Park With George" reportedly cancelled after Bailey and Grande departures.

Looking back on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and its impact on Broadway.

"& Juliet" sets final Broadway performance in January; magic show "Now You See Me Live" books a holiday season engagement on Broadway; Gina Torres to play Omara Portuondo in "Buena Vista Social Club" in October; "Oh, Mary!" proshot set for 2027 premiere.

Jamie Glover and Cormac McAlinden complete Broadway cast of "Inter Alia"; prominent rehearsal space Open Jar Studios planning to open a second Times Square location.

Plays "Downstate" and "Small Mouth Sounds" set Broadway runs; Sherri Shepherd to join "Aladdin" as the first female Genie in October.

Broadway cast complete for new musical 'Wanted."

NaTasha Yvette Williams and Red Concepcion set "Chicago" return date; quarterly marquee-dimming memorial honorees set for September 2026.

Bradley Dean, Javier Muñoz, and Jordon Lee Garcia complete the principal cast of "Galileo" musical; Chilina Kennedy to return to "The Great Gatsby" for short stint in October.

Full cast announced for "A Few Good Men" revival; Jonathan Bailey drops out of planned London revival of "Sunday in the Park With George"; documentary in the works spotlighting Leslie Odom Jr.'s 2025 return stint in "Hamilton."

Most notable Broadway headlines and news from 8/24-8/31.

Jason Blum to host performance of "Paranormal Activity" next week.

Sierra Fermin and Julia McLellan to join "SIX" as alternates; Ali Stroker and Laurie Hernandez cast in Off-Broadway's "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" for final weeks; Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni, and Michael Lepore complete national tour cast of "Oh, Mary!".

Bradley Jaden sets Broadway debut in "Wanted"; "Titaníque" announces special fan night on August 27; "Hadestown" proshot available to buy or rent from home starting August 25.

Kenzie Ziegler to join "& Juliet" in September; Ilario Grant to take on title role in "MJ" starting September 15; tickets now on sale for Broadway Week 2-for-1 deal for fall 2026.

"10 Things I Hate About You" musical adaptation sets 2027 first preview date on Broadway; Ariana Madix to join "Just in Time" in September as Connie Francis; full cast announced for revival of "The Imaginary Invalid."