Category archives: Broadway

Alanis Morissette’s Broadway Show ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Crosses $1.1 Million in Its First Week

A new Broadway musical written in part by Alanis Morissette generated more than $1 million in ticket sales during its first week. Jagged Little Pill saw $1,107,845 in sales for the week ending November 10. This was for eight performances that are consi…

Just Months After Getting Cancelled, ‘MJ’ the Musical Is Headed to Broadway

The name of an upcoming musical about Michael Jackson is getting changed before it even comes out. Originally titled “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” it will now be called simply “MJ.” The show is currently in the midst of a development process in New…

Michael Gracey’s Pavarotti Musical Receives the Blessing from the Singer’s Widow — But Who Could Possibly Play Pavarotti?

More than a decade after his death, Luciano Pavarotti will thrill audiences in a new musical. Michael Gracey received Pavarotti’s widow’s blessing for the new musical. He’s teaming up with a former artistic director of English National Opera to create …

Broadway Mobile Ticketing App TodayTix Receives $73 Million in Funding

TodayTix has just confirmed a new funding milestone. Led by private equity firm Great Hill Partners, the Broadway-centered mobile ticketing company has received $73 million. In its short, six-year history, TodayTix has now received over $100 million in…

‘Almost Famous’ the Musical Is Officially Opening

Almost Famous the musical will debut on San Diego at the Old Globe later this September. The musical is based on Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical film about an aspiring music journalist. The film starred Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson, debuting near…

Sony Pictures Secures Screen Rights to Britney Spears Musical, ‘Once Upon a One More Time’

Sony Pictures, through an auction, has acquired the film rights to Once Upon a One More Time. The musical, which will open on Broadway next year, is fashioned as a fairy tale set to a number of Britney Spears hit songs. According to the reports, John D…

Hugh Jackman Takes the Starring Role In ‘The Music Man’ Revival on Broadway

Hugh Jackman is returning to Broadway in 2020 as the star of The Music Man, producer Scott Rudin announced today. Jackman will play the role of Professor Harold Hill in the newest version of this Meredith Wilson classic.  The villain was popularized by…