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Rupert Grint to Reprise Adult Ron on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
entertainment3 hours ago

Rupert Grint to Reprise Adult Ron on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Rupert Grint will reprise Ron Weasley as an adult in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, performing in New York for four months from February; he joins Tom Felton’s Draco Malfoy in the same play, though they won’t appear on stage together. The story continues 19 years after the original, with Ron and Hermione now married and their daughter at Hogwarts, a full‑circle moment for Grint as he revisits the role.

via BBC|
#broadway#entertainment#harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child
Rupert Grint Returns as Adult Ron on Broadway in HP Cursed Child
entertainment6 hours ago

Rupert Grint Returns as Adult Ron on Broadway in HP Cursed Child

Rupert Grint is joining the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to play the adult Ron Weasley, starting February 2, 2027 for a 17-week run through May 30. Grint, who originated Ron in the film series, has prior Broadway and West End credits. He follows fellow film alumnus Tom Felton, who remains with the show through January 3, 2027. Producers say Grint’s return provides a full-circle bridge between the original story and its continuing stage life.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#broadway#entertainment#harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child
Rupert Grint Returns as Ron in Cursed Child Broadway Run
entertainment7 hours ago

Rupert Grint Returns as Ron in Cursed Child Broadway Run

Rupert Grint will reprise his Ron Weasley role on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, playing an adult Ron from February 2 to May 30, 2027 at the Lyric Theatre. Presales begin September 1. Grint’s casting follows Tom Felton’s elder Draco Malfoy stint, continuing the franchise’s bridge between the original films and the next generation of Hogwarts students.

via Variety|
#broadway#casting#entertainment
Rupert Grint Reprises Ron Weasley on Broadway’s Cursed Child Run
theater7 hours ago

Rupert Grint Reprises Ron Weasley on Broadway’s Cursed Child Run

Rupert Grint will reprise Ron Weasley on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for a 17-week run at the Lyric Theatre, February 2–May 30, 2027, taking over from Tom Felton who exits January 3, 2027; Grint, who previously debuted on Broadway in It’s Only a Play and has recent screen credits, says returning to Ron is meaningful as the show continues to explore family, legacy and life’s growth.

via Deadline|
#broadway#cursed-child#harry-potter
Rupert Grint to Return as Ron in Cursed Child Broadway Run in 2027
entertainment7 hours ago

Rupert Grint to Return as Ron in Cursed Child Broadway Run in 2027

Rupert Grint will reprise Ron Weasley for a 17-week Broadway run of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child starting February 2027, joining Tom Felton’s Draco Malfoy in the cast; Grint calls it a full-circle moment as both he and Ron are now fathers. The show remains a major hit with strong ticket sales and revenue in New York, and Grint’s recent projects include Knock at the Cabin and Ebenezer. He has publicly supported the trans community, distancing himself from JK Rowling’s views.

via The Guardian|
#broadway#entertainment#harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child
Hadestown proshot arrives on Prime Video with original Broadway cast
entertainment14 hours ago

Hadestown proshot arrives on Prime Video with original Broadway cast

Hadestown’s West End proshot is now streaming on Prime Video, with a digital release dated Aug. 25, 2026. You can buy for $24.99 or rent for $19.99, and you’ll have 30 days to start watching and 48 hours of access once you press play. Filmed live in London’s West End, the production features the original Broadway principal cast (Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada-Carney, Amber Gray, Patrick Page, Andre De Shields). A Blu-ray release follows on Oct. 20, with preorder available. You don’t need Prime membership to buy—an Amazon account suffices.

via New York Post|
#broadway#entertainment#hadestown
Fantasticks Reimagined: Broadway Announces Fresh Cast for Limited Revival
theater1 day ago

Fantasticks Reimagined: Broadway Announces Fresh Cast for Limited Revival

Deadline reports a Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary two-male–centered love story, with previews beginning October 22 and an official opening November 16 at the Hayes Theater for a 15-week limited run. The cast includes Maxim Chlumecky, Ruthie Ann Miles, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Zane Phillips, Nathan Levy, and Ahmad Simmons, among others, under director/choreographer Christopher Gattelli. The production features a revised book/lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, with design by Jason Sherwood (scenic), Linda Cho (costume), Jen Schriever (lighting), Nevin Steinberg (sound), and music supervision/orchestrations by Sam Davis and Rick Hip-Flores on music direction. It is produced by Second Stage in association with Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, Daryl Roth, and True North Theatricals, and will run for 15 weeks.”,

via Deadline|
#broadway#cast#musical-theater
Bradley Jaden Set for Broadway Bow in Wanted
theater6 days ago

Bradley Jaden Set for Broadway Bow in Wanted

Bradley Jaden, who recently wrapped the Les Misérables arena concert, will make his Broadway debut in the new musical Wanted, joining Solea Pfeiffer, Liisi LaFontaine, Luke James and Ledisi. The Texas-set show, described as soulful and dangerous and set in 1893, follows sisters Mary and Martha Clarke; Jaden will play Jesse, with Pfeiffer and LaFontaine as Mary and Martha and Ledisi as Tallulah. Book and lyrics are by Angelica Chéri, music by Ross Baum, directed by Stevie Walker-Webb with choreography by Chelsey Arce. Previews begin Oct. 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with opening night on Nov. 8.

via Variety|
#bradley-jaden#broadway#les-miserables
Ariana Madix Heads Back to Broadway in Just In Time as Connie Francis
theater8 days ago

Ariana Madix Heads Back to Broadway in Just In Time as Connie Francis

Ariana Madix is returning to Broadway for a limited engagement starring as Connie Francis in the Bobby Darin musical Just In Time, running Sept. 12–Nov. 22, 2026. The show, directed by Alex Timbers and anchored by Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin, features classic hits like Beyond the Sea and Mack the Knife; Madix previously played Roxie Hart in Chicago in 2024. Just In Time opened in 2025, has recouped capitalization, and tickets are on sale through Feb. 7, 2027.

via deadline.com|
#ariana-madix#bobby-darin#broadway
Mamdani denies AI help in multilingual Mandarin, Bengali clips for Broadway giveaway
us-news9 days ago

Mamdani denies AI help in multilingual Mandarin, Bengali clips for Broadway giveaway

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s team says AI was not used in two videos where he speaks Mandarin and Bengali to promote a Broadway ticket giveaway for high school students, amid online speculation that AI or heavy rehearsal produced the fluent-sounding clips. Native speakers largely praised the pronunciation but questioned authenticity, while the mayor has previously faced scrutiny over multilingual videos in other languages, keeping the controversy alive.

via New York Post|
#ai#bengali#broadway
Broadway Bound: Dunham and Jepsen Launch '10 Things I Hate About You' Musical
theater9 days ago

Broadway Bound: Dunham and Jepsen Launch '10 Things I Hate About You' Musical

Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen are creating a Broadway-bound musical adaptation of the 1999 rom‑com '10 Things I Hate About You,' with Dunham co-writing the book with Jessica Huang and Jepsen composing music and lyrics with Ethan Gruska; director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, and Tom Kitt supervising music. Previews begin Aug. 17, 2027, with opening night and casting to be announced.

via Variety|
#10-things-i-hate-about-you#broadway#carly-rae-jepsen
Jepsen-Dunham Bring ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ to Broadway in 2027
entertainment9 days ago

Jepsen-Dunham Bring ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ to Broadway in 2027

Broadway-bound musical adaptation of the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You features music/lyrics by Carly Rae Jepsen and Ethan Gruska and a book by Lena Dunham and Jessica Huang, with Christopher Wheeldon directing and choreographing; performances begin August 17, 2027, with casting and theater to be announced.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#10-things-i-hate-about-you#broadway#carly-rae-jepsen
Whitney Leavitt to Lead Limited Broadway Run as Sandra Dee in Just In Time
theater13 days ago

Whitney Leavitt to Lead Limited Broadway Run as Sandra Dee in Just In Time

Whitney Leavitt will return to Broadway for a six‑week limited engagement in the Bobby Darin bio‑musical Just In Time, taking over as Sandra Dee at Circle in the Square Theatre from December 1, 2026, through January 10, 2027. The casting, announced by lead producers Tom Kirdahy, Robert Ahrens and John Frost, follows her breakout Chicago run and TV/Dancing with the Stars fame. Just In Time, which opened in 2025 with Jonathan Groff and Erika Henningsen and has since recouped its capitalization, also stars Carrie St. Louis as Dee. The Dee numbers include songs like Not For Me, Eighteen Yellow Roses and Irresistible You, and Leavitt’s appearance is expected to drive holiday box office during the peak Christmas–New Year period.

via Deadline|
#broadway#just-in-time#sandra-dee
Tax Hikes on Nashville's Broadway Could Dim City's Neon, Warns John Rich
business13 days ago

Tax Hikes on Nashville's Broadway Could Dim City's Neon, Warns John Rich

Country star John Rich warns Nashville's Lower Broadway could go dark as a 2025 property reappraisal boosted values and a 26% hike above the revenue-neutral tax rate hits longtime venues, with Acme Feed & Seed facing a tax bill near $600,000 and closures like Nashville Underground cited; city officials defend valuations, and state leaders are considering a special session to shield live music ahead of the 2030 Super Bowl.

via Fox News|
#acme-feed-and-seed#broadway#business