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AMC says NYC’s Kips Bay 15, the second-largest AMC multiplex in Manhattan, will operate through year-end 2026 before closing after the property owner exercises a lease termination; the theater opened in 1999 and has been run by AMC since 2006. A formal closure date will be announced later, with nearby options including AMC Union Square and AMC 19th Street as alternatives.
Billy Porter is recovering from a serious case of sepsis, leading to the early closure of Broadway's Cabaret, in which he played the Emcee. Despite his health, the show is ending due to declining ticket sales, with Porter’s role being shared by alternates for the final performances.
The Broadway musical 'Swept Away,' featuring a score by the Avett Brothers, will close on December 15 after a short run at the Longacre Theater. Despite receiving a Critic's Pick from the New York Times, the show struggled with low attendance and financial performance, playing 32 regular performances and 20 previews. The production, which premiered at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and played at Arena Stage, faced high running costs, similar to other recent Broadway closures.
The musical 'Tammy Faye,' created by Elton John and Jake Shears, has announced its closure just days after its opening. The show, which was based on the life of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker, faced challenges that led to its early termination.