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Schmigadoon!, the Broadway musical parody of Golden Age shows, has extended its Nederlander Theatre run by four months due to 12 Tony Award nominations. The Best Musical nominee will now play through January 3, 2027, after opening April 20, 2026. Starring Alex Brightman with Sara Chase and Ana Gasteyer, the show is directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, with a book and score by Cinco Paul.
The 79th Tony Awards nominations bring a mix of expected nods and bold surprises: Scott Rudin returns with two nominations after years away; Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit are notably snubbed; Alden Ehrenreich earns a surprise nomination for Becky Shaw; Rocky Horror Show lands nine nominations; Laurie Metcalf is overlooked for Little Bear Ridge Road, while Will Harrison edges out A-listers for Punch.
"Kimberly Akimbo," the Tony-winning musical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire, will conclude its Broadway run on April 28 at the Booth Theatre, after a successful stint of 32 previews and 612 regular performances. The original cast, including Tony winner Victoria Clark, will remain until the final show. Although the Broadway adventure is ending, a national tour is set to begin in September, starting from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and planning to visit 60 cities over 75 weeks. The musical, based on a 2000 play, tells the story of a teenager with a rare aging disorder and has been celebrated for its achievements, including multiple Tony Awards.
"Kimberly Akimbo," the Tony Award-winning musical about a high school girl with a rare genetic disorder, will conclude its Broadway performances in April after a run of 32 previews and 612 regular shows. Despite a modest budget and being overshadowed by larger productions, the musical achieved critical acclaim and plans to start a national tour in September. The original cast, including Tony winners Victoria Clark and Bonnie Milligan, will remain until the end of the Broadway stint.
The Tony-winning musical 'Kimberly Akimbo' is set to close on Broadway on April 28 after a successful run, including 32 previews and 612 performances. The show, which humorously and poignantly explores the life of a teenager with a rapid-aging condition, has been performed by the original cast since its Off Broadway debut in 2021. Despite its critical acclaim and awards, including Best Musical and a historic win for Jeanine Tesori's score, the show's attendance has dipped recently. A national tour is planned to begin in September.