Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

De Shields To Depart “Hadestown,” Astin Is Suddenly Seymour, COVID Cancellation Updates, New “Assassins” Recording Video

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Review Recap: "The Little Prince" Opens on Broadway

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/the-little-prince-2/

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-THE-LITTLE-PRINCE-Opens-On-Broadway-20220411

Manhole fire causes panic at “Birthday Candles” opening night

https://broadwaynews.com/2022/04/10/manhole-fire-causes-panic-at-birthday-candles-opening-night/

1) Show + Casting News

André De Shields Set to Depart “Hadestown”

https://broadwaynews.com/2022/04/11/andre-de-shields-announces-final-broadway-performance-in-hadestown/

https://twitter.com/hadestown/status/1513245151900094467

Skylar Astin Is the Next Seymour in Off-Broadway’s “Little Shop of Horrors”

https://www.playbill.com/article/spring-awakenings-skylar-astin-will-be-seymour-in-off-broadways-little-shop-of-horrors

World Premiere of Somi Kakoma's “Dreaming Zenzile” at NYTW/National Black Theatre Sets Cast

https://www.playbill.com/article/cast-set-for-nytw-and-national-black-theatres-world-premiere-of-somi-kakomas-dreaming-zenzile-musical

“Suffs” to Play at The Public Through May in 3rd Extension

https://playbill.com/article/suffs-to-play-at-the-public-through-may-in-3rd-extension

2) COVID Show Cancellations/Updates

“Plaza Suite” Returns, Announces Extension

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PLAZA-SUITE-Cancels-Performances-Through-April-10-Extension-Announced-20220408

“Paradise Square” Cancels Performances Through April 15

https://www.playbill.com/article/paradise-square-cancels-performances-through-april-15

LCT’s “At the Wedding” on Hiatus Through April 17

https://playbill.com/article/lct3s-at-the-wedding-goes-on-hiatus-through-april-17

“Macbeth” Resumes Performances on April 12

https://twitter.com/macbethbway/status/1513265872793706508

“A Strange Loop” Pushes First Performance to April 12

https://twitter.com/StrangeLoopBway/status/1513225904100716553

3) Feel-Good Recommendations

Brandon Uranowitz, Will Swenson, Steven Pasquale, and Judy Kuhn Sing “Gun Song” from “Assassins”

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/202062/exclusive-watch-brandon-uranowitz-will-swenson-steven-pasquale-judy-kuhn-sing-the-gun-song-from-assassins