Today on Broadway: Monday, May 16, 2022

"Doubtfire" to Close, "North Country" Extends, Lizzo Needs to Be on Broadway

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1) Broadway News

“Mrs. Doubtfire” to End Broadway Run this Month

“Girl from the North Country” Extends One Week

2) Awards News

Drama Critics Circle Announces 2022 Award Winners

Amber Gray, Kara Young among Actors’ Equity Foundation award recipients

George Takei to Announce Drama Desk Nominees on May 16

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/George-Takei-to-Announce-the-66th-Annual-Drama-Desk-Awards-Nominations-on-May-16-20220513

3) In Other News

Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Crystal Dickinson to Star in “Lessons in Survival: 1971”

https://variety.com/2022/theater/news/carl-clemons-hopkins-crystal-dickinson-lessons-in-survival-1235265249/

Anthony Edwards Steps in to Save “North Country” Performances

https://www.playbill.com/article/anthony-edwards-saves-the-weekend-with-surprise-appearance-in-broadways-girl-from-the-north-country

4) Feel-Good Recommendation

Lizzo Taking Over Broadway TikTok