Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 31, 2022

“Islander” Announces Closing, Pulitzer Winner “Fat Ham” Opens, André de Shields Takes Final “Hadestown” Bow

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1) Top News

Off Broadway’s “Islander” Sets Closing Date

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Acclaimed-Off-Broadway-Musical-ISLANDER-Announces-Closing-Date-20220527

Tony Nominee for “Clyde’s” Kara Young, Shares Rainbow Room Story 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CLYDES-Star-Kara-Young-and-Dad-Clay-Young-A-Veteran-Rainbow-Room-Server-Celebrated-at-Tony-Awards-Luncheon-20220527

2) In Other News 

Reviews: “Fat Ham” Opens at The Public Theater

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-FAT-HAM-Opens-at-The-Public-Theater-20220526

Digital Captures of Broadway Shows During the Pandemic 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/broadway-girl-from-the-north-country-digital-captures-pandemic-1235153899/

3) Feel-Good Recommendation 

André de Shields’s Final “Hadestown” “The Wiz” Performance 

Great Performances: Keeping Company with Sondheim

https://www.pbs.org/video/great-performances-keeping-company-with-sondheim-7rdhzl/