Today on Broadway: Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Battiste, Pinkins to Lead Public's 'A Raisin in the Sun,' More K-Pop Stars Join 'KPOP,' Antonyos to Play the Apollo

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1) Show and Casting News

Francois Battiste, Tonya Pinkins to Lead Public’s “A Raisin in the Sun”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Francois-Battiste-Tonya-Pinkins-More-to-Star-in-A-RAISIN-IN-THE-SUN-at-The-Public-Theater-20220822

BoHyung, Min & Kevin Woo Join Broadway's “KPOP” as Rehearsals Begin

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BoHyung-Min-Kevin-Woo-Join-Broadways-KPOP-Complete-Cast-Announced-20220822

John Lithgow to Direct Off-Broadway World Premiere of “Everything’s Fine”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/John-Lithgow-to-Direct-World-Premiere-of-Douglas-McGraths-EVERYTHINGS-FINE-Off-Broadway-20220822

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2) In Other News

“The Kite Runner” to Offer Second Weekly Masked Performance

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-KITE-RUNNER-Will-Now-Require-Masks-at-Wednesday-Matinee-Performances-20220822

“Lion King,” “Wicked,” “Cursed Child” to Have TDF Autism-Friendly Performances

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-LION-KING-WICKED-More-to-Take-Part-in-TDFs-11th-Season-of-Autism-Friendly-Performances-20220822

Second Annual Antonyo Awards to Be Held at Apollo Theater in October

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-2nd-Annual-Antonyo-Awards-Will-Be-Presented-in-October-20220822

3) Feel-Good Recommendation

“SIX” Costume Designer Takes You Behind the Seasons of Each Queen’s Costume

https://www.playbill.com/article/gabriella-slade-on-costuming-the-queens-in-six