Today on Broadway: Friday, April 21, 2023

'The Thanksgiving Play' Broadway Reviews, RTC's Todd Haimes Dies, Jacobs to Lead 'Here Lies Love'

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Review Recap: 'The Thanksgiving Play' Opens on Broadway:

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/the-thanksgiving-play

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-THE-THANKSGIVING-PLAY-Opens-On-Broadway-Starring-DArcy-Carden-and-Katie-Finneran-20230420

1) Roundabout's Artistic Director, CEO Todd Haimes Dies at 66

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/theater/todd-haimes-dead.html

2) Arielle Jacobs to Lead 'Here Lies Love' on Broadway

https://broadwaynews.com/2023/04/20/arielle-jacobs-to-lead-the-cast-of-here-lies-love/

3) Show and Casting News

Kennedy, Rockwell to Lead 'Love All' Billie Jean King Show World Premiere

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Chilina-Kennedy-Kate-Rockwell-More-to-Star-in-LOVE-ALL-World-Premiere-at-La-Jolla-Playhouse-20230420

MTC Extends 'Summer, 1976' on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SUMMER-1976-Extended-for-Two-Weeks-on-Broadway-20230420

Fontana, Boggess to Lead 'Goodbye Girl' Off-Broadway

https://www.playbill.com/article/sierra-boggess-and-santino-fontana-will-star-in-the-goodbye-girl-off-broadway

Drag Queen Comedy 'Death Drop' to Play Off-Broadway This Summer

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/DEATH-DROP-Will-Open-Off-Broadway-This-Summer-With-RUPAULS-DRAG-RACE-Stars-Jujubee-and-Willam-20230420

Paul Gordon Musical 'The Gospel According to Heather' to Play Off-Broadway in June

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/The-Off-Broadway-Premiere-Of-THE-GOSPEL-ACCORDING-TO-HEATHER-Begins-Previews-This-June-20230420

Hannah Wadingham to Get Apple TV+ Christmas Musical Special

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/ted-lasso-hannah-waddingham-musical-holiday-special-apple-1235590082/

4) Feel-Good Recommendation

Chenoweth, Cumming Perform 'Sweeney Todd' Inspired Number on 'Schigadoon'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd4B0nIuaTc