Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Grey, Kander to Get Lifetime Achievement Tonys, Sondheim Icon Bryne Dies, Broadway-Bound 'Tommy' Announces Cast

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1) Joel Grey, John Kander to Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards

https://www.playbill.com/article/joel-grey-john-kander-will-be-honored-with-2023-lifetime-achievement-tony-awards

2) Sondheim Icon Barbara Bryne Dies at 94

https://www.playbill.com/article/sondheim-favorite-barbara-bryne-passes-away-at-94

3) Last Week's Broadway Grosses

https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm

4) In Other News

Jacobs, Luff, Conte, Sajous to Lead Reimagined "The Who's Tommy" in Chicago

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-WHOS-TOMMY-Reimagined-Original-Creatives-To-Reunite-For-New-Production-At-Chicagos-Goodman-Theatre-20230503

Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases "Hamilton"-"Sweeney Todd" #Ham4Ham Performance

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Teases-HAMILTONSWEENEY-TODD-Ham4Ham-This-Friday-20230503

5) Feel-Good Recommendation

Highlights from "Spamalot" Press Preview