Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 15, 2023

Broadway Lights Will Dim For Tina Turner, Yearwood To Join “Sweeney,” Category Is “Cats” Off-Broadway, “Kimberly Akimbo” First Curtain Post-Tonys

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1) Top Stories

Daniel Yearwood to Succeed Jordan Fisher in “Sweeney Todd”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Daniel-Yearwood-to-Succeed-Jordan-Fisher-as-Anthony-in-SWEENEY-TODD-20230614

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Will Dim Lights in Memory of Tina Turner

https://www.playbill.com/article/broadways-lunt-fontanne-theatre-will-dim-its-lights-in-memory-of-tina-turner

“Diana” Comes to London

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/exclusive-diana-musical-is-coming-to-london_1352354/

2) More Show + Casting News

“Cats” Revival Set in the World of Ballroom Lands Off-Broadway in 2024

https://www.theatermania.com/news/cats-revival-set-in-the-world-of-ballroom-culture-to-premiere-off-broadway-in-2024_1705696/

“Prejudice & Pride” Reveals Cast for 59e59 Run

https://www.playbill.com/article/prejudice-pride-reveals-cast-for-off-broadway-run-at-59e59

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite “Lightweight” Will Head Off-Broadway

https://www.playbill.com/article/sold-out-edinburgh-fringe-favorite-lightweight-to-make-off-broadway-premiere

“At the Illusionist’s Table” Heads Back to the McKittrick Hotel

https://www.playbill.com/article/scott-silvens-at-the-illusionists-table-headed-back-to-the-mckittrick

“Dykes to Watch Out For” Audible Series to Perform One Night Only at Minetta Lane

https://www.playbill.com/article/alison-bechdels-dykes-to-watch-out-for-audible-series-will-perform-live-one-night-only-at-minetta-lane-theatre

3) In Other News

Bebe Neuwirth Will Host Actors' Equity Foundation Awards Honoring Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, and More

https://www.playbill.com/article/bebe-neuwirth-to-host-actors-equity-foundation-awards-honoring-brian-stokes-mitchell-alex-newell-bonnie-milligan-more

Christian Borle, Kerry Butler, Norm Lewis, Phillipa Soo, and More to Join The Broadway Cruise 2nd Sailing

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Christian-Borle-Kerry-Butler-Norm-Lewis-Phillipa-Soo-More-to-Join-The-Broadway-Cruise-2nd-Sailing-20230614

4) Recommendations

New York City Center’s “Light in the Piazza” Rehearsal Video

https://www.playbill.com/article/see-ruthie-ann-miles-and-anna-zavelson-perform-two-songs-from-light-in-the-piazza-at-new-york-city-center

“Kimberly Akimbo” Celebrates Best Musical Win at First Post-Tonys Performance

https://www.playbill.com/article/photos-and-video-kimberly-akimbo-celebrates-best-musical-win-at-1st-post-tonys-performance