Today on Broadway: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

'Prayer for the French Republic' Initial Casting, Jake Shears to Play Emcee in 'Cabaret,' Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' Trailer

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1) Initial Casting Announced for 'Prayer for the French Republic' on Broadway

2) Jake Shears, Self Esteem to Join 'Cabaret' in London

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jake-Shears-And-Rebecca-Lucy-Taylor-AKA-Self-Esteem-To-Star-In-CABARET-At-The-Kit-Kat-Club-From-25-September-2023-20230814

3) Last Week's Broadway Grosses

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

4) In Other News

Details Announced for Fall 2023 Broadway Week

https://www.playbill.com/article/sweeney-todd-back-to-the-future-here-lies-love-mj-more-part-of-2023s-nyc-broadway-week

'Here Lies Love' Announces Three Matinees with Free Child Care

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HERE-LIES-LOVE-Will-Offer-Free-Childcare-Services-During-Four-Upcoming-Matinee-Performances-20230815

5) Feel-Good Recommendations

Drone-Captured Trailer for 'SIX' in London

https://www.playbill.com/article/check-out-new-trailer-for-londons-six-the-musical-captured-via-drone-technology

Melissa Errico, Raul Esparza Duet on 'Sunday in the Park with George'

Teaser Trailer for Bradley Cooper's Bernstein Biopic 'Maestro'