Today on Broadway: Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023

'Heart of Rock 'n' Roll' Announces Broadway Plans, 'Outsiders' Reveals Casting,' Thanksgiving Parade Announces Broadway Shows

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Broadway Will Dim Its Lights for Sheldon Harnick Next Week

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Theatres-Will-Dim-Lights-in-Memory-of-Sheldon-Harnick-Next-Week-20231101

1) 'The Heart of Rock 'n' Roll' to Come to Broadway This Spring

https://www.playbill.com/article/huey-lewis-jukebox-musical-the-heart-of-rock-and-roll-to-arrive-on-broadway-in-spring-2024

2) 'The Outsiders' Announces Initial Casting for Broadway Run

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Sky-Lakota-Lynch-More-to-Star-in-THE-OUTSIDERS-on-Broadway-Listen-to-the-First-Track-Great-Expectations-From-OBC-Recording-20231101

3) First Round of Shows, Performers Announced for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

https://www.playbill.com/article/juliet-back-to-the-future-shucked-more-will-perform-at-2023-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade

4) Mike Birbiglia's 'The Old Man and the Pool' to Hit Netflix This Month

https://www.playbill.com/article/mike-birbiglia-the-old-man-and-the-pool-will-stream-on-netflix

5) 'Burlesque' Musical to Have World Premiere Next Summer in UK

https://www.playbill.com/article/burlesque-the-musical-with-songs-by-christina-aguilera-and-more-sets-2024-world-premiere

6) Imelda Staunton to Lead 'Hello, Dolly!' in London Next Summer

https://deadline.com/2023/11/imelda-staunton-hello-dolly-london-palladium-1235589063/

7) New Version of 'Clueless' Musical to Have Two-Week Developmental Run in London

https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/CLUELESS-THE-MUSICAL-is-Heading-to-the-UK-20231101

8) Show and Casting News

The Muny Announces 106th Season

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Muny-Unveils-106th-Season-Featuring-LES-MISERABLES-DREAMGIRLS-WAITRESS-More-20231101

'Scene Partners' Extends at the Vineyard Theatre

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/SCENE-PARTNERS-Extended-for-Two-Weeks-at-Vineyard-Theatre-20231101

Roundabout Extends 'Covenant' Off-Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Roundabouts-COVENANT-Extends-Through-December-10-20231101

'F*ck7thGrade' to Return Next Week for Second Return Engagement

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/FCK7THGRADE-to-Return-to-Wild-Project-for-Second-Encore-Engagement-in-November-20231101

9) Goodspeed Musicals Crew Votes to Unionize

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Goodspeed-Musicals-Votes-to-Unionize-20231101

10) Feel-Good Recommendations

Cast of 'MJ' Performs Special Halloween 'Thriller'

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Video-MJ-Celebrates-Halloween-With-Special-Thriller-Performance-20231101

Highlights from 'Ragtime' at Signature Theatre

https://www.playbill.com/article/video-watch-nkrumah-gatling-awa-sal-secka-teal-wicks-more-in-highlights-from-signatures-ragtime