Today on Broadway: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024

'Kimberly Akimbo' to Close in April, 'Mary Jane' Broadway Dates Announced, 'Lempicka' Music Video

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1) 'Kimberly Akimbo' to Close on Broadway in April

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/theater/kimberly-akimbo-broadway-closing.html

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2) Show and Casting News

'Mary Jane' Starring Rachel McAdams Sets Official Broadway Dates

https://www.broadwaynews.com/rachel-mcadams-led-mary-jane-confirms-opening-night-date/

'Buena Vista Social Club' Announces Final Extension at Atlantic Theatre Company

https://www.playbill.com/article/off-broadways-buena-vista-social-club-gets-final-extension

Aziza, Piser, Park, More Join Menzel in 'Redwood' at La Jolla

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/DeAdre-Aziza-Zachary-Noah-Piser-More-Join-Idina-Menzel-Led-REDWOOD-at-La-Jolla-Playhouse-20240105

3) This Week's Theatrical Schedule

Tuesday, Jan. 9

Opening: “Prayer for the French Republic” on Broadway from the Manhattan Theatre Club

Thursday, Jan. 11

Previews: “Jonah” Off-Broadway from the Roundabout Theatre Company

Friday, Jan. 12

Previews: “The Connector” Off-Broadway from MCC

Sunday, Jan. 14

Closing: “Shucked” on Broadway

Closing: “Hell’s Kitchen” Off-Broadway at the Public Theater

4) 'Barbie' Stars, Creator Tease Potential Broadway Musical Adaptation

https://www.etonline.com/margot-robbie-and-greta-gerwig-tease-possible-barbie-musical-exclusive-217338

5) 'Lempicka' Releases 'Woman Is' Music Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZpeyr11uVM