Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024

'Patriots' to Sneak Into Broadway Season, Co-Writer Jess Folley to Lead 'Burlesque' Musical, Actress Sues '1776' National Tour for Discrimination

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1) 'Patriots' Announces Broadway Production for This Spring

https://www.broadwaynews.com/olivier-award-nominated-patriots-sets-broadway-transfer-michael-stuhlbarg-and-will-keen-to-star/

2) Jess Folley to Lead World Premiere Cast of 'Burlesque' Musical in UK

https://www.playbill.com/article/jess-folley-george-maguire-billie-kay-jess-qualter-more-cast-in-world-premiere-of-burlesque-musical

3) Actress Zuri Washington Sues '1776' National Tour for Racial Discrimination

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-01-18/1776-sued-racial-discrimination-zuri-washington-broadway

4) Feel-Good Recommendations

Highlights from 'Days of Wine and Roses' on Broadway

https://www.playbill.com/article/watch-see-highlights-from-broadways-days-of-wine-and-roses-starring-kelli-ohara-and-brian-darcy-james

Watch the First 10 Minutes of 'The Color Purple' Movie Musical