Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Clooney to Make Broadway Debut, OCC Awards Announced, 'Wicked' Movie and Lane Bring Tears

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Playwright Samm-Art Williams Dies at 78, Days Before 'Home' Broadway Revival Begins Performances

https://www.instagram.com/p/C67Jw0dsWwY

1) George Clooney to Make Broadway Debut in 'Good Night, and Good Luck'

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/theater/george-clooney-broadway.html

2) Awards News

2024 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced

https://www.playbill.com/article/stereophonic-leads-2024-outer-critics-circle-awards-wins-best-play-see-the-full-list-of-winners

'I Can Get It for You Wholesale' Announces Cast Album

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Cas-Recording-Will-Be-Released-For-I-CAN-GET-IT-FOR-YOU-WHOLESALE-Starring-Santino-Fontana-20240513

Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Norm-Lewis-Myles-Frost-and-More-to-Be-Honored-at-NAACP-Theatre-Awards-20240511

‘Melissa Etheridge: My Window’ Receives GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Broadway Production

https://www.broadwaynews.com/melissa-etheridge-my-window-receives-glaad-media-award-for-outstanding-broadway-production

3) Show and Casting News

'Queen of Versailles' Extends World Premiere Run, Completes Cast

https://www.playbill.com/article/stephen-derosa-greg-hildreth-more-join-upcoming-world-premiere-stephen-schwartz-musical-the-queen-of-versailles

MCC Announces Initial Shows in 2024-25 Season

https://www.playbill.com/article/mcc-theaters-2024-25-season-features-new-douglas-lyons-play-starring-kara-young

'Maybe Happy Ending' Teases Announcement

https://twitter.com/mhemusical/status/1790060038590992838

4) Feel-Good Recommendations

'The Outsiders' Perform Three Numbers on 'Today'

https://www.playbill.com/article/watch-see-the-outsiders-take-over-the-today-show-with-3-new-performances

Eden Espinosa Performs 'Woman Is' on Stage in 'Lempicka'

https://youtu.be/vnfmBoSyjmo

Lorna Courtney Takes Final Bow in '& Juliet'

https://www.instagram.com/p/C664EJcPw-F

'Wicked' Releases Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Ahead of Trailer

https://youtu.be/EjUh0NFIvVA

Nathan Lane Accepts Stephen Sondheim Award

https://www.playbill.com/article/its-a-glorious-thing-watch-nathan-lanes-emotional-acceptance-speech-for-the-sondheim-award