Today on Broadway: Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

'Wonderful World' Announces Abrupt Closing, 'Stranger Things' Completes Cast, Will Ferrell Adapting a Movie for Broadway

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1) 'A Wonderful World' to Close Next Month on Broadway
https://www.broadwaynews.com/louis-armstrong-musical-a-wonderful-world-sets-final-performance-date-on-broadway/

2) 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Completes Cast Ahead of Rehearsals
https://playbill.com/article/casting-complete-for-stranger-things-the-first-shadow-on-broadway

3) 'The Great Gatsby' Will Launch National Tour in 2026
https://www.broadwaynews.com/exclusive-the-great-gatsby-musical-to-embark-on-national-tour/

4) In Other News

'Kowalski' Extends Off-Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/a-streetcar-named-desire-inspired-play-kowalski-extends-off-broadway

Will Ferrell Developing 'Eurovision' Film for Broadway
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Will-Ferrell-Is-Adapting-EUROVISION-SONG-CONTEST-THE-STORY-OF-FIRE-SAGA-for-Broadway-20250125

5) This Week's Theatrical Schedule

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Previews: ‘Still’ Return Engagement Off-Broadway
https://www.stilltheplay.com/ 

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Previews: ‘My First Ex-Husband’ Off-Broadway
https://www.myfirstexhusband.com/ 

Sunday, Feb. 2

Closing: ‘Cult of Love’ on Broadway
https://2st.com/shows/cult-of-love 

Closing: ‘Left on Tenth’ on Broadway
https://leftontenthbroadway.com/ 

Closing: ‘Blue Man Group’ Off-Broadway
https://www.blueman.com/new-york/buy-tickets 

6) Ryan Reynolds Crashes Hugh Jackman's First Show at Radio City Music Hall
https://youtu.be/jyIn87_aThA