Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025

'Jesus Christ Superstar' thrills on stage and social media, Victoria Clark joins 'The Punch' on Broadway, Grace talks SummerSlam experience

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1) Hollywood Bowl 'Jesus Christ Superstar' wows audiences
https://playbill.com/article/god-is-a-woman-a-recap-of-jesus-christ-superstar-at-the-hollywood-bowl

Josh Gad returns for final 'JCS' performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QavxI0Jnc8

2) This week's theatrical schedule

Tuesday, Aug. 5
Previews: ‘Take a Banana for the Ride’ on Broadway
https://jeffrossbroadway.com/ 

Wednesday, Aug. 6
Anniversary: ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway
https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/ 

‘Hamilton’ to host citywide scavenger hunt
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HAMILTON-to-Host-Citywide-Scavenger-Hunt-in-August-20250804 

Thursday, Aug. 7
Opening: ‘Ava: The Secret Conversations’ Off-Broadway at New York City Center
https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2025-2026/ava-the-secret-conversations/ 

Previews: ’Twelfth Night’ at the Delacorte Theater
https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2425/fsitp/twelfth-night/ 

Friday, Aug. 8
Closing: ‘Dilaria' Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre
https://www.dilaria.com/ 

3) Show and casting news

Victoria Clark joins 'The Punch' on Broadway
https://deadline.com/2025/08/victoria-clark-punch-broadway-1236477746/

Brandon J. Dirden joins 'Waiting for Godot' on Broadway
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/206000/brandon-j-dirden-joins-waiting-for-godot-starring-keanu-reeves-and-alex-winter-design-team-revealed/

'Prince F*****' to get Off-Broadway return engagement
https://www.theatrely.com/post/prince-faggot-returns-off-broadway-at-studio-seaview-this-fall

Bianca Marroqun, Tam Mutu, Jacqueline B. Arnold to join 'Chicago' next week
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHICAGO-to-Welcome-Bianca-Marroqun-Tam-Mutu-and-Jacqueline-B-Arnold-20250804

Obama musical '44' to play Off-Broadway this fall
https://deadline.com/2025/08/obama-musical-comedy-44-off-broadway-1236475507/

4) Grace's thoughts on theatre learning from pro wrestling storytelling
https://www.tiktok.com/@itsgraceaki?lang=en