Broadway

Neil Patrick Harris will return to Broadway to headline a revival of 'Damn Yankees', the classic baseball-themed musical, according to the New York Times. The casting of the Tony-winning actor gives the production a marquee name, and theater fans are already weighing in on his fit for the role and the show's prospects.

The Human Rights Campaign is honoring Broadway veteran André De Shields, ballroom icon Junior LaBeija, and Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden at its awards event. The organization praised the three for their contributions to arts and culture and their advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Coverage so far comes from entertainment and theater outlets, with audiences celebrating the recognition of De Shields and LaBeija's decades-long influence on stage and ballroom culture.

A new Broadway revival of Damn Yankees is in the works with Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough and Austin Scott set to star. The casting brings together a television and stage veteran, a dancer-turned-actress and a Broadway performer for the classic baseball musical. Theatre fans are reacting to the pairing and anticipating how the beloved 1955 show will be reimagined for today's audiences.

Neil Patrick Harris will star in a Broadway revival of the musical Damn Yankees, opening this spring, according to Playbill. The casting puts the Emmy and Tony-winning performer back on the New York stage in one of the classic American musicals, and theatre fans are discussing what the role could mean for the production's profile.

Olney Theatre Center in Maryland will stage Les Misérables with members of its Broadway cast joining the production. The regional theatre's decision to bring in New York talent for the iconic Boublil and Schönberg musical is drawing attention from theatre fans, who are discussing casting details and what the reunion means for the DC-area venue.