INSIDE THE DISTRICT

Notable Broadway news roundup from 3/19 — 3/24.

"Just in Time" cancels its first two Broadway previews; opening night review roundup for "Purpose."

Orville Peck to perform maskless in "Cabaret"; rush ticket policy announced for "The Last Five Years."

Quarterly Broadway In Memoriam tributes and simultaneous marquee dimmings to begin in June; BC/EFA fundraising starts for the spring season; "Operation Mincemeat" announces a second extension just days before opening on Broadway.

Joey Fatone sets a return engagement in "& Juliet"; Ashley Graham to join "Chicago" next month as Roxie Hart.

"Good Night, and Good Luck" begins previews; pop-up concert and one-day flash sale at "Real Women Have Curves" next week.

"BOOP!" and "Smash" begin Broadway previews; 88 $88 tickets to be made available for "Gypsy"'s 88th performance.

"The Queen of Versailles", "Call Me Izzy", and "Punch" all announce their Broadway plans for 2025; gift shop One Shubert Alley to open a second location in Times Square.

"Smash" announces its rush and lottery policies; "Maybe Happy Ending" releases a second single from its forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording.

Roundabout Theatre Company announces its 2025-2026 Broadway season; "The Picture of Dorian Gray" announces its rush and lottery policies.

Michael Maliakel to join "The Great Gatsby"; more actresses announced for Town Hall "Broadway's Leading Ladies" concert next week, to be filmed for PBS.

"Mamma Mia!" sets a summer 2025 Broadway return; nominations announced for the 2025 Olivier Awards, over in London.

Two New York proshots to premiere this spring on PBS's "Great Performances"; "Swept Away" schedules a reunion concert in Lower Manhattan; familiar Broadway faces clean up at the Oscars.

Durrell "Tank" Babbs to make his Broadway debut in "Hell's Kitchen."

"Sunset Boulevard" confirms final Broadway performance; more performers announced for this year's Broadway Backwards benefit concert.

"Maybe Happy Ending" set for TV performance debut; Schreck's "Uncle Vanya" to be licensed by Concord Theatricals; fan-designed Playbill cover for "& Juliet" this May.

Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, and James Scully all returning to "Oh, Mary!" in April; discounted online preview tickets for "John Proctor is the Villain"; Entertainment Community Fund benefit performances scheduled for the spring.

Ellen Harvey to join "Cabaret"; Charli D'Amelio extends her run a second time at "& Juliet"; Samantha Pauly to take a two-week medical leave from "The Great Gatsby."

"The Book of Mormon" surpasses "Rent" on the list of longest-running Broadway shows; "Maybe Happy Ending" announces the digital release date of its Original Broadway Cast Recording.

Lottery and rush policies announced for "Othello" and "Buena Vista Social Club"; United Palace to screen movies featuring original "Hamilton" cast members throughout 2025; "Old Friends" to hold a benefit performance in early April.

Cynthia Erivo to host this year's Tony Awards; Jordan Fisher to join "Moulin Rouge!"; extensions announced for "Operation Mincemeat" and "Glengarry Glen Ross."

"Romeo + Juliet" and "All In" announce recoupment as a companion piece for the latter prepares to hit Broadway next season; Josh Kieserman and Nasia Thomas to stand by for "The Last Five Years"; John Cardozo to depart "Moulin Rouge!"; Cameron Pow to depart "The Lion King."

Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon set their departure dates from "Hell's Kitchen"; Music Theatre International acquires the licensing rights for "The Notebook"; "Operation Mincemeat"'s marquee installation delayed.

Dylis Croman and Rema Webb to join "Chicago"; Ariana DeBose to be awarded the Medal of Honor at this year's Entertainment Community Fund gala; standby Tryphena Wade sets her Mama Rose debut in "Gypsy."

Noah J. Ricketts announces his departure from "The Great Gatsby" as Linedy Genao and Austin Colby assume principal roles; "Redwood" collaborators Idina Menzel and Tina Landau to be honored at the 2025 New Dramatists luncheon.