INSIDE THE DISTRICT

"Little Bear Ridge Road" announces an early closing; full cast announced for new play "The Balusters."

John Cameron Mitchell sets a February Broadway return in "Oh, Mary!"; Juan Carlos to return to "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" following an extended injury leave; 2024-2025 Broadway League audience demographics report published.

Julie Benko to temporarily join "Ragtime" starting in January; Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS sets a new fundraising record after six weeks of fall appeals.

"The Queen of Versailles" moves up its closing date; opening night review consensus for "Marjorie Prime."

Shoshana Bean joins "The Lost Boys" musical; "Operation Mincemeat" to launch a scavenger hunt at Long Island's Cradle of Aviation Museum, with a pair of tickets to see the show on the line.

"Merrily We Roll Along" revival proshot hits movie theaters nationwide; playwright Jeremy O. Harris detained in Japan on suspicion of smuggling drugs; performers announced for the 2025 Red Bucket Follies variety show.

Concord Theatricals secures licensing rights for "The Outsiders."

Helen Shaw named the next chief theatre critic of The New York Times, starting in mid-January; date set for the 2026 Olivier Awards.

Complete casting announced for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" and "All Out: Comedy About Ambition."

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf to lead "Death of a Salesman" Broadway revival in the spring; "Dancing With the Stars" breakout Whitney Leavitt to join "Chicago" in February.