Theatre District restaurant cornerstone Sardi's to temporarily close over the summer for renovations and a change of ownership; "Hadestown" proshot, filmed in the UK, sets a North American theatrical release for July.

Platinum recording artist Joanna "JoJo" Levesque to join "Chess" as Florence in June; early reports of backstage feuding at "Dog Day Afternoon."

"Joe Turner's Come and Gone" extends by a week; opening night review roundup for "Giant."

"Ragtime" extends for a second time on Broadway, through August 2; Phillip James Brannon, Cheyenne Jackson, and Bianca Leigh to return to "Oh, Mary!" in April; "The Great Gatsby" to host sing-along performance to celebrate its 2-year Broadway anniversary.

Lea Michele sets departure date from "Chess"; Broadway Dream Roles benefit concert in April to once again conclude springtime fundraising for BC/EFA.

"The Fear of 13" begins Broadway previews; 2025 Broadway cast recording of "Chess" releases a first single.

"Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and "Becky Shaw" begin Broadway previews.

New musical "Wanted" to arrive on Broadway in the fall; "The Book of Mormon" to host a "Magical Mormon Mystery Week" in June; Manhattan Theatre Club to stage fall Broadway premiere of "School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play"; Kara Young replaces Samira Wiley in the upcoming revival of "Proof."

Notable Broadway news roundup from 3/11-3/16.

"Dog Day Afternoon" play adaptation begins Broadway previews; Mark Ballas joins Whitney Leavitt for 4 weeks in "Chicago" this April.