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A ‘Great Gatsby’ Musical Is Coming to Broadway in March

The latest adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel will feature Jeremy Jordan (“Newsies”) as Jay Gatsby and Eva Noblezada (“Hadestown”) as Daisy Buchanan.

By Michael Paulson

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The EGOT Winner Behind Sondheim’s Signature Sound

For Jonathan Tunick, an early love of “Tubby the Tuba” led to a career as an orchestrator. He talks about his Sondheim partnership, and creating a sound that “can hint at unspoken secrets.”

By Darryn King

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Roundabout to Stage ‘Pirates of Penzance’ and ‘Yellow Face’ on Broadway

Roundabout Theater Company, the biggest nonprofit on Broadway, said it would produce the three shows next season.

By Michael Paulson

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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Is Becoming a Musical From Orin Wolf

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is lined up to write the book, and Lileana Blain-Cruz will direct.

By Michael Paulson