Today on Broadway: Friday, February 24, 2023

Esparza, Cooper, Mutu, And More In Encores’ “Oliver!”; JoJo In “Moulin Rouge!”; First Listen From “Shucked” (!)

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1) Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Tam Mutu, and More Will Star in “Oliver!” at New York City Center Encores!

https://www.playbill.com/article/lilli-cooper-raul-esparza-tam-mutu-more-will-star-oliver-at-new-york-city-center-encores

2) Broadway News

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque Will Make Broadway Debut in “Moulin Rouge!”

https://www.playbill.com/article/joanna-jojo-levesque-will-make-broadway-debut-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical

“Fat Ham” Full Cast and Design Team Announced

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/FAT-HAM-Full-Cast-and-Design-Team-Announced-20230223

3) In Other News

Actors’ Equity Publishes Report On Hiring Bias And Wage Gaps Among Union Members

Page Six: “Mean Girls” Stars May Not Return For New Movie Over “Disrespectful” Money Offer

https://pagesix.com/2023/02/22/mean-girls-stars-may-not-return-for-new-movie-over-disrespectful-money-offer-source/

“Only Murders In The Building” Adds Ashley Park To Season 3

4) Recommendations

New “Sweeney Todd” Trailer

First Song From “Shucked”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/EXCLUSIVE-Listen-to-the-First-Song-From-SHUCKED-Maybe-Love-20230223