Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

WGA Asks Nominated Members to Skip Tonys, Musicians Union Objects to 'Here Lies Love,' Matt Recaps End of Trip

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1) WGA Asks Nominated Members Not to Attend, Speak at Tonys

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wga-tony-nominated-guild-members-not-to-attend-tony-awards-writers-strike-1235502396/

2) Musicians Union Objects to All Recorded Music in 'Here Lies Love'

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/theater/here-lies-love-david-byrne-musicians.htm

3) Show and Casting News

Kelly Clarkson Working on Broadway Musical

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kelly-Clarkson-Is-Writing-a-Broadway-Musical-20230526

Erykah Badu Joins Film of "The Piano Lesson"

Max Clayton, Christian Probst, Chiara Trentalange to Lead 'Singin' in the Rain' at Ogunquit

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Max-Clayton-Christian-Probst-Kate-Loprest-and-More-Will-Lead-SINGIN-IN-THE-RAIN-at-Ogunquit-Playhouse-20230530

4) City Center Teases Encores Season

5) Feel-Good Recommendations

'New York, New York' Celebrates First Manhattanhenge of 2023

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Watch-the-Cast-of-NEW-YORK-NEW-YORK-Perform-Light-in-Honor-of-Manhattanhenge-20230530

Cast of '& Juliet' Performs on 'Good Morning America'

6) Matt Recaps End of New York Trip