Today on Broadway: Monday, Sept. 18, 2023

Micahel McGrath Dies at 65, Rachel Bloom One-Woman Show Reviews, First Look at 'The Color Purple' Musical Film

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated:

Grace Aki: grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAki
Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BWWMatt

Patreon: BroadwayRadio
https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio

For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) Tony Winner Michael McGrath Died at Age 65

https://deadline.com/2023/09/michael-mcgrath-dead-tony-award-winner-1235547647/

2) Reviews for Rachel Bloom's 'Death, Let Me Do My Show' Off-Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Rachel-Blooms-DEATH-LET-ME-DO-MY-SHOW-What-Did-the-Critics-Think-20230915

3) This Week's Theatrical Schedule

Monday, Sept. 18

Opening: Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors Off-Broadway at New World Stages

https://draculacomedy.com/

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Previews: Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway

https://merrilyonbroadway.com/

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Opening: Dig Off-Broadway by Primary Stages at 59E59

https://primarystages.org/shows/current-season/dig/

4) In Other News

Joe Tapper to Lead New Play 'The White Chip' Off-Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Joe-Tapper-Will-Lead-Sean-Daniels-THE-WHITE-CHIP-Off-Broadway-Next-Year-20230915

Levi Holloway to Adapt 'Paranormal Activity' for the Stage

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/paranormal-activity-stage-play-1235591773/

5 Feel-Good Recommendation

First Images Released for Upcoming 'Color Purple' Movie

https://www.playbill.com/article/photos-get-a-1st-look-at-the-upcoming-color-purple-movie-musical