Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

'Smash,' 'Gypsy,' 'Buena Vista' Win at Chita Rivera Awards; New Stars at '& Juliet,' Is 'Chess' Coming Back to Broadway?

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1) 2025 Chita Rivera Award Winner Announced
https://www.broadwaynews.com/buena-vista-social-club-among-top-winners-at-2025-chita-rivera-awards/

2) Two New Stars Set to Join '& Juliet' on Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/gianna-harris-will-be-broadways-new-juliet-in-juliet-tiktok-vocal-coach-cheryl-porter-to-also-join-cast

3) Last Week's Broadway Grosses
https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm

4) Off-Broadway Show and Casting News

MCC to Stage World Premiere of 'Caroline'
https://playbill.com/article/david-cromer-will-direct-world-premiere-preston-max-allen-play-caroline-at-mcc-theater

André Holland to Lead Off-Broadway Revival of 'The Brothers Size'
https://playbill.com/article/andre-holland-will-lead-the-brothers-size-revival-at-off-broadways-the-shed

Mauricio Martinez Departs Off-Broadway's 'Joy'
https://playbill.com/article/brandon-espinoza-replaces-mauricio-martinez-in-upcoming-joy-a-new-true-musical

5) Is 'Chess' Aiming for a Broadway Revival?
https://www.instagram.com/chessbway