Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 26, 2025

'Chess' revival announces house and dates, Library of Congress receives Sondheim manuscripts, sides feud over potential Times Square Casino

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1) 'Chess' revival finds Broadway home
https://deadline.com/2025/06/chess-broadway-lea-michele-opening-date-1236441728/

2) Library of Congress receives over 5,000 Sondheim manuscripts, notes, correspondences
https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-of-congress-acquires-manuscripts-and-papers-of-award-winning-composer-and-lyricist-stephen-s/s/9c824168-b40a-4cda-a60d-c5e7cec28775

3) Caesars Palace to donate $5 million to LGBTQIA+ charity if awarded Times Square casino
https://deadline.com/2025/06/caesars-palace-times-square-callen-lorde-1236441102/

Opposing rallies scheduled surrounding potential Times Square casino
https://deadline.com/2025/06/times-square-casino-rally-1236442217/

4) Keen Company announces new leadership
https://playbill.com/article/kelly-kerwin-annie-middleton-will-take-the-reins-at-off-broadways-keen-company

5) New musical 'Glory Ride' to receive industry readings
https://playbill.com/article/new-musical-glory-ride-will-have-2-nyc-readings-this-month

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