Today on Broadway: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

'Masquarade' sells out initial run, Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to lead 'Joe Turner' revival, 'Heathers' extends Off-Broadway

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1) Immersive 'Phantom' spinoff 'Masquerade' sells out, then announces more dates
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MASQUERADE-Adds-More-Dates-to-Run-After-Selling-Out-Within-Hours-20250630

2) Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer to lead 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' on Broadway
https://deadline.com/2025/06/taraji-p-henson-cedric-the-entertainer-broadway-1236445666/

3) Celebrated director Mark Brokaw passes away
https://deadline.com/2025/06/mark-brokaw-dead-1236445692/

4) Legendary producer, philanthropist Paul Libin dies at 94
https://playbill.com/article/paul-libin-prolific-artistic-producer-and-pioneering-philanthropist-of-the-theatre-passes-away-at-94

5) Show and casting news

'Heathers' extends Off-Broadway run
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HEATHERS-THE-MUSICAL-Extended-Through-January-2026-20250630

Gavin Lee to play Scar in 'Lion King' on Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/gavin-lee-will-be-scar-in-broadways-the-lion-king

6) Shows play final performance on Broadway

'Real Women Have Curves':
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLgdro4OTF3/

'Dead Outlaw'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZVMnPlsNxU