Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025

McCartan sets 'Gatsby' departure date, Doyle to direct London 'Secret Garden,' 'John Proctor' closing night scream

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Broadway Week is now underway
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1) Ryan McCartan to depart 'The Great Gatsby' in November
https://www.broadwaynews.com/ryan-mccartan-to-depart-the-great-gatsby/

2) John Doyle to direct major London revival of 'The Secret Garden'
https://variety.com/2025/theater/news/secret-garden-musical-revival-john-doyle-1236511492/

3) David Harris will return to 'Moulin Rouge!' as the Duke this month
https://playbill.com/article/david-harris-will-return-to-broadways-moulin-rouge-the-musical

4) Phillip James Brannon to return to 'Oh, Mary!' for one week
https://playbill.com/article/phillip-james-brannon-sets-limited-return-engagement-in-broadways-oh-mary

5) Full cast announced for 'Hell's Kitchen' national tour
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/206134/full-cast-set-for-hells-kitchens-north-american-tour/

6) Nick Blaemire musical 'Soon' to play Off-Broadway this fall
https://playbill.com/article/nick-blaemire-musical-soon-will-bow-off-broadway

7) Taika Waititi, Rita Ora, others developing Fyre Fest musical
https://deadline.com/2025/09/taika-waititi-fyre-fest-musical-comedy-stage-1236509607/

8) Recommendations

Lorna Courtney, Casey Likes perform 'Seventeen' on 'TODAY'
https://playbill.com/article/watch-lorna-courtney-and-casey-likes-sing-seventeen-from-heathers-on-today

Danya Taymor leads everyone in the Booth at 'John Proctor' closing in ritualistic scream
https://x.com/johnproctorbway/status/1964856670645108898