Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

'Rob Lake Magic' announces quick Broadway closure, Debbie Allen to direct Maya Angelou play, Matt reviews MCC's 'Caroline'

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1) 'Rob Lake Magic' to close this Sunday
https://playbill.com/article/rob-lake-magic-with-special-guests-the-muppets-to-close-early-on-broadway

2) Debbie Allen to direct play about Maya Angelou's life and influence
https://www.broadwaynews.com/debbie-allen-directed-play-about-the-legacy-of-maya-angelou-eyes-2028-bow/

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

4) Show and casting news

'Slam Frank' extends again Off-Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/slam-frank-extends-off-broadway-into-december

The New Group announces first season at St. Luke's
https://playbill.com/article/the-adding-machine-bocking-jackals-confirmed-for-the-new-groups-1st-season-in-new-permanent-home

5) Matt's thoughts on 'Caroline' at MCC
https://mcctheater.org/tix/caroline

6) Recommendations

Christopher, Tveit, Michele sing 'Chess' on 'Tonight Show'
https://playbill.com/article/watch-nicholas-christopher-aaron-tveit-lea-michele-bring-a-chess-medley-to-the-tonight-show