Today on Broadway: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

BC/EFA sets new record, Benko to step in for Taub in 'Ragtime,' 'Coyote Ugly' and 'August Rush' musicals in the works

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1) Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sets Red Bucket record
https://playbill.com/article/broadway-cares-fall-red-bucket-campaign-raises-record-7-34-million

2) Julie Benko to replace Shania Taub in 'Ragtime'
https://playbill.com/article/julie-benko-to-join-ragtime-broadway-revival-for-limited-time

Emma Flynn to step in for Julie Benko in DC's 'Guys and Dolls'
https://playbill.com/article/emma-flynn-will-succeed-julie-benko-in-washington-d-c-guys-and-dolls

3) 'Coyote Ugly' musical setting sights on London
https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/coyote-ugly-musical-to-come-to-the-west-end-in-2027

4) 'August Rush' musical having industry presentation
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/august-rush-stage-musical-broadway-1236441135/

5) Broadway League releases 2024-25 audience demographics
https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bway-NY-Demographic-2024-2025.pdf