Today on Broadway: Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
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Critics weigh in on ‘Mamma Mia’ return, Bakula joins DeBose in ‘Baker’s Wife,’ Henningsen and Karimloo reunite for ‘Jane Eyre’ concert
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1) Reviews for ‘Mamma Mia’ Broadway return
https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/mamma-mia/
2) Scott Bakula joins Ariana DeBose in ‘The Baker’s Wife’ Off-Broadway
https://deadline.com/2025/08/scott-bakula-ariana-debose-bakers-wife-off-broadway-1236486191/
3) Erika Henningsen, Ramin Karimloo to lead ‘Jane Eyre’ concert in 2026
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Erika-Henningsen-Ramin-Karimloo-Will-Lead-Manhattan-Concert-Productions-JANE-EYRE-20250813
4) Show and Casting News
Jordan E. Cooper’s ‘Oh Happy Day!’ finds Public Theater cast
https://playbill.com/article/jordan-e-coopers-oh-happy-day-finds-off-broadway-cast
Mike Bartlett’s ‘Bull’ to run Off-Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/mike-bartletts-bull-will-premiere-off-broadway
Allee Willis jukebox musical in the works
https://playbill.com/article/an-allee-willis-jukebox-musical-is-in-the-works
5) Developmental news
Kurtz, Klena, Howard lead latest ‘Ever After’ workshop
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/McKenzie-Kurtz-Derek-Klena-More-Lead-EVER-AFTER-Musical-Workshop-20250814
Jackie Burns headlines reading for new musical ‘Hard Road to Heaven’
https://playbill.com/article/jackie-burns-elizabeth-teeter-jared-zirilli-jerry-dixon-lead-hard-road-to-heaven-reading
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