Broadway is set to honor its own with a group marquee dimming ceremony next week. The event, which will take place on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:45 p.m./ET at all 41 Broadway theaters, will pay tribute to late members of the Broadway community, including actors Mary Beth Hurt, Jennifer Harmon, and Sondra Lee.
What Happened
In other news, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" set up as part of a settlement of Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS is "not moving forward." The fund had been criticized by lawmakers from both parties, who argued that it could be used to pay out to those who participated in the January 6 siege of the Capitol.
Meanwhile, on Broadway, Mariska Hargitay made a successful debut in the play "Every Brilliant Thing," with attendance at the Hudson Theatre reaching 97% of capacity in her first week. The show's gross of $1,135,322 was a considerable drop from the previous week's record-setting numbers, but still comparable to the grosses of Daniel Radcliffe's earliest weeks in the role.
Why It Matters
The demise of Trump's anti-weaponization fund is significant, as it marks a major setback for the former president's efforts to use the fund to support his allies. The fund had been widely criticized, with many arguing that it was a thinly veiled attempt to use taxpayer dollars to support Trump's political agenda.
What Experts Say
John Carney, the director of the film "Power Ballad," recently commended Nick Jonas for not strong-arming the soundtrack of the film. Carney praised Jonas for his willingness to work collaboratively with the film's composer, saying that it was a refreshing change from the usual ego-driven approach to soundtrack production.
Key Numbers
- $1.8 billion: The amount of the anti-weaponization fund set up as part of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS
Key Facts
- Who: Mary Beth Hurt, Jennifer Harmon, and Sondra Lee, late members of the Broadway community
- What: Group marquee dimming ceremony to honor late Broadway actors
- Where: All 41 Broadway theaters
- Impact: A tribute to the contributions of late Broadway actors
What Comes Next
As the summer season heats up on Broadway, fans can look forward to a number of exciting new productions, including the debut of Tracee Ellis Ross in "Every Brilliant Thing" on July 6. Meanwhile, in politics, the demise of Trump's anti-weaponization fund marks a major setback for the former president's efforts to use the fund to support his allies.