Today on Broadway: Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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Reviews are in for “MJ,” Taraji to Play Shug in “Color Purple” Film, Update on Palace Reno

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1) Critics Weigh in on “MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical” on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-MJ-Opens-on-Broadway–See-What-the-Critics-Are-Saying-20220201

2) “Hangmen” Announces Surprise Broadway Return

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3) In Other News

Taraji P. Henson to star in “The Color Purple” Film

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/taraji-p-henson-the-color-purple-shug-avery-1235167803/

The Last Unicorn Stage Adaptation in the Works

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Stage-Musical-Adaptation-of-the-Book-THE-LAST-UNICORN-is-in-the-Works-With-Fergie-20220131

4) Recommendations

The New Palace Theatre Renovation

https://broadwaydirect.com/exclusive-sneak-peek-at-the-new-palace-theatre/