{"id":237413,"date":"2026-05-19T23:20:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/237413\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T23:20:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:20:14","slug":"broadway-bound-because-of-winn-dixie-to-hold-nyc-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/237413\/","title":{"rendered":"Broadway-Bound BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE to Hold NYC Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"

Because of Winn-Dixie, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the Newbery Medal-winning and best-selling children\u2019s novel by Kate DiCamillo, will hold a private reading in New York City on May 22. The reading is by invitation only.<\/p>\n

Because of Winn-Dixie\u00a0features a book and lyrics by Olivier Award-winner Nell Benjamin<\/a> (Mean Girls, Legally Blonde), a score by Tony Award-winner Duncan Sheik<\/a> (Spring Awakening, Alice by Heart), animal direction by Tony Award Honoree Bill Berloni<\/a> (Annie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and is directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando<\/a> (Urinetown, A Christmas Story).<\/p>\n

At the presentation, the role of Opal Buloni will be played by Mae Schenk, who will play the title role in the upcoming Amy Sherman-Palladino<\/a>‘s Eloise film for Netflix, with Gabriel Ebert<\/a> as the Preacher and Damon Daunno<\/a> as Otis. Winn-Dixie will be played by Gus. The cast will also include Aisha de Haas<\/a>, John Edwards<\/a>, Brian Hoffman<\/a>, Ayvah Johnson<\/a>, Crystal Kellogg<\/a>, Carolyn Mignini<\/a>, Nicole Powell<\/a>, Loic Sarmazian, Kacie Sheik<\/a>, Christopher William Smyres and Luciana VanDette<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Because of Winn-Dixie is a warm and enthralling story about the intimate friendship between a young girl and her dog, and how the smallest act of kindness can ripple into a celebration of community.\u00a0Because of Winn-Dixie has had runs in Arkansas<\/a>, Delaware, Alabama and Connecticut<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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\n 2026 Theater Fans’ Choice Awards – Live Stats\n <\/p>\n

\n Best Revival of a Musical – Top 3\n <\/p>\n

\n 1.
\n Ragtime <\/p>\n

\n 39.2% of votes\n <\/p>\n

\n 2.
\n CATS: The Jellicle Ball <\/p>\n

\n 22.2% of votes\n <\/p>\n

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