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Good morning theater fans! This is Caryn Robbins with The Broadway Scoop for Tuesday, March 3rd. Broadway grosses are in for the week ending March 1, and Tony winner Ivo van Hove’s reimagined version of the classic American musical WEST SIDE STORY enjoyed strong returns at the box office. The production, which officially opened on February 20, played to 100 percent capacity and took in nearly $1.6 million. Four Broadway productions played to S.R.O. seating capacity this week, including COME FROM AWAY, HADESTOWN, MOULIN ROUGE! and HAMILTON, which once again led the pack by earning over $2.6 million. The full creative team has been announced for MJ, the Broadway-bound musical inspired by the life and work of Michael Jackson. Directed and choreographed by Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon, the production will feature sets by Tony winner Derek McLane, lighting by Tony winner Natasha Katz, costumes by Tony winner Paul Tazewell and sound design by Tony nominee Gareth Owen. Preview performances are set to begin on July 6 at the Neil Simon Theatre, ahead of an official opening on August 13.And preview performances for the Broadway revival of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? get underway tonight at the Booth Theatre, ahead of an official opening on April 9th. Two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf stars in the production alongside Rupert Everett, Russel Tovey and 2019 Olivier Award winner Patsy Ferran. Tony winner Joe Mantello directs the strictly limited engagement. And that's The Broadway Scoop for Tuesday, March 3rd.