Sunday, May 19, 2024

Lempicka Completes Broadway Run May 19 by Logan Culwell-Block, Meg Masseron

Stars Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman are both 2024 Tony Award nominees for their performances in the biomusical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard Star in Death Becomes Her Musical, Opening May 19 in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Christopher Gattelli directs the Broadway-bound world premiere of the new musical based on the 1992 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, May 18, 2024

It's Closing Night at Opening Night in London's West End May 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Ivo van Hove and Rufus Wainwright, the stage musical adapted from the 1977 film opened March 26 starring Sheridan Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Jerry's Girls Revival Begins at London's Menier Chocolate Factory May 18 by Andrew Gans

Hannah Chissick directs the Jerry Herman revue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Dakin Matthews, Ilana Levine, Caitlin Kinnunen, More Star in McCarter Theatre Center's Choice Opening May 18 by Molly Higgins

Sarah Rasmussen directs Winnie Holzman's comedy at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Syncing Ink Officially Opens NYC Return May 19 by Meg Masseron

Playing The Apollo Stages at the Victoria, the encore run features much of the work's original cast, including three-time Tony Nominee Kara Young.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, May 17, 2024

Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away Will Open on Broadway in the Fall by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Grammy-nominated folk-rock band contributed music and lyrics to the new show, which features a book by John Logan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18PM

See Backstreet Boys Star AJ McLean Surprise Audiences at & Juliet With a Performance of 'Everybody' by Margaret Hall

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

'My Dream Came True': Ernie Sabella Reflects on 30 Years Of The Lion King by Margaret Hall

The Broadway vet voiced Pumbaa in the Disney classic, and he's about to sing "Hakuna Matata" again at the Hollywood Bowl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert Airs on PBS May 17 by Andrew Gans

The six-time Tony winner performs a collection of Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Classic Stage Company Plans Bernstein's Broadway Benefit Evening by Logan Culwell-Block

Kate Baldwin, Nikki Renée Daniels, Santino Fontana, and Alysha Umphress will perform songs from West Side Story, On the Town, Candide, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Sarah Paulson Wins Drama League Award; See the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

Winners of the 2024 Drama League Awards were named May 17 at The Ziegfeld Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Nominations for Actors' Equity's 2024 ACCA Awards, Recognizing Broadway Ensembles, Are Out by Margaret Hall

The honor is the only industry accolade of its kind to award chorus members of Broadway musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Photos: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Makes Its High School Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

The newly available school edition of the Tony- and Olivier-winning play is shorter and includes guidance for achieving the show's magical effects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Watch: Broadway's The Wiz Performs 'Ease On Down the Road' and 'He's the Wiz' on Today by Logan Culwell-Block

The new revival at the Marquis Theatre closed out the morning show's Broadway Week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From American Popular Song Society by Margaret Hall

Established in 1980, the American Popular Song Society is a New York based not-for-profit social organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the American songbook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of New Rock Musical Galileo? by Logan Culwell-Block

Raúl Esparza and Javier Muñoz are starring in the world premiere at Berkeley Rep with Michael Mayer at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World Musical Sets Dates at London's Other Palace by Andrew Gans

Amy Hodge will direct the musical based on Kate Pankhurst's book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Watch: Celebrate Suffs 'Great American Bitch' in New Onstage Video by Margaret Hall

Set in the years leading up to the 19th amendment, Suffs explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Goodman Theatre Adds Jordan Harrison's The Antiquities to Upcoming Season by Molly Higgins, Meg Masseron

The Chicago company has also revealed some casting for Eboni Booth's Pulitzer-prize winning Primary Trust.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Photos: See Dakin Matthews, Caitlin Kinnunen, More in McCarter Theatre Center's Choice by Molly Higgins

Sarah Rasmussen directs Winnie Holzman's comedy at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Wayne Brady Sets Final Performance in Broadway's The Wiz by Logan Culwell-Block

Alan Mingo, Jr., who played the title role for most of the revival's pre-Broadway tour, will succeed Brady.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

PigPen Theatre Co. Break Down the Score for Water For Elephants by Pigpen Theatre Co.

The new Broadway musical released its cast album May 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Joey Merlo's Midnight Coleslaw's Tales from Beyond the Closet!!! to Make Off-Broadway Premiere at The Tank by Molly Higgins

The collection of one-acts invites audiences to join "drag-vamp" Midnight Coleslaw for a campy evening of queer horror-comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil, Barbara Walsh, More Join Assisted Reading by Molly Higgins

Adam Chanler-Berat and Julian Hornik penned the new musical, which is being developed at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The 24 Hour Musicals Will Return With a Starry Lineup by Margaret Hall

The intensive theatrical endeavor sees artists write, rehearse, and perform four new musicals in just 24 hours.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Someone Spectacular Will Make World Premiere Off-Broadway This Summer by Andrew Gans

Tatiana Pandiani will direct Domenica Feraud's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Mary Jane Gets Final Broadway Extension by Logan Culwell-Block

The Amy Herzog play, a 2024 Tony Award nominee for Best Play, officially opened April 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Home Begins Performances on Broadway May 17 by Molly Higgins, Margaret Hall

Tony winner Kenny Leon Leon directs the Roundabout Theatre Company revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

BD Wong and Rosalind Chao Star in Off-Broadway's What Became of Us Beginning May 17 by Andrew Gans

Shayan Lofti's play features two different casts; Tony Shalhoub and Shohreh Aghdashloo join the Atlantic Theater Company production in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards