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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Backstreet Boys Star AJ McLean Will Host & Juliet Sing-Along Performance on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Oh, Mary!, The Connector Among Nominees for 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Andrew Gans

In addition to the six competitive awards, honors will be presented to Marylouise Burke, Len Cariou, Suzan-Lori Parks, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Alley Theatre World Premiere of Thornton Wilder's Emporium by Andrew Gans

Rob Melrose directs the unfinished work that was completed by Kirk Lynn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Andrew Durand, Kecia Lewis, Marin Ireland, More Named Winners of Actors' Equity Foundation Awards by Andrew Gans

Winners will be honored during a June ceremony in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Benji Santiago, Alex Joseph Grayson, Karmine Alers, More Cast in Muny In the Heights by Andrew Gans

William Carlos Angulo will direct Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Claudio Macor's The Tailor-Made Man Begins in London May 9 by Andrew Gans

The production is the inaugural play at the new Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Jose Llana Boards Starry City Center Encores! Titanic by Andrew Gans

Llana replaces Oh, Mary!'s Broadway-bound Conrad Ricamora.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

John Lloyd Young Sets London Concert Dates by Andrew Gans

The Jersey Boys Tony winner will offer evenings of Broadway and West End showstoppers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

NAATCO World Premiere of Isabel Finds Full Cast by Andrew Gans

Kedian Keohan will direct reid tang's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Alex Sawyer Will Lead London Hamilton; Nathania Ong, Thomas Vernal, More to Join Cast by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s long-running West End hit will welcome several new cast members in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Bonnie & Clyde, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, Will Stream On Demand by Andrew Gans

The Frank Wildhorn musical was filmed live during two concerts at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Wicked Star Jackie Burns Joins Cast of World Premiere Burlesque Musical by Andrew Gans

Christina Aguilera will executive produce the musical, based on her 2010 film, with direction and choreography by Nick Winston.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Debbie Allen, Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey, More Will Be Part of 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Additional honorees for the May 20 awards have also been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Post-Sunset Boulevard, Sarah Brightman Plans Another Christmas Concert Tour by Andrew Gans

The Phantom of the Opera star will offer holiday concerts in California, Nevada, Colorado, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Water For Elephants Tony Nominee Rick Elice On Why He Didn't Watch the Nominations Livestream by Andrew Gans

Elice is currently recognized for Best Book of a Musical, marking his fourth Tony nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Jeremy Blocker to Join Audible Inc. as Head of Live Creative Producing by Andrew Gans

Blocker has been executive director of New York Theatre Workshop for a decade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Rhea Norwood and Layton Williams Will Be New Stars of London Cabaret Revival by Andrew Gans

The hit West End revival at the Kit Kat Club will also welcome a new Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe Will Lead Cast of The Baker's Wife Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg will direct the London production of the Stephen Schwartz-Joseph Stein musical with choreography by Matt Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Jessica Vosk, Ben Crawford, Ken Page, More Will Star in Muny Waitress by Andrew Gans

Lili-Anne Brown will direct the Sara Bareilles musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Wicked National Tour Welcomes New Cast Members May 7 by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical is currently playing Connecticut's Bushnell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Matt Doyle Begins Engagement at Café Carlyle May 7 by Andrew Gans

The actor was last on Broadway in a Tony-winning turn in the Tony-winning revival of Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Monday, May 6, 2024

Cynthia Erivo, BD Wong, Patina Miller, Ruthie Ann Miles Set for PBS Memorial Day Concert by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise will host the 35th anniversary broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

After 9 Years on Lempicka, Star Eden Espinosa Has a Tony Nomination to Show For It by Andrew Gans

Playing the title role in the new musical has earned the exciting belter her first Tony nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Mary Testa, Eliseo Román, Analise Scarpaci, More Will Star in Reading of New Musical Abril by Andrew Gans

Emily Maltby will direct the new work penned by Gina Naomi Baez and Chris Henry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix Sets Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

The Oscar Micheaux Project Named Inaugural Winner of Michael Friedman Award for New Composition by Andrew Gans

Pipeline Arts Foundation's award includes a $20,000 cash prize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Photos: See Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard On Stage in Death Becomes Her by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

George C. Wolfe, Jocelyn Bioh, Adam Guettel, More Honored at 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards May 6 by Andrew Gans

Playwright Christopher Durang will also be celebrated posthumously at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, May 3, 2024

Tony Yazbeck, Ta'Nika Renée Gibson, Sally Mayes, More Will Be Part of She Loves Me Sitzprobe Live Stream by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson host The Broadway Sitzprobe Experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

After 2 Decades in Showbiz, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Is Finally Tony Nominated by Andrew Gans

The performer was recognized for playing the Lady of the Lake in the recent Broadway revival of Spamalot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

See Who's Joining Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell in Dear Mr. Thomas: A New Play for Voices Reading at 92NY by Andrew Gans

Christopher Monger's play details the back story of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

All that Chat

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