Thursday, May 9, 2024

Peter Morgan's Patriots To Receive Film Adaptation by Margaret Hall

The work, currently playing Broadway's Barrymore Theatre, recounts the story of Vladimir Putin's rise to power after the fall of the Soviet Union.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Your Final Jeopardy! Masters Category Is... The Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Make your final bids, and see if you know the question that goes with this theatrical answer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

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

Margo Martindale, Jay Armstrong Johnson, More Will Lead Industry Reading of The Cannibals of McGower County by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Drew Larimore, the play follows a couple who make their living reselling items purloined from abandoned restaurants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Music Theatre International Releases Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are in a Play!' JR. for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

The popular children's book series by Mo Willems has officially come to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06AM

Stir Opens at The Old Globe May 9 by Margaret Hall

The play follows two siblings separated by distance and circumstance, who unite to share their mother's favorite recipe.

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Laura Benanti's Solo Show Nobody Cares Returns Off-Broadway May 9 by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner's solo comedy, which played three nights only at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre earlier this year, has returned to the venue for three weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Gods and Monsters Begins World Premiere Chicago Run May 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

Paul Oakley Stovall and Tom Mullen bring a version of Frankenstein screen director James Whale's life to the stage that puts more focus on race.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

London-Bound English Begins at Royal Shakespeare Company May 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

Diyan Zora is directing the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Sanaz Toossi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

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

Musical Adaptation of Drop Dead Gorgeous to Get Concert Preview at Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

The adaptation is one of more than 1,500 productions announced by the Edinburgh Fringe today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:18PM

Illinoise Cancels May 8 Performance Following a ‘Tragedy Within the Community’ by Margaret Hall

The evening performance of the Tony nominated musical will not go on as planned.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Despite a Tony Nomination, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Is Still Unsure If He's a Broadway Playwright by Diep Tran

He thought Appropriate would be closed by now, but his play is still going strong, and its picked up eight nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

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

Penn and Teller to Join Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung in Stalker for One-Night-Only by Margaret Hall

The Swedish street magicians and illusionists are currently displaying their skills on the Off-Broadway stage.

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

Jason Danieley and Andrea Nunes Marry by Margaret Hall

The Broadway favorite married his partner of several years in a private ceremony April 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

NAATCO World Premiere of Isabel Finds Full Cast by Andrew Gans

Kedian Keohan will direct reid tang's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Behind Kenny Leon's Efforts to Make Sure Students Have Access to Broadway by Inspired Staff

Purlie Victorious welcome 2,500 students to the show, and they got to meet the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Sam Morrison Solo Play Sugar Daddy Will Get West Coast Premiere Ahead of a 2025 Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Stephen Brackett, the work premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe before playing Off-Broadway in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Niagara Musical to Receive Concert Presentation at Green Room 42 by Margaret Hall

The musical by the late Lauren Widner and Ryan McCurdy tells the story of six individuals connected by the wonder and adventure of Niagara Falls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

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

Watch: See Anthony Ramos in New Trailer for Twisters by Margaret Hall

The disaster movie features the Hamilton alum as the best friend of a storm chaser-turned-storm tracker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Why Purlie Victorious and Our Town Producer Irene Gandy Can't Bring Herself to Retire by Margaret Hall

This industry powerhouse is now helping launch a fellowship for up-and-coming directors, and picking up some lifetime achievement awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Watch: Lindsay Mendez, Daniel Radcliffe, and Jonathan Groff Are 'Opening Doors' in Merrily We Roll Along by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2024 Tony nominees lead the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical's Tony-nominated revival at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

'Less Than None': Cole Escola Reveals How Much Lincoln Research They Did for Broadway-Bound Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

The writer-actor dropped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to talk about bringing their Off-Broadway cult hit to the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

White Rose Off-Broadway Cast Album Releases May 8 by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Will Nunziata directs the new musical based on a true story of student activists in Nazi Germany.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Heather Headley, Lebo M., North West Join Upcoming Hollywood Bowl The Lion King Live-to-Film Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, and more will celebrate the animated film's 30th anniversary while also spotlighting its long-running stage musical adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Video: Watch Lauren Patten Belt Out Rent's 'One Song Glory' at Miscast 2024 by Andrew Gans, Molly Higgins

The Tony winner performed the Jonathan Larson anthem at MCC Theater's annual concert, now streaming through May 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Nikki Renée Daniels, Beth Malone, Tamyra Gray, More Join Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Season by Molly Higgins

The Pennsylvania company's summer season includes West Side Story, The Color Purple, The Music Man, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Justin Vivian Bond to Receive Inaugural Judy Icon Award at Night of a Thousand Judys by Molly Higgins, Andrew Gans

The new award recognizes the recipient's contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community, following in the footsteps of late entertainment icon Judy Garland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

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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