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Monday, December 22, 2025

West End Stars Kerry Ellis and Ben Forster Will Offer NYC Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening will be held at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

See Who's Joining Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville in West End Shadowlands by Andrew Gans

Rachel Kavanaugh will direct the revival of the William Nicholson drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Daniel Breaker Will Join Cast of London's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The West End return of the Tony-winning musical opened at the Lyric in February 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Friday, December 19, 2025

Check Out Photos of Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kandi Burruss, Teal Wicks, More in & Juliet on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The international hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Watch Shoshana Bean Perform 'You're Not Alone (Aquarius)' From Signs of Life Concept Album by Andrew Gans

The forthcoming album for the new musical will also feature Vanessa Williams, Damon Daunno, Jinkx Monsoon, Solea Pfeiffer, Jenn Colella, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Kerry Ellis Will Be Marmee in London's Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert by Andrew Gans

JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

& Juliet's Teal Wicks on How Stephen Schwartz Has Shaped Her Career by Andrew Gans

The former Elphaba is currently playing Shakespeare's wife Anne on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Thursday, December 18, 2025

Carnival! Replaces Do I Hear a Waltz? in J2 Spotlight Season Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The 1961 musical will be part of the company's 2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Isaac Mizrahi Will Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Cafe Carlyle With All-New Show by Andrew Gans

The fashion designer and cabaret favorite will return to the famed cabaret in February 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Maureen Lipman Will Star in World Premiere of Peter Quilter's Allegra by Andrew Gans

The comedy will tour the U.K. beginning in May 2026 before heading to London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Erik Newson Named ATG's Senior Vice President of Music, Comedy, and Events Programming in North America by Andrew Gans

Newson first joined the live entertainment company in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Do I Hear a Waltz?, Not This Season, as Rights Pulled for Stephen Sondheim Musical by Andrew Gans

J2 Musical Theater Company had been scheduled to present a limited engagement of the Arthur Laurents, Richard Rodgers, and Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

J. Harrison Ghee Is Part of The Gorgeous Nothings Musical Workshops Starting December 17 by Andrew Gans

Travis Lee Russ' musical is set in 1930s New York City and uncovers the story of the hidden “Fag Ward.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Watch Highlights From Signature's American Premiere of In Clay Musical by Andrew Gans

The musical spotlights French ceramist Marie-Berthe Cazin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Grammy Winner Allison Russell Returns to Broadway's Hadestown December 16 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM
Monday, December 15, 2025

The Baker's Wife, Starring Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula, Will Be Filmed for Theatre on Film and Tape Archive by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg is directing the Stephen Schwartz musical for Off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Watch Highlights From Ogunquit White Christmas, Starring Adrianna Hicks, A.J. Shively, Ashley Day, More by Andrew Gans

The Irving Berlin holiday classic is directed by Mary Giattino.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Smash Star Robyn Hurder Returns to Broadway's Chicago December 15 by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration Released in Cinemas Nationwide December 13 by Andrew Gans

Interviews, film clips, and more are part of the tribute to the Tony-winning stage and screen star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM

5 Broadway Shows to See Starring Primetime Emmy Winners by Andrew Gans

Many of your favorite TV stars are currently lighting up Broadway plays and musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Friday, December 12, 2025

Photos: Illusionist Antonio Díaz Announces Global Tour by Andrew Gans

The Barcelona press event featured appearances from Oscar winner Helen Hunt, Emmy winner Aaron Paul, Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, Billy Zane, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Tracie Bennett, Barry James, Liam Tamne Join London's Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert by Andrew Gans

JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Alex Breaux Is Starring in Stranger Things on Broadway, and on Netflix by Andrew Gans

He is the only actor appearing in both the stage play and the television show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Emma Flynn Will Succeed Julie Benko in Washington, D.C. Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

Benko had to depart the Shakespeare Theatre Company production in order to star in Ragtime on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

See Who's Starring in August Rush Musical Workshop, Directed by Kathleen Marshall by Andrew Gans

Nick Blaemire, Tom Kitt, Van Hughes, and Bonnie McKee are collaborating on the new musical based on the 2007 film of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

London Cabaret Will Welcome Katie Hall, Matt Willis, More in 2026 by Andrew Gans

The West End revival has surpassed 1,500 performances at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Joy Wielkens to Join West End Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The London return of the Tony-winning musical opened at the Lyric in February 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Jeannette Bayardelle, Andréa Burns, Lisa Howard, More Will Star in Paper Mill's Reimagined Come From Away by Andrew Gans

Richard J. Hinds is directing and choreographing the actor-musician production of the Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Monday, December 8, 2025

Center Theatre Group Is Developing Plays and Musicals Through New Works Pipeline by Andrew Gans

Created by Artistic Director Snehal Desai, the initial phase focused on supporting Latine plays and playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Crystal Lucas-Perry, Grey Henson, Katerina McCrimmon, Alex Moffat Will Lead Bigfoot! Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new musical comedy comes from Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Alia Shawkat Will Star in Off-Broadway Return of You Got Older by Andrew Gans

Anne Kauffman will again direct Clare Barron's Obie-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

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