All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Eddie Izzard Returns to New York in Solo Hamlet January 25 by Andrew Gans

Selena Cadell directs Mark Izzard's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

1st Perusal Script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition Now Available by Andrew Gans

The play is not yet available to license but interested teachers can start reading the script to prepare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck, and Jackie Sibblies Drury Musical Illinoise by Andrew Gans

Directed and choreographed by Peck, the production will play Chicago Shakespeare Theater before arriving at the Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Date Set for 73rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, Celebrating Broadway and Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Outer Critics Circle is an organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital publications.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Creepy and Kooky: Check Out Photos of Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage in The Addams Family by Andrew Gans

Matthew White will direct the London Palladium concerts with choreography by Alistair David.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Pam MacKinnon and Orlando Pabotoy Named Winners of Joe A. Callaway Awards by Andrew Gans

The awards honor excellence in direction and choreography Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Caryl Churchill's Escaped Alone by Andrew Gans

Liz Diamond will direct the production for Yale Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

2024 Broadway Backwards Concert Sets March Return at the New Amsterdam by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Jerry Mitchell Will Direct U.K. Premiere of Becoming Nancy Musical by Andrew Gans

The coming-of-age musical features a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

World Premiere of Brushstroke Begins January 23 in Los Angeles by Andrew Gans

Casey Stangl directs John Ross Bowie's Cold War comedy thriller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Monday, January 22, 2024

Video: Watch Betty Who and Phillip Boykin Sing 'How Long?' From Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Jess Folley, George Maguire, Billie-Kay, Jess Qualter, More Cast in World Premiere of 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 02:24PM

Norm Lewis Will Return to 54 Below With Special Tony Edition by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee will offer an evening of all Broadway tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Harry Clarke to Make West End Debut Starring Billy Crudup by Andrew Gans

Leigh Silverman will again direct David Cale's solo play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

West End's Frozen Sets Closing Date by Andrew Gans

The Disney musical opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Emily Skinner, Matthew Scott, Ekep Nkwelle Sing Frank Loesser January 21 by Andrew Gans

The Songbook Sundays performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center will also be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, January 20, 2024

Helen George and Darren Lee Star in West End Return of The King and I Beginning January 20 by Andrew Gans

Bartlett Sher again directs the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, January 19, 2024

2nd Production of Oedipus Announced for London, Starring Rami Malek and Indira Varma by Andrew Gans

Ella Hickson's adaptation of the Sophocles classic will play The Old Vic next year following Robert Icke's version this fall at Wyndham’s Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

The Skivvies Star Nick Cearley Is Ready to Perform With His Clothes On by Andrew Gans

The actor is returning to Barbra Streisand's basement for the 10th time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Julia Murney Will Direct You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown This Fall by Andrew Gans

The musical comedy, based on the classic comic strip, is part of the newly announced 2024 season at the Sharon Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

See Who's Joining Michelle Visage and Ramin Karimloo in The Addams Family London Concerts by Andrew Gans

Matthew White will direct with choreography by Alistair David.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Linedy Genao, Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Kristolyn Lloyd, More Are Women on Fire Off-Broadway Starting January 19 by Andrew Gans

Chris Henry and Lorna Ventura direct Fair Is Foul, the new chapter of the series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville to Star in West End Revival of Oedipus by Andrew Gans

Robert Icke penned the adaptation of the Sophocles classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Photos: Take a Look at Striking New Images of London's Long-Running Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

The Parliament of Poets, Exploring Meaning of Modern Life, Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Andrew Gans

Poet-critic Frederick Glaysher wrote and stars in the solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Entire Cast of Caissie Levy-Led Next to Normal Will Transfer to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst will again direct Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical following its run at the Donmar Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Alyssa Fox and Hiba Elchikhe Will Join Syndee Winters in Disney Princess—The Concert Tour by Andrew Gans

The theatre favorites will perform Disney classics during 40 concert dates this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Cast Set for Out of the Box Readings of James Caverly and Andrew Morrill's Trash by Andrew Gans

Nathaniel P. Claridad will direct the three readings about the Deaf experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Jose Llana, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More Set for Julie Halston's Broadway Belts Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening, benefiting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, will also be live-streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

A Night With Janis Joplin to Make U.K. Premiere in London's West End by Andrew Gans

Mary Bridget Davies will again star as the late rock icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Royal Shakespeare Company's Cowbois Opens at London's Royal Court January 17 by Andrew Gans

Charlie Josephine’s queer western is co-directed by the playwright and Sean Holmes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre