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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Watch Complete 46th Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More by Andrew Gans

The broadcast features Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Ben Platt, Tituss Burgess, and Sigourney Weaver, among many others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Glee Star Matthew Morrison Will Head Cast of Chicago in Japan by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee will play slick lawyer Billy Flynn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Cast Set for Off-Broadway Revival of Psychosexual Thriller Dead Brains by Andrew Gans

Playwright Erik Champney will direct the site-specific production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Watch Dear Evan Hansen's Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift Sing 'If I Believed' From London's Two Strangers… Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tim Jackson-directed production was recently extended through January 20, 2024, at the Kiln Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

46th Kennedy Center Honors Airs on CBS December 27, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More by Andrew Gans

The broadcast features Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tituss Burgess, and Sigourney Weaver, among many others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The Lion King Makes $3 Million. 3 Shows Take in Over $2 Million by Andrew Gans

More than half of the currently running shows took in over $1 million at the box office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Watch Cynthia Erivo Whistle a Christmas Song for Jimmy Fallon by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner also spoke about her roles in two upcoming films, Wicked and Drift.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Wicked Star Brittney Johnson Sets February Concert Dates by Andrew Gans

From the Heart will celebrate love in its many forms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Video: Watch Highlights From 46th Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More by Andrew Gans

Get a sneak peek of the upcoming CBS broadcast, featuring Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM
Friday, December 22, 2023

Norm Lewis Joins New York Pops for The Best Christmas of All December 22–23 by Andrew Gans

Music director Steven Reineke conducts the famed orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Lisa Howard Celebrates the Holidays at 54 Below December 19–20 by Andrew Gans

The evenings spotlight the zaniness of the holiday movie genre with a host of Christmas favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Monday, December 18, 2023
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Friday, December 15, 2023

Judy Kaye's Motto For Life: 'Ride the Horse in the Direction It's Going' by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony winner can currently be seen Off-Broadway in Abingdon Theatre Company's production of Elizabeth Coplan's ’Til Death.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Julia Murney, Carly Hughes, More Are Part of Broadway Rocks Cancer Concert December 15 by Andrew Gans

Christopher J. Hanke hosts the fundraising event at the Tower Theatre in Oregon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Donmar Warehouse Macbeth, Starring Cush Jumbo and David Tennant, Opens December 15 by Andrew Gans

Audiences wear headphones in Max Webster's production of the Shakespeare tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Photos: Go Inside Debbie Wileman's Judy Garland Tribute at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

"Judy Garland" We Need a Little Christmas featured musical direction by Steve Orich and guest star Barry Bostwick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Barbra Streisand Named 59th Recipient of SAG Life Achievement Award by Andrew Gans

The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will stream live on Netflix.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Betty Buckley Will Return to Joe's Pub in 2024 by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will offer six shows at the intimate Manhattan cabaret located within The Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Hope Mill Theatre to Present New Production of Alan Menken's A Christmas Carol Musical by Andrew Gans

Joseph Houston and William Whelton will co-direct the Menken-Lynn Ahrens-Mike Ockrent musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Nathan Lee Graham to Join Cast of Off-Broadway's Titanìque; Frankie J. Grande Sets Return by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic continues at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Betty Buckley, Matthew Morrison, Alex Joseph Grayson, Liz Callaway to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber by Andrew Gans

The concert at the California venue will honor the birthdays of Lloyd Webber and the late Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Broadway League Names Recipients of 2023 Leadership Awards by Andrew Gans

The awards were presented December 12 at the League’s annual meeting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Cast Set for New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' The Mikado by Andrew Gans

David Auxier-Loyola will direct and choreograph.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Robin de Jesús, Charity Angél Dawson, Jelani Remy, More Will Sing Scott Alan Tunes at Birdland by Andrew Gans

Alan will also be joined by collaborator Ben Cohn for the upcoming concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

U.K. and Ireland Tour of The Wizard of Oz Launches December 13 in Liverpool by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster directs the family favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Woody Harrelson, Louisa Harland, Andy Serkis Star in Ulster American, Opening in London December 13 by Andrew Gans

Jeremy Herrin directs David Ireland's comedy at London's Riverside Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Indhu Rubasingham Will Be Next Director of London's National Theatre by Andrew Gans

Rubasingham will succeed Rufus Norris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:12PM

Photos: Enter the World of Off-Broadway's Is It Thursday Yet? by Andrew Gans

The tapestry of dance, live music, and home video footage is co-created, co-choreographed, and performed by Jenn Freeman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

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