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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Patti LuPone Will Bring A Life in Notes to California, New York, Texas, More in 2024 by Andrew Gans

Joseph Thalken is the musical director for the three-time Tony winner's latest concert act.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Live Recording of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, With Bernadette Peters and More, Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

The recording features the cast of the original 2022 tribute concert, which subsequently transferred to the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Dancing With the Stars' Ariana Madix Will Make Broadway Debut in Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Cynthia Erivo's PBS New Year's Eve Special Will Feature Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Kennedy Center will include songs from the worlds of Broadway, Motown, R&B, folk, and soul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Jake Shears, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem) Again Extend Runs in West End Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The hit, Broadway-bound revival continues at the Playhouse Theatre, which has been transformed into the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Jasmine Amy Rogers Stars in World Premiere of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, Opening December 6 by Andrew Gans

The new musical, penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin, plays Chicago's CIBC Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Drama League Renames Emerging Directors Program in Honor of Irene Gandy by Andrew Gans

The press agent and producer is a 2020 recipient of a Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Photos and Video: Get a 1st Look at the World Premiere of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical by Andrew Gans

The new musical, penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin, plays Chicago's CIBC Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Kate Hamill’s The Light and The Dark Will Make World Premiere in 2024 by Andrew Gans

Jade King Carroll will direct for the Chautauqua Theater Company in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Jodi Benson to Star in Hello, Dolly! in 2024 by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee and Disney favorite will play Dolly Gallagher Levi in a limited run in Orlando, Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Broadway's The Lion King Welcomes New Young Stars December 5 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning international hit continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

London Return of Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands Begins December 5 by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement plays a seven-week engagement at Sadler's Wells before embarking on a U.K. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Monday, December 4, 2023

Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes Extends Run at Radio City Music Hall by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement again features the fan favorite “Dance of the Frost Fairies.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Video: Watch Highlights From Evita at Leicester's Curve by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster directs the new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical at the Leicester venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at U.K. and Ireland Tour of Disney's Aladdin, Starring Gavin Adams, Desdemona Cathabel, Yeukayi Ushe by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical kicked off its magic carpet ride in Edinburgh and arrives in Cardiff December 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Menier Chocolate Factory's Pacific Overtures Revival Opens in London December 4 by Andrew Gans

Matthew White directs Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's 1976 Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Kerry Ellis and Maiya Quansah-Breed Star in Reimagined London Premiere of Diana: The Musical December 4 by Andrew Gans

The concert version of the Broadway musical plays the Eventim Apollo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Red Bucket Follies Makes In-Person Return December 4–5 With J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, Jelani Remy, More by Andrew Gans

The fundraiser, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares, returns for the first time since the pandemic, playing Broadway's New Amsterdam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Saturday, December 2, 2023

An Axemas Story Opens Off-Broadway December 2 by Andrew Gans

The dark musical comedy returns to The Players Theatre for the holidays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Sally Mayes Offers Now and Then: The Teaser at the Green Room 42 December 2 by Andrew Gans

The evening with the Tony nominee will also be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, December 1, 2023

From Future King to King of Pop: Broadway's MJ Welcomes New Little Michael December 1 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Sean Allan Krill and Kathy Voytko Will Star in Sunday in the Park With George Concerts in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Michael Weber will direct the Pulitzer Prize-winning Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

What Did Martin Short and Steve Martin Tell Gutenberg! Music Director Marco Paguia? by Andrew Gans

Paguia leads the onstage band in the new musical, and is also musical director for Off-Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Lucie Jones to Offer London Concert in 2024 by Andrew Gans

The West End favorite will play Cadogan Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

David Threlfall and Catherine Tate Star in The Enfield Haunting in London's West End Beginning December 1 by Andrew Gans

Angus Jackson directs Paul Unwin's new psychological ghost story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Evita, Starring Martha Kirby and Tyrone Huntley, Opens at Leicester's Curve December 1 by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster is directing the new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical at the Leicester venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Cast Set for Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck, and Jackie Sibblies Drury's New Musical Illinoise by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and Jelani Remy Will Open Red Bucket Follies by Andrew Gans

The fundraiser, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares, has also announced a host of additional celebrity guests and performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Menier Chocolate Factory's Pacific Overtures Revival by Andrew Gans

Matthew White directs Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's 1976 Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

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