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Monday, November 13, 2023

Hershey Felder Will Be George Gershwin Alone to Benefit Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

The one-night-only performance will play New York's The Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Dan Amboyer Replaces Barton Cowperthwaite in Off-Broadway's Lone Star by Andrew Gans

Joe Rosario directs the Ruth Stage production of James McLure’s dark comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

The Lion King Celebrates 26 Years on Broadway November 13 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Where I Wanna Be' From BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical by Andrew Gans

The new musical, penned by David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin, begins performances in Chicago later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

See Who's Starring in U.K. and Ireland Tour of The Wizard of Oz by Andrew Gans

Directed by Nikolai Foster, performances will begin in Liverpool in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

New Production of Dear Evan Hansen Will Play Nottingham Playhouse Prior to U.K. Tour by Andrew Gans

Adam Penford will direct the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Alex Newell, L Morgan Lee, Telly Leung, More Celebrate Stephen Schwartz in Philadelphia Concert November 13 by Andrew Gans

The inaugural Mazzoni Center Honors event is held at the Kimmel Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Sunday, November 12, 2023

Bryan Cranston Hosts Celebrity Poker Tournament, Benefiting Entertainment Community Fund, November 12 by Andrew Gans

The tournament showcases elite-level poker players with some of Hollywood's finest contenders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Saturday, November 11, 2023

Madwomen of the West, Starring Melanie Mayron, Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, Brooke Adams, Begins Off-Broadway November 11 by Andrew Gans

Thomas Caruso directs the New York premiere of Sandra Tsing Loh's comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, November 10, 2023

How Actor Ethan Le Phong Made Sure the Vietnamese in Miss Saigon Was Correct by Andrew Gans

The actor is currently in rehearsal for the Menier Chocolate Factory's upcoming revival of Stephen Sondheim's Pacific Overtures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Photos: Broadway Remembers Sheldon Harnick at Memorial at Music Box Theatre by Andrew Gans

The afternoon celebrating the Tony-winning lyricist featured Danny Burstein, Harvey Fierstein, Rob Fisher, Judy Kuhn, Karen Ziemba, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Keirsten Hodgens, Trejah Bostic, More Star in Goodspeed Dreamgirls Beginning November 10 by Andrew Gans

The production will subsequently play New Jersey's McCarter Theatre Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Thursday, November 9, 2023

Tony-Winning Revival of Chicago Celebrates 27 Years on Broadway With Special Ticket Offer and More by Andrew Gans

Shubert Organization's Robert E. Wankel will also present producers Barry and Fran Weissler with a plaque outside the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Sally Mayes to Offer Now and Then: The Teaser at the Green Room 42 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Ruth Jones Will Be Mother Superior in West End Return of Sister Act by Andrew Gans

TV star Jones joins the previously announced Beverley Knight, who will open the production at the Dominion, followed by Alexandra Burke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Memorial for Sheldon Harnick Held November 9 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre by Andrew Gans

The lights of Broadway theatres will also be dimmed in memory of the Tony-winning lyricist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company Extends Covenant Off-Broadway for a 2nd Time by Andrew Gans

York Walker's Southern gothic play has proven to be very popular.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Pasadena Inherit the Wind, Starring John Douglas Thompson, Chris Perfetti, Alfred Molina by Andrew Gans

Michael Michetti directs the production, which features onstage seating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Listen to Barbra Streisand Describe Attending Her 1st Broadway Show in Audio Excerpt From My Name Is Barbra by Andrew Gans

The excerpt is part of the audiobook edition of Streisand's new autobiography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals of Madwomen of the West, Starring Melanie Mayron, Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, Brooke Adams by Andrew Gans

A new opening night has been set for the New York premiere of Sandra Tsing Loh's comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Extends Upcoming London Run by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard will direct the production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Andrew Burnap, Danny Wolohan, Marin Ireland, More Explore Spain Off-Broadway Starting November 8 by Andrew Gans

Tyne Rafaeli directs Jen Silverman's new play about the art of propaganda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Cast Set for A Little Time With Cy Coleman Concerts by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host the performances, part of the Songbook Sundays series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Photos: Check Out Tyrone Huntley, Martha Kirby, and Cast in Rehearsals for Evita at Leicester’s Curve by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for 1st U.K. and Ireland Tour of Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The tour of the international hit Lin-Manuel Miranda will begin November 11 at the Manchester Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Photos: In Rehearsal With Laura Pick, Sarah O’Connor, and Cast of New Wicked Tour of U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

The tour of the international hit musical will begin in December and continue through 2025.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

All that Chat

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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