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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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

Video: Watch Max von Essen and Max Clayton Take 1st Bows in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Barbra Streisand Memoir Released November 7 by Andrew Gans

My Name Is Barbra is now available from Penguin Random House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Mandy Patinkin Plays London's West End Starting November 7 by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is playing a limited engagement at the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Monday, November 6, 2023

How Great Thou Art Concert, With Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LaBelle, and Sandi Patty, Sets PBS Premiere by Andrew Gans

The concert, featuring the American Pops Orchestra, was filmed in Washington, D.C., in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Memorial for Sheldon Harnick Will Be Held at Broadway's Music Box Theatre by Andrew Gans

The celebration, open to the public, will feature Danny Burstein, Harvey Fierstein, Rob Fisher, Judy Kuhn, Emily Skinner, Karen Ziemba, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Actors’ Equity Association and Broadway League Settle Waitress Grievance by Andrew Gans

The producers and licensor had been accused of profiting from union and non-union workers at the same time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Boy George Will Return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

To the Max! Max von Essen and Max Clayton Join Broadway's Chicago November 6 by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Susan Stroman Hosts 2023 Theater Hall of Fame Ceremony November 6 at the Gershwin by Andrew Gans

Presenters include Tony winners André De Shields and Jayne Houdyshell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Chris Perfetti, Alfred Molina, John Douglas Thompson, More Star in Pasadena Inherit the Wind, Opening November 5 by Andrew Gans

Michael Michetti directs the production, which features onstage seating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Filmed Version of Tony-Winning Titanic Musical Sails Into U.S. Cinemas November 4 by Andrew Gans

The screenings showcase the recent U.K. tour, directed by Thom Southerland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, November 3, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Tituss Burgess in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Beth Leavel, Shereen Ahmed, Lee Wilkof, More Set for Reading of New Comedy Theatre People by Andrew Gans

Mark Shanahan will direct Paul Slade Smith's farce for Connecticut's Westport Country Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Vincent Jamal Hooper Used to Work the Night Shift at UPS. Now He's Simba in The Lion King. by Andrew Gans

Hooper is currently making his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Christine Ebersole, Nikki Renée Daniels, Max von Essen, More Set for Christmas Time in the City Concert by Andrew Gans

Jack Cummings III directs with musical direction by Joey Chancey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Kate Rockwell, Anthony Norman, John-Michael Lyles, More Are Part of The Ladies Man Musical Reading November 3 by Andrew Gans

Matt DiCarlo directs the new musical penned by Justin Mortelliti and Shannon Hunt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Sunset Boulevard's Rachel Tucker Releases New Album With Songs From Waitress, Bridges, More November 3 by Andrew Gans

The Broadway and West End star currently plays Norma Desmond Mondays in the London Sunset revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Stephanie J. Block Releases Holiday Album With Club44 Records November 3 by Andrew Gans

The new recording features duets with husband Sebastian Arcelus and their daughter and a new song penned by David Zippel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Michael Cerveris Will Star in Pittsburgh CLO's A Musical Christmas Carol by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will again play Ebenezer Scrooge in the annual holiday show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Broadway Cares Unveils 2nd Chita Rivera Holiday Ornament by Andrew Gans

The 16th ornament in the Broadway Legends series features Rivera dressed as Aurora from the Tony-winning Kiss of the Spider Woman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

World Premiere of Sabbath's Theater, Starring John Turturro, Elizabeth Marvel, Jason Kravits, Opens Off-Broadway November 2 by Andrew Gans

Turturro and Ariel Levy penned the stage adaptation of the Philip Roth novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

In the Heights and Waitress Will Make Muny Premieres During 106th Season by Andrew Gans

Seven musicals will play the outdoor St. Louis venue in summer 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Imelda Staunton-Led Revival of Hello, Dolly! Dates London Palladium Run for Summer 2024 by Andrew Gans

Olivier winner Staunton will play matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi opposite Andy Nyman's Horace Vandergelder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Photos and Video: Broadway's MJ the Musical Celebrates Halloween With 'Thriller' Encore by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Star-Studded I Can Get It for You Wholesale Revival by Andrew Gans

CSC's Off-Broadway production features Santino Fontana, Judy Kuhn, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Julia Lester, Joy Woods, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Broadway Will Dim Its Lights in Memory of Tony Winner Sheldon Harnick by Andrew Gans

The Fiddler on the Roof lyricist passed away in June at the age of 99.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Burlesque the Musical, With Songs by Christina Aguilera and More, Sets 2024 World Premiere by Andrew Gans

Aguilera will also executive produce the new musical, featuring a book by Steven Antin and Kate Wetherhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

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