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Friday, November 3, 2023

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

Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige Will Host 1st Live Version of West End Woofs (and Meows) by Andrew Gans

The pet adoption event will be held at St. Paul's Church at Covent Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical Opens at London's Apollo November 1 by Andrew Gans

Bill Buckhurst directs with choreography by Shelley Maxwell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Chris Perfetti, Alfred Molina, John Douglas Thompson, More Star in Pasadena Inherit the Wind Beginning November 1 by Andrew Gans

Michael Michetti directs the production, which features onstage seating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical at London's Apollo by Andrew Gans

Bill Buckhurst directs with choreography by Shelley Maxwell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Cast Set for New York Premiere of Our Class by Andrew Gans

Igor Golyak will direct Tadeusz Słobodzianek's drama at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Photos: Check Out Dom Simpson, Tanisha Spring, and Current Cast of West End's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Piccadilly Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Cast Complete for Donmar Warehouse Macbeth, Starring Cush Jumbo and David Tennant by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

David Greenspan Will Play 4 Characters in On Set With Theda Bara in Brooklyn by Andrew Gans

Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre will present Joey Merlo's play at the 50-seat The Brick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Killian Donnelly Reprises Role of Jean Valjean in London's Les Misérables Beginning October 31 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, October 30, 2023

André De Shields, Jayne Houdyshell, and More Will Be Presenters at 2023 Theater Hall of Fame Ceremony by Andrew Gans

The 52nd anniversary induction ceremony will be held in November at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:37PM

Photos: Check Out Rachel Tucker's Norma Desmond in London Revival of Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Tucker plays the faded silent-screen star Monday evenings in the minimalist production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

See Who's Starring in Workshop of I’m Every Woman—The Chaka Khan Musical by Andrew Gans

Racky Plews will direct the musical, featuring a book by screenwriter Tina Andrews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Here's to the Ladies, Featuring Chats With Faith Prince, Kelli O'Hara, Heather Headley, More, Available From Oxford by Andrew Gans

Eddie Shapiro's follow-up to Nothing Like a Dame also includes an interview with the late Barbara Cook and a tribute to the late Marin Mazzie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Watch Wicked Stars McKenzie Kurtz and Alyssa Fox Duet on Heartfelt 'For Good' on Good Morning America by Andrew Gans

The cast of the Broadway hit, celebrating 20 years on Broadway, also performed "One Short Day."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Rejoicify! Wicked Celebrates 20 Years on Broadway October 30 by Andrew Gans

The international hit Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical officially opened on Broadway on this date in 2003.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Funny Girl Star Lea Michele Makes Carnegie Hall Debut October 30 by Andrew Gans

Steven Jamail is the music director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

CSC Revival of I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Starring Santino Fontana, Opens Off-Broadway October 30 by Andrew Gans

The star-studded company also features Judy Kuhn, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Julia Lester, Joy Woods, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Sunday, October 29, 2023

Stephanie J. Block Offers Solo Concerts in London October 29 by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is joined by musical director Ben Cohn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Wicked Day Block Party Returns October 29 as Broadway Musical Offers Pink and Green Performances by Andrew Gans

Also, check out new photos of the New York production, celebrating 20 years on Broadway this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, October 28, 2023

The Rocky Horror Skivvies Show Returns to Joe's Pub October 28 by Andrew Gans

Musical duo Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina are joined by a host of Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

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Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
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