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Monday, January 27, 2025

John Owen-Jones Joins Kerry Ellis-Led If/Then Concert; 2nd Performance Added by Andrew Gans

Bill Buckhurst will direct the Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey musical at London's Savoy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Friday, January 24, 2025

See Who's Starring in Industry Readings of New Musical The City of Ember by Andrew Gans

S. Dylan Zwickel will direct the musical he co-wrote with Step Pażernov.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Watch Emotional Response to Lencia Kebede's Historic Wicked Casting by Andrew Gans

Kebede will be the first Black actor to play Elphaba full time on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Christopher Sieber Once Played a Twinkie, Now He's the Love Interest in Death Becomes Her by Andrew Gans

The gifted comedic actor, and two-time Tony nominee, is back on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Will Offer Live in London in February by Andrew Gans

The couple will perform in concert prior to their West End engagement in Hadestown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Broadway's The Great Gatsby Musical Will Launch North American Tour Next Year by Andrew Gans

The new musical, based on the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Brian Cox Will Star in World Premiere of James Graham's Make It Happen at 2025 Edinburgh International Festival by Andrew Gans

The satire tells the story of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the 2008 financial crash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:32AM

Sex Education Star Asa Butterfield Makes Stage Debut in Harry Potter-Themed Second Best Starting January 24 by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst directs Barney Norris' solo play at London's Riverside Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Jeremiah Downes Named New Director of Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Junior Cabaret Fellows Program by Andrew Gans

The actor and teacher will work alongside Cabaret and Performance Conference Artistic Director John McDaniel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Joan Almedilla Will Be Maria Callas in Sierra Madre Playhouse's Master Class by Andrew Gans

Tim Dang will direct Terrence McNally's Tony-winning play about the famed opera star's Juilliard master classes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Broadway Grosses: Our Town Revival Ends Run in the Million Dollar Club by Andrew Gans

There were 18 additional Broadway productions that took in over $1 million at the box office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Cynthia Erivo Named Recipient of Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 2025 Woman of the Year Award by Andrew Gans

The Wicked film star will be presented with the award in February in Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Sex Education Star Asa Butterfield to Make Stage Debut in Harry Potter-Themed Second Best by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst will direct Barney Norris' solo play at London's Riverside Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Christopher Fitzgerald Steps In as Taran Killam Departs Encores! Urinetown by Andrew Gans

Teddy Bergman will direct the production at City Center with choreography by Mayte Natalio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at World Premiere of December: A Love Years in the Making at the Alley by Andrew Gans

Marcela Lorca directs Marisela Treviño Orta’s new play at the Houston venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Laura Bell Bundy, Bradley Gibson, Michael Maliakel, More Will Be Part of California Love Benefit Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening at Sony Hall will raise funds for the California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Regent's Park Fiddler on the Roof to Play London's Barbican Prior to U.K. and Ireland Tour by Andrew Gans

Jordan Fein directs the classic Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, and Joseph Stein musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for London Cabaret Revival With Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace by Andrew Gans

The West End revival recently celebrated its 1,000th performance at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Video: Watch Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Erika Jayne Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Ryan McCartan Is Broadway's New The Great Gatsby Starting January 21 by Andrew Gans

McCartan succeeds Jeremy Jordan at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06AM

Andrew Keenan-Bolger Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's Titanìque January 21 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06AM
Monday, January 20, 2025

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Erika Jayne Returns to Broadway's Chicago January 20 by Andrew Gans

The performer and TV personality is again stepping into the role of Roxie Hart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03AM

Ali Stroker, Ann Harada, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O'Hara, More Headline Concert for America January 20 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's fundraiser, benefiting the California Community Foundation, will also stream live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03AM
Sunday, January 19, 2025

Comic Gary Gulman Makes Off-Broadway Debut in Grandiloquent, Opening January 19 by Andrew Gans

Moritz von Stuelpnagel directs the limited engagement at the Lucille Lortel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Jeremy Jordan Concludes Run in Broadway's The Great Gatsby January 19 by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Saturday, January 18, 2025

Crystal Lucas-Perry, A.J. Shively, Sidney DuPont, More Perform Rent in Concert January 18 by Andrew Gans

Sammi Cannold directs the Nebraska performance of the Jonathan Larson rock musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

The Voice's Cassadee Pope Boards Off-Broadway's Titanìque Starting January 18 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, January 17, 2025

Hard Road to Heaven and The Apple Boys Musicals Are Part of Bucks County Playhouse's 2025 Season by Andrew Gans

Also on the roster are She Loves Me, Leader of the Pack, Elf: The Musical, and the return of The Rocky Horror Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Beetlejuice Star Justin Collette Says Actors 'Have to Get So Good They Can't Ignore You' by Andrew Gans

The Canadian native is currently heading the cast of the North American tour of the musical based on the Tim Burton film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Lea DeLaria Will Board Off-Broadway's Titanìque by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Denis Jones, John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, More to Direct Summer 2025 Musicals at The Muny by Andrew Gans

The St. Louis venue has announced the complete creative teams for its seven summer productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

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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