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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Broadway Records to Release Cast Recording of London's Immersive Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directs the classic musical at the Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express to Return to London in 2024 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

See Who's Joining Kerry Ellis and Maiya Quansah-Breed in Reimagined London Premiere of Diana: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The concert version of the Broadway musical will play the Eventim Apollo in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Monday, September 18, 2023

Close Up–The Twiggy Musical Begins Previews at London's Menier Chocolate Factory September 18 by Andrew Gans

The world premiere is written and directed by Ben Elton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, September 15, 2023

Weekend Performances of Annie Baker's Infinite Life Canceled Due to Covid by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize winner's newest play was recently extended at Off-Broadway's Linda Gross Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends With Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, More by Andrew Gans

Cameron Mackintosh's Sondheim tribute will begin previews September 21 at London's Gielgud Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Lili Thomas Was Once Told She Was 'Too Ethnic,' Now She's Making History in Chicago by Andrew Gans

She is currently the first Asian-American actor to play Mamma Morton in the Tony-winning Chicago revival, and she's been ready since 1997.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Aaron Tveit Will Ring in New Year's 2024 at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tony winner will play the New York nightspot this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Original Cast Recording of The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

The new musical will begin performances later this fall at London's Apollo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

See Who's Joining Brian Cox in World Premiere of Trevor Nunn-Directed The Score by Andrew Gans

Oliver Cotton's drama will play the Theatre Royal Bath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Thursday, September 14, 2023

Lorna Courtney, Lesli Margherita, L. Steven Taylor, More Join Lineup for NextGen Spotlight Benefit Concert by Andrew Gans

Presented by Broadway Cares’ NextGen Advocates, the evening will also be available for streaming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Andrew Burnap and Danny Wolohan Will Join Marin Ireland and More Off-Broadway in Spain by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Max von Essen, Danielle Lee Greaves, Mara Davi, More Will Star in Mufti Golden Rainbow by Andrew Gans

Stuart Ross will direct the York Theatre Company production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

See Who's Starring in 25th Anniversary North American Tour of Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

Phyllida Lloyd will again direct the international hit musical featuring the songs of ABBA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Frankie Grande Will Lead Cast of Bucks County's The Rocky Horror Show by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster will direct Richard O'Brien's cult classic musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Cast Set for Industry Workshop of New Musical Love Birds by Andrew Gans

Ian Talbot will direct Robert J. Sherman's family-friendly musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Herb Alpert Foundation Donates $250K to Entertainment Community Fund by Andrew Gans

The donation was matched by an anonymous donor, bringing the total gift to $500,000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

See Who's Going The Full Monty at North Shore Music Theatre by Andrew Gans

Gerry McIntyre will direct and choreograph the Tony-nominated David Yazbek and Terrence McNally musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Nathan Lane, Judy Kuhn, Brandon Uranowitz, BD Wong, More Set for CSC Gala by Andrew Gans

The evening will honor theatre agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman, who revised the book for the company's upcoming revival of I Can Get It for You Wholesale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Nikki M. James, Tony Danza, Seth Sikes, More Will Be Part of Jamie deRoy & Friends at Birdland by Andrew Gans

The evening, directed by Barry Kleinbort, will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Check Out Who's Starring in New Season of Jesus Christ Superstar North American Tour by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical is set to play over 60 cities during the 2023-2024 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

The Rocky Horror Skivvies Show to Return to Joe's Pub; Guest Stars Announced by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Jordan Fisher, Charity Angél Dawson, Adam Pascal, More Set for Free Broadway Forever Concerts by Andrew Gans

The concerts, also featuring stars from & Juliet, Harmony, Here Lies Love, and more, will be held in Manhattan and the Bronx.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical Brings in Over $1 Million by Andrew Gans

It was the first week that the Will Swenson-led musical offered a Thursday matinee at the Broadhurst.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Broadway Cares' Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Sets October Return by Andrew Gans

Currently up for bids are lunch with Ariana DeBose, a meet-and-greet with Josh Groban, musical phrases signed by Jason Robert Brown, Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Sondheim, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Jarrod Spector Is Broadway's New King George III Beginning September 12 in Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda musical continues at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Clare Burt Replaces Haydn Gwynne in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends in London by Andrew Gans

The Sondheim tribute at the Gielgud will feature Tony winners Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Previously Owned by Brooke Shields Begins at the Café Carlyle September 12 by Andrew Gans

Joaquina Kalukango, Patina Miller, and more are also scheduled to to play the intimate Manhattan nightspot this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

The Drifters Girl Musical Launches U.K. and Ireland Tour September 12 by Andrew Gans

The tour of the new musical begins in Southampton at the Mayflower Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Monday, September 11, 2023

London's National Theatre to Mark 60th Anniversary With Free Worldwide Stream of Giles Terera, Rosy McEwen in Othello by Andrew Gans

The landmark venue will also offer 3,600 free tickets to young audience members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:33PM

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