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Monday, October 20, 2025

Mel Brooks' The Producers Extends Revival Run in London's West End by Andrew Gans

Originally seen at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the revival of the Tony-winning musical based on Brooks' 1967 film is now playing the Garrick.

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L Morgan Lee Directs Laverne Cox, Alex Newell, Peppermint, More in The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall October 20 by Andrew Gans

The concert kicks off the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival.

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

5 Spooky Broadway Shows for Halloween by Andrew Gans

The magical and the macabre are on full display in several Main Stem hits.

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Watch Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Ruthie Henshall, More in New Trailer for London Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The West End revival, which recently celebrated its 1,500th performance, welcomed a host of new artists last month at the Kit Kat Club.

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Ben Platt Will Offer 10-Performance Engagement at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre by Andrew Gans

Michael Arden will again direct the Tony winner's concert engagement.

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Christine Allado, Christine Ebersole, More Will Star in London Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert by Andrew Gans

JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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Anna Grace Barlow Is Completing Her College Dream Trifecta With Ragtime by Andrew Gans

The Big Leap actress is currently making her Broadway debut in the revival at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

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Broadway Dreams Gala Will Honor Jerry Mitchell by Andrew Gans

Alex Newell and Spencer Liff will co-direct the evening's entertainment.

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Jenn Colella and Beth Malone Will Lead Reading of Casa Cushman by Andrew Gans

Playwright Leigh Fondakowski will also direct.

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Taylor Iman Jones Will Lead Charlotte Lucas Is 27 and Not Dead Concerts by Andrew Gans

Michele O’Brien will direct Jessie Field and James Martinez Salem's new musical.

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Morgan Spector, Elliot Page, Constance Wu, John Cameron Mitchell, More Will Explore Good Sex at Brooklyn's Powerhouse Arts by Andrew Gans

Brandon Flynn and Chris Perfetti will also be part of a rotating cast performing the collaboration between Irish theatre company Dead Centre and novelist Emilie Pine.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lea DeLaria, Sasha Velour Will Be Part of Return of The Pansy Craze by Andrew Gans

The six-part series is written and created by Hunter Bird and Mason Alexander Park.

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2025 Hudson Valley Dance Festival Raises Record-Breaking Sum by Andrew Gans

Also, check out photos from the two performances produced by and benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS.

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House of the Dragon's Emma D’Arcy to Star in The Other Place Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The production, coming from London, will run at The Shed.

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Broadway Cares Provides Record-Breaking $18.3 Million in Grants in 2025 by Andrew Gans

The donations will provide vital services for the Entertainment Community Fund and 483 lifesaving organizations around the country.

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Video: See Isaiah Bailey Perform 'Music of the Night' From the New Phantom of the Opera U.S. Tour by Andrew Gans

The new "revitalized tour" will premiere November 7-15 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Len Cariou Returns to NYC Stage in Richard Vetere's Zagłada Beginning October 16 by Andrew Gans

Maja Wampuszyc directs the Tony winner in the Off-Broadway play.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Commercial Theater Institute Announces Agenda for 2025 3-Day Intensive by Andrew Gans

The November event is designed for theatre professionals seeking to develop their skills in commercial theatre producing.

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Watch Christine Ebersole Sing 'An Ode on Aunt March's Urn' From Jo–The Little Women Musical by Andrew Gans

Sophie Pollono and Rob Houchen are also featured in the music video for the new studio cast recording.

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Watch Christine Ebersole Sing 'An Ode to Aunt March's Urn' From Jo–The Little Women Musical by Andrew Gans

Sophie Pollono and Rob Houchen are also featured in the music video for the new studio cast recording.

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Dad’s Garage Hit Invasion: Christmas Carol Will Have NYC Readings by Andrew Gans

Sean Daniels will direct the readings of the improvised send-up of the Charles Dickens classic.

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Lola Tung, Jordan Fisher, More Led Readings of New Zack Zadek Musical, The Turning by Andrew Gans

Sammi Cannold directed the presentations, also featuring choreography by Chanel DaSilva and music direction by Geoffrey Ko.

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Monday, October 13, 2025

See Who's Starring in Reading of New Musical Confessions by Andrew Gans

Jonathan Keebler and Bob Kelly's musical is based on Tom Rastrelli's memoir, Confessions of a Gay Priest.

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Video: Watch Highlights From Goodspeed's A Chorus Line by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero directs, and Parker Esse choreographs the musical conceived and originally helmed by Michael Bennett.

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Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville Will Return to West End in Shadowlands by Andrew Gans

Rachel Kavanaugh will direct the revival of the William Nicholson drama.

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Friday, October 10, 2025

See Who's Starring in Goodspeed's Holiday Staging of Irving Berlin's White Christmas by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster will direct the family-friendly musical at the Connecticut venue.

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Tryphena Wade Was 'Living on the Edge of My Seat' When She Was the Rose Standby in Gypsy by Andrew Gans

She currently stars in TV series The Promised Land, a comedic retelling of the Bible.

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T/T/Partners Announces Promotions by Andrew Gans

Adam Miller and David Turner continue to guide the management firm’s presence across Broadway, touring, concert, Off-Broadway, and international theatrical landscapes.

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Watch Laura Benanti Sing 'Little Women' From Jo–The Little Women Musical by Andrew Gans

Christine Ebersole, Julian Ovenden, Christine Allado, and more are featured on the studio cast recording of the new musical.

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Cynthia Erivo Will Voice Lead Role in Bad Fairies Animated Film by Andrew Gans

The Warner Bros. Pictures film will feature songs by Six creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.

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Adrienne Warren, Solea Pfeiffer, More Set for Drama at the Disco Vol. 2: A Drama League Benefit by Andrew Gans

Dinner, an awards presentation, tribute performances, and a dance party will be part of the celebration at the Edison Rooftop.

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