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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Watch Christine Allado Sing 'Fly Away' in London's Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane featured Allado, Kerry Ellis, Tracie Bennett, Julian Ovenden, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Taylor Iman Jones, Daniel Durant, James Olivas in Elephant Shoes Musical Premiere by Andrew Gans

Jeff Calhoun will direct the Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre co-production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM[SHARE]

Broken Snow, Starring Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, Michael Longfellow, Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Colin Hanlon directs Ben Andron's psychological drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM[SHARE]

Titaníque's Marla Mindelle Will Host 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

The annual awards honor Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Nik Walker Will Join Broadway Cast of Chicago by Andrew Gans

Rachel Schur will return to the long-running production at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM[SHARE]

Paulo Szot, Taylor Louderman, Joan Almedilla, More Will Star in Muny South Pacific by Andrew Gans

William Carlos Angulo will direct the Rogers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

London's Hamilton Announces Cast Changes, Including New Title Star by Andrew Gans

The musical will also welcome Leslie Odom, Jr. to the Victoria Palace this summer for a limited engagement as previously announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Bryce Pinkham and Ephraim Sykes Will Lead Trading Places Musical Workshop Presentations by Andrew Gans

Kenny Leon is directing the musical based on the 1983 Paramount film starring Eddie Murphy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM[SHARE]

Truly, Howard Hughes and Kilgallen Musicals Will Make World Premieres in York Theatre's 2026-27 Season by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway company has also created a partnership with TheaterWorksUSA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 27, 2026

Nathan Lane, Christopher Abbott, Ben Ahlers to Host 2026 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Schoenfeld will give 200 NYC public school students the chance to make their Broadway debuts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM[SHARE]

1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, Loren Plotkin Named Recipients of 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre by Andrew Gans

Broadway's biggest night of the year is set for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Cast and Creative Team Set for Ogunquit Playhouse's Ain't Too Proud by Andrew Gans

The biomusical tracking the career and music of iconic Motown group The Temptations premiered on Broadway in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:11PM[SHARE]

Video: Jordan Fisher Perform Songs for a New World's 'She Cries' at Broadway Dream Roles Concert by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Francis Jue hosted the evening at the Hirschfeld benefiting Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM[SHARE]

Original Cats Leading Lady Betty Buckley Throws Her Own 'Ball' at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner proved she's still a magical cat during a weekend of concerts at the intimate nightspot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Marisha Wallace, Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman in U.K. Premiere of Something Rotten! by Andrew Gans

The Manchester Opera House engagement will precede a West End run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM[SHARE]

Watch Highlights From Carnegie Hall Oklahoma!, Starring Micaela Diamond, Emmett O’Hanlon, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More by Andrew Gans

The concert performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic featured the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 24, 2026

Real Women Have Curves' Benjamin Velez and Joy Huerta Among Recipients of 2026 Dramatists Guild of America Awards by Andrew Gans

Bess Wohl, Kimber Lee, Lisa Kron, Migdalia Cruz, and more will also be honored at the April ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM[SHARE]

Lea Salonga Will Offer NYC Concerts for the Holidays by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Miss Saigon star will play 11 performances at 54 Below this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM[SHARE]

John Cameron Mitchell & Friends Will Play New York's Town Hall This Summer by Andrew Gans

The Pride concert, featuring the Oh, Mary! star, will celebrate 25 years of Hedwig, 20 years of Shortbus, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM[SHARE]

The Great Gatsby's Samantha Pauly Turned Down 4 Chances to Audition for Six: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The original Six queen is currently playing Jordan Baker in the Gatsby musical at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Betty Buckley Releases Single of Sara Bareilles' 'Enough' From The Interestings by Andrew Gans

The single from Buckley's upcoming album arrives the same day the Cats Tony winner returns to Joe's Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59PM[SHARE]

Beth Leavel, Nikki Renée Daniels, Donna Murphy, Helen J Shen, More Set for Liza at 80! Carnegie Hall Concert by Andrew Gans

The Transport Group evening will celebrate the 80th birthday of stage and screen star Liza Minnelli.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM[SHARE]

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, J.D. Mollison, Phillip Boykin, More Will Lead Delta Blue Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Kent Gash directs the 1946-set musical penned by Trey Ellis, Matt Williams, Masi Asare, and Jimmy Vivino.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM[SHARE]

Cast Set for U.S. Premiere of Daniel MacIvor's An Ordinary Afternoon in 1974 by Andrew Gans

Judson Jones will direct the play for Theatre East.