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Monday, July 15, 2024

See Who's Starring in New Leg of North American Mean Girls Tour by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs the Tina Fey-Jeff Richmond-Nell Benjamin musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Filmed Version of Waitress, Starring Sara Bareilles, Will Air on PBS by Andrew Gans

PBS' fall season also includes programs with John Leguizamo, Cynthia Erivo, Kristin Chenoweth, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Check Out the Broadway Marquee for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, Starring James Monroe Iglehart by Andrew Gans

Christopher Renshaw, who conceived the musical with Andrew Delaplaine, will direct the show about the famed trumpet player.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Caitlin Houlahan, Chris McCarrell, Karen Ziemba Will Lead Prelude to a Kiss Musical by Andrew Gans

The new musical will play Milwaukee Repertory Theater this fall following its April world premiere at South Coast Repertory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Cast Complete for Kennedy Center Nine, Starring Steven Pasquale, Shereen Ahmed, Carolee Carmello, Elizabeth Stanley by Andrew Gans

Andy Blankenbuehler will direct and choreograph the Broadway Center Stage production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

London's Back to the Future Musical to Welcome New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the film of the same name, continues at the West End's Adelphi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Photos: Empire: the Musical Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Cady Huffman directs the musical's NYC debut at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

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

Dozens of tables, a silent auction, a grand auction, and more will be part of the eagerly awaited annual fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix Extends Upcoming Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Chilina Kennedy Begins Limited Engagement in Broadway's The Great Gatsby July 15 by Andrew Gans

Kennedy is temporarily stepping in for Sara Chase, who is on medical leave from the new musical at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Eden Espinosa Launches Broadway by the Boardwalk Concert Series July 15 by Andrew Gans

The free Monday night concert series plays Hudson River Park's Clinton Cove.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Friday, July 12, 2024

Javier Muñoz and Reeve Carney to Star in Randy Newman’s Faust: The Concert by Andrew Gans

Two performances of the Newman musical will kick off the new season at The Soraya.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

See Who's Starring in Signature Staging of Jeanine Tesori and David Henry Hwang's Soft Power by Andrew Gans

Ethan Heard will direct the musical fantasia at the Arlington, Virginia, venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at London The Baker's Wife Revival, Starring Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg directs the Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Stephen Schwartz-Joseph Stein musical with choreography by Matt Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Tim Hatley's Advice to Aspiring Theatre Designers: 'Keep Your Seatbelt Fastened' by Andrew Gans

He made the DeLorean fly in Back to the Future, and is currently working on London's Starlight Express and The Devil Wears Prada.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Bette Midler Says Tony-Winning Turn in Hello, Dolly! Was the Peak of Her Life by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star will next be seen in the new film The Fabulous Four.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Victoria Clark, Jordan Donica, Telly Leung, Kelli O’Hara, More Featured on Parting Gift, Released on CD July 12 by Andrew Gans

The new 23-track PS Classics recording celebrates the songs of the late Gerald Ginsburg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Arielle Jacobs, Teal Wicks, More Perform Concert Version of My Pet Dragon Musical July 12 by Andrew Gans

Joe Barros directs the new musical from Maggie Moe and Joshua Vranas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Rudy Pankow, Emilia Suárez, and Terrence Mann Will Star in A.R.T. Romeo and Juliet by Andrew Gans

Diane Paulus and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui are staging the Shakespearean tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Check Out Photos From Empire: the Musical, Opening Off-Broadway July 11 by Andrew Gans

The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Wicked's Alyssa Fox Will Join Frozen Tour, Set to Conclude in September by Andrew Gans

The North American tour of the Disney favorite, which launched in 2019, will have played over 162 weeks in 62 cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Imelda Staunton as Dolly Gallagher Levi in London Hello, Dolly! by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Jerry Herman musical plays the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Mark Rylance and Derek Jacobi Set for 1-Night-Only Performance of Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis by Andrew Gans

The evening will benefit London's Marylebone Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Cady Huffman-Directed NYC Premiere of Empire: the Musical Opens July 11 by Andrew Gans

The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Isabelle McCalla, Nichelle Lewis, Jelani Remy, More Launch Broadway in Bryant Park Season July 11 by Andrew Gans

The free lunchtime concert will include performances from The Who's Tommy, Water for Elephants, The Wiz, Back to the Future, and Hell's Kitchen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Tommy Bracco Boards Off-Broadway's Titanìque July 11 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Erin Davie, Clyde Voce, Ben Cherry, More Lead Hangar Theatre's Ragtime Beginning July 11 by Andrew Gans

Michael Lluberes directs the Stephen Flaherty-Lynn Ahrens-Terrence McNally musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Alexander Gemignani, Harry Lennix Will Inherit the Wind at the Goodman; Ian Barford, Helen Hunt to Explore Betrayal by Andrew Gans

Christopher Donahue has also joined the 2024-2025 season at the Chicago venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Cast Complete for Pam Tanowitz’s Day for Night on Little Island by Andrew Gans

Part of the summer season of world premieres, the dance piece will play The Amph.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Isabelle McCalla, Nichelle Lewis, Jelani Remy, More Will Launch Broadway in Bryant Park Season by Andrew Gans

The July 11 free lunchtime concert will include performances from The Who's Tommy, Water for Elephants, The Wiz, Back to the Future, and Hell's Kitchen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

See Who's Joining Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw in West End Revival of Waiting for Godot by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement will play the Theatre Royal Haymarket under the direction of James Macdonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

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