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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Norm Lewis Floats on a Cloud of Music in Dazzling All-Broadway Set at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The Phantom of the Opera title player was joined by his Side Show co-star, Alice Ripley, who was in equally thrilling voice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Cast Complete for Nottingham Playhouse's New Production of Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

Adam Penford will direct the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Broadway's & Juliet Recoups Initial Investment by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Starry Cast Boards Ship of Dreams as City Center Encores! Titanic Sets Sail June 11 by Andrew Gans

Anne Kauffman directs the Tony-winning Maury Yeston-Peter Stone musical with choreography by Danny Mefford.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Aaron Tveit Makes Café Carlyle Debut Beginning June 11 by Andrew Gans

The Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tony winner was recently seen in a limited engagement in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, June 10, 2024

Photos: Stephanie Mills, Yola, Maia Reficco Begin Rehearsals for Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

West End Return of Sister Act Musical Welcomes Alexandra Burke and Lee Mead June 10 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the film of the same name continues at the Dominion Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Sunday, June 9, 2024

Kyra Kennedy, Marrick Smith, Samantha Massell, More Star in Paper Mill Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Opening June 9 by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs the Tony-nominated musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Johnny Mercer Celebrated in Songbook Sundays Concerts June 9 by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer hosts the performances with musical direction by Billy Stritch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, June 8, 2024

'A Lotta Locomotion': Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Returns to London Starting June 8 by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard directs the production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

World Premiere of Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration Opens June 8 by Andrew Gans

Robert Kelley directs the new musical tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, June 7, 2024

Kennedy Kanagawa, Rona Figueroa, Darren Lee, More Set for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying by Andrew Gans

National Asian Artists Project will present a one-night-only performance of the Frank Loesser classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Mandy Patinkin Will Executive Produce Ivan Cash Documentary The Ever Curious Man by Andrew Gans

Patinkin will produce the film, about glass sculptor Sydney Cash, with wife Kathryn Grody and Jake Ewald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Mean Girls Alum Krystina Alabado On How Trusting Yourself Is the Biggest Career Game Changer by Andrew Gans

She is currently starring in Jonathan Larson's tick, tick… BOOM! for the second time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Video: Watch John Riddle Rehearse 'Bring Him Home' for Muny Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn will direct the 2024 summer season opener at the outdoor regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Thursday, June 6, 2024

Philip Chaffin Will Debut Solo Show Based on 2018 Recording Will He Like Me? by Andrew Gans

Chaffin will be accompanied by pianist (and husband and fellow PS Classics co-founder) Tommy Krasker for the gay love story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Bonnie Milligan on How Her Alice Beane in Titanic Is 'a Fun Little Homage' to Victoria Clark by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is playing the role that her Kimberly Akimbo costar originated on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Lorna Courtney, John-Michael Lyles, Alex Newell, More Set for Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert by Andrew Gans

The free Times Square concert will also feature performances from currently running Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Lillias White, Charlotte d'Amboise, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, More Set for Reading of Reunion in Bartersville by Andrew Gans

Jerry Dixon will direct Celeste Bedford Walker's play for LaChanze Productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Rob McClure-Led Mrs. Doubtfire North American Tour Recoups by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway musical based on the film of the same name is currently playing the Civic Center in San Diego, California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Video: Watch Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer's Complete Lady of the Lake Farewell Tour, Including Dueling 'Meadowlark' by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite is a 2024 Tony nominee for her performance in Monty Python's Spamalot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Photos: Go Inside Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala With Appropriate Cast and More by Andrew Gans

The evening honored director Lila Neugebauer as well as Paige Evans, the company's outgoing artistic director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Cast Complete for Muny Les Misérables, Starring John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, More by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn will direct the 2024 summer season opener at the outdoor regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Norm Lewis Returns to 54 Below June 6 With Special Tony Edition and Guest Melba Moore by Andrew Gans

A starry roster of guest performers join the Broadway favorite in his new show directed by Richard Jay-Alexander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Hadestown Will Make Australian Premiere Next Year by Andrew Gans

Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony-winning hit will play the Theatre Royal Sydney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Broadway Bets Raises Record-Breaking Sum for Broadway Cares; Winner Makes History by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser features a poker tournament for all levels and other casino games.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Layton Williams and Rhea Norwood in London Cabaret Revival by Andrew Gans

The hit West End revival at the Kit Kat Club also recently welcomed Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray to the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Cast Complete for European Premiere of Red Speedo, Starring Finn Cole by Andrew Gans

Matthew Dunster will direct the Lucas Hnath play at the Orange Tree Theatre in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Mean Girls Star Barrett Wilbert Weed Will Play the London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Weed will offer an evening titled Dear Diary in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Kyra Kennedy, Marrick Smith, Samantha Massell, More Star in Paper Mill Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Beginning June 5 by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs the Tony-nominated musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

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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