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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Reviews: Do Critics Think Australia's Sarah Brightman-Led Sunset Boulevard Is Ready for Its Close-Up? by Andrew Gans

Brightman is Norma Desmond opposite Tim Draxl's Joe Gillis in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the classic Billy Wilder film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Mauricio Martínez, Florencia Cuenca, More Join Jaime Lozano for Unplugged Concert Off-Broadway May 30 by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Lucille Lortel Theatre features acoustic versions of tunes from Lozano's albums.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Muriel's Wedding Musical Sets U.K. Premiere by Andrew Gans

Simon Phillips will direct with choreography by Andrew Hallsworth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song Will Now Play Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Gerard Alessandrini revue will begin in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Check Out Photos of West End Return of Heathers the Musical by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the 1989 cult film favorite features a book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Video: Wicked Gets Brickified With Full-Length LEGO Trailer by Andrew Gans

Four Wicked-Themed LEGO sets will be released this fall to celebrate the upcoming film of the international musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Cast Complete for London's The Baker's Wife Revival, Starring Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Julie Benko and Matt Bogart Star in Theatre Raleigh's Jane Eyre Beginning May 29 by Andrew Gans

Megan McGinnis directs the chamber version of the Paul Gordon-John Caird musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Workshop of Jordan Luke Gage's Redcliffe Musical Begins May 29 by Andrew Gans

London's Other Palace presents the public performances of the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Watch Cherry Jones in Trailer for National Theatre's The Grapes of Wrath by Andrew Gans

Carrie Cracknell directs Frank Galati's adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

American Theatre Wing Relaunches National Theatre Company Grants Program by Andrew Gans

Five grants of $100,000 each will be awarded annually to regional theatres supporting the work of American playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Dead Outlaw and Oh, Mary! Among Winners of 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Andrew Gans

In addition to the six competitive awards, the upcoming ceremony will honor Marylouise Burke, Len Cariou, Suzan-Lori Parks, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Original The Wiz Star Stephanie Mills to Return to Broadway in Hadestown by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Watch Complete Memorial Day Concert, Starring Cynthia Erivo, BD Wong, Patina Miller, Ruthie Ann Miles by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise hosted the 35th anniversary broadcast on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Psychological Thriller Job Will Transfer to Broadway by Andrew Gans

Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman will again star in Max Wolf Friedlich's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Patti Murin, Christopher Ryan Grant, Van Hughes, More Sing The Ballad of Johnny and June Starting May 28 by Andrew Gans

Des McAnuff directs the world premiere of the new musical at the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu End Run in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors May 26 by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical continues at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Cynthia Erivo, BD Wong, Patina Miller, Ruthie Ann Miles Are Part of PBS Memorial Day Concert May 26 by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise host the 35th anniversary broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Friday, May 24, 2024

Thursday, May 23, 2024

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Reviews: Do Critics Think Australia's Sarah Brightman-Led Sunset Boulevard Is Ready for Its Close-Up? by Andrew Gans

Mauricio Martínez, Florencia Cuenca, More Join Jaime Lozano for Unplugged Concert Off-Broadway May 30 by Andrew Gans

Muriel's Wedding Musical Sets U.K. Premiere by Andrew Gans

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song Will Now Play Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos of West End Return of Heathers the Musical by Andrew Gans

Video: Wicked Gets Brickified With Full-Length LEGO Trailer by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for London's The Baker's Wife Revival, Starring Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe by Andrew Gans

Julie Benko and Matt Bogart Star in Theatre Raleigh's Jane Eyre Beginning May 29 by Andrew Gans

Workshop of Jordan Luke Gage's Redcliffe Musical Begins May 29 by Andrew Gans

Watch Cherry Jones in Trailer for National Theatre's The Grapes of Wrath by Andrew Gans

American Theatre Wing Relaunches National Theatre Company Grants Program by Andrew Gans

Dead Outlaw and Oh, Mary! Among Winners of 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Andrew Gans

Original The Wiz Star Stephanie Mills to Return to Broadway in Hadestown by Andrew Gans

Watch Complete Memorial Day Concert, Starring Cynthia Erivo, BD Wong, Patina Miller, Ruthie Ann Miles by Andrew Gans

Psychological Thriller Job Will Transfer to Broadway by Andrew Gans

Patti Murin, Christopher Ryan Grant, Van Hughes, More Sing The Ballad of Johnny and June Starting May 28 by Andrew Gans

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu End Run in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors May 26 by Andrew Gans

Cynthia Erivo, BD Wong, Patina Miller, Ruthie Ann Miles Are Part of PBS Memorial Day Concert May 26 by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for Readings of John Leguizamo’s Our Hood, An Adaptation of Our Town by Andrew Gans

Lighting Designer Isabella Byrd Made Her Broadway Debut This Season, and Now She Has 2 Tony Noms by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk Sing 'Show the World' From Beaches the Musical by Andrew Gans

Let's Get a Look at You: Check Out Photos of Sarah Brightman and Cast of Australian Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

West End Return of Sister Act, Starring Beverley Knight, Will Release Live Cast Recording by Andrew Gans

London's The Mousetrap Names New Director, New Cast by Andrew Gans

Telly Leung and Matt Shingledecker Star in The Wedding Banquet Musical in Taipei Beginning May 24 by Andrew Gans

Kelli Barrett Is the Wind Beneath Jessica Vosk's Wings in Beaches the Musical, Opening May 24 by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Reading of Nina Kethevan’s Dress of Fire by Andrew Gans

Vicki Lewis Will Be Maria Callas in Bay Street's Master Class by Andrew Gans

Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit Will Host 2024 Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, More Cast in Muny Anything Goes by Andrew Gans

Amy Keum, Jarran Muse, More Perform Songs From Sunfish and Days of Rage at Joe's Pub May 23 by Andrew Gans