All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Monday, June 30, 2025

Video: Six: The Musical Breaks Broadway Record by Andrew Gans

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ international hit continues at the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Shereen Ahmed, Nathan Salstone, More Will Be Part of 5th Annual In the Works-In the Woods Festival by Andrew Gans

Marsha Mason, Ashley Rodbro, and Colin Hanlon will direct new works during the upcoming Forestburgh Playhouse series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Gavin Lee Will Be Scar in Broadway's The Lion King by Andrew Gans

The role will mark the two-time Tony nominee's third for Disney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Watch Alex Newell Belt Out 'Home' From The Wiz at Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

The Wizard of Oz-themed burlesque spectacular brought in over $2.4 million at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Sunday, June 29, 2025

Sail Away: Titanìque Ends Off-Broadway Run June 29 by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic takes its final voyage at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, June 27, 2025

Watch Anthony Rapp, Mario Cantone, Wicked Stars, More Sing in Highlights From Rise Up. Live Proud. by Andrew Gans

RiseNY, in a partnership with Playbill, presented the free NYC Pride celebration concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Off-Broadway League Reach Agreement on 4-Year Contract by Andrew Gans

The new agreement includes protections for associate directors and choreographers working on commercial Off-Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Get a 1st Look at Aisha Jackson and Ryan McCartan in The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Watch J Morgan Lee Perform 'Above It All' From Xena: Warrior Musical by Andrew Gans

New York Theatre Barn has released a video playlist of songs from queer musicals to celebrate Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Watch L Morgan Lee Perform 'Above It All' From Xena: Warrior Musical by Andrew Gans

New York Theatre Barn has released a video playlist of songs from queer musicals to celebrate Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Six: The Musical Breaks Broadway Record June 27 by Andrew Gans

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ international hit continues at the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Kyla Stone, Roe Hartrampf, Christine Toy Johnson, More Cast in Anastasia at Cape Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Eric Rosen will direct the musical from Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

RSC's Simon Russell Beale-Led Titus Andronicus Sets London Transfer by Andrew Gans

Max Webster's production of the Shakespeare classic will play the Hampstead Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Beth Leavel Was Contemplating Leaving the Biz When She Received a Career-Making Role by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is now bringing down the house with her rendition of "The Ladies Who Lunch" in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Thursday, June 26, 2025

Watch 2 Songs From Joe Iconis' Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical by Andrew Gans

Christopher Ashley directs Iconis and Gregory S. Moss' musical at Virginia's Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

West End Titanique Will Welcome New Cast Members This Summer by Andrew Gans

The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic plays the Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Ovation Rights Acquires Richard Stilgoe's Musical Catalogue, Including Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony nominee also co-wrote Starlight Express and Cats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins Sets Off-Broadway Dates by Andrew Gans

Alberto Oliva will direct the production featuring the international escape artist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Broadway in Bryant Park Will Feature Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Gypsy, More by Andrew Gans

The free summer performance series, spotlighting the best of Broadway, is set to return July 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Solea Pfeiffer, Liisi LaFontaine, Will Swenson, More Lead Wanted Musical Workshop by Andrew Gans

The first single from the Broadway-aimed production, formerly titled Gun & Powder, has also been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Reimagined Version of Almost Famous Musical Sets Fall Premiere by Andrew Gans

Creators Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe will work with A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut to revamp their musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Muny Come From Away, With Heidi Blickenstaff, Andréa Burns, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam, Begins June 26 by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the 9/11-themed musical at the Tony-winning regional venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Photos: Gianna Harris Is Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet by Andrew Gans

The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Wicked Will Host Free Broadway Block Party Pride Weekend by Andrew Gans

The afternoon will feature numerous Broadway shows with music, giveaways, and Pride-filled fun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

London Revival of Starlight Express Welcomes Return of Jeevan Braich by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical continues at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Watch Highlights From Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out by Andrew Gans

The Wizard of Oz-themed burlesque spectacular brought in over $2.4 million at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

See Who's Joining Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, and Jelani Remy in Muny's Frozen by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia will direct the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O’Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I Put a Spell on You Will Celebrate 10th Anniversary Concert at Webster Hall by Andrew Gans

Johnson, Allison Godleski, and Amanda Williams Ware will return as the Sanderson sisters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Brandon Micheal Hall, Will Blum, Sarah Stiles Cast in Old Globe's Comedy of Errors by Andrew Gans

James Vásquez is directing the classic William Shakespeare comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Check Out the Night of a Thousand Judys at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

The 13th annual Pride celebration of Judy Garland honored Nathan Lee Graham and Jeremy Katz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM