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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Cable Street Musical Sets Fall U.K. Return by Andrew Gans

Adam Lenson will direct the production at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant with choreography by Jevan Howard-Jones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Patti LuPone Shines in Personal Musical Journey at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony winner dazzled the sold-out crowd with her newest concert evening, A Life in Notes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Photos: Check Out the New Cast of London's The Play That Goes Wrong by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning farce continues at the Duchess Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Finn Cole to Make Stage Debut in Lucas Hnath's Red Speedo by Andrew Gans

Matthew Dunster will direct the production at the Orange Tree Theatre in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

London's The Play That Goes Wrong Welcomes New Cast April 9 by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning farce continues at the Duchess Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Monday, April 8, 2024

See Who Will Be Singing Rodgers and Hammerstein at Jazz at Lincoln Center by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host the two concerts, part of the Songbook Sundays series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Video: Watch Arielle Jacobs' Powerful 'Why God Why?' at Broadway Backwards by Andrew Gans

The March 11 concert evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Photos: Celebrate 25 Years of London's Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

The long-running hit continues at the Novello Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Austin Durant Will Return to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Hailee Kaleem Wright to Join Cast by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning hit continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Rock Musical Lizzie Sets Return to Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre by Andrew Gans

William Whelton will direct and choreograph the fall production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Patti LuPone Returns to Carnegie Hall With A Life in Notes April 8 by Andrew Gans

Conceived and directed by Scott Wittman, the three-time Tony winner's latest concert act features musical direction by Joseph Thalken.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Bianca Marroquín and NaTasha Yvette Williams Return to Broadway's Chicago Starting April 8 by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Entertainment Community Fund Honors Sonia Friedman and Seth MacFarlane at Annual Gala April 8 by Andrew Gans

The benefit also celebrates Warner Bros. Television Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, April 7, 2024

Karen Ziemba, Chris McCarrell, Hannah Corneau, More Star in World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss Musical Beginning April 7 by Andrew Gans

David Ivers directs the musical adaptation of the Craig Lucas play for South Coast Repertory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Saturday, April 6, 2024

The Sorcerer and Trial by Jury Presented April 6–7 by Andrew Gans

The double bill from the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players plays the Kaye Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Mauricio Martínez, Shereen Pimentel, More Are Part of Jaime Lozano's Songs by an Immigrant at the Tilles Center April 6 by Andrew Gans

Composer Jaime Lozano and "The Familia" perform at the Long Island venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, April 5, 2024

Video: Watch the Trailer for Annie Baker's Janet Planet Film by Andrew Gans

Written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Baker, the cast features Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Actor Sam Tutty on Why Being Unemployed Is Just as Important as Working by Andrew Gans

The Dear Evan Hansen Olivier winner is back in London's West End in the new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Travis Kent, Lauren Zakrin, Reanne Acasio, More Will Star in World Premiere of Mad Hatter Musical by Andrew Gans

Joe Barros will direct the new musical from Vincent Connor, Michael J. Polo, and Victor Valdez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Same-Day Rush Tickets Will Be Available for Patti LuPone's Carnegie Hall Return by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony winner will bring her new concert act, A Life in Notes, to the famed venue April 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Thursday, April 4, 2024

Migguel Anggelo and Jaime Lozano Set Return to Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

Anggelo will present his solo show LatinXOXO, featuring musical direction, arrangements, and piano and guitar accompaniment by Lozano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Jana Robbins, Jolie Curtsinger, Diane J. Findlay, Sachi Parker Cast in A Final Toast Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Kathy Curtiss will direct Michele A. Miller's play at the Chain Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Charlie Brooks and Elaine C. Smith Will Share Role of Childcatcher in New Production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Andrew Gans

The production, starring Adam Garcia, will play Southampton's Mayflower prior to a U.K. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Liisi LaFontaine, Ciara Renée, Hunter Parrish, More Star in Gun & Powder Musical at Paper Mill Beginning April 4 by Andrew Gans

Stevie Walker-Webb directs with choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Musical Transfers to the West End Beginning April 4 by Andrew Gans

The two-hander stars Dear Evan Hansen's Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, Jonathan Groff Will Announce Nominees for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Andrew Gans

The Outer Critics Circle is an organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital publications.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

London's Menier Chocolate Factory Will Present Jerry's Girls Revival by Andrew Gans

Hannah Chissick will direct the Jerry Herman revue with choreography by Matt Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Wicked's Dee Roscioli Joins Off-Broadway's Titanìque as Céline Dion Beginning April 3 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Christopher Chen and Sonya Kelly Among 8 Winners of 2024 Windham-Campbell Prizes by Andrew Gans

Recipients of the international literary prize each receive $175,000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

All that Chat

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