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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Watch Billy Porter Rehearse 'A Little More Mascara' for Encores! La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Kinky Boots star is joined by director Robert O'Hara and guest music director Joseph Joubert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Brandon Lee Harris Will Be Broadway's New Michael in MJ Musical This Summer by Andrew Gans

The hit musical about the late King of Pop continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Samantha Barks, More Will Lead Les Misérables at Radio City Music Hall by Andrew Gans

The summer engagement of the World Tour at the famed New York City venue will feature alternating Valjeans and Javerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 13, 2026

Nikki M. James, Katerina McCrimmon, Randy Graff, Jackie Hoffman Will Lead Chicago Reading by Andrew Gans

Maurine Dallas Watkins' play, the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical, will be directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Check Out the Set List for New York City Gay Men's Chorus' Beyond the Rainbow Concerts by Andrew Gans

The three New York concerts will feature songs by John Kander and Fred Ebb, Dolly Parton, and Pat Benatar as well as new commissions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM[SHARE]

Becca Schneider's Trich to Receive NYC Industry Reading by Andrew Gans

The upcoming reading will precede a limited run at Massachusetts' The Foundry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in Adam Pascal-Directed Premiere of Feels Like the First Time"The Foreigner Musical by Andrew Gans

With a score of Foreigner hits and a book by Stephen Garvey, the musical will play the Little Theatre on Long Island University's Brookville campus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Scarlett Strallen, Tam Mutu, Robyn Hurder, Bebe Neuwirth, More Set for The New Yorkers Readings by Andrew Gans

John Rando will direct the industry readings of the 1930 Cole Porter musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM[SHARE]

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Back to the Future Musical Ends West End Run April 12 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the film of the same name, opened at London's Adelphi in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 10, 2026

See Who's Starring in Carnival! Off-Broadway for J2 Spotlight by Andrew Gans

Robert W. Schneider is directing the Equity Approved Showcase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM[SHARE]

Jen Schriever on the Art of Lighting Flying Vampires in The Lost Boys by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated designer believes theatre is "a vital kind of medicine for humanity."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM[SHARE]

Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, Michael Longfellow Will Repair Broken Snow Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Colin Hanlon will direct Ben Andron's psychological drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

You Got Older, Starring Alia Shawkat, Announces Final Off-Broadway Extension by Andrew Gans

Anne Kauffman again directs Clare Barron's Obie-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Postpones Broadway Closing Date by Andrew Gans

Eric Anderson will return to the role of Harold Zidler in May, succeeding current star Megan Thee Stallion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods Will Join London Cast of Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The hit West End revival continues at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey Join New York Pops Concert Celebrating Stephen Schwartz by Andrew Gans

The Pops' 43rd Birthday Gala will be led by music director and conductor Steven Reineke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Photos: Get a 1st Look at World Premiere of Theo Jamieson's Flyby Musical, Opening April 9 by Andrew Gans

Co-creator Adam Lenson directs the production at the U.K.'s Southwark Playhouse Borough.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Watch Andrea Martin Perform You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown's 'Schroeder' at Broadway Dream Roles Concert by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Martin played Lucy opposite Seth Rudetsky's Schroeder at the 2025 Broadway Cares fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Watch Liz Leclerc, Will Blum, John Treacy Egan Perform 'He Plays the Violin' in Paper Mill 1776 by Andrew Gans

Mark S. Hoebee directs the Tony-winning musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Adam Chanler-Berat, John Hemphill, More Will Join Koji Yamamoto and Yuriyan Retriever in The Full Monty in Japan by Andrew Gans

An international company will lead the Tony-nominated David Yazbek and Terrence McNally musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Broadway Stars Set for HITCity: Temptations Edition Concert by Andrew Gans

The afternoon at the Queens Theatre will feature the songs of The Temptations and The Supremes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM[SHARE]

14th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys Pride Concert Sets Joe's Pub Return by Andrew Gans

The evening, celebrating the late Judy Garland, is written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]