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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Get a 1st Listen to Eleri Ward's Into the Woods Medley From Upcoming Acoustic Sondheim: Live From Brooklyn by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The final entry in the singer-songwriter's trilogy of folk guitar explorations of the songs of Stephen Sondheim will be released in digital and streaming formats June 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Thursday, May 25, 2023

Off-Broadway's Race: The Movie: The Play Adds 2 Performances by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Dean Edwards and Bret Raybould star in the slapstick spoof.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM

West End Aspects of Love Opens May 25 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Michael Ball is back in a new role after starring in the original 1989 London and Broadway productions of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Get a 1st Look at the New West End Aspects of Love by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Michael Ball is back in a new role after starring in the original 1989 London and Broadway productions of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Will Roland, Veanne Cox, More Join Upcoming Summer Stock World Premiere at Goodspeed by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade will lead the stage adaptation of the Judy Garland-Gene Kelly film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM
Saturday, May 13, 2023

West End Aspects of Love Begins Previews May 13 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Dave Willetts and Michael Ball are sharing the role of Sir George Dillingham in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, May 11, 2023

Stars in the House Will Host Broadway Almost Famous Reunion, Including 10-Song Concert by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Cameron Crowe, Tom Kitt, Casey Likes, Solea Pfeiffer and more will join the streaming series hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Sammi Cannold to Helm World Premiere Symphonic Concert Version of Rent at The Kennedy Center by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Jonathan Larson rock opera will play the D.C. venue this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM
Monday, April 17, 2023

How to Get Your Own Copy of the Closing Night Phantom of the Opera Broadway Playbill by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ended its historic, 35-year run at the Majestic Theatre April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Friday, March 31, 2023

Stranger Things Musical Parody Stranger Sings! Extends to August; Watch SLee Sing 'Barb's Turn' by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Nick Flatto directs Jonathan Hogue's musical send-up of the Netflix series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42AM
Thursday, March 30, 2023

Oliver! at City Center Encores! Finds Its Artful Dodger by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Lear deBessonet will direct the classic Lionel Bart musical, with Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Tam Mutu, and more leading the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

See Who's Joining Ato Blankson-Wood in Free Shakespeare in the Park Hamlet by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Solea Pfeiffer and John Douglas Thompson are among the actors joining the Kenny Leon-helmed summer production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM
Monday, March 27, 2023

Broadway's Upcoming Grey House Completes Casting by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

See who's joining Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, and Sophia Anne Caruso in the Main Stem premiere of Levi Holloway's play, directed by Joe Mantello.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Photos: Jagged Little Pill National Tour Hits the Nation's Capitol Building to Protest Anti-Trans Legislation by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The company of the Alanis Morissette musical is using their platform to raise awareness to this disturbing trend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Drew Gehling is Dr. Orin Scrivello in Off-Broadway Little Shop of Horrors Beginning March 14 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Waitress and Almost Famous star joins the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, March 13, 2023

Lea Michele Joins Upcoming Ragtime Reunion Concert by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund, the evening will feature Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Peter Friedman, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

SNL's Alex Moffat, Nehal Joshi, Dana Steingold Join Broadway's The Cottage by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The new play from Sandy Rustin will star Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy, and Lilli Cooper, with Jason Alexander directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Broadway's MJ Reveals New Michael Jackson by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Myles Frost also announced his final date in the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM
Friday, March 10, 2023

See New Production Shots From West End Phantom of the Opera, Now Starring Paige Blankson, Earl Carpenter, and More by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The long-running Andrew Lloyd Webber musical continues at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM
Thursday, March 9, 2023

Signature Theatre Adds a Week of Performances for Sarah Ruhl's Letters From Max Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Kate Whoriskey directs the world premiere featuring Jessica Hecht, Zane Pais, and Ben Edelman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

World Premiere The Outsiders Musical Extends at La Jolla Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The new work features a book by Adam Rapp and music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival and Justin Levine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Jessica Chastain-Led A Doll's House Broadway Revival Extends by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Amy Herzog's new adaptation of Ibsen's classic opens at the Hudson Theatre March 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM
Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Costumes, Props From Broadway's A Strange Loop, Beetlejuice, The Music Man, More Join Museum of Broadway Collection by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Also coming to the collection are artifacts from Bob Fosse, the original production of Camelot, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Monday, March 6, 2023

Get a 1st Look at West End Wicked's New Witches, Lucy St. Louis and Alexia Khadime by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The international hit is welcoming a mostly new company beginning March 7 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

Photos: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room With Ain't Too Proud in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated musical will begin performances at the Prince Edward Theatre this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

Drew Gehling is Off-Broadway Little Shop of Horrors' Next Dentist by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Waitress and Almost Famous star will join the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM
Sunday, March 5, 2023

Cat On a Hot Tin Roof Opens Off-Broadway Encore Run March 5 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Cobra Kai star Courtney Henggeler makes her Off-Broadway debut as Maggie opposite Matt de Rogatis and Alison Fraser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Photos: Cobra Kai Star Courtney Henggeler Leads Off-Broadway Return of Cat On a Hot Tin Roof by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Matt de Rogatis and Alison Fraser co-star in the Tennessee Williams play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Bradley Gibson goes zero to hero in the title role alongside James Monroe Iglehart, Shuler Hensley, Isabelle McCalla, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM
Friday, February 24, 2023

Cat On a Hot Tin Roof Returns Off-Broadway February 24 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Cobra Kai star Courtney Henggeler makes her Off-Broadway debut as Maggie opposite Matt de Rogatis and Alison Fraser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Get a 1st Look at Hercules in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

James Monroe Iglehart, Bradley Gibson, Shuler Hensley, and Isabelle McCalla are starring in the Disney musical at the Tony-winning New Jersey theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

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