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Friday, March 29, 2024

The Wiz Revival Makes Broadway Home Beginning March 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, and newcomer Nichelle Lewis lead the cast at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore, and Jinkx Monsoon Join Miscast 2024 Lineup by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual concert event inviting Broadway favorites to step outside of their usual type will stream following the live show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

Antwayn Hopper, Junior LaBeija, André De Shields, More Will Star in Drag Ball Cats by Logan Culwell-Block

The category will be "Up to the Heavyside Layer" at Perelman Performing Arts Center in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

'We Get to Carry the Torch, and That Is a Privilege': Go Inside the Rehearsal Room for The Wiz by Logan Culwell-Block

The touring revival lands at Broadway's Marquis Theatre March 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Broadway's Cabaret Will Offer $25 Digital Lottery by Logan Culwell-Block

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin will lead the revival at Broadway's Kit Kat Club (née August Wilson Theatre) beginning April 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Music Theatre International Launches Concert Dance Division by Logan Culwell-Block

More than 60 ballets choreographed by Jerome Robbins are the inaugural entries in the collection's catalogue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

See Who's Starring Alongside Tom Holland in Upcoming West End Romeo & Juliet by Logan Culwell-Block

Jamie Lloyd is directing the new revival of the classic Shakespeare tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Alicia Keys Musical Hell's Kitchen Arrives on Broadway March 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon co-star in the new musical based on the 15-time Grammy winner's own life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

New York Premiere of Suzan Lori-Parks' Sally & Tom Begins Off-Broadway March 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving and Gabriel Ebert lead the company of the Public Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Ariana DeBose Will Host the 2024 Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The Oscar winner will do the thing—for the third time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM
Monday, March 25, 2024

Video: Watch Aaron Tveit Sing 'Ten Minutes Ago' From Rodgers and Hammerstein Anniversary Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The star-studded concert is now available to stream until March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM
Sunday, March 24, 2024

Watch Audra McDonald Sing 'Mr. Snow' in London Rodgers and Hammerstein Anniversary Concert, Streaming March 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

The concert begins streaming on the 30th anniversary of the Carousel revival that won McDonald the first of her historic six Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Friday, March 22, 2024

Hip-Hop Musical Co-Founders Will Get World Premiere at American Conservatory Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The San Francisco company, led by Tony-winning Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon, has revealed its full 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Watch: Marisha Wallace Sings 'The Gentleman Is a Dope' in London Rodgers and Hammerstein Anniversary Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the legendary duo's collaboration, My Favorite Things will stream on demand beginning March 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at West End Ivo van Hove Musical Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheridan Smith is leading the cast of the new stage musical based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Listen: Maleah Joi Moon Debuts a New Alicia Keys Song Written for Hell's Kitchen by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway musical inspired by the 15-time Grammy winner's life and featuring a score of her songs will begin performances at the Shubert Theatre March 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

'Coming of Age Transgender Fantasia' House of Telescopes Begins Off-Broadway World Premiere March 22 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Kairos Looney-penned play is being directed by Lyam B. Gabel for Pipeline Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, March 21, 2024

Patricia Cruz Is Stepping Down as Artistic Director of Harlem Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The move will cap a 25-year tenure with the NYC institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Get a 1st Listen to the Opening of The Gardens of Anuncia by Logan Culwell-Block

Eden Espinosa, Mary Testa, Andréa Burns, and Priscilla Lopez are heard on the Off-Broadway cast album, releasing March 22 via Ghostlight Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Jennifer Hudson Joins Broadway Producing Team for Smash by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen star is already a Tony winner for 2022 Best Musical winner A Strange Loop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! Gets 2nd and Final Extension Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Conrad Ricamora co-stars as President Abraham Lincoln in the new dark comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Cynthia Nixon Is Inaugural Guest on The After Party Podcast, Exploring the Road to Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

Eila Mell and Michael Kushner are hosting the new series for Broadway Podcast Network.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Lynn Nottage's Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine Getting NYC Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

The production will launch the 2024 season of Brooklyn's Billie Holiday Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

F. Murray Abraham to Lead Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's Fragments by Logan Culwell-Block

The performance will support Black Box PAC in Teaneck, New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Alan Menken Shares the Secret to Decades of Success on Broadway With Disney by Logan Culwell-Block

As his Broadway version of Disney's Aladdin celebrates its 10th anniversary on the Main Stem, the EGOT winner tells us what makes his musicals so special.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Spring Break Brings a Big Boost to the Box Office by Logan Culwell-Block

The 25 currently running shows brought in $28 million last week, an increase of 14% from the week previous.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Noises Off, 20th Anniversary The Brothers Size, Dragon Lady, More in 2024-2025 Geffen Playhouse Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming season is the California company's first under Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

TikTok Dance Sensations Cost n' Mayor Will Choreograph Waitress for Ogunquit Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sara Bareilles musical will play the Maine theatre beginning May 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Sufjan Stevens Dance Musical Illinoise Will Open on Broadway This Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck, the show is currently playing an Off-Broadway premiere at Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Patricia Clarkson-Led Long Day's Journey Into Night Begins in London March 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jeremy Herrin is directing the new production of the Eugene O'Neill play, also starring Brian Cox.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards