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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Christopher Briney Will Star in World Premiere of Julia Randall's Dilaria Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Keegan will direct the new work, co-starring Ella Stiller and Chiara Aurelia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending Will Launch a National Tour in 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen, the Will Aronson-Hue Park musical is currently a Best Musical Tony nominee, with 10 total nods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Photos: Krysta Rodriguez, Jeremy Jordan, Ariana DeBose, More Come Out for Breast Cancer at the 2025 Janice Jam Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Matt DeAngelis' third annual celebration of his late mother raised funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Post-Show Talkbacks With Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Activist Julia Butterfly Hill Set for Broadway's Redwood by Logan Culwell-Block

The talks will cover addiction and recovery, both themes from the plot of the musical, co-created by and starring Idina Menzel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

St. Louis' Muny Honored With 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award by Logan Culwell-Block

The century-old outdoor theatre will receive a $25,000 grant as part of the honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Extends New York Debut by Logan Culwell-Block

Two performances have been added to the upcoming New York City Center run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Sam Pinkleton Will Direct Off-Broadway Premiere of Josh Sharp's Ta-da! by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2025 Tony-nominated Oh, Mary! director is helming the new solo work written and performed by Dicks: The Musical comedian Sharp.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Every Brilliant Thing Sets West End Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, the solo play has given acclaimed runs Off-Broadway and at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

All The World's a Stage, Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball,' More Earn 2025 Off Broadway Alliance Nominations; Read the Full List by Logan Culwell-Block

The late William Finn, Morgan Jenness, and Linda Lavin are all being added to the Off Broadway Hall of Fame.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Get a 1st Look at the World Premiere Radiohead Hamlet in the U.K. by Logan Culwell-Block

Thom Yorke has joined forces with co-directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones on the new production for Royal Shakespeare Company and Factory International.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Norm Lewis-Led Ceremonies in Dark Old Men Extends Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Lonne Elder III's play is back in New York via Peccadillo Theater Company, Negro Ensemble Company, and Eric Falkenstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:24AM
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Amanda Reid Will Be Hell's Kitchen's New Ali by Logan Culwell-Block

A deluxe edition of the Broadway cast album, with newly recorded performances from current star Tank, Reid, and Alicia Keys is also on the way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Paolo Montalban Will Lead Madame Clicquot Premiere at Pittsburgh CLO by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical, written by Lisette Glodowski and Richard C. Walter, released a studio album in 2023 and played a sold-out concert in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Best Musical Tony Nominee Buena Vista Social Club Is Hitting the Road by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical inspired by the iconic album will launch a national tour in fall 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Good Night, and Good Luck Has the Highest-Grossing Single Week for a Play Ever by Logan Culwell-Block

Led by and co-written by George Clooney, the screen-to-stage play is the first non-musical ever to join The $4 Million Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Ragtime Is Getting a Broadway Revival at Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz will reprise their performances from the New York City Center Gala staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Maybe Happy Ending, Purpose Win New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola, David Greenspan, and Cats: "The Jellicle Ball" earned special citations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Rosalie Craig Joins Upcoming West End Run of Good Night, Oscar by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Sean Hayes and Ben Rappaport will reprise their performances this summer following the 2024 Broadway bow of Doug Wright's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Monday, May 5, 2025

Today in Theatre History: Damn Yankees Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary by Logan Culwell-Block

The George Abbott, Douglas Wallop, Jerry Ross, and Richard Adler musical opened May 5, 1955.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Parent Trap Parody Play Ginger Twinsies Finds Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Russell Daniels, Aneesa Folds, Mitch Wood, and more will star in the Kevin Zak comedy at the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Dolly Musical Finds Its Dolly Partons by Logan Culwell-Block

Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, and Quinn Titcomb will take on the 11-time Grammy winner in her forthcoming biomusical, premiering in July in Tennessee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

The Mystic Pizza Musical Is Recording a Concept Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Krystina Alabado, Alaina Anderson, Deánna Giulietti, and more from the cast of the recent Paper Mill Playhouse run will star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Listen: Redwood Star and Co-Creator Idina Menzel on Her Broadway Return in Redwood on The Playbill Podcast by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning Wicked star is back on the Main Stem at the same theatre where she made her momentous Broadway debut in Rent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Learn Why It Took Cole Escola 15 Years to Finally Write Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-time Tony nominee shared the Broadway play's origins in 2009 on a recent visit to CBS Sunday Mornings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Tituss Burgess Will Return to Broadway's Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola's Tony-nominated hit comedy is extending again at the Lyceum, now through the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Sunday, May 4, 2025

Our Class Leads 2025 Lucille Lortel Award Wins; Read the Complete List Here by Logan Culwell-Block

The Arlekin Players production took four Off-Broadway honors May 4, including Outstanding Revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02PM
Friday, May 2, 2025

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is... The Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out if you're up to date on your New York theatre knowledge with this clip from a recent episode of the TV game show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

On May 2, 2005: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Opens on B-R-O-A-D-W-A-Y by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical from the late William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin was a Best Musical nominee and an audience favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Thursday, May 1, 2025

Cole Escola Is the 1st Non-Binary Nominee for Best Play, Leading Actor in a Play by Logan Culwell-Block

The Oh, Mary! star and writer made Tony Awards history May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Watch: The Cast of Maybe Happy Ending Live Reacts to Their Tony Nominations at Today by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, see 2025 Tony nominee Darren Criss and Helen J Shen perform "The Rainy Day We Met" from the Best Musical nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Conor McPherson Will Direct a Revival of His The Weir by Logan Culwell-Block

Brendan Gleeson will make his West End debut starring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes 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