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Friday, June 14, 2024

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Gatsby at American Repertory Theater? by Logan Culwell-Block

Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, and Ben Levi Ross lead the cast at the Massachusetts company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Chay Yew-Directed South Pacific Begins at Goodspeed Musicals June 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical stars Danielle Wade and Omar Lopez-Cepero.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, June 13, 2024

Photos: Step in the Rehearsal Room for World Premiere Jason Robert Brown Musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by Logan Culwell-Block

J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, and Sierra Boggess are leading the Rob Ashford-helmed project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Jeanine Tesori, Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council by Logan Culwell-Block

The group meets monthly to decide policy for the Guild, a membership association of playwrights, librettists, composers, and lyricists writing for the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Photos: Cole Escola, Maleah Joi Moon, Rachel McAdams, More Honored at the 2024 Theatre World Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual honors recognize Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Danny Burstein Will Host 2024 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Hannah Cruz, Andrew Durand, and Kecia Lewis are among this year's honorees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

The Category Is... Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball' at Perelman Performing Arts Center, Beginning June 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

This reimagined revival is inspired by the underground world of ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Laurie Metcalf Stars in World Premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf, Beginning June 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Joe Mantello is directing the previously untitled work, about a family struggling to figure out how to deal with other people.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Meet the 2024 Jimmy Award Nominees by Logan Culwell-Block

Josh Groban will host the annual event celebrating the best in high school musical theatre June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

How to Watch and Stream the 2024 Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Whether watching in the U.S. or overseas, get ready for Broadway's biggest night with these TV and streaming options.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Update: Best Play Nominee Stereophonic Will Perform at the 2024 Tony Awards After All by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's top honors will be handed out at a starry ceremony June 16 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

See Stephanie J. Block 'Hate Men' in New Production Shots From London Kiss Me, Kate by Logan Culwell-Block

Bartlett Sher is directing the new revival of the Cole Porter musical at the Barbican Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Broadway Licensing Global Launches U.K. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Secondary School Edition Website by Logan Culwell-Block

Designed for teenage performers, the new edition of the Tony- and Olivier-winning work is now available to schools worldwide.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

'Baffled, Confused': Eddie Redmayne's Savage Kids Review His Tony-Nominated Performance in Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring as The Emcee in the new Broadway revival, Redmayne dropped by Late Night With Seth Meyers June 11 to talk about his kids' problems with his performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Wayne Brady Plays Final Performance in Broadway's The Wiz June 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

Alan Mingo, Jr., who played the title role for most of the revival's pre-Broadway tour, will succeed Brady.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Get Your Official Playbill Ballot for the 2024 Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

This printable ballot is a must-have for Broadway's biggest night, set to broadcast live from the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center June 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Box Office Back on the Rise, Bringing in $36 Million by Logan Culwell-Block

Seats are filled in the final week of grosses data before this weekend's Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Nikiya Mathis Says It's Time for a Permanent Hair Design Tony Award by Logan Culwell-Block

She's receiving a special Tony Award for her wig work in Jaja's African Hair Braiding, and she says show stylists need to learn how to work with Black hair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Florence Welch Gatsby Musical at A.R.T. by Logan Culwell-Block

Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, and Ben Levi Ross lead the cast at the Massachusetts company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Photos: See Aaron Tveit, Sutton Foster, and More on the Drama Desk Awards Red Carpet by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway were celebrated June 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Meow! Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball' Extends Before Performances Begin by Logan Culwell-Block

The category will be "Up to the Heaviside Layer" at Perelman Performing Arts Center beginning June 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Watch: Get an Exclusive 1st Look at Renée Elise Goldsberry Documentary Following Her Hamilton Year by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner will give a special one-night-only concert following a screening of the film at Tribeca Film Festival with special guests including Sara Bareilles, Billy Porter, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Watch: Amber Riley Kicks Pride 2024 Into Gear With a Reimagined Cover of 'MacArthur Park' by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen star collaborated with pianist and pop star Micah McLaurin on the new version of the Jimmy Webb song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Wise Children's The Buddha of Suburbia Will Transfer to the Barbican by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Hanif Kureishi's novel, the Emma Rice-penned play premiered at Royal Shakespeare Company earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Baayork Lee-Directed and Choreographed West Side Story Begins at Pittsburgh CLO June 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sabina Collazo and Spencer LaRue lead the Pennsylvania production as Maria and Tony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Swear In to N/A Off-Broadway Beginning June 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Diane Paulus directs the new play from Mario Correa at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, June 10, 2024

Stereophonic Leads 2024 Drama Desk Awards With 7 Wins Including Outstanding Play by Logan Culwell-Block

Off-Broadway's Dead Outlaw is the most nominated of this year's shows, with 11 nominations including Outstanding Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55PM

Skylar Astin Will Host Outdoor Tony Awards Simulcast in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park by Logan Culwell-Block

Attendees can watch Broadway's biggest night steps away from where it's happening, with interactive experiences for commercial breaks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit Host 2024 Drama Desk Awards June 10 by Logan Culwell-Block

Off-Broadway's Dead Outlaw is the most nominated of this year's shows, with 11 nominations including Outstanding Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Sunday, June 9, 2024

Classic Stage Company Celebrates Leonard Bernstein With June 9 Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Kate Baldwin, Nikki Renée Daniels, Santino Fontana, and Alysha Umphress are among the Broadway favorites performing at the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, June 8, 2024

August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean Comes to Two River Theater Beginning June 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

Crystal A. Dickinson and Brandon J. Dirden lead the revival at the New Jersey venue, directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

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
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
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime