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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Best Musical Winner Maybe Happy Ending Will Host Autism Friendly Performance by Logan Culwell-Block

The August performance will kick off the 14th season of TDF's Autism Friendly Performances.

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Watch: Marisha Wallace Previews Broadway Cabaret Turn With 'Maybe This Time' by Logan Culwell-Block

The international stage favorite is crossing the pond with Tony winner Billy Porter after both starred in the revival's West End bow.

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Julia Randall's Dilaria Extends Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Keegan directs the new work, which stars Chiara Aurelia, Ella Stiller, and Christopher Briney.

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Helen J Shen, Conrad Ricamora Join Devil Wears Prada Film Sequel by Logan Culwell-Block

Also back are original stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci.

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Broadway's Tom Francis, Brent Comer Will Star in The Mosquito Bowl for Netflix by Logan Culwell-Block

Friday Night Lights director Peter Berg is writing and directing the upcoming release.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Kimberly Grigsby Named Inaugural Music Director of Musical Theatre Institute at SMU by Logan Culwell-Block

Grigsby comes to Texas after a Broadway music direction career that has included Caroline, or Change; Spring Awakening; Days of Wine and Roses; and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Watch Taylor Iman Jones Sing 'Meg Inside Out' From World Premiere A Wrinkle in Time Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Heather Christian and Lauren Yee's musical version of Madeleine L'Engel's novel is making its world premiere at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Jean Smart Out of Call Me Izzy With Knee Injury; Johanna Day Starring Through July 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo show serves as the Broadway debut for playwright Jamie Wax.

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Broadway Grosses Analysis: Maybe Happy Ending Hits Highest Gross of Run for 7th Straight Week by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2025 Best Musical Tony winner is steadily becoming one of the Main Stem's top grossers, even in a relatively small house.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Jack Thorne A Christmas Carol Will Return to NYC This Holiday Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Conceived and directed by Matthew Warchus, the long-running favorite will play Off-Broadway's Perelman Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Megan Hilty Sets Soft Return in Broadway's Death Becomes Her With a Reduced Schedule by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated star has been recovering from a vocal injury since last month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Sing Street Comes to the U.K. Beginning July 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

Adam Hunter stars in the stage musical adapted from the 2016 film at London's Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Monday, July 7, 2025

Elaine Hendrix Will Host a Meredith Blake Look-Alike Contest at Ginger Twinsies by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, find out how to get $32 rush tickets to the new Off-Broadway parody play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Montego Glover Will Take Sunday Matinees in Broadway's Gypsy by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony nominee stepped in for usual star Audra McDonald's vacation last week, and she's staying on.

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Bess Wohl Is Manhattan Theatre Club's Next Playwright in Residence by Logan Culwell-Block

The Grand Horizons writer will write and develop a commissioned play with the company as part of the program.

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Take Me Out Playwright Richard Greenberg Dies at 67 by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2002 play made Mr. Greenberg, already a Pulitzer finalist, a Tony winner.

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Samuel D. Hunter's Little Bear Ridge Road Sets Broadway Bow; Scott Rudin Will Produce by Logan Culwell-Block

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock are starring after premiering the work at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Ta-da!, Directed by Sam Pinkleton and Starring Josh Sharp, Begins Off-Broadway July 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2025 Tony winner is helming the new solo work written and performed by Dicks: The Musical comedian Sharp.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, July 4, 2025

5 Celebrity-Led Shows to See in New York City This July 4 Weekend by Logan Culwell-Block

From stars of the screen, to popular recording artists, New York stages are jam-packed with celebrity.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

A.A. Brenner's Good Girls Don't Go to Hell Sets London Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Emma Denson will direct the work, set in a liminal drag dreamscape.

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A.A. Brenner's Good Girls Don't Go to Hell Sets London Workshop Production by Logan Culwell-Block

Emma Denson will direct the work, set in a liminal drag dreamscape.

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Harlem's Historic Apollo Theater Is Getting a Renovation by Logan Culwell-Block

The facelift includes modernized backstage areas and audience seating, along with a new lobby.

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Get an Exclusive 1st Listen to Marisha Wallace's 'And I Am Telling You' From Upcoming Live Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The Dreamgirls track hits streaming networks July 4, but Playbill has a special preview.

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Lea Salonga Will Get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway and West End favorite is a Tony and Olivier winner for her performance leading the original company of Miss Saigon.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Backstage Workers Reach a Tentative Agreement for IATSE Contract With Off-Broadway's Public by Logan Culwell-Block

The company is the latest to face unionizing employees in a growing industry trend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

The Animals Speak, Focused on Walt Disney's WWII Propaganda, Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The third in a trilogy of Disney history plays from Thirdwing will play The Wild Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Broadway Music Director, Arranger Tom Fay Dies at 82 by Logan Culwell-Block

A long-time associate of Paul Gemignani, Fay worked on Broadway productions of Merrily We Roll Along, Zorba, Anything Goes, Damn Yankees, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Girls Will Be Girls Cancels Planned Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The Claire Mack play was scheduled to make its premiere in just days.

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Romy & Michele Stage Musical Will Bow Off-Broadway This Fall by Logan Culwell-Block

Screenwriter Robin Schiff has musicalized her cult classic film with songwriters Gwendolyn Sanford and Brandon Jay.

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TDF Honoring Ali Stroker With Inaugural Christina Trivigno Advocate Award by Logan Culwell-Block

Shubert head Robert E. Wankel will also receive the TDF Founders Award at the organization's fall fundraiser.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Photos: Original Cast Meets Revival Cast at the Gala Opening for Heathers by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway revival is playing New World Stages.

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