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Monday, July 15, 2024

Infamous Broadway-Themed TV Series Smash Now Streaming on Peacock by Logan Culwell-Block

Get caught up with the legendary backstage drama ahead of its upcoming Broadway musical adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

More Is More: Get a 1st Look at Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham in The Queen of Versailles by Logan Culwell-Block

The pair is leading the upcoming Boston premiere of the Stephen Schwartz musical beginning July 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Abortion Rights Thriller Blood of the Lamb Will Make New York Premiere at 59E59 by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Arlene Hutton, the work played previous runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Broadway Favorite Eric Petersen, Plus Willy Wonka OG Cast Members Will Star in Willy's Candy Spectacular by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by Glasgow's "Willy's Chocolate Experience" debacle, the parody musical will premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Psychological Thriller Job Begins Broadway Transfer July 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman star in Max Wolf Friedlich's play at the Hayes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Six Characters Begins World Premiere Run Via LCT3 July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Dustin Wills is directing the Phillip Howze play Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Jamie Muscato Leads London Carousel Concert July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Christine Allado and Rebecca Caine are co-starring in the one-night-only event at Royal Festival Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Friday, July 12, 2024

Suzan-Lori Parks Is Talking Astronomy and Performing With Her Band at Little Island All Weekend by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer winner has curated several events at the outdoor venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Teeth Dates Open-Ended Off-Broadway Run, Drops Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson, the musical premiered at Playwrights Horizons earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Watch: Broadway's The Wiz Plays a Tiny Desk Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Nichelle Lewis, Kyle Ramar Freeman, Avery Wilson, and more dropped by NPR's offices for a special performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Photos: Well of All Things, Can It Be Really Andrew Lloyd Webber Visiting Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball'? by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony- and Olivier-winning composer saw a recent performance of the reimagined, ballroom-inspired Off-Broadway revival of his 1981 musical Cats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Is Dead Outlaw Eyeing a Broadway Bow? by Logan Culwell-Block

Co-composer David Yazbek is teasing a possible transfer for the Drama Desk-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Karen Mason, Jarran Muse, and Nicholas Rodriguez Will Offer Solo Shows at Paper Mill Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning New Jersey company is launching a Front Row Center cabaret series at its F.M. Kirby Carriage House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Kara Lindsay Will Be Once Upon a Mattress' Standby Princess by Logan Culwell-Block

Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, and Ana Gasteyer are leading the upcoming Broadway revival, a transfer from New York City Center Encores!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Audra McDonald, Richard Kind, Ben Vereen, More Starring in Agatha Christie-Inspired Film The Auction by Logan Culwell-Block

William Atticus Parker is directing the upcoming release, loosely adapted from And Then There Were None.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Reviews: How Did Critics Find Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play in London? by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway production has transferred to London's Noël Coward Theatre with Kit Harington and Olivia Washington leading the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Oh, Broadway! Cole Escola's Off-Broadway Sensation Oh, Mary! Opens at the Lyceum July 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Escola, who penned the campy comedy, also stars as Mary Todd Lincoln opposite Conrad Ricamora as Abraham Lincoln.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Katori Hall's Pulitzer-Winning The Hot Wing King Begins U.K. Premiere at London's National July 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Roy Alexander Weise is directing the new production with Kadiff Kirwan leading the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

You Can Tour the Farm Where Oscar Hammerstein II Wrote Oklahoma! This Summer by Logan Culwell-Block

Pennsylvania's Hammerstein Museum is offering weekly tours of Highland Farm, where the musical theatre legend wrote his most popular musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Report: Is Lin-Manuel Miranda's Next Musical Coming Soon as a Concept Album? by Logan Culwell-Block

It's being reported that the Tony-winning Hamilton star and writer's next project is based on the 1979 film The Warriors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Rachel Bloom Solo Show Death, Let Me Do My Show Will Become a Netflix Special by Logan Culwell-Block

The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend writer and star previously performed the show Off-Broadway in two separate runs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

New Queer Musical Fowl Play Will Have Off-Broadway Developmental Showcase by Logan Culwell-Block

Max Clayton, Jackie Cox, and more are among the cast of the show, about queer best friends tasked with writing an apology musical for a homophobic fried chicken chain restaurant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Cluedo Now Available for Licensing in the U.K. by Logan Culwell-Block

Known in the U.S. as Clue, the play version of the cult favorite film has become a regional theatre favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Muhammad Ali Biomusical Sets Chicago World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Telling the story of the boxing champion and humanitarian, the Broadway-aimed musical features a book by Clint Dyer and score by Teddy Abrams.