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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Pulitzer- and Tony-Winning A Strange Loop Begins West Coast Premiere April 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

John-Andrew Morrison is reprising his Tony-nominated performance in the Michael R. Jackson musical at American Conservatory Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Rosie Sheehy-Led Machinal Revival Opens at London's Old Vic April 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

The production played an earlier run via Ustinov Studio and Theatre Royal Bath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Suzan-Lori Parks Is Bringing Her Band Sula & the Joyful Noise to Joe's Pub by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning playwright will revisit some old songs and try out new ones at the one-night-only concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

World Premiere Stage Adaptation of The Thing About Jellyfish Sets World Premiere at Berkeley Rep by Logan Culwell-Block

The Bay Area company will also present Mexodus, Here There Are Blueberries, and more in the 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Reviews: Read What Critics Think of Suzan-Lori Parks' Sally & Tom at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving and Gabriel Ebert lead the company of the Off-Broadway premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

The Wiz Revival Makes Broadway Home, Opening April 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

How Do They Make it Rain On Stage in The Notebook? by Logan Culwell-Block

We talk to scenic designer Brett J. Banakis about one of the most extensive stage rain systems yet devised.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin-Led Cabaret Revival Joins the Top 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-winning production of the John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Joe Masteroff musical is becoming one of Broadway's hottest tickets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

The Shark Is Broken Will Be Licensed by Broadway Licensing Global by Logan Culwell-Block

The behind-the-scenes Jaws comedy, written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, made its Broadway debut last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Watch: Alex Finke Sings 'Across America' From U.S. Premiere of Ride at The Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

Can Annie Londonderry ride a bicycle around the world? She intends to find out in this new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Ambassador Theatre Group Rebrands as ATG Entertainment by Logan Culwell-Block

The U.K.-based group operates Broadway's Hudson and Lyric Theatres and produces a number of Broadway and West End shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves Star in Signature Theatre Hair Beginning April 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Gardiner is directing the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

New York Premiere of Suzan Lori-Parks' Sally & Tom Opens Off-Broadway April 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Monday, April 15, 2024

Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, More to Perform in Hollywood Bowl The Lion King Live-to-Film Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening will mark the 30th anniversary of the original animated film while also celebrating its long-running stage musical adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Mark Ruffalo, Jessica Hecht Will Star in Ironweed at Brooklyn Academy of Music by Logan Culwell-Block

The one-night-only event will preview a new play adapted from William Kennedy's Pulitzer-winning novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

West End Mrs. Doubtfire to Welcome New Cast Members by Logan Culwell-Block

Gabriel Vick is continuing his performance as Daniel Hillard as the London run of the musical enters its second year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Watch: Sunset Boulevard, Next to Normal, Guys and Dolls, Michael R. Jackson, More Perform at 2024 Olivier Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway-bound minimalist revival of Sunset Boulevard was the top winner at London's theatre honors April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Anika Noni Rose, Gavin Creel, Lea Salonga, More Get Miscast for MCC Theater April 15 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 12:24AM

Kristin Chenoweth Headlines Broadway Benefit Concert for Roundabout Theatre Company April 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jane Krakowski, Vanessa Williams, and more join the Tony winner to honor late Roundabout Artistic Director Todd Haimes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Sunday, April 14, 2024

Brooklyn Laundry Completes Extended World Premiere Off-Broadway April 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

Cecily Strong and David Zayas co-star in the new work from Doubt playwright John Patrick Shanley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Saturday, April 13, 2024

Join Broadway's The Who's Tommy for a 2-Show Day as Lily Kren Takes Over Playbill's Instagram April 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Kren is currently making her Broadway debut in the ensemble of the new revival at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, April 12, 2024

Revised Unsinkable Molly Brown Musical Released for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

Music Theatre International is ready to let theatre companies tackle Dick Scanlan's updated version of the Meredith Willson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

London Rodgers and Hammerstein Anniversary Concert to Release Live Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Marisha Wallace, and Patrick Wilson are among the 2023 concert's starry line-up celebrating the Oklahoma! and South Pacific creators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Olivier-Nominated Musical The Little Big Things to Stream via National Theatre at Home by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, the musical features a score by Nick Butcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance Opens U.K. Premiere at London's Almeida April 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

The work made its world premiere Off-Broadway at Signature Theatre in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Stephen Sondheim's Personal Effects Are Going to Auction by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out how to bid on show memorabilia and other possessions from the late Broadway legend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

See Who's Starring in J2 Spotlight Musical Theatre's Lucky Stiff Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical will play the AMT Theatre beginning May 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Hugh Panaro Will Sing in Colorado Cabaret on the Rocks Benefit by Logan Culwell-Block

RuPaul's Drag Race star Latrice Royale and music director John McDaniel will also be on hand for the event, supporting Out Boulder County.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Is Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Heading Back to Little Shop of Horrors? by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pose and Loot star teased a second go at Audrey in the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical after celebrating the Off-Broadway revival's current star, Jinkx Monsoon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

West End Opening Night Musical Sets Early Closure by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Ivo van Hove and Rufus Wainwright, the stage musical adapted from the 1977 film opened March 26 starring Sheridan Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

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