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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Between the Lines JR. Now Available for Licensing From Music Theatre International by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2022, is based on the Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:42AM

Mary Testa Is Queen of the Mist Again, Beginning February 20 in New Jersey by Logan Culwell-Block

The three-time Tony nominee is returning to the Michael John LaChiusa musical after starring in its 2011 world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Sumo 相撲 Takes the Ring Off-Broadway February 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Public Theater and Ma-Yi Theater Company are giving the Lisa Sanaye Dring play its New York premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Reviews Are Out for Lorenz Hart Biopic Blue Moon, Starring Ethan Hawke by Logan Culwell-Block

Hawke stars as the late Broadway icon, the lyricist behind such favorites as "My Funny Valentine," "The Lady Is a Tramp," and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

How to Get $45 Tickets to Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by the iconic 1997 Cuban album, the musical has revealed lottery and rush policies ahead of its first performance February 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Peter Pan Tour Welcomes Kruz Maldonado in Title Role by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Lonny Price, the new production features an updated book by Larissa FastHorse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Read the Reviews for Richard II at London's Bridge Theatre, Starring Jonathan Bailey by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked film star is playing the title role in a new production directed by two-time Tony winner Nicholas Hytner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Romeo & Juliet Ends Run With Its Highest Gross by Logan Culwell-Block

At $225, the star-led Shakespeare revival had the top average ticket price on Broadway last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Sutton Foster Will Star in Loretta Lynn's Coal Miner's Daughter Stage Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Jeanine Tesori will serve as music producer on the screen-to-stage biomusical with Tony-winning Fun Home director Sam Gold at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

London The Lightning Thief Is Getting a New Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

The Rob Rokicki-Joe Tracz musical continues its U.K. premiere at The Other Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Photos: Kamala Harris Visits Gypsy and A Wonderful World on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The former vice president and her husband, Doug Emhoff, took in some musicals for Valentine's Day weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Meet the Standbys of Broadway's Upcoming The Last Five Years by Logan Culwell-Block

Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas complete the cast of the Jason Robert Brown musical's Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

All In Producers Bringing Sequel Production All Out to Broadway Next Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The new entry will shift the focus from love to life, with an all-star cast to be announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Jonathan Bailey-Led Richard II Officially Opens in London February 18, See New Production Photos by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked film star is playing the title role in a new production directed by two-time Tony winner Nicholas Hytner at London's Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02AM
Monday, February 17, 2025

Christy Altomare Reprises Her Anastasia in 1-Night-Only NYC Concert Performance February 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jordan Donica, Alex Joseph Grayson, and Rachel York join Altomare at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Sunday, February 16, 2025

Star-Studded, High-Grossing All In: Comedy About Love Finishes Broadway Run February 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

A rotating group of comedy and Broadway favorites performed a collection of short stories penned by Simon Rich.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM

Eureka Day Finishes Twice-Extended Broadway Run February 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

The comedy about vaccines finishes its run at the Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Saturday, February 15, 2025

Olivier-Winning Operation Mincemeat Begins Broadway Transfer February 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical from U.K. comedy group SpitLip arrives on the Main Stem with its full original cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Pasek and Paul Family Musical Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Begins World Premiere Run February 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

California's Pasadena Playhouse is hosting the new work, adapted from the Bernard Waber book series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, February 14, 2025

Photos: See Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters, Beth Leavel, More in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends by Logan Culwell-Block

The revue officially opened its pre-Broadway engagement in Los Angeles February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Photos: See Shoshana Bean and More in Production Shots from D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman's The Bedwetter by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical adapted from Silverman's memoir officially opened February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

The Notebook Will Be Licensed by Music Theatre International by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' novel and its 2004 film, the work features a book by Bekah Brunstetter and a score by Ingrid Michaelson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:12AM
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Gypsy Standby Tryphena Wade Will Get Performances as Rose This Month by Logan Culwell-Block

Due to a death in the family, Audra McDonald will be out of three upcoming performances of the revival, playing the Majestic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Hello, Dollys! Meet the Finalists to Play the Title Role in Dolly: An Original Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The in-development biomusical inspired by the life and music of Dolly Parton has been holding an online open call for its star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

John Rapson Will Join The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sweeney Todd and Les Misérables alum will join the long-running slapstick comedy at New World Stages this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Sumo 相撲 Extends Ahead of Off-Broadway Start by Logan Culwell-Block

The Public Theater and Ma-Yi Theater Company are giving the Lisa Sanaye Dring play its New York premiere beginning February 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Watch: Helen J Shen and Darren Criss Sing 'Hitting the Road' in Maybe Happy Ending by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hue Park and Will Aronson musical continues its run at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Andrew Scott-Led Solo Vanya Extends Off-Broadway Run Before Performances Begin by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-winning revival of the Chekhov classic, newly adapted by Simon Stephens, played London's West End in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Shoshana Bean Leads D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter, Opening February 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Silverman's memoir, the musical previously played a 2022 Off-Broadway run at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

9 Times Broadway Replacements Led to Gender-Bending Roles by Logan Culwell-Block

Going from Cole Escola to Betty Gilpin to Tituss Burgess in Broadway's Oh, Mary! isn’t the first time a show has thrown gender norms to the wind with replacement casting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

8 Times Broadway Replacements Led to Gender-Bending Roles by Logan Culwell-Block

Going from Cole Escola to Betty Gilpin to Tituss Burgess in Broadway's Oh, Mary! isn’t the first time a show has thrown gender norms to the wind with replacement casting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

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