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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Paige Evans Is Departing Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Evans becomes the latest in a growing string of major leadership changes for NYC theatre companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Get a 1st Look at London's Rufus Wainwright Musical, Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The singer-songwriter has teamed with director and book writer Ivo van Hove to bring the 1977 John Cassavetes film to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Broadway's Sweeney Todd Will Close Up Shop in May by Logan Culwell-Block

The high-grossing Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler revival currently stars Tony winners Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Sunset Boulevard, Dear England Lead 2024 Olivier Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

London's top theatrical honors will be handed out April 14 at Royal Albert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway Dims Marquees for 3-Time Tony Winner Hinton Battle March 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

Known for creating the role of the Scarecrow in the original company of The Wiz, Mr. Battle died January 30 at the age of 67.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

West End's Choir of Man Welcomes New Company March 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-nominated show, featuring songs from hit music artists, plays London's Arts Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Monday, March 11, 2024

Recipients of 2023 Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative's Scholarships and Grants Revealed by Logan Culwell-Block

The American Theatre Wing program works to support underserved public school students as they continue theatrical studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM
Sunday, March 10, 2024

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone Win 2024 Academy Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway alums scored big at this year's Oscars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:27PM

Da'Vine Joy Randolph Wins Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for The Holdovers by Logan Culwell-Block

Randolph was a Tony nominee for her stage performance in 2012's Ghost The Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM
Friday, March 8, 2024

Off-Broadway's The Ally Extends Into April at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

The world premiere from Itamar Moses, about a liberal Jewish professor asked to sign a social justice manifesto, has audiences talking—this extension is its third.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Broadway Women’s Fund Releases 5th Annual Women to Watch List by Logan Culwell-Block

The Fund—whose advisory board members include Lynn Ahrens, Rachel Chavkin, and more—highlights emerging industry leaders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Music From Lucy Prebble's The Effect Releases March 8 via Broadway Records by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jamie Lloyd-directed revival features music by Michael “Mikey J” Asante.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Photos: Broadway Alum Robi Hager Becomes Jonathan Larson in Theatre Horizon's Tick, Tick...BOOM! by Logan Culwell-Block

Hager is sharing the stage with Angel Sigala and Elena Camp in the Pennsylvania production, set to begin April 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Deliberately Bad Faux Jukebox Musical Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!! Sets World Premiere in London by Logan Culwell-Block

The Play That Goes Wrong director Mark Bell will stage the new musical, written by Brandon Lambert and Martin Landry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

The Who's Tommy Is Back on Broadway Beginning March 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Alison Luff, and Adam Jacobs lead the reimagined revival of the 1993 musical and 1969 album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, March 7, 2024

Suzan-Lori Parks' Sally & Tom Extends New York Premiere at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving, Gabriel Ebert, and more are starring in the new work, set to begin previews March 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Get a 1st Listen to a Track From Indigo Girls Jukebox Movie Musical Glitter & Doom by Logan Culwell-Block

The new film, releasing March 8 alongside a soundtrack, features performances from Broadway favorites Lea DeLaria, Beth Malone, Peppermint, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Get a 1st Listen to 'It's a Drag' From RuPaul's Drag Race Star Alaska's Drag: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Alaska and Broadway favorite Nick Adams sing the track, new to the musical's score for its upcoming L.A. encore run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Dot & the Kangaroo JR. Now Licensable via Music Theatre International by Logan Culwell-Block

The Australian classic kids tale has become a new musical with songs by Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical writers Daniel Mertzlufft and Kate Leonard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Photos: See Maria Friedman Perform Legacy Benefit Concert for Broadway Cares by Logan Culwell-Block

The three-time Olivier-winning actor is also the director of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Len Cariou Returns to the New York Stage in Tuesdays With Morrie, Opening March 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sweeney Todd Tony winner is starring in the title role of Mitch Albom's story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Responds to 'Moral Panic' Over Slave Play Black Out Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is upset that two performances of the playwright's show will be set aside for Black audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Camp and the Art of Being Cole Escola by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult sensation and co-star Conrad Ricamora tell us about the surprising brilliance behind Off-Broadway's deeply stupid Oh, Mary!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Photos: Charles Busch Stars in Ibsen's Ghost Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated playwright, cabaret performer, and drag queen's new comedy plays 59E59 following a New Jersey run at the George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Will Star in Broadway Othello by Logan Culwell-Block

Kenny Leon will direct a new production of the Shakespearean tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Report: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Will Star in Broadway Othello by Logan Culwell-Block

Kenny Leon will direct a new production of the Shakespearean tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Drew Droege's Messy White Gays Sets Public Reading at Soho Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Droege will co-star in his new play, about a gay couple who murder their throuple-mate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Ruth Stage's Cat On a Hot Tin Roof to Give 1-Night-Only Performance at 2024 Tennessee Williams Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

Matt de Rogatis and Christian Jules Le Blanc will bring the second act of their Off-Broadway production to the event celebrating the Southern Gothic playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Ivo van Hove's Opening Night Begins Run March 6 in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheridan Smith is leading the cast of the new stage musical based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Tim Price's Nye Opens at London's National Theatre March 6 by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Sheen stars in the play charting the creation of Britain's National Health Service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards