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Friday, June 28, 2024

Casey York Joins Playwrights Horizons as Managing Director by Logan Culwell-Block

The appointment sees York returning to the Off-Broadway company after a tenure as managing director of Ars Nova.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Maurice Hines Autobiographical Show Tappin' Thru Life to Get Memorial Concert at Birdland Jazz by Logan Culwell-Block

John and Leo Manzari, Ann Hampton Callaway, and more will honor the renowned tap legend, who died last year at the age of 80.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think About Pelosi and Ocasio-Cortez on Stage in N/A? by Logan Culwell-Block

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe lead the new play from Mario Correa at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

3rd Annual Pride in Times Square Kicks Off June 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

The free weekend-long event from Playbill and The Times Square Alliance features a host of performances from Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Thursday, June 27, 2024

It's So Fetch, Love! See the West End Debut of Mean Girls by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway and big screen hit has crossed the pond to London's Savoy Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Hear Nick Cartell Sing Jason Robert Brown's 'It All Fades Away' From Upcoming Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Cartell is currently starring as Jean Valjean in the national tour of Les Misérables.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

A Studio 54 Musical Is in the Works by Logan Culwell-Block

Sergio Trujillo will direct and choreograph the disco jukebox musical, with a book by Chad Hodge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Late Tony Winner Steven Lutvak Will Get Memorial Concert at NYU SKirball by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Inspirational Voices, Crystal Monee Hall, and Bryce Pinkham are among the roster of artists set to celebrate the Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

MTI Releases Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR. by Logan Culwell-Block

The follow-up to Junie B. Jones The Musical is written by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Evan Cabnet Will Succeed Carole Rothman as Artistic Director of Second Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

Cabnet is currently leading Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Will Open on Broadway in 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block

Following a 2023 world premiere in Chicago, the Jerry Mitchell-directed musical has made its Broadway bow official at last.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

London's Elvis Costello-Sarah Ruhl Musical A Face in the Crowd Finds Full Casting by Logan Culwell-Block

See who's joining the previously announced stars Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Producer, Songwriter Devonté Hynes Will Pen Music for Broadway's Job by Logan Culwell-Block

The Grammy nominee is a new addition to the Off-Broadway transfer's creative team, with performances beginning July 15 at the Hayes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva Plays Minetta Lane Theatre Beginning June 27 via Audible Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Zhailon Levingston is directing the three-performance run, which will be recorded for later release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Marsha Mason, More Lead Lincoln Center A Little Night Music in Concert Beginning June 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Stephen Sondheim score is performed with a newly expanded symphonic orchestration by Jonathan Tunick, who is conducting an ensemble of 53.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Christian Borle Joins Broadway Transfer of Tammy Faye by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-time Tony winner will star as Jim Bakker, replacing the previously announced Andrew Rannells in the Elton John-Jake Shears musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Public Theater's Public Works Is Doing a Hell's Kitchen Flash Mob in Central Park, and Anyone Can Join by Logan Culwell-Block

Camille A. Brown and Every Body Move are collaborating on a choreographed performance of Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" that will be held on Frisbee Hill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Jay Armstrong Johnson's Halloween Benefit Concert I Put a Spell On You Will Return in 2024 by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual event, which features Johnson as Hocus Pocus villain Winifred Sanderson, will benefit the Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Oh, Broadway! Cole Escola's Off-Broadway Sensation Oh, Mary! Moves Uptown Beginning June 26 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 01:18PM

Watch: Idina Menzel Sings at Last in Unearthed Deleted Scene From Disney's Enchanted by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked Tony winner sings the title song in a scene from the 2007 release left on the cutting room floor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Bernadette Peters, Gavin Creel, Keala Settle to Headline 2024 Broadway in Lisbon by Logan Culwell-Block

An offering of Music Theatre Libson, the week-long event will include shows, workshops, and concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Kathleen Turner Will Star in Ogunquit A Little Night Music by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen star will be Madame Armfeldt in the Hunter Foster-directed production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Reimagined Importance of Being Earnest and Ballet Shoes Find Full Casting at London's National by Logan Culwell-Block

Three-time Olivier winner and Tony nominee Sharon D Clarke is leading the Oscar Wilde classic as Lady Bracknell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Joshua Malina Will Make London Stage Debut in What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Logan Culwell-Block

The Nathan Englander play made its world premiere in 2022 at The Old Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Mean Girls Goes British in London's West End, Opening June 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

The transfer of the Broadway and big screen hit is playing the Savoy Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

LaChanze-Helmed Wine in the Wilderness, Bus Stop, More Set for Upcoming Classic Stage Company Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway company has unveiled its complete 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

JJ Niemann, Samantha Pauly, Jordan Tyson, More Join Playbill's 2024 Pride in Times Square Roster by Logan Culwell-Block

A host of Broadway favorites are set to perform at Playbill's third annual Pride event, presented in collaboration with the Times Square Alliance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

See Who's Starring in The Brothers Size at Geffen Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tarell Alvin McCraney play is getting a 20th anniversary revival at the Los Angeles theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

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All stories by Logan Culwell-Block on BroadwayStars

Casey York Joins Playwrights Horizons as Managing Director by Logan Culwell-Block

Maurice Hines Autobiographical Show Tappin' Thru Life to Get Memorial Concert at Birdland Jazz by Logan Culwell-Block

Reviews: What Do Critics Think About Pelosi and Ocasio-Cortez on Stage in N/A? by Logan Culwell-Block

3rd Annual Pride in Times Square Kicks Off June 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

It's So Fetch, Love! See the West End Debut of Mean Girls by Logan Culwell-Block

Hear Nick Cartell Sing Jason Robert Brown's 'It All Fades Away' From Upcoming Album by Logan Culwell-Block

A Studio 54 Musical Is in the Works by Logan Culwell-Block

Late Tony Winner Steven Lutvak Will Get Memorial Concert at NYU SKirball by Logan Culwell-Block

MTI Releases Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR. by Logan Culwell-Block

Evan Cabnet Will Succeed Carole Rothman as Artistic Director of Second Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Will Open on Broadway in 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block

London's Elvis Costello-Sarah Ruhl Musical A Face in the Crowd Finds Full Casting by Logan Culwell-Block

Producer, Songwriter Devonté Hynes Will Pen Music for Broadway's Job by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva Plays Minetta Lane Theatre Beginning June 27 via Audible Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Marsha Mason, More Lead Lincoln Center A Little Night Music in Concert Beginning June 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

Christian Borle Joins Broadway Transfer of Tammy Faye by Logan Culwell-Block

Public Theater's Public Works Is Doing a Hell's Kitchen Flash Mob in Central Park, and Anyone Can Join by Logan Culwell-Block

Jay Armstrong Johnson's Halloween Benefit Concert I Put a Spell On You Will Return in 2024 by Logan Culwell-Block

Oh, Broadway! Cole Escola's Off-Broadway Sensation Oh, Mary! Moves Uptown Beginning June 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch: Idina Menzel Sings at Last in Unearthed Deleted Scene From Disney's Enchanted by Logan Culwell-Block

Bernadette Peters, Gavin Creel, Keala Settle to Headline 2024 Broadway in Lisbon by Logan Culwell-Block

Kathleen Turner Will Star in Ogunquit A Little Night Music by Logan Culwell-Block

Reimagined Importance of Being Earnest and Ballet Shoes Find Full Casting at London's National by Logan Culwell-Block

Joshua Malina Will Make London Stage Debut in What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Logan Culwell-Block

Mean Girls Goes British in London's West End, Opening June 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway, Baby! Go Inside the All-Star Concert of Sondheim's Follies Made for the Super Fans by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Tony Wins Send Merrily, Stereophonic Grosses Soaring by Logan Culwell-Block

Attention, Kitty Girls: Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball' Has Extended Again by Logan Culwell-Block

LaChanze-Helmed Wine in the Wilderness, Bus Stop, More Set for Upcoming Classic Stage Company Season by Logan Culwell-Block

JJ Niemann, Samantha Pauly, Jordan Tyson, More Join Playbill's 2024 Pride in Times Square Roster by Logan Culwell-Block

See Who's Starring in The Brothers Size at Geffen Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block