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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Dead Outlaw, the New Musical From The Band's Visit Creators, Extends Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The new David Yazbek, Erik Della Penna, and Itamar Moses musical follows a real-life outlaw whose dead body becomes a side-show attraction.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Video: See the Cast of Lempicka Take Their 1st Broadway Bows by Meg Masseron

The biomusical following the life of the artist and exiled aristocratcomes to Broadway from Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Video: See Joshua Boone Perform 'Little Brother' From The Outsiders by Meg Masseron

The musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel is a plea for empathy towards society's outcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Paul Grellong's Power of Sail Makes U.K. Premiere at Menier Chocolate Factory March 20 by Meg Masseron

Dominic Dromgoole will direct the moral thriller centering on a Harvard professor who invites a white nationalist to his yearly symposium at the college.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Liza Birkenmeier's Grief Hotel Returns to NYC in Residence With The Public Theater March 20 by Meg Masseron

The return, presented by Clubbed Thumb in partnership with New Georges, is directed by Tara Ahmadinejad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

"That's the Sexiness You're Feeling!": Meet the Cast and Creative Team of Broadway's Lempicka by Meg Masseron

The biomusical stars Eden Espinosa as artist and exiled Polish aristocrat Tamara de Lempicka.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Watch McKenzie Kurtz Perform The Heart of Rock and Roll's 'It Hit Me Like a Hammer,' Plus Huey Lewis Chats About New Musical by Meg Masseron

Both artists appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as the jukebox musical readies to begin performances on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

2022 Broadway Revival of The Piano Lesson Announces Recoupment by Meg Masseron

The production, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, was Tony-nominated for Best Revival of a Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Donmar Warehouse's's The Cherry Orchard Finds Full Cast by Meg Masseron

Benedict Andrews will direct his new version of the work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Ben Platt Reveals the Inspiration Behind Upcoming Album Honeymind, Talks Upcoming Broadway Concert Residency by Meg Masseron

Platt appeared on the view March 18 to share the news and perform "Andrew" from the album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Lempicka Begins Previews on Broadway March 19 by Meg Masseron

The biomusical following the life of the artist and exiled aristocratcomes to Broadway from Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Monday, March 18, 2024

Six National Tour Will Welcome New Queens by Meg Masseron

The "Boleyn" North American tour launched in 2022 and continues throughout North America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

'I Hope It Beautifully Scars': Hear More About The Outsiders on Broadway From the Cast and Creative Team by Meg Masseron

The stage musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film is now in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

James Earl Jones Theatre and La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Will Receive Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award by Meg Masseron

The award honors preservation projects for historical buildings in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM
Saturday, March 16, 2024

The Look Book: Blues Dominated the Red Carpet of The Notebook by Meg Masseron

The musical adaption of Nicholas Sparks' popular love story brought an evening of romantic spring looks to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

The Outsiders Begins Previews on Broadway March 16 by Meg Masseron

The stage musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film is directed by Danya Taymor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, March 15, 2024

On the Red Carpet: The Broadway Cast of The Notebook Pours Their Hearts Out by Meg Masseron

Plus, we asked the cast and opening night guests to reenact the sobs and sniffles they hear in the audience at the musical adaption of Nicholas Sparks' tearjerker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM
Thursday, March 14, 2024

The Notebook Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Release Next Month; Single 'Leave the Light On' Available Now by Meg Masseron

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to New York with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Here's How to Get $35 Tickets to Lempicka on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The biomusical following the life of the artist and exiled aristocratcomes to Broadway from Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Will Offer Apple and Google Wallet Ticketing This Year by Meg Masseron

This year's festival begins August 2, offering exciting new works of theatre from all around the globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose Begins World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theare Company March 14 by Meg Masseron

Two-time Tony winner Phylicia Rashad will direct the about family, faith, and Black American politics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Grab Your Tissues; The Notebook Musical Opens on Broadway March 14 by Meg Masseron

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to New York with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Get a Sneak Peek of The Notebook Musical Ahead of Opening Night by Meg Masseron

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to New York with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

National Asian American Theatre Company Partners With Regional Theatres People's Light and TheatreSquared by Meg Masseron

The partnership with the Arkansas and Pennsylvania (respectively) companies aims to expand representation of Asian American artists nationally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

2024 First Light Festival Will Present 6 Public Readings of New Works This Spring by Meg Masseron

Presented by Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the festival is part of the organizations' collaboration to develop plays about science and technology.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Go Inside the Star-Studded Opening Night of New Musical Dead Outlaw Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The musical from the team behind The Band's Visit is based on a true story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Justin Elizabeth Sayre's Solo Show My Beatnik Youth: A Solo Riff Will Offer Livestream Performance by Meg Masseron

Inspired by Beat Era poetry, the play-with-music directed by Fempath is set to open at La MaMa March 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

See SIX: The Musical Celebrate 1000 Performances on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The hit "historemix" reimagining the six wives of Henry VIII as pop stars transferred to Broadway from its acclaimed West End production in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Friday, March 8, 2024

Graham Phillips and Talia Suskauer-Led Sunday in the Park with George Begins at Axelrod Performing Arts Center March 8 by Meg Masseron

The New Jersey venue stages Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical through March 24.

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

Southwark Playhouse's London Zoo Begins Performances March 7 by Meg Masseron

Farine Clarke's work follows the behind-the-scenes life of a senior executive at a London newspaper.

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

Broadway's Six Hosts Special Sing-Along Performance March 6 by Meg Masseron

The performance serves as part of their "Sixth of the Month" series, celebrating the musical's second anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM