All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Ashley Griffin's Trial to Get NYC Industry Presentation by Meg Masseron

The work centers on a young woman in the afterlife who has been offered a chance to partake in the judgement jury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Shaina Taub Will Star in Suffs on Broadway; Emily Skinner Joins Cast by Meg Masseron

The musical's book writer, composer, and lyricist will take on the role of Alice Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Ashley Griffin's Trial to Gret NYC Industry Presentation by Meg Masseron

The work centers on a young woman in the afterlife who has been offered a chance to partake in the judgement jury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Auli'i Cravalho, Justin David Sullivan, Taylor Iman Jones Join Queering the Gala: a Benefit for Ring of Keys by Meg Masseron

The organization's first-ever gala will celebrate six years of supporting women, trans, and gender non-conforming professional theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Joe DiPietro's F***ing Men is Returning to London by Meg Masseron

The play inspired by Arthur Schnitzler's La Ronde had a sold-out run last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Corey Cott and McKenzie Kurtz Will Star in Huey Lewis Jukebox Musical The Heart of Rock and Roll by Meg Masseron

The musical will play the James Earl Jones Theatre following the limited run of Gutenberg!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, January 15, 2024

Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, Courtney Reed Perform Vampire Rock Opera Blood/Love January 15 by Meg Masseron

The original score by Carey Sharpe, Dru Decaro, Erin Boehme, and Adam “snake” Kobylarz immerses audiences into a gothic nightclub where vampires mingle with the living.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, January 13, 2024

Melissa Errico Performs Formidable! Aznavour Concert at Town Hall January 13 by Meg Masseron

The centennial celebration honors the late French-Armenian singer, songwriter, and actor Charles Aznavour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott-Led Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Closes Off-Broadway January 13 by Meg Masseron

The revival of John Patrick Shanley's play opened at the Lucille Lortel Theatre last November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, January 12, 2024

Frozen's Caissie Levy and Patti Murin Reunite for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at Epcot by Meg Masseron

The series features concerts with alumni from Disney's theatrical productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

See Who's Starring in the Old Globe Production of The Age of Innocence by Meg Masseron

Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel is newly adapted by Karen Zacarías.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

John Epperson's Lypsinka: Toxic Femininity, Directed by Chloë Sevigny, to Stream Via The New Group by Meg Masseron

The work centering on the titular surrealist stage persona is written and performed by Epperson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Claybourne Elder, Keri René Fuller, Alli Mauzey, More Featured on Whisper Darkly Concept Album by Meg Masseron

The new immersive electro-swing musical features music and lyrics by Andrew Gerle and a book by DJ Salisbury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Rodgers and Hammerstein My Favorite Things Concert Will Be Screened Via U.K.'s CinemaLive by Meg Masseron

Kinky Boots, Titanic: The Musical, 42nd Street, and more will also be part of the spring season of screenings across the U.K. and Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Tadeusz Słobodzianek's Our Class Makes New York Premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music January 12 by Meg Masseron

The play follows 10 Polish classmates, five Jewish and five Catholic, growing up as friends, who then turn on one another with life and death consequences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Florencia Lozano's Fun With Panic Attacks Begins Performances Off-Broadway January 12 by Meg Masseron

The performance art piece invites audiences to lie down on the floor as Lozano explores her lifelong journey with anxiety.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Cast Announced for Mary Zimmerman-Directed Magic Flute Adaptation by Meg Masseron

The opera-in-miniature adaptation at Chicago's Goodman will feature a cast of 16 actors and five musicians.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

PAC NYC and Galvan Initiatives Launch The Democracy Cycle by Meg Masseron

The multi-year commitment will commission and develop 25 works across theatre, opera, dance, and music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

10th Anniversary Broadway Stage Management Symposium Announces Dates and Speakers by Meg Masseron

Attendance will be possible both in person in New York City and online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

'You Will Leave the Theatre Very Happy': Tina Fey Talks Mean Girls Movie Musical on The Tonight Show by Meg Masseron

The film's original writer also co-wrote the 2018 Broadway musical and the current film version.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

See Who's Starring in Southwark Playhouse's London Zoo by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Cruel Intentions Musical Begins London Performances January 11 by Meg Masseron

The '90s musical features hit songs by Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Get Your Ass in the Water and Swim Like Me Begins Performances Off-Broadway January 11 by Meg Masseron

Eric Berryman stars with direction by Kate Valk.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Mary Bacon, Nikki Calonge, Amelia Pedlow to Lead Kate Hamill's The Scarlet Letter at Two River Theater by Meg Masseron

Shelley Butler will direct the world premiere production based on Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Full Casting Revealed for World Premiere of Dead Outlaw, New Musical From Creators of The Band's Visit by Meg Masseron

The Audible Theater production will be released globally as an Audible Original.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Talia Suskauer, Kimberly Marable, Carrie St. Louis, Rashidra Scott to Lead Divided for Abingdon Theatre Company by Meg Masseron

The presentation of the new musical is part of the company's Broadway on the Bowery concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Presenting World Premiere of A Home What Howls by Meg Masseron

Laura Alcalá Baker will direct Matthew Paul Olmos' play centering on youth activism.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Theatre for the New City Will Present Natalie Menna's Comedy Hiroshi-Me-Me-Me by Meg Masseron

The play chronicles how (not) to handle romance through the conflicts of three people who frequent a Manhattan coffee shop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Original Rent Stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp Share 54 Below Stage Beginning January 9 by Meg Masseron

The longtime friends return to the Manhattan venue with songs from their careers and personal favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Marcel Spears, Nikki Crawford, Billy Eugene Jones to Star in Geffen Playhouse Production of Fat Ham by Meg Masseron

James Ijames' Pulitzer-winning play earned a Tony nomination for its Main Stem premiere last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, January 8, 2024

Alan Turing: A Musical Biography Plays London's Riverside Studios Beginning January 8 by Meg Masseron

The musical highlighting the history-making computer scientist features music by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM