All stories by Michael Gioia on BroadwayStars

Monday, October 17, 2016

Chatting Chekhov with The Cherry Orchard Cast on Opening Night by Michael Gioia

Diane Lane has returned to the Orchard, and she explains why it feels like home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM[SHARE]

Game of Thrones Musical Parody Gets Second Extension by Michael Gioia

The Chicago premiere of Thrones! will play into 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM[SHARE]

Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson Are Expecting by Michael Gioia

The Hamilton Tony Award winner announced the news on Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM[SHARE]
Sunday, October 16, 2016

Brandon Victor Dixon Joins Jamie deRoy & Friends at Birdland Tonight by Michael Gioia

The concert series also welcomes Julie Halston and Marilyn Maye.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, October 15, 2016

Wesley Taylor Is God in An Act of God, Beginning Tonight by Michael Gioia

An engagement of the 90-minute comedy plays Denver.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, October 14, 2016

Solo Play Underneath, About Life Lived in Secret, Has West Coast Premiere by Michael Gioia

The new work is written and performed by Pat Kinevane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 13, 2016

15 Celebrities Who Showed Up Onstage at Oh, Hello (Thus Far!) by Michael Gioia

See who else is saying Hello to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM[SHARE]

The Wiz Live! Still Plans to Come to Broadway by Michael Gioia

Producers of the NBC live show explain why The Wiz hasn't eased on down to Broadway just yet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM[SHARE]

How Hairspray's Live Audience Will Function and How to Get In by Michael Gioia

Hairspray Live! is the first NBC live musical event to incorporate a live audience into the broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM[SHARE]

Rock of Ages Will End Las Vegas Run by Michael Gioia

The final countdown is on for the Las Vegas production of the '80s-themed musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM[SHARE]

Another Adaptation of The Cherry Orchard Will Play NYC by Michael Gioia

Titled The Orchard, this production is adapted by Sean B. Leo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM[SHARE]

Lindsay Mendez Will Return to Ryan Scott Oliver's 35mm by Michael Gioia

A concert presentation, featuring original cast member Lindsay Mendez, will be held next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Aerial Production of Moby Dick Begins Tonight in Atlanta by Michael Gioia

The production originated at the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM[SHARE]

Jimmy Buffett Musical Escape to Margaritaville Aiming for Broadway by Michael Gioia

The musical will open in Chicago in what producers are billing as a pre-Broadway engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM[SHARE]

Leading Men Will Take the Stage at The Broadway Prince Party by Michael Gioia

The evening will be held at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Nick Blaemire's Little More Alive Will Have NYC Concert Starring Rachel Bay Jones by Michael Gioia

The musical will be performed in full at (le) Poisson Rouge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM[SHARE]

Immersive Sleepy Hollow Takes Shape at New England Living History Museum by Michael Gioia

The outdoor experience, which began at Atlanta's Serenbe Playhouse, hits New England tonight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM[SHARE]

NYMF Gala Will Honor Duncan Sheik and Tara Rubin by Michael Gioia

The annual evening will be held next month at the Edison Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM[SHARE]

Bardy Bunch Musical Becomes Third Early Closure in Chicago by Michael Gioia

The musical parody, which was seen Off-Broadway, becomes the third show to close early in the Chicago scene.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM[SHARE]

Christine Ebersole Begins Café Carlyle Engagement Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award winner returns to the Carlyle with a new show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, October 10, 2016

Lena Hall Recounts Her First Night as Hedwig by Michael Gioia

The Tony-winning star made history last night and called to tell us about it this morning.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM[SHARE]

Carrie Cast Members to Star in The Rage: Carrie 2 Musical Parody by Michael Gioia

The musical parody will be presented in concert at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Willie Nelson Film Will Have Free Concert Event in NYC by Michael Gioia

The film, featuring appearances from theatre and television actors, will launch a Kickstarter campaign with the concert event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM[SHARE]
Sunday, October 9, 2016

Jennifer Holliday Talks About Her First Week as The Color Purple's Shug by Michael Gioia

The Tony winner is the latest to "Push Da Button" over at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, and she recaps her first week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, October 7, 2016

Natalie Weiss and Matt DeAngelis Will Sing Songs of Michael Mott by Michael Gioia

The concert will be held at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM[SHARE]

Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Will Offer Classes If Teachers Go On Strike by Michael Gioia

If Chicago school teachers walk out, students can walk into the Lookingglass Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM[SHARE]

Musical About Gay Teen Boys Banned from Prom Will Get Premiere by Michael Gioia

Casting has been announced for Prom Queen, which will open in Canada.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM[SHARE]

Autobiographical Tick, Tick…BOOM! Is Actually Nick Blaemire's Story, Too by Michael Gioia

Without knowing it, Nick Blaemire's casting in Jonathan Larson's autobiographical musical was years in the making.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 6, 2016

Lored Allred and Bryan Fenkart to Sing Music of Brandon Sturiale by Michael Gioia

The evening will be held at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM[SHARE]

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off