All stories by Michael Gioia on BroadwayStars

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

Rachel Bay Jones Will Join On the Town’s Allison Guinn in Concert by Michael Gioia

The actress will bring An Appalachian Cinderella Story, Minus the Shoes to Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Minnesota Fringe Festival Executive Director Steps Down on Heels of Lawsuit by Michael Gioia

Jeff Larson will leave the Minnesota Fringe Festival in two weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Jonathan Groff and More Will Honor Late Cabaret Singer Julie Wilson by Michael Gioia

The afternoon of songs and stories will be held at Don’t Tell Mama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Eden Espinosa Joins Cabaret For A Cure to Stand Up Against Cancer by Michael Gioia

Max von Essen, the Broadway Inspirational Voices, Derek Klena, Natalie Weiss, Claybourne Elder and more will also be part of the second annual concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM
Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Watch High School Students Perform Moving Cover of “Ring of Keys” by Michael Gioia

In celebration of Spirit Day, students from Oakland School for the Arts put a special spin on the Fun Home musical number.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Freaky Friday, With Emma Hunton and Heidi Blickenstaff, Begins Performances by Michael Gioia

The world-premiere production takes shape at the Signature Theatre in Virginia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 3, 2016

Mean Girls Musical Will Premiere in D.C. by Michael Gioia

Though no theatre has been announced, the property’s official Facebook page teased the news.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Tina Fey’s Mean Girls Musical Will Premiere in D.C. by Michael Gioia

Though no theatre has been announced, a representative for the show’s creative team has confirmed the news.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Beth Malone, Liz Larsen and Cast of Off-Broadway’s Bingo Will Reunite in Concert by Michael Gioia

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

Bryce Pinkham, Orfeh and Andy Karl Heading to Birdland by Michael Gioia

The Broadway actors will play the New York City cabaret venue this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Lindsay Lohan Severs Finger in Boating Accident by Michael Gioia

The actress said on Snapchat that she is recovering from surgery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Lindsay Lohan Almost Loses Finger in Boating Accident by Michael Gioia

The actress said on Snapchat that she is recovering from surgery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Snoopy!!! Musical Will Get Re-Imagined by Michael Gioia

The World According to Snoopy will have its world premiere in February 2017 in Texas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Sunday, October 2, 2016

Laura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee Sing My Fair Lady in Concert Tonight by Michael Gioia

The evening is held at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 1, 2016

Gay Rights Activist Edith Windsor Marries Again by Michael Gioia

The ceremony took place in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

George Clooney Hosts Concert Event Featuring Hugh Jackman, Jane Lynch and More by Michael Gioia

Hollywood’s Night Under The Stars celebrates 95 years of the Motion Picture & Television Fund tonight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016

Interactive Theatrical Event for Children Will Open in NYC by Michael Gioia

Pip’s Island will make its world premiere at the Skylight Modern.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Broadway Stars Line Up for Kaufman Music Center Season, Celebrating Songwriters by Michael Gioia

Performers have been announced for the Broadway Close Up and Broadway Playhouse series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

Leslie Odom, Jr. Offers Sold-Out Concert at the Rainbow Room Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Tony-winning Hamilton star plays the New York City venue September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 29, 2016

12 of Our Favorite Performances from Leslie Odom, Jr. by Michael Gioia

Before the Tony-winning star hits the Rainbow Room and releases a holiday album, watch some of his best performances here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Houston Theatre Founded By Former American Idol Contestant Shuts Down by Michael Gioia

The Kaleidoscope Theater, founded by Colton Berry, has shuttered due to financial difficulties.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Watch Daveed Diggs Talk About the Celebs He Met at Hamilton by Michael Gioia

The Hamilton star sat down on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to talk about leaving Hamilton and how he landed Black-ish.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

When Broadway Stopped Choosing Him, Alicia Keys Did by Michael Gioia

Former Spring Awakening actor Gabriel Violett took his talents to television—and scored big on The Voice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

What to Expect From the Hocus Pocus Musical Parody by Michael Gioia

Its Tony Award-winning star, Marissa Jaret Winokur, fills us in.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Annaleigh Ashford Welcomes Baby Boy by Michael Gioia

The Tony-winning actress and husband Joe Tapper welcomed son Jack Clark Tapper earlier this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Ryan Scott Oliver Song Cycle 35mm Will Play Harvard University by Michael Gioia

The composer and original cast member Lindsay Mendez will work with the students during the developmental process.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

How Near-Death Experiences Paved the Way to the New Judy Garland Musical by Michael Gioia

Book writer Marc Acito has been Chasing Rainbows since a young age. He explains how the new musical came to be and how it explores Garland’s life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Kyle Riabko Will Offer Bacharach Reimagined Concerts in New York and L.A. by Michael Gioia

The creator of Bacharach Reimagined will celebrate his album this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02PM

Dames at Sea Star Will Headline Singin’ in the Rain by Michael Gioia

The production will begin performances in Lincolnshire, IL, next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Hit Musical Hamilton Begins Tonight in Chicago by Michael Gioia

The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical takes its shot in the Windy City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

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