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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Home Playwright Samm-Art Williams Dies at 78 by Molly Higgins

Mr. Williams passed away peacefully, just days before previews begin for the upcoming Broadway revival of Home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Galileo Musical, Starring Raúl Esparza, Extends at Berkeley Rep; Get a First Look by Molly Higgins

Javier Muñoz also stars in the new musical, directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Monday, May 13, 2024

Stereophonic, Dead Outlaw Receive 2023–24 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards by Molly Higgins

Special citations were also awarded to Merrily We Roll Along, Purlie Victorious, Maryann Plunkett, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32PM

See Who's Starring in Goodspeed Musicals' South Pacific by Molly Higgins

The Pulitzer-winning musical is part of the Connecticut theatre's 2024 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Broadway's Home by Molly Higgins

Tony winner Kenny Leon Leon directs the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Musical to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe by Molly Higgins

This is the second show about the Gwyneth Paltrow-Terry Sanderson ski trial that will be produced at the Fringe this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Friday, May 10, 2024

Report: Sarah Snook Signs on for Potential 2025 The Picture of Dorian Gray Broadway Bow by Molly Higgins

The West End production received two Olivier Awards, including Best Actress for Snook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54PM

Cabaret, Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Gatsby, More to Perform at 2024 Manhattan Theatre Club Gala by Molly Higgins

The evening will also include special guest appearances from 2024 Tony nominees Rachel McAdams, Jocelyn Bioh, Betsy Aidem, and Whitney White.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe to Star in N/A Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Diane Paulus will direct the world premiere, about two Congresswomen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Elizabeth Marvel, Bill Camp, Joan Macintosh, More to Star in Red Bull Theater's One-Night-Only Medea by Molly Higgins

Daniel Fish will direct Ben Power's adaptation of Euripides' play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Classic Stage Company to Present Back-to-Back Productions of Our Class and The Merchant of Venice Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

The New York premiere cast of Our Class will reunite for the limited transfer engagement, with several to star in The Merchant of Venice as well.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Video: Watch Taylor Iman Jones and Thomas Silcott Perform 'If Your Child' From The Lonely Few by Molly Higgins

The new rock musical, now running Off-Broadway at MCC Theater, is a "nuanced queer love story" between two female musicians.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Nikki Renée Daniels, Beth Malone, Tamyra Gray, More Join Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Season by Molly Higgins

The Pennsylvania company's summer season includes West Side Story, The Color Purple, The Music Man, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Dakin Matthews, Caitlin Kinnunen, More Star in McCarter Theatre Center's Choice Beginning May 8 by Molly Higgins

Sarah Rasmussen directs Winnie Holzman's comedy at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

The Pin-Up Girls to Receive Developmental Readings via York Theatre Company by Molly Higgins

Tony nominee Kerry Butler is set to direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Monday, May 6, 2024

Tony Award-Winning Producer Edgar Lansbury Dies at 94 by Molly Higgins

The younger brother of Angela Lansbury, Mr. Lansbury Broadway credits included Godspell, Gypsy, and The Subject Was Roses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Video: Watch Mykal Kilgore Perform 'Stars and the Moon' at Miscast 2024 by Molly Higgins

The window for streaming MCC Theater's industry favorite event has been extended through May 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

The World According to Micki Grant Sets Off-Broadway Premiere With WP Theater by Molly Higgins

The biomusical explores the life and work of multihyphenate artist Grant, the first Black woman to write the book, music, and lyrics for a Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Friday, May 3, 2024

Andrew Barth Feldman, Sarah Hyland to Join Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

The pair will succeed current stars Corbin Bleu and Jinkx Monsoon in the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

An Evening of Jazz Featuring The Jack Cole Dancers to Play The Midnight Theatre by Molly Higgins

Camden Loeser directs and choreographs the fusion of world dance styles and jazz music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley, Claybourne Elder Join A Night With an Indigo Girl for Out of the Box Theatrics by Molly Higgins

The Off-Broadway company's benefit will feature Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM

McKittrick Hotel to Present All That Glitters: A Drag Extravaganza by Molly Higgins

The evening will be hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race season 16 queens Plasma and Sapphira Cristal, with Drag: The Musical's Lagoona Bloo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

National Black Theatre and The Apollo to Present The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout at The Kennedy Center by Molly Higgins

The evening is part of a week of performances, social practice demonstrations, classes, and discussions curated by NBT in partnership with The Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

David Sets Off-Broadway Premiere at AMT Theatre by Molly Higgins

The musical tells the story of the biblical King David, who looks back on his decisions as he nears the end of his life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Anna Zavelson, Jake Roxander, Frances Lorraine Samson Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners by Molly Higgins

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation announced the winners at an April 29 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

What a Wonderful World Holiday Revue Joins Music Theatre International Catalogue by Molly Higgins

The jukebox musical will be produced by Florida's Titusville Playhouse in late 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

'We Are All Worthy': The Notebook's Ingrid Michaelson Comforts Those Who Weren't Tony Nominated by Molly Higgins

The composer, who made her Broadway debut with the show, did not receive a Tony Award nomination.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Video: Watch Highlights From Best Musical Tony Nominee Water for Elephants by Molly Higgins

The Broadway musical officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Monday, April 29, 2024

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All stories by Molly Higgins on BroadwayStars

Home Playwright Samm-Art Williams Dies at 78 by Molly Higgins

Galileo Musical, Starring Raúl Esparza, Extends at Berkeley Rep; Get a First Look by Molly Higgins

Stereophonic, Dead Outlaw Receive 2023–24 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards by Molly Higgins

See Who's Starring in Goodspeed Musicals' South Pacific by Molly Higgins

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Broadway's Home by Molly Higgins

I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Musical to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe by Molly Higgins

Report: Sarah Snook Signs on for Potential 2025 The Picture of Dorian Gray Broadway Bow by Molly Higgins

Cabaret, Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Gatsby, More to Perform at 2024 Manhattan Theatre Club Gala by Molly Higgins

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe to Star in N/A Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Elizabeth Marvel, Bill Camp, Joan Macintosh, More to Star in Red Bull Theater's One-Night-Only Medea by Molly Higgins

Classic Stage Company to Present Back-to-Back Productions of Our Class and The Merchant of Venice Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Video: Watch Taylor Iman Jones and Thomas Silcott Perform 'If Your Child' From The Lonely Few by Molly Higgins

Nikki Renée Daniels, Beth Malone, Tamyra Gray, More Join Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Season by Molly Higgins

Dakin Matthews, Caitlin Kinnunen, More Star in McCarter Theatre Center's Choice Beginning May 8 by Molly Higgins

The Pin-Up Girls to Receive Developmental Readings via York Theatre Company by Molly Higgins

Tony Award-Winning Producer Edgar Lansbury Dies at 94 by Molly Higgins

Video: Watch Mykal Kilgore Perform 'Stars and the Moon' at Miscast 2024 by Molly Higgins

The World According to Micki Grant Sets Off-Broadway Premiere With WP Theater by Molly Higgins

Andrew Barth Feldman, Sarah Hyland to Join Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

An Evening of Jazz Featuring The Jack Cole Dancers to Play The Midnight Theatre by Molly Higgins

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley, Claybourne Elder Join A Night With an Indigo Girl for Out of the Box Theatrics by Molly Higgins

McKittrick Hotel to Present All That Glitters: A Drag Extravaganza by Molly Higgins

National Black Theatre and The Apollo to Present The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout at The Kennedy Center by Molly Higgins

David Sets Off-Broadway Premiere at AMT Theatre by Molly Higgins

Anna Zavelson, Jake Roxander, Frances Lorraine Samson Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners by Molly Higgins

What a Wonderful World Holiday Revue Joins Music Theatre International Catalogue by Molly Higgins

'We Are All Worthy': The Notebook's Ingrid Michaelson Comforts Those Who Weren't Tony Nominated by Molly Higgins

Video: Watch Highlights From Best Musical Tony Nominee Water for Elephants by Molly Higgins

Cabaret's MiMi Scardulla Announces Engagement by Molly Higgins

Watch Audra McDonald Perform 'I Could Have Danced All Night' and 'Will He Like Me?' by Molly Higgins

Rebecca Aparicio Wins SDCF's 2024 Barbara Whitman Award by Molly Higgins