All stories by Molly Higgins on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Actors' Equity Celebrates 9th Annual Swing Day January 17 by Molly Higgins

The union is encouraging swings to share their experience using #EquityTeamSwing or #SwingDay2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Cast and Creative Team Set for Arena Stage's World Premiere of Tempestuous Elements by Molly Higgins

Kia Corthron's new play explores the trailblazing career of Black feminist Anna Julia Cooper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors, More in Upcoming 5-Star Theatricals Season by Molly Higgins

The California venue's 2024 season will kick off March 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Public Obscenities Makes NYC Return January 17 by Molly Higgins

Shayok Misha Chowdhury's bilingual play returns for a limited run presented by Theatre for a New Audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, January 14, 2024

Les Misérables Movie to Receive Global Theatrical Re-Release by Molly Higgins

The remixed, remastered version of the 2012 film adaptation will hit U.S. movie theatres February 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM
Saturday, January 13, 2024

Photos: See Reneé Rapp, Jaquel Spivey, Auli'i Cravalho, More on the Mean Girls Premiere Pink Carpet by Molly Higgins

The adaptation of the Broadway musical hit movie theatres January 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM
Friday, January 12, 2024

SDCF Announces $10,000 Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors by Molly Higgins

Applications for the award, established by the James and Deborah Burrows Foundation, are open through February 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Larah Simpson Appointed Head of Plays at MTI by Molly Higgins

Simpson will be responsible for licensing plays from MTI's London office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Patrick Page's All the Devils Are Here Announces Special Student Performances by Molly Higgins

The Off-Broadway production celebrated its 100th performance January 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Waterwell to Celebrate 20th Anniversary in February by Molly Higgins

Tony winner Audra McDonald and Tony nominee Jessica Chastain will serve as honorary chairpersons for the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Jodie Comer Will Narrate Prima Facie Audiobook by Molly Higgins

Comer received both Tony and Olivier Awards for her performance in the stage play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Rick Dildine Named Children's Theatre Company Artistic Director by Molly Higgins

Dildine will succeed Peter C. Brosius beginning July 1, 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Hear How Victor Garber Got His Start in Godspell Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Garber told Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos how he moved to New York to star in the musical and its 1973 film adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

TDF Announces Recipients of 2024 TAP Plus Grants by Molly Higgins

Nearly 30 organizations throughout New York State will receive funding to increase audio accessibility.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Lempicka Creators Carson Kreitzer and Matt Gould Wrote ‘Woman Is’ In a Day by Molly Higgins

Ahead of the new musical’s Broadway run, composer Gould details the creation of the show’s Act One finale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Broadway Records Founder Van Dean Launches Center Stage Records by Molly Higgins

The new label has over two dozen albums scheduled for 2024, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, and West End recordings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Jasmine Amy Rogers, McKenzie Kurtz, Ryan McCartan, More Will Celebrate The Jimmy Awards at 54 Below by Molly Higgins

A star-studded lineup of alumni from the high school theatre competition will perform at the live streamed event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Monday, January 8, 2024

Charity Angél Dawson, Shoshana Bean, Eleri Ward Join Broadway Sings Whitney Houston January 8 by Molly Higgins

A host of Broadway stars are paying tribute to the legendary singer at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

A Look Back at the Original Off-Broadway Company of Fun Home by Molly Higgins

Did you know the cast staged concert performances at the College of Charleston when legislators fought against the use of Alison Bechdel's graphic novel in school curriculum?

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM
Sunday, January 7, 2024

Sarah Rice, Sweeney Todd's Original Johanna, Dies at 68 by Molly Higgins

Ms. Rice also performed in The Fantasticks Off-Broadway, 54 Below's Sondheim Unplugged, and in numerous operas around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM
Friday, January 5, 2024

Cast and Creative Team Set for Munich Medea: Happy Family World Premiere by Molly Higgins

The production begins performances January 30 via PlayCo and WP Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Developmental Readings Planned for Lorenz Hart Musical Falling for Make Believe by Molly Higgins

The piece follows the story of the famed lyricist and Richard Rodgers collaborator, with a song list made up of their most beloved tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Vanessa Morosco Appointed Executive Director of American Shakespeare Center by Molly Higgins

Morosco has worked with the ASC for more than two decades, on and off stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Diversionary Theatre to Produce NYC Workshop Presentation of TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix by Molly Higgins

The new queer rock musical will be presented January 19 at Out of the Box Theatrics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Dreamgirls, Jersey Boys, Elf, More Set for Walnut Street Theatre's 2024-2025 Season by Molly Higgins

The Philadelphia theatre's 216th season begins October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:36AM
Saturday, December 30, 2023

Photos: See Harmony's Comedian Harmonists Judge the Hadestown Dressing Room Door Decorating Contest by Molly Higgins

The cast of the new musical stopped by the Walter Kerr Theatre between shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Renowned Tap Dancer Maurice Hines Dies at 80 by Molly Higgins

Mr. Hines passed away peacefully December 29 at the Actors Fund Home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM
Friday, December 29, 2023

Actor and Activist Vinie Burrows Dies at 99 by Molly Higgins

Burrows, who was once proclaimed "the queen of Black theatre," appeared in several Broadway productions, including The Skin of Our Teeth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:54PM
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Watch the Crew of Broadway's I Need That Clean Up a Cluttered Set in Under 90 Seconds by Molly Higgins

Danny DeVito stars in the Roundabout Theatre Company production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:39PM

Lesli Margherita to Star in Kevin McDonald: Superstar Concerts by Molly Higgins

The rock opera will be presented at Los Angeles' Hayworth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Video: See Michael James Scott, Adi Roy, and the Company of Aladdin Perform at the Disney Christmas Celebration by Molly Higgins

The hit musical continues at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic