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Friday, March 28, 2025

Video: Watch Ryan McCartan Sing 'Past Is Catching Up to Me' From The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

The musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Listen to Jeremy Jordan and Jonathan Groff Sing Smash's 'Let Me Be Your Star' From Miscast: The Studio Sessions by Andrew Gans

The new recording, also featuring Heather Headley, Aaron Tveit, Lea Salonga, and the late Gavin Creel, can now be streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Composer Kate Diaz Had Never Written a Musical Before Redwood on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Plus, why Diaz's neighbors think she sounds just like Tony winner Idina Menzel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

See Who's Starring in Industry Reading of New Musical New World Comin’ by Andrew Gans

Shea Sullivan directs the new jukebox musical featuring songs made famous by Cass Elliot, Petula Clark, and Lesley Gore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Michael Genet Joins Perfect Crime Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The whodunit murder mystery is the longest-running play in New York City history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

On March 28, 1985: Biloxi Blues Starring Matthew Broderick Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Neil Simon play was the second in his autobiographical Eugene Trilogy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Boy George Returns to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 28 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM

Thursday, March 27, 2025

See Who's Starring in Smile Off-Broadway for J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company by Andrew Gans

Robert W. Schneider will direct the short-lived Marvin Hamlisch-Howard Ashman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Launches New Annual Concert to Spotlight Broadway Dream Roles by Andrew Gans

The inaugural event will be held April 28, and will feature performers singing songs from their dream roles, which they have not yet played.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Video: Watch Broadway Hadestown Star Hailey Kilgore Sing 'Wait for Me' by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

André De Shields, Lillias White, Matt Doyle, Lauren Patten, More Will Reopen Laurie Beechman Theatre by Andrew Gans

The Renaissance Gala will mark the reopening of the Manhattan cabaret located within the West Bank Café.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Video: Watch Highlights From Encores! Love Life, Starring Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell by Andrew Gans

Also, check out photos from the production at New York City Center that is directed by two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Stars in the House Will Return to Regular Programming With 4 Upcoming Events by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's streaming series now serves as a platform for marginalized communities and organizations in need.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Deluxe Edition of Jim Caruso's The Swing Set Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

The recording will feature two new tracks, including "Avalon," featuring Caruso, Billy Stritch, and Jane Monheit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at the New Queens in Broadway's Six by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell Star in Love Life at City Center Beginning March 26 by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark is directing the rarely seen musical for City Center Encores!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Titanìque Extends Chicago Run by Andrew Gans

The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic plays the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

On March 26, 1964: Funny Girl Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The musical and subsequent film would make an international star of Barbra Streisand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Why Liza Minnelli Says Stage Fright Is 'Very Exciting' by Andrew Gans

Get an exclusive sneak peek at Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, a new documentary airing on PBS in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Lion King Confirms Untimely Passing of Actor Marquis Floyd by Andrew Gans

Mr. Floyd was starring in the national tour of the Disney hit, which canceled its March 23 performance following the tragic news.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Photos: Go Inside NYC Screening of Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert With Ben Vereen, Alex Newell, More by Andrew Gans

The evening also celebrated the 10th anniversary of BroadwayHD.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

London's MJ the Musical Will Welcome New Cast in April by Andrew Gans

The Broadway hit continues in the West End at the Prince Edward.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

See Who's Starring in Free Reading of King of the Hollywood Fixers by Andrew Gans

Chris Wells will direct the new play from Douglas J. Cohen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Joy Behar Will Return to My First Ex-Husband; Marilu Henner, Marsha Mason, More to Join Off-Broadway Comedy by Andrew Gans

Randal Myler directs the rotating cast of the new show penned by Behar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Fire Island Dance Festival Will Celebrate 30th Anniversary This Summer by Andrew Gans

The annual celebration benefits Dancers Responding to AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Emma Kingston, Zizi Strallen, More Fly Into London's Wicked March 25 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Monday, March 24, 2025

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Video: Watch Ryan McCartan Sing 'Past Is Catching Up to Me' From The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

Listen to Jeremy Jordan and Jonathan Groff Sing Smash's 'Let Me Be Your Star' From Miscast: The Studio Sessions by Andrew Gans

Composer Kate Diaz Had Never Written a Musical Before Redwood on Broadway by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Industry Reading of New Musical New World Comin’ by Andrew Gans

Michael Genet Joins Perfect Crime Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

On March 28, 1985: Biloxi Blues Starring Matthew Broderick Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Boy George Returns to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 28 by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Smile Off-Broadway for J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company by Andrew Gans

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Launches New Annual Concert to Spotlight Broadway Dream Roles by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Broadway Hadestown Star Hailey Kilgore Sing 'Wait for Me' by Andrew Gans

André De Shields, Lillias White, Matt Doyle, Lauren Patten, More Will Reopen Laurie Beechman Theatre by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Highlights From Encores! Love Life, Starring Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Will Return to Regular Programming With 4 Upcoming Events by Andrew Gans

Deluxe Edition of Jim Caruso's The Swing Set Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

Photos: Get a 1st Look at the New Queens in Broadway's Six by Andrew Gans

Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell Star in Love Life at City Center Beginning March 26 by Andrew Gans

Titanìque Extends Chicago Run by Andrew Gans

On March 26, 1964: Funny Girl Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Why Liza Minnelli Says Stage Fright Is 'Very Exciting' by Andrew Gans

The Lion King Confirms Untimely Passing of Actor Marquis Floyd by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Inside NYC Screening of Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert With Ben Vereen, Alex Newell, More by Andrew Gans

London's MJ the Musical Will Welcome New Cast in April by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Free Reading of King of the Hollywood Fixers by Andrew Gans

Joy Behar Will Return to My First Ex-Husband; Marilu Henner, Marsha Mason, More to Join Off-Broadway Comedy by Andrew Gans

Fire Island Dance Festival Will Celebrate 30th Anniversary This Summer by Andrew Gans

Emma Kingston, Zizi Strallen, More Fly Into London's Wicked March 25 by Andrew Gans

See Who Will Be Celebrating Rodgers and Hart in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Check Out Photos of Who Is Jimmy Pants? Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Bull Durham Musical Will Launch Paper Mill Playhouse 87th Season by Andrew Gans

Burlesque the Musical Sets West End Premiere by Andrew Gans

On March 24, 1955: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Opened on Broadway by Andrew Gans