All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Eddie Izzard's Solo Hamlet Reopens at the Orpheum Theatre March 19 by Andrew Gans

Selena Cadell directs Mark Izzard's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Jon Jon Briones and Daughter Isa Briones Join Cast of Broadway's Hadestown March 19 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Monday, March 18, 2024

Alice Ripley and John McDaniel Will Join Forces for Birdland Concert by Andrew Gans

The two artists will share stories from their careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Wicked's Dee Roscioli to Join Off-Broadway's Titanìque as Céline Dion by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic continues at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Get a Sneak Peek at Morgan Large's Monochrome Set for Australian Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Sarah Brightman will head the cast of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Hair's Allan Nicholls Is Chasing the Thrill at Joe's Pub March 18 by Andrew Gans

Ben Covello is the musical director for the evening celebrating '70s rock musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Adrian Lukis' Being Mr. Wickham to Make London Premiere This Summer by Andrew Gans

Guy Unsworth will direct Lukis in his solo show about the Jane Austen character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Parade's Alex Joseph Grayson Makes Solo NYC Concert Debut March 18 by Andrew Gans

Jarvis Antonio Green directs the evening with musical direction by John Fischer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Jose Llana, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More Are Part of Julie Halston's Broadway Belts Concert March 18 by Andrew Gans

The evening, benefiting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, will also be live-streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Sunday, March 17, 2024

Lillias White and Lola Tung End Run in Broadway's Hadestown March 17 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Michael Cerveris and Loose Cattle Return to Joe's Pub March 16 by Andrew Gans

The New Orleans-based Americana rock band plays a one-night-only engagement at the Manhattan cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, March 15, 2024

18 NYC Public High School Students Participated in the Broadway League's Shadowing Program by Andrew Gans

Students from underrepresented backgrounds were paired with a general management team to learn about producing a Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Video: Watch Jordan Fisher and John McGinty Perform Powerful Version of Dreamgirls' 'Listen' at Broadway Backwards by Andrew Gans

The March 12 concert evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Why Betty Buckley Wanted to Make an Animated Film About a Mayfly by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor is keeping busy: a new horror film called Imaginary, an animated short, and concerts with a Steely Dan guitarist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

New Dear Evan Hansen North American Tour Will Launch This Fall by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical will play engagements in Texas, Minnesota, Florida, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Jac Yarrow and More Will Join Alex Newell for 50th Anniversary Pippin Concerts in London by Andrew Gans

Jonathan O'Boyle will direct the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

New York Public Library Displays Theatre Photography of Friedman-Abeles Studio Starting March 15 by Andrew Gans

The exhibit features images from Purlie, Camelot, West Side Story, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

West End Return of Sister Act, Starring Beverley Knight, Begins March 15 by Andrew Gans

Knight opens the production at London's Dominion and will be succeeded by Alexandra Burke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, March 14, 2024

Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, More Set for Hollywood Bowl's 2024 Opening Night Celebration by Andrew Gans

The evening will pay tribute to the late Grammy-winning composer Henry Mancini.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

New Staging of Disney's Frozen Will Be Part of Theater Under the Stars' 2024-2025 Season by Andrew Gans

Artistic Director Dan Knechtges will direct and choreograph the Arendelle-set musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Casey Likes and Salena Qureshi Are Part of Workshop of New Musical I and You by Andrew Gans

Based on Lauren Gunderson's play of the same name, the musical is penned by Gunderson and Ari Afsar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Photos: Jessica Phillips Is Penelope in New Solo Musical by Andrew Gans

Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz penned the musical now playing Virginia's Signature.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

'Put on Your Sunday Clothes': Check Out Photos of Jodi Benson in Hello, Dolly! by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee and Disney favorite will play Dolly Gallagher Levi in a limited run in Orlando, Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Video: Watch Julie Benko Belt Out 'Luck Be a Lady' at 2024 Broadway Backwards Concert by Andrew Gans

Also, check out photos from the March 12 evening that benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

See Who's Starring in Two River World Premiere of A Thousand Miles by Andrew Gans

Aneesha Kudtarkar will direct Tony Meneses' play at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Ghost the Musical to Launch U.K. Tour This Summer by Andrew Gans

Bob Tomson will direct the tour of the musical based on the blockbuster film of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

2024 Broadway Backwards Concert Raises Record-Breaking Sum by Andrew Gans

The star-studded evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Lili-Anne Brown, Jared Grimes, John Tartaglia, More Are Part of Creative Teams for Muny's 106th Season by Andrew Gans

Seven musicals will play the outdoor St. Louis venue this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Vanessa Williams and Jordan Fisher Will Announce Nominees for 2024 Drama League Awards by Andrew Gans

The annual ceremony recognizes work playing Broadway and Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Jeremy O. Harris and Josh Godfrey to Produce Reading of Will Arbery's You Hateful Things by Andrew Gans

The cast will feature Christian Slater, John Cameron Mitchell, Lucas Hedges, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards