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Friday, July 19, 2024

Maria Friedman Will Play Café Carlyle by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated director of Merrily We Roll Along will return to the Manhattan nightspot this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, More Star in Muny Fiddler on the Roof Beginning July 19 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Rob Ruggiero directs the classic musical by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

London's Matilda to Welcome New Title Player, Mrs. Wormwood, Miss Honey, More by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the Roald Dahl novel, Matilda features a score by Tim Minchin and a Tony Award-winning book by Dennis Kelly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Monday, July 8, 2024

Video: Watch Highlights From Premiere of Jason Robert Brown Musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, and Sierra Boggess lead the Rob Ashford-helmed project, opening July 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

World Premiere Jason Robert Brown Musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Opens in Chicago July 8 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, and Sierra Boggess lead the Rob Ashford-helmed project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Photos: Check Out J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, Sierra Boggess in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Jason Robert Brown-Taylor Mac musical is currently making its world premiere in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Jac Yarrow, Channah Hewitt, Gavin Lee, Bonnie Langford, More Join Cast of Les Misérables Arena Tour by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The previously announced Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Sunday, June 30, 2024

A Beautiful Noise Ends Broadway Run June 30 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Neil Diamond jukebox bio musical opened in 2022 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Friday, June 28, 2024

Nikki Renée Daniels Will Lead PCLO's The Music Man by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Sarah Edwards is directing the Tony-winning musical with choreography by Mara Newbery Greer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

World Premiere Jason Robert Brown Musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Extends Chicago Run by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, and Sierra Boggess are leading the Rob Ashford-helmed project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

World Premiere Jason Robert Brown Musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Begins June 25 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, and Sierra Boggess are leading the Rob Ashford-helmed project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Monday, June 24, 2024

Danny Burstein Hosts 2024 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards June 24 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Hannah Cruz, Andrew Durand, and 2024 Tony winner Kecia Lewis are among this year's honorees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at the Jellicle Cats Rehearsing for Off-Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The ballroom-inspired reimagining of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical begins performances next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Watch Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, More in Trailer for World Premiere of Preacher's Wife Musical by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey's stage musical version of the 1996 film plays Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Step Inside a 2-Show Day at Merrily We Roll Along as Leana Rae Concepcion Takes Over Playbill's Instagram May 25 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The hit, Tony-nominated Stephen Sondheim revival continues on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Friday, May 24, 2024

Photos: Get a 1st Look at World Premiere of Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey's Preacher's Wife Musical by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Loretta Devine, Amber Riley, and more star in the stage musical version of the 1996 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Loretta Devine, Amber Riley, More Star in World Premiere of Preacher's Wife Musical, Opening May 24 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey's stage musical version of the 1996 film plays Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Watch Patrick Wilson Sing Oklahoma! Classic From Upcoming PBS Special by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary premieres on PBS later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Rob Madge Will Star in U.K. Buyer & Cellar by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Kirk Jameson will direct Jonathan Tolins' solo show set in Barbra Streisand's Malibu basement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18AM

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Photos: Go Inside 2024 Chita Rivera Awards With Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, More by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Named for late Broadway icon Rivera, the awards celebrate dance and choreographic excellence on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Watch: Merrily Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez Are 'Old Friends' on Late Show by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The 2024 Tony nominees performed the Stephen Sondheim classic on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Monday, May 20, 2024

Bernadette Peters Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards May 20 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Named for late Broadway icon Rivera, the awards celebrate dance and choreographic excellence on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Friday, May 17, 2024

Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away Will Open on Broadway in the Fall by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Grammy-nominated folk-rock band contributed music and lyrics to the new show, which features a book by John Logan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18PM

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Loretta Devine, Amber Riley, More Star in World Premiere of Preacher's Wife Musical Beginning May 15 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey's stage musical version of the 1996 film plays Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Friday, May 10, 2024

Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked Will Air on NBC This Fall by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will lead a TV special celebrating the upcoming Wicked films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Video: Watch Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From The Preacher's Wife Musical by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Loretta Devine also sings "That's What She Said" from Tituss Burgess' score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Monday, May 6, 2024

Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado Cast in Tick, Tick...BOOM! at Cape Playhouse by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Eric Rosen will direct the Jonathan Larson musical at the Massachusetts venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Friday, April 26, 2024

Video: Watch Highlights From Signature's Hair, Starring Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves, Amanda Lee, More by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Gardiner directs the production of the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Video: Watch Jordan Dobson and Cast of Signature's Hair Perform 'Let the Sun Shine In' by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves, and more star in the Matthew Gardiner-directed production of the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Hannah Waddingham Hosts 2024 Olivier Awards April 14 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Leading the list of nominees are the Broadway-bound revival of Sunset Boulevard and the National's Dear England.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Friday, April 12, 2024

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Performs 'Franklin Shepard, Inc.' From Merrily We Roll Along by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The hit revival, also co-starring Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, continues on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

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