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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Cast Complete for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies London Concerts, Starring Norm Lewis by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Phantom of the Opera sequel, which follows opera star Christine Daaé to New York's Coney Island, will play three performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Monday, June 26, 2023

Watch Jonathan Burke, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jessica Vosk, More in Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park Opening by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The annual charity burlesque raised $1.9 million for Broadway Cares June 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Check Out New, Sexy Behind-the-Scenes Photos at Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The annual charity burlesque raised $1.9 million for Broadway Cares June 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Krysta Rodriguez, Nik Alexander, More Star in Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company, Opening June 18 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Alan Paul directs the Kander and Ebb classic at the Massachusetts theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Krysta Rodriguez, Nik Alexander, More Star in Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company Beginning June 14 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Alan Paul directs the Kander and Ebb classic at the Massachusetts theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Jessica Hendy's Walking With Bubbles Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The solo musical tracks Hendy's struggles with mental illness and motherhood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Friday, June 9, 2023

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Acting couple Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody hosted the ceremony at Sardi's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Symphonic Concert Premiere of Rent Holding Virtual Open Call for Kennedy Center Run by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Jonathan Larson rock opera, directed by Sammi Cannold, will play the D.C. venue this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Funny Girl's Julie Benko Joins Cast of Broadway's Harmony by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical will arrive at Broadway's Barrymore Theatre in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

American Repertory Theater Evita, Starring Shereen Pimentel, Extends Run; Check Out New Photos by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Stand Back! American Repertory Theater Evita, Starring Shereen Pimentel, Officially Opens May 25 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Take a Look at New Photos From Signature Theatre's Sweeney Todd, Starring Bryonha Marie and Nathaniel Stampley by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Sondheim favorite continues at the D.C.-area theatre through July 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Watch Highlights From Signature Theatre's Sweeney Todd, Starring Nathaniel Stampley and Bryonha Marie by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Sondheim favorite officially opens at the D.C.-area theatre May 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Monday, May 22, 2023

Watch the Emotion-Filled 1st Official Trailer for The Color Purple Film Musical, Starring Fantasia Barrino by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Danielle Brooks co-stars in the screen adaptation, due in cinemas December 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Watch Highlights From Kennedy Center Spamalot, Starring Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, More by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The recent production of the Monty Python musical was directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Saturday, May 20, 2023

To Kill a Mockingbird Closes in the West End May 20 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Modine leads the cast as Atticus Finch at the Gielgud Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Friday, May 19, 2023

'A New Argentina': Get a 1st Look at American Repertory Theater's Evita, Starring Shereen Pimentel by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Thursday, May 18, 2023

World Premiere of His Story Musical Opens in Texas May 18 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Jeff Calhoun-helmed production features a book and score by Anna Miriam Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Stand Back! American Repertory Theater Evita, Starring Shereen Pimentel, Begins May 17 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Monday, May 15, 2023

Olivier-Winning West End Revival of Oklahoma! Welcomes New Cast Members May 15 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, directed by Daniel Fish, plays Wyndham's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Celebrates 1,000th Performance on Broadway May 13 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Jack Thorne's Tony-winning play opened at Broadway's Lyric Theatre April 22, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Friday, May 12, 2023

Go Inside the Recording Studio as Best Musical Tony Nominee Shucked Sings Reprise of 'Corn' by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Watch the company of the maize-themed musical record one of the songs by Nashville-based duo Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Watch Sutton Foster's 'Being Alive,' Sara Bareilles and Jessie Mueller's 'She Used to Be Mine,' Corbin Bleu's 'That's How You Jazz' by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best concert, premiering May 12 on PBS, also features Chita Rivera, André De Shields, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Tuesday, May 9, 2023