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Friday, February 3, 2023

Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hadestown to Be Released in Green Vinyl Box Set by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM
Thursday, February 2, 2023

Jamie Bogyo Will Join Michael Ball in London Revival of Aspects of Love by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical begins performances in May at the Lyric.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Stephanie J. Block Is Norma Desmond in Kennedy Center Sunset Boulevard Beginning February 1 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Sammi Cannold directs the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the famed Billy Wilder film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, January 26, 2023

See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of The SpongeBob Musical by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The touring production will travel throughout the U.K. and Ireland, including a five-week stop in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM
Monday, January 23, 2023

Broadway's Kimberly Akimbo Will Celebrate Upcoming Cast Recording at Wollman Rink by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Victoria Clark and Justin Cooley head the cast of the new musical from David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

West End Cabaret Will Host Virtual Cast Album Listening Party With Eddie Redmayne by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Redmayne and co-star Jessie Buckley both won 2022 Olivier Awards for their performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Friday, January 13, 2023

Cast Recording of Broadway's Kimberly Akimbo Will Arrive in February; Check Out the Track List by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Victoria Clark and Justin Cooley head the cast of the new musical from David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Get a 1st Look at the Broadway Revival of Sweeney Todd by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford star in the anticipated new production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Anthony Rapp Solo Show Without You to Offer Lottery and Rush Seats Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the Rent star's memoir, the musical will play New World Stages beginning January 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM
Thursday, January 5, 2023

The Collaboration, About Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Extends Again on Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope lead the cast of the West End transfer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

Cast Complete for Broadway Revival of Sweeney Todd, Starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The revival of the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical begins performances in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM
Thursday, December 22, 2022

Frankie Grande Plays Final Performance in Titanique December 22 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The parody musical continues at Off-Broadway's Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, December 15, 2022

H.E.R. and Josh Groban Star in ABC's Beauty and the Beast Special December 15 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Joshua Henry, Rita Moreno, and more are also featured in the animated-live action hybrid version of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Ruthie Ann Miles, Jordan Fisher, Gaten Matarazzo, More Join Cast of Broadway Revival of Sweeney Todd by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford will star in the revival of the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, December 12, 2022

Darren Criss, Lena Hall, Ramin Karimloo, and Solea Pfeiffer Star in Chess Concert on Broadway December 12 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Mayer directs the evening, benefiting The Entertainment Community Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Frankie Grande Sets Titanique Departure Date by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The parody musical plays Off-Broadway's Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Mandela Musical Begins Previews at London's Young Vic November 30 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Hamilton's Michael Luwoye stars as the anti-apartheid activist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Thursday, November 10, 2022

Lesli Margherita, Simon Pearl, More Join Your Own Thing Benefit Performance by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The seldom-seen rock musical will be led by Santino Fontana.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Get a 1st Look at H.E.R. and Josh Groban in ABC's Beauty and the Beast Special by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

In the Heights and Wicked film director Jon M. Chu executive produces the animated-live action hybrid version of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM
Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Broadway's Kimberly Akimbo Records Cast Album; Watch Bonnie Milligan Belt Out 'Better' in the Studio by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Milligan is joined by her Broadway co-stars, including Tony winner Victoria Clark, Justin Cooley, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM
Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Check Out Photos From Remember the Ribbon Benefit Concert at Sony Hall by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The third annual event, held November 7, will stream on Playbill in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM
Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Broadway's Lena Horne Theatre Unveiled November 1 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Currently home to SIX, the theatre becomes the Main Stem's first to be named for a Black woman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Broadway's Lena Horne Theatre Will Be Unveiled in November by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Currently home to Six, the theatre will become the Main Stem's first to be named for a Black woman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM
Monday, October 3, 2022

Linedy Genao Will Star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella on Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The contemporary take on the classic fairy tale has a book by Emerald Fennell, music by Lloyd Webber, and lyrics by David Zippel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Monday, September 12, 2022

Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre Unveiled September 12 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The name change comes with a $47 million restoration and expansion of the former Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Monday, July 11, 2022

U.K. Cast Album and Tour of Bonnie and Clyde in the Works by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Frances Mayli McCann and Jordan Luke Gage starred in West End debut of the Frank Wildhorn musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM