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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

“High School Musical” Stars Reminisce During GMA Appearance by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Several of the stars of "High School Musical," the Disney Channel origin movie that introduced a whole generation of youngsters to the world of musical comedy, and led to two hit s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Friday, September 25, 2015

Make it “Mine”: Listen to Sara Bareilles Single from “What’s Inside: Songs from Waitress” by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Sara Bareilles' fifth studio recording, "What's Inside: Songs from Waitress," will feature tunes from the forthcoming Broadway musical, as sung by the composer. The album i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Winner of Actors’ Equity’s Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award Named by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Actors' Equity Association honored the recent Broadway musical It Shoulda Been You with the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2014-15 theatrical season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM
Thursday, September 3, 2015

Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof Changes Preview and Opening Dates; More Casting Announced by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

The forthcoming revival of the classic American musical Fiddler on the Roof has announced additional casting and has pushed back the start of performances by a week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM
Monday, August 31, 2015

Steve Carrell Replaces Broadway-Bound Bruce Willis in Woody Allen Film by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Comic actor Steve Carrell has been tapped to replace Bruce Willis in Woody Allen's forthcoming untitled new movie, according to Deadline Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Bruce Willis Exits Woody Allen Film, Citing Broadway Schedule by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Conflicting schedules have forced Bruce Willis to choose between two tantalizing career opportunities: his Broadway debut in Stephen King's Misery or his first starring role in a Woody …

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:20AM
Thursday, August 20, 2015

Amazing Grace Stars Head to the Chatterbox Today by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Chuck Cooper and Josh Young, stars of the new Broadway musical Amazing Grace, are special guests at Seth's Broadway Chatterbox — hosted by Seth Rudetsky — Au…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015

Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus and 20 Newcomers Set for Broadway’s Spring Awakening by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas and Michael Gioia

Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold and Deaf West Theatre announced July 30 that the actors who played the rebellious students in the acclaimed Deaf West production of Steven Sater and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM
Sunday, July 5, 2015

Michele Lee Shows How to Succeed in Broadway’s Wicked, Starting Today by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Two-time Tony Award nominee Michele Lee, who co-starred as Rosemary in the movie version of How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, returns to Broadway July 5 as Madame Mor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, June 26, 2015

“Monkees” Star Micky Dolenz Sets Dates at 54 Below by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Former "The Monkees" star Micky Dolenz, who played Zoser in the final cast of Broadway's Aida and Wilbur in the London production of Hairspray, will bring his concert show to 5…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM
Friday, June 19, 2015

Video: Watch Emotional Trailer for Final Robin Williams Film, “Boulevard” by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

The final dramatic film featuring the late Robin Williams will head to cinemas this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM

Watch Emotional Trailer for Final Robin Williams Film, “Boulevard” (Video) by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

The final dramatic film featuring the late Robin Williams will head to cinemas this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM
Monday, June 8, 2015

Creative Team Announced for George Takei-Lea Salonga-Telly Leung Musical Allegiance by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

The creative team has been announced for the forthcoming new Broadway musical Allegiance, which will star Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, "Star Trek" veteran George Takei and "…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Lifetime Achievement Honoree Tommy Tune Will Be a Tony Presenter by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune, who was named recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Tony honor, will not be presented with his award during the live CBS telecast June 7, according…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM
Monday, June 1, 2015

Jason Robert Brown Will Hail “Master Storyteller” Sondheim at Arden Fundraiser Tonight; Composer Wil by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Arden Theatre Company will present Tony-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim with the first Master Storyteller Award. Sondheim will be present to accept the award June 1 at a f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, May 28, 2015

The Acting Company Co-Founder and Producer Stepping Down After 43 Years by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Margot Harley, who has served as producer of The Acting Company since she co-founded it with director John Houseman in 1972, will relinquish her post effective Dec. 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

George Takei-Lea Salonga Musical Allegiance Reveals Full Cast by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Full cast and ticketing information have been announced for the forthcoming new Broadway musical Allegiance, which will star Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, "Star Trek" veteran Geor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

Jimmy Smits Ready to “Get Down” in Musical Series About the Birth of Hip-Hop by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Actor Jimmy Smits has been hired to star in Baz Luhrmann's musical Netflix TV series, "The Get Down," about the birth of the hip-hop movement, according to Deadline Hollywo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42AM
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Tony Winner Among Stars Joining Jonathan Groff in A New Brain at Encores! by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Aaron Lazar, Ana Gasteyer and Tony winner Dan Fogler will join the previously announced Jonathan Groff in the New York City Center's Encores! Off-Center series revival of William Fin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM
Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Glenn Close Lines Up Two Film Projects by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Three-time Tony Award winning actress Glenn Close, who made a long-awaited return to Broadway earlier this season in a revival of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, has two film …

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Tony Yazbeck Will Topline On the Town National Tour by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

One week after Tony Yazbeck earned a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Gabey in the Broadway revival of the classic musical comedy On the Town, it was announced that he will take …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM
Thursday, April 30, 2015

On the Twentieth Century Cancels a Performance as Chenoweth Prepares to Host 2015 Tonys by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of On the Twentieth Century, starring 2015 Tony nominee Kristin Chenoweth, has cancelled its 2 PM matinee Sunday June 7 as Chenoweth prepare…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

On the Twentieth Century Cancels a Performance as Kristin Chenoweth Prepares to Host 2015 Tonys by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of On the Twentieth Century, starring 2015 Tony nominee Kristin Chenoweth, has canceled its 2 PM matinee Sunday, June 7 as Chenoweth prepare…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Kristin Chenoweth Hops Back Aboard Twentieth Century April 28 by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas and Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, who missed performances of her Broadway musical On the Twentieth Century  April 24-26 due to illness, was well enough to return to the show …

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:25PM

Locked Out of Tony Nominations, Broadway’s Living on Love Posts Closing Notice by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Having come away empty-handed from the 2015 Tony Award nominations, the new Broadway comedy Living on Love, which features opera star Renée Fleming, posted its closing notice …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM
Monday, April 27, 2015

Hand to God Star (and Puppet) Will Host 2015 Drama League Awards by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Steven Boyer, star of the Broadway play Had to God, will co-host the 2015 Drama League Awards May 15 with his alter-ego in the show, the Satanic hand puppet Tyrone. Presenters will i…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Must Watch: Josh Groban Sings “Over the Rainbow” (Audio) by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

"Stages," Josh Groban's new album of songs from Broadway and Hollywood, will be released from Reprise Records April 28. In anticipation of the album's release, Playbill.com…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM
Monday, April 20, 2015

Between Riverside and Crazy Wins the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis was named winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in Drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Kristin Chenoweth and Lin-Manuel Headline Broadway Easter Bonnet Competition by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Kristin Chenoweth, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Helen Mirren are among stars who will take part in the 29th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition today and tomorrow at Broadway's Minskoff Theat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Kristin Chenoweth and Lin-Manuel Headline Broadway Easter Bonnet Competition Today by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Kristin Chenoweth, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Helen Mirren are among stars who will take part in the 29th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition today and tomorrow at Broadway's Minskoff Theat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, April 17, 2015

Kristin Chenoweth and Lin-Manuel Among Major Stars Announced for Broadway Easter Bonnet Competition by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Stars have been announced for the upcoming 29th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition. Kristin Chenoweth, Gavin Creel, Andrea Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Helen Mirren and Matthew Morrison wil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

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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