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Thursday, July 17, 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Onya Nurve (Justin Woody) and Noah Silverman Will Lead New Kinky Boots Tour by Andrew Gans

Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's stage adaptation won the 2013 Tony for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Muny Dear Evan Hansen, Starring Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Rob McClure, Savy Jackson by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the Tony-winning musical at the 2025 Tony-winning regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Matte Martinez Will Be Broadway's New MJ by Andrew Gans

The hit musical about the late King of Pop continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Alex Boniello, Emma Hunton, Chris Renfro, More Set for Better Days Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone will direct with music direction by Gregory Nabours.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:55PM[SHARE]

Cast and Creative Team Set for Duke Ellington-Scored Play On! at the Signature by Andrew Gans

Lili-Anne Brown will direct with choreography by Breon Arzell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Adam Pascal Will Star in Jesus Christ Superstar in 2026 by Andrew Gans

The Rent star will wrap his rock tenor around "Gethsemane" and more in the Tennessee production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM[SHARE]

See Who's Singing Work of Jimmy Van Heusen in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host the performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM[SHARE]

Grammy Museum Will Display & Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Friends Exhibit by Andrew Gans

The pop-up exhibit celebrating songwriter and producer Martin coincides with the & Juliet tour's summer engagement at the Ahmanson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Kenny Leon, Kathleen Marshall, Late Rebecca Luker Among 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductees by Andrew Gans

The 54th annual induction ceremony will be held in the fall at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Veanne Cox, Judy Gold, Jackie Hoffman, Tonya Pinkins to Join Joy Behar for My First Ex-Husband in Boston by Andrew Gans

Behar's evening of relationship-themed monologues will arrive at the Huntington in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM[SHARE]

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Boop! Musical Peaks at the Box Office During Final Week by Andrew Gans

Broadway said goodbye to the new musical, which featured a star-making turn from Jasmine Amy Rogers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM[SHARE]

Molly Ranson, Samantha Mathis, More Will Star in The Honey Trap Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Matt Torney will direct Leo McGann's play for Irish Rep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at Rolling Thunder Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone directs the Vietnam War-set production, which features rock tunes of the era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Hirschfeld: Strokes of Genius Exhibition Set for the Fall by Andrew Gans

The work of the late caricaturist will be available online and at the Helicline Fine Art gallery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

London's Matilda the Musical Will Welcome New Cast in September by Andrew Gans

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 10:41AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 14, 2025

Photos: Go Outdoors as Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

Celebrity participants included Audra McDonald, Cole Escola, Victoria Clark, Orville Peck, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Michelle Williams, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM[SHARE]

Phillipa Soo, Josh Gad, Zachary James, Tyrone Huntley, Brian Crum Join Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert will lead the concert staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM[SHARE]

L Morgan Lee Will Direct Laverne Cox, Alex Newell, Peppermint, More in The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

The upcoming concert will kick off the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM[SHARE]

Get a Sneak Peek at Katerina McCrimmon Singing 'Rainbow High' in Muny Evita by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Julie Benko, Felicia Curry, Nick Westrate, More Will Be Part of Shakespeare Theatre Company Season by Andrew Gans

The D.C. venue has revealed initial casting for Merry Wives, The Wild Duck, and Guys and Dolls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Saturday, July 12, 2025

5 Must-See Musicals With New Lead Actors by Andrew Gans

Even if you've seen these musicals before, a new principal cast makes it worth a revisit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks July 12 by Andrew Gans

Celebrity participants include Audra McDonald, Cole Escola, Victoria Clark, Orville Peck, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Michelle Williams, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 11, 2025

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Edie Falco, More Lead New York Stage and Film's 40th Season by Andrew Gans

Works from Donja R. Love, Heather Christian, John Patrick Shanley, and more are part of the season launching July 11 with Vidas Privadas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM[SHARE]

Watch Kerstin Anderson, Ryan Mac Sing 'One Night With You' and Title Tune in Goodspeed's All Shook Up by Andrew Gans

Daniel Goldstein directs the Elvis Presley-inspired musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM[SHARE]

Milo Manheim and RaÃºl Esparza Join Starry Cast of Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert will lead the concert staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM[SHARE]

Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop 'Super Fan,' Now She's Starring in the Hit Revival by Andrew Gans

She has reunited with her 13 co-star, Graham Phillips, in the long-running production at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Listen to Rachel Zegler's 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' Single, Released July 11 by Andrew Gans

Two versions of the anthem from the Jamie Lloyd-directed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita have been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop 'Super Fan,' Now She's Starring in the Hit Revival by Andrew Gans

How Did I Get Here Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop 'Super Fan,' Now She's Starring in the Hit Revival She has reunited with her 13 co-star, Graham Phillips, in th…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 05:53AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 10, 2025

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Onya Nurve (Justin Woody) and Noah Silverman Will Lead New Kinky Boots Tour by Andrew Gans

Cast Complete for Muny Dear Evan Hansen, Starring Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Rob McClure, Savy Jackson by Andrew Gans

Matte Martinez Will Be Broadway's New MJ by Andrew Gans

Alex Boniello, Emma Hunton, Chris Renfro, More Set for Better Days Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Cast and Creative Team Set for Duke Ellington-Scored Play On! at the Signature by Andrew Gans

Adam Pascal Will Star in Jesus Christ Superstar in 2026 by Andrew Gans

See Who's Singing Work of Jimmy Van Heusen in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Grammy Museum Will Display & Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Friends Exhibit by Andrew Gans

Kenny Leon, Kathleen Marshall, Late Rebecca Luker Among 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductees by Andrew Gans

Veanne Cox, Judy Gold, Jackie Hoffman, Tonya Pinkins to Join Joy Behar for My First Ex-Husband in Boston by Andrew Gans

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Boop! Musical Peaks at the Box Office During Final Week by Andrew Gans

Molly Ranson, Samantha Mathis, More Will Star in The Honey Trap Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Get a 1st Look at Rolling Thunder Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Hirschfeld: Strokes of Genius Exhibition Set for the Fall by Andrew Gans

London's Matilda the Musical Will Welcome New Cast in September by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Outdoors as Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

Phillipa Soo, Josh Gad, Zachary James, Tyrone Huntley, Brian Crum Join Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

L Morgan Lee Will Direct Laverne Cox, Alex Newell, Peppermint, More in The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Get a Sneak Peek at Katerina McCrimmon Singing 'Rainbow High' in Muny Evita by Andrew Gans

Julie Benko, Felicia Curry, Nick Westrate, More Will Be Part of Shakespeare Theatre Company Season by Andrew Gans

5 Must-See Musicals With New Lead Actors by Andrew Gans

Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks July 12 by Andrew Gans

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Edie Falco, More Lead New York Stage and Film's 40th Season by Andrew Gans

Watch Kerstin Anderson, Ryan Mac Sing 'One Night With You' and Title Tune in Goodspeed's All Shook Up by Andrew Gans

Milo Manheim and RaÃºl Esparza Join Starry Cast of Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans

Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop 'Super Fan,' Now She's Starring in the Hit Revival by Andrew Gans

Listen to Rachel Zegler's 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' Single, Released July 11 by Andrew Gans

Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop 'Super Fan,' Now She's Starring in the Hit Revival by Andrew Gans

John Behlmann Will Join Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, More in Broadway-Aimed Dolly Parton Musical by Andrew Gans

Jocelyn Bioh, L Morgan Lee, BD Wong, More Join 2025-2026 Tony Awards Nominating Committee by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Girl From the North Country Will Arrive on DVD This Month by Andrew Gans