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Thursday, July 10, 2025

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

The committee attends all productions and later meets to determine, by vote, the Tony nominees for the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM[SHARE]

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

The release coincides with the London return of the Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Glee's Matthew Morrison Will Return to NYC With New Concert by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee will debut Rhythms & Revelations at 54 Below this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Watch 'Fixer Upper' From Muny Frozen, Starring Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, Jelani Remy, More by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia directs (and co-stars in) the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O'Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Heidi Blickenstaff, Kenita Miller, Zachary Noah Piser Will Lead The Heart Musical by Andrew Gans

Christopher Ashley is directing the La Jolla Playhouse world premiere with choreography by Mandy Moore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]

Watch Highlights From Ogunquit Guys and Dolls, Starring Rob McClure, Bianca Marroquín, Ephraim Sykes by Andrew Gans

Al Blackstone directs and choreographs the classic musical at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Julia Knitel, Jennifer Sanchez, Sierra Boggess, More Set for Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival by Andrew Gans

The upcoming festival will feature public readings of two new musicals, Peripheral and Ink & Paint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Jocelyn Bioh, Samuel D. Hunter, Audrey Choi Join Dramatists Guild Foundation Board by Andrew Gans

The organization supports theatre writers at all stages of their careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM[SHARE]

Emily Skinner Will Join Luke Newton in House of McQueen Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Darrah Cloud's play will be staged at the new theatrical venue, The Mansion at Hudson Yards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM[SHARE]

Camille A. Brown Will Be Honored at Black Theatre United's Annual Gala by Andrew Gans

Honorees will also include producers Mathew Knowles, Gena Avery Knowles, Tonya Lewis Lee, and Lester Cooney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

John Tartaglia Steps Into Muny Frozen, Replacing Injured Actor by Andrew Gans

The Avenue Q star is also directing the musical at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Broadway Cares Awards More Than $2.1 Million in Grants by Andrew Gans

The grants will benefit support organizations around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Wicked Original Broadway Cast Recording Certified 4X Platinum by Andrew Gans

To celebrate the milestone, Decca Broadway will release a two-LP picture disc release of Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:12AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Bridgerton's Luke Newton Will Play Designer Lee Alexander McQueen Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

House of McQueen will be staged at the new theatrical venue, The Mansion at Hudson Yards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Queering the Canon: Live at Joe's Pub Sets Release Date and Album Party by Andrew Gans

The live album is the first from Ring of Keys Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM[SHARE]

James Monroe Iglehart Will Join Broadway's & Juliet This Summer by Andrew Gans

The Aladdin Tony winner will play a limited engagement in the hit jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Pierre Marais Is Joe Gillis in Broadway's Sunset Blvd. Beginning July 8 by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's Tony-winning revival continues at the St. James.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 7, 2025

Kara Young, Abbi Jacobson, Billy Eichner, Heléne Yorke Will Lead NYCLU Benefit Reading by Andrew Gans

Leslye Headland will direct Mathilde Dratwa's A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM[SHARE]

Photos: Go Inside Ariana DeBose-Hosted Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Broadcast by Andrew Gans

Darren Criss and Nicole Scherzinger attended the evening that featured performances by the Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM[SHARE]

American Theatre Wing Gala Will Honor Unsung Heroes of Industry by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser will be held in Manhattan in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM[SHARE]

Andrew Durand, Bryan Batt, Sydney Morton, More Join High Society at the Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Robyn Hurder and Max Clayton will star in the musical based on the Philip Barry play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Samuel Dallas Launches Envoy Theatricals by Andrew Gans

The company will offer full-service general management for Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, national tours, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Frozen, Starring Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, Jelani Remy by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia directs the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O'Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Out of the Box Theatrics Finds a New Off-Broadway Home by Andrew Gans

The theatre company, which is currently presenting the world premiere of Beau The Musical, is heading uptown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Elf Musical Will Return to London's West End This Winter by Andrew Gans

Philip Wm. McKinley will again direct the production based on the 2003 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

See Who's Joining Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Daniel Torres 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]
Sunday, July 6, 2025

Tom Francis Ends Run in Broadway's Sunset Blvd. July 6 by Andrew Gans

Pierre Marais will succeed the 2025 Tony nominee in Jamie Lloyd's Tony-winning revival at the St. James.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, and Jelani Remy Star in Muny's Frozen Beginning July 6 by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia directs the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O'Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 4, 2025

Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy's 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4 by Andrew Gans

Performers include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy's 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4 by Andrew Gans

Film & TV News Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy's 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4 Performers include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Pal…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 08:00PM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off