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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Sarah Brightman and Cast of Australian Sunset Boulevard Revival by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, based on the Billy Wilder film, begin in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Lee Mead Will Join Cast of West End Return of Sister Act Musical by Andrew Gans

Several current stars have also extended their runs in the musical at the Dominion Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

'Someday Is Today': Victoria Clark Prepares to Say Goodbye, and Thank You, to Kimberly Akimbo by Andrew Gans

On April 28, Clark and the entire company of the Tony-winning musical will take their final bows at Broadway's Booth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Idina Menzel Will Launch Take Me or Leave Me North American Tour This Summer by Andrew Gans

The 20-city concert tour will play Seattle, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Sarah Ruhl's Orlando With Taylor Mac, Nathan Lee Graham, More by Andrew Gans

Lynn Nottage, Denis O'Hare, Justin David Sullivan, Jessica Hecht, and more attended the Will Davis-directed Signature production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-Led Macbeth Will Transfer to the West End by Andrew Gans

Max Webster directs the Donmar Warehouse production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, More Will Storm the Barricades in Muny Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn will direct the 2024 summer season opener at the outdoor regional theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Adi Roy Will Be Broadway's New Aladdin by Andrew Gans

The hit Disney musical recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

J2's Make Someone Happy: The Songs of Comden, Green, and Styne Concert Presented April 23 by Andrew Gans

Charles Kirsch directs the evening for the Off-Broadway company with musical direction by Michael Lavine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

National Theatre Live Screens Tim Price's Nye April 23 by Andrew Gans

Michael Sheen plays Aneurin "Nye" Bevan in the Rufus Norris-directed production at the Olivier.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Monday, April 22, 2024

Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney, More Set for Watcher in the Woods Musical Readings by Andrew Gans

Saki Kawamura will direct the industry presentations of Johanna Telander and Douglas Thompson's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Marisha Wallace, Charlie Stemp, Julian Clary, More Will Star in Robin Hood at the London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Michael Harrison will direct the annual holiday pantomime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Jessica Martin Replaces Lyn Paul in London's Jerry's Girls by Andrew Gans

Hannah Chissick will direct the Menier Chocolate Factory revival of the Jerry Herman revue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Alice Ripley and John McDaniel Join Forces for Birdland Concert April 22 by Andrew Gans

The two artists will share songs and stories from their careers at the Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Taylor Mac, Nathan Lee Graham, Lisa Kron, More Star in Sarah Ruhl's Orlando, Opening Off-Broadway April 21 by Andrew Gans

Will Davis directs the Signature production, adapted from Virginia Woolf's novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center April 21 by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer hosts the two concerts, part of the Songbook Sundays series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Ruthie Ann Miles, Anika Larsen, Jelani Remy, More Are Part of Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Times Square Concert April 20 by Andrew Gans

The free concert is presented by The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Friday, April 19, 2024

Appropriate Will Be Eligible as a Play Revival, Says Tony Awards Administration Committee by Andrew Gans

The committee also made eligibility rulings for The Notebook, Harmony, Water for Elephants, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

George C. Wolfe, Jocelyn Bioh, Adam Guettel, More Named Recipients of 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards by Andrew Gans

The awards will be presented in May at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Wayne Brady, Christopher J. Hanke, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Elizabeth Stanley Set for Inhale-Exhale Readings by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes will direct Rodney Hicks' new comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Stage Adaptation of Ballet Shoes to Make World Premiere at London's National by Andrew Gans

Katy Rudd will direct Kendall Feaver's adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's bestseller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Krysta Rodriguez Says Smash Musical Will Create a 'Whole New World' for Fans by Andrew Gans

She's going to next appear in Bye Bye Birdie at Kennedy Center and is also readying a concert to benefit Out of the Box Theatrics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Video: Watch Tituss Burgess Join Voctave for Dynamic 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever' by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star belts out the Alan Jay Lerner-Burton Lane tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Original If/Then Cast Members to Reunite for Concerts Celebrating the Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey Score by Andrew Gans

David Alpert will direct the 54 Below evening with musical direction by Carmel Dean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Sarah Brightman and Cast of Australian Sunset Boulevard Revival by Andrew Gans

Lee Mead Will Join Cast of West End Return of Sister Act Musical by Andrew Gans

'Someday Is Today': Victoria Clark Prepares to Say Goodbye, and Thank You, to Kimberly Akimbo by Andrew Gans

Idina Menzel Will Launch Take Me or Leave Me North American Tour This Summer by Andrew Gans

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Sarah Ruhl's Orlando With Taylor Mac, Nathan Lee Graham, More by Andrew Gans

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-Led Macbeth Will Transfer to the West End by Andrew Gans

John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, More Will Storm the Barricades in Muny Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

Adi Roy Will Be Broadway's New Aladdin by Andrew Gans

J2's Make Someone Happy: The Songs of Comden, Green, and Styne Concert Presented April 23 by Andrew Gans

National Theatre Live Screens Tim Price's Nye April 23 by Andrew Gans

Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney, More Set for Watcher in the Woods Musical Readings by Andrew Gans

Marisha Wallace, Charlie Stemp, Julian Clary, More Will Star in Robin Hood at the London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Jessica Martin Replaces Lyn Paul in London's Jerry's Girls by Andrew Gans

Alice Ripley and John McDaniel Join Forces for Birdland Concert April 22 by Andrew Gans

Taylor Mac, Nathan Lee Graham, Lisa Kron, More Star in Sarah Ruhl's Orlando, Opening Off-Broadway April 21 by Andrew Gans

Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center April 21 by Andrew Gans

Ruthie Ann Miles, Anika Larsen, Jelani Remy, More Are Part of Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Times Square Concert April 20 by Andrew Gans

Appropriate Will Be Eligible as a Play Revival, Says Tony Awards Administration Committee by Andrew Gans

George C. Wolfe, Jocelyn Bioh, Adam Guettel, More Named Recipients of 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards by Andrew Gans

Wayne Brady, Christopher J. Hanke, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Elizabeth Stanley Set for Inhale-Exhale Readings by Andrew Gans

Stage Adaptation of Ballet Shoes to Make World Premiere at London's National by Andrew Gans

Krysta Rodriguez Says Smash Musical Will Create a 'Whole New World' for Fans by Andrew Gans

Submissions Open for Cycle 4 of Next Wave Initiative by Andrew Gans

Cast Set for Reading of Larry: The Big-Time Broadway Producer by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Lauren Patten and Cast of MCC Musical The Lonely Few Record 'God of Nowhere' by Andrew Gans

U.K. and Ireland Tour of 101 Dalmatians Musical Finds Its Cruella de Vil by Andrew Gans

See Who's Starring in Cameron Mackintosh's New Production of Oliver! by Andrew Gans

World Premiere of Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia Begins April 18 at Royal Shakespeare Company by Andrew Gans

Glee Star Matthew Morrison Heads Cast of Chicago in Japan Beginning April 18 by Andrew Gans

Video: Watch Tituss Burgess Join Voctave for Dynamic 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever' by Andrew Gans

Original If/Then Cast Members to Reunite for Concerts Celebrating the Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey Score by Andrew Gans