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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Len Cariou and Peter Filichia Will Be Honored at 78th Theatre World Awards by Andrew Gans

Filichia will also again host the annual ceremony honoring debut performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

James Monroe Iglehart Will Star in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Christopher Renshaw, who conceived the musical with Andrew Delaplaine, will direct the musical about the famed trumpet player.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

See Who's Joining Liisi LaFontaine, Ciara Renée, Hunter Parrish in Gun & Powder Musical at Paper Mill Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Stevie Walker-Webb will direct with choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Jon Jon Briones and Daughter Isa Briones to Join Cast of Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Russell Daniels Returns to Off-Broadway's Titanìque February 28 as Elliott Mattox Joins Cast by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic continues at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Little Night Music Event Celebrates Sondheim and Mozart February 28 by Andrew Gans

Original Jersey Boys star Daniel Reichard will interpret songs by late Tony-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Owain Arthur Returns to London Guys and Dolls Opposite Timmika Ramsay's Miss Adelaide Starting February 28 by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directs the immersive production of the classic musical at the Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Karen Ziemba, Conor Ryan, Hannah Corneau, More to Star in World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss Musical by Andrew Gans

David Ivers will direct the musical adaptation of the Craig Lucas play for South Coast Repertory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Krysta Rodriguez, Talia Suskauer, Marty Thomas, More Will Join the Skivvies at Joe's Pub for a Spring Fling by Andrew Gans

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the evening at the Public Theater's cabaret space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Stew's High Substitute for the Head Lecturer to Play Harlem Stage by Andrew Gans

The Passing Strange Tony winner will be accompanied by a 15-piece ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Video: Watch Ani DiFranco and Jordan Fisher Sing Medley From Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

U.K. Premiere of Nachtland, Directed by Patrick Marber, Opens February 27 by Andrew Gans

Marius von Mayenburg's satire, translated by Maja Zade, plays the Young Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

New York Public Library to Display Theatre Photography of Friedman-Abeles Studio by Andrew Gans

The exhibit will feature images from Purlie, Camelot, West Side Story, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Chilina Kennedy and Constantine Maroulis Set for 1-Night-Only Reading of All the Rage Musical by Andrew Gans

Karen Carpenter will direct the new work from Paul Kirwan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

World Premiere of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Human Body Opens at the Donmar Warehouse February 27 by Andrew Gans

Outgoing Artistic Director Michael Longhurst co-directs with Ann Yee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Monday, February 26, 2024

Cast Set for Curve's Scenes From Rent—A Staged Performance by Andrew Gans

Scenes and songs from the Jonathan Larson musical will be presented in British Sign Language and English.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Parade's Alex Joseph Grayson to Make Solo NYC Concert Debut by Andrew Gans

Jarvis Antonio Green will direct the evening with musical direction by John Fischer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Idina Menzel in World Premiere of Redwood Musical by Andrew Gans

Tina Landau directs the new work, which she conceived with Wicked Tony winner Menzel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Claudio Macor's The Tailor-Made Man Sets London Dates by Andrew Gans

The production will be the inaugural play at the new Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Fiasco Theater's Pericles Opens Off-Broadway February 26 by Andrew Gans

Ben Steinfeld directs the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, February 24, 2024

The Assassination of Julius Caesar as Told by William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw Begins Off-Broadway February 24 by Andrew Gans

The world premiere is directed by its playwright, Bedlam Artistic Director Eric Tucker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, February 23, 2024

Andrea McArdle, Clint Holmes, Frederica von Stade, More Set for Las Vegas Staging of Sondheim's Follies by Andrew Gans

David James Robinson will direct the 45-member company of the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Kara Young, Lauren Yee, and more attended the production directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

The Notebook's Dorian Harewood Says Bette Davis Is Responsible for His Acting Career by Andrew Gans

The Emmy-nominated stage and screen star is back on Broadway in the musical version of the Nicholas Sparks novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

London's The Play That Goes Wrong to Welcome New Cast as Hit Comedy Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning farce continues at the Duchess Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Make Me Gorgeous!, Starring Darius Rose (a.k.a. Jackie Cox), Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The RuPaul's Drag Race finalist recently succeeded Wade McCollum as the LGBTQ+ trailblazer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32AM
Thursday, February 22, 2024

Live Recording of Mandela—A New Musical Now Available by Andrew Gans

The score of the musical was preserved live during the London world premiere at the Young Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Sharon Catherine Brown, J. Harrison Ghee, Brenda Braxton, More Set for Dreamgirls Open Rehearsal by Andrew Gans

The free event, which will also be live streamed, is part of Seth Rudetsky's Broadway Sitzprobe Experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Chicago Premiere of Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck, and Jackie Sibblies Drury Musical Illinoise by Andrew Gans

The production has also announced additional performances for its upcoming engagement at New York's Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Ken Ludwig's Lady Molly of Scotland Yard to Receive Reading at Asolo Rep by Andrew Gans

The Florida theatre has joined forces with the Tony-nominated playwright on his latest work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Broadway's Chicago to Feature Talkback With Ariana Madix and Jessel Taank by Andrew Gans

Vanderpump Rules' Madix recently extended her engagement with the Tony-winning revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

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