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Friday, February 16, 2024

Broadway Cares Awards Over $2.8 Million to Food and Meal Delivery Programs by Andrew Gans

Nearly 150 food service organizations will receive funds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Back to the Future's Jelani Remy on How Actors Are Like Chefs by Andrew Gans

Plus, that time the actor met Oprah while performing in Ain't Too Proud.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Video: Watch Evan Rachel Wood Discuss New York Stage Debut—And Working as a Magician's Assistant by Andrew Gans

Wood and Darren Criss recently joined the cast of the hit Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

JoAnn M. Hunter to Direct Broadway-Aimed Jo–The Little Women Musical by Andrew Gans

Also, listen to a new single from the musical, "When Nighttime Falls."

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Red Bull 20th Anniversary Festival to Feature Rebecca Hall, Jacob Ming-Trent, Patrick Page, John Douglas Thompson, More by Andrew Gans

The series of readings and workshops will beginning in April at The Sheen Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Shoshana Bean, Jordan Fisher, Alex Newell, Constance Wu, More Set for Broadway Backwards Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation Sets NYC Premiere by Andrew Gans

The touring production features World Irish dance champions and dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Felicity Huffman Makes U.K. Stage Debut in Taylor Mac's Hir Beginning February 15 by Andrew Gans

Steven Kunis directs the revival for the Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix Extends Run in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Brian J. Nash Will Offer Sunday Night Music Club at Green Room 42 by Andrew Gans

The pianist, singer, and music director will go it solo at the Manhattan venue in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Revival of Psychosexual Thriller Dead Brains Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Playwright Erik Champney directs the site-specific production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Photos: Check Out the New 2024 Company of London's Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical recently welcomed Tobias Turley and Stevie Doc, winners of ITV's Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream casting competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

See Who's Starring in New U.K. Tour of The Glass Menagerie by Andrew Gans

Atri Banerjee will direct the Tennessee Williams classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Judy Kaye, Thomas Gibson, Jen Cody, More Will Star in Charles Busch's Ibsen's Ghost Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Playwright Busch also stars in his newest work, directed by Carl Andress.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Liisi LaFontaine, Ciara Renée, Hunter Parrish, More Cast 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 01:32PM

Mary Testa Will Star in Industry Presentations of Ed Kleban's Gallery by Andrew Gans

Richard Maltby, Jr. will direct the performances of the unproduced musical from the late lyricist of A Chorus Line.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Spiderwoman Theater Will Present Midwest Tour of Misdemeanor Dream by Andrew Gans

Spiderwoman is the longest continuously-running Native theatre company in North America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Alex Brightman Will Join Kids of Chickenshed NYC for 1-Night-Only Benefit at Sardi's by Andrew Gans

The inclusive theatre company began in the United Kingdom over five decades ago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Idina Menzel Stars in World Premiere of Redwood Musical Beginning February 13 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Peter Jöback Is Jean Valjean in London's Les Misérables Starting February 13 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Monday, February 12, 2024

Solo Hamlet, Starring Eddie Izzard, Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Selena Cadell directs Mark Izzard's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Russell Daniels Will Return to Off-Broadway's Titanìque; Elliott Mattox to Join Cast by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Acting Company Will Honor Stephen McKinley Henderson at Upcoming Gala by Andrew Gans

The Fantastic Journeys event will also celebrate William H. Wright II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Watch Nick Cearley and Andy Mientus Duet on 'Rainbow Connection' by Andrew Gans

Mientus joined the Skivvies star for his February 9 concert, I Didn't Recognize You With Your Clothes On.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Jinkx Monsoon to Return to Cast of Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM
Saturday, February 10, 2024

Hadestown Begins West End Previews February 10 by Andrew Gans

The London return of the Tony-winning musical plays the Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, February 9, 2024

Bonnie Milligan, Chris Sullivan, and Ava Briglia Will Star in Bad News Bears Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Sherri Eden Barber will direct the new musical based on the 1976 film of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Jerry Mitchell Will Be Honored by Kanyok Arts Initiative by Andrew Gans

Founder Laurie Kanyok and Tyler Hanes will direct and choreograph the gala evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Alton Fitzgerald White Couldn't Get Cast in His College Shows. Now He's a Broadway Vet by Andrew Gans

The Ragtime and Lion King alum will celebrate Valentine's Day at 54 Below this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

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