All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Friday, February 9, 2024

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

Judy Kaye, Len Cariou, Melissa Errico, More Set for Dancers Over 40 Benefit by Andrew Gans

Entitled Comedy Tonight: A Roast of Lee Roy Reams, the evening will honor the Tony-nominated 42nd Street triple threat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Lola Tung and Ani DiFranco Make Broadway Debuts in Hadestown February 9 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM

Nicole Parker Returns to Off-Broadway's Titanìque February 9 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM
Thursday, February 8, 2024

Sierra Boggess and Josh Grisetti to Star in Free Readings of InunDATED, A New Musical by Andrew Gans

Christine Pedi will direct for the York Theatre Company's Developmental Reading Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Original Rent Stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp to Return to 54 Below This Summer by Andrew Gans

The duo will return to the intimate nightspot following sold-out shows in January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Laurie Kynaston Replaces Anthony Boyle in West End's Long Day's Journey Into Night by Andrew Gans

The cast of the upcoming production also features Brian Cox, Patricia Clarkson, and Daryl McCormack.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Fiasco Theater's Pericles Begins Previews Off-Broadway February 8 by Andrew Gans

Ben Steinfeld directs the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

78th Annual Theatre World Awards Will Be Held in June by Andrew Gans

Peter Filichia will once again host the annual ceremony honoring debut performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Photos: Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix Is Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Todrick Hall and More Join Cast of World Premiere of Burlesque Musical by Andrew Gans

Christina Aguilera will executive produce the musical based on her 2010 film with direction and choreography by Nick Winston.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Photos: Take a Look at Succession's Sarah Snook in Solo Version of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Andrew Gans

Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams, who adapted the Oscar Wilde novel, also directs the London production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

War Horse to Embark on 18-Month U.K. Tour by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning play was adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford from Michael Morpurgo's novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Video: Watch Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker Sing 'I Will Never Leave You' From Upcoming Side Show Concert by Andrew Gans

Emma Butler will direct the Henry Krieger and Bill Russell musical at the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca Play Manhattan's 54 Below February 7 by Andrew Gans

The husband-and-wife duo are offering Broadway en Spanglish at the intimate venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Cast Set for Reading of God Save the Queer by Andrew Gans

Evan Cabnet will direct Zackary Grady's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Kate Baldwin, Graham Rowat, Alyssa Wray, More Cast in American Theater Group's A Little Night Music by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster will direct the Tony-winning Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Watch Ani DiFranco and Anaïs Mitchell Perform 'Our Lady of the Underground' From Hadestown by Andrew Gans

DiFranco is set to join the cast of the Tony-winning Broadway musical February 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Boy George Is Harold Zidler in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Starting February 6 by Andrew Gans

Derek Klena and Jeigh Madjus also return to the Tony-winning hit at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Succession's Sarah Snook Returns to London Stage February 6, Playing 26 Characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Andrew Gans

Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams, who adapted the Oscar Wilde novel, also directs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Matt Smith Stars in West End Revival of An Enemy of the People Beginning February 6 by Andrew Gans

Thomas Ostermeier’s reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s thought-provoking drama plays the Duke of York's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Monday, February 5, 2024

Alex Newell, Justin Guarini, Bonnie Milligan, More Are Part of Bigfoot, The Musical February 5 at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The new musical is penned by Amber Ruffin, Kevin Sciretta, and David Schmoll.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Robin de Jesús, Alyssa Fox, Jelani Remy, More Sing Scott Alan Tunes at Birdland February 5 by Andrew Gans

Alan is also joined by collaborator Ben Cohn for the concert at the famed jazz club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Saturday, February 3, 2024

Christian Borle, André De Shields, Christopher Jackson, Telly Leung, More Are Broadway's Leading Men in February 3 Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening, featuring the American Pops Orchestra, will be filmed for subsequent TV broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

New North American Tour of Little Women—The Musical Launches February 3 by Andrew Gans

Jeffrey B. Moss directs with choreography by Diane Laurenson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, February 2, 2024

Watch Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard Throw Shade in New Promo for Death Becomes Her Musical by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the 1992 film will debut in Chicago with a score by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey and a book by Marco Pennette.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Jordan Dobson On the Challenges and Rewards of Being a Swing on Broadway by Andrew Gans

He's back in A Beautiful Noise and will next be seen in a one-night-only concert of Glory Days.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Photos and Video: MJ the Musical Celebrates 2nd Anniversary on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Photos: Take a Look at Darius Rose (a.k.a. Jackie Cox) in Off-Broadway's Make Me Gorgeous! by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Alex Newell to Offer Solo London Concerts by Andrew Gans

The Shucked Tony winner will play Cadogan Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

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