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Friday, February 2, 2024

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
Thursday, February 1, 2024

Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Will Again Celebrate Hogwarts Houses With Special Performances by Andrew Gans

One performance will be dedicated to each house: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Broadway Bets Sets June Return to Sardi's by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares fundraiser features a poker tournament for all levels and other casino games.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Complete 46th Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More, Available to Stream by Andrew Gans

The broadcast featured Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Ben Platt, Tituss Burgess, and Sigourney Weaver, among many others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

See Who's Joining Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada in The Great Gatsby Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Marc Bruni directs with choreography by Dominique Kelley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Wendi Peters Will Join U.K. and Ireland Tour of Sister Act Musical This Spring by Andrew Gans

Bill Buckhurst directs the musical based on the film of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Old Globe's English, Opening February 1 by Andrew Gans

Arya Shahi directs Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Darius Rose (a.k.a. Jackie Cox) Makes Off-Broadway Debut in Make Me Gorgeous! Beginning February 1 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Nathan Lane to Receive Signature's 13th Stephen Sondheim Award by Andrew Gans

The late Chita Rivera was honored with the award last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Cast Complete for U.K. and Ireland Grease Tour by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will again direct with choreography by Arlene Phillips.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Donna McKechnie to Return to Broadway in Wicked Alongside Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, More by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical will welcome several new stars in March at the Gershwin Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Alex Newell Will Star in 50th Anniversary Pippin Concerts in London by Andrew Gans

Jonathan O'Boyle will direct the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Video: Watch Hinton Battle Receive His 3 Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

The late Broadway actor-singer-dancer received a remarkable three Tonys in a 10-year span.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Night Chita Rivera Dazzled in Her Solo Concert by Andrew Gans

The late, legendary three-time Tony honoree celebrated her 80th birthday in 2013 with a sold-out concert to benefit Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Curve Will Present New Staging of My Fair Lady by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the classic Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe musical at the Leicester venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Ramin Karimloo, Bonnie Milligan, Chuck Cooper, Judy Kuhn, More Will Star in Encores! Titanic by Andrew Gans

Anne Kauffman will direct the Tony-winning musical with choreography by Danny Mefford.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Lillias White Sets Final Performance in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Broadway Bares Sets June Return to NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom by Andrew Gans

The revealing, annual burlesque event raises money for Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Cast Complete for U.K. Tour of An Officer and a Gentleman Musical by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the Curve production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Photos and Video: Watch Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix Take 1st Broadway Bow in Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

See Who's Joining Sarah Brightman in Australian Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will begin in Melbourne in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby Begins at Off-Broadway's Signature January 30 by Andrew Gans

Steve H. Broadnax III directs the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Monday, January 29, 2024

Stephanie J. Block Will Offer New Concert in New York, The Mother by Andrew Gans

The evening will feature musical direction by Ben Cohn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Jamie Lloyd Company Is Now an Independent Production Company by Andrew Gans

Forthcoming productions include the U.S. transfers of Sunset Boulevard and The Effect.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Stars in the House Live Streams The Broadway Sitzprobe Experience: Guys and Dolls January 29 by Andrew Gans

Len Cariou, Josie de Guzman, Ali Ewoldt, Santino Fontana, Jelani Remy, and more will be featured.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Dear Evan Hansen Turns to TikTok to Find Stars for U.K. Tour by Andrew Gans

Adam Penford will direct the forthcoming tour of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix Makes Broadway Debut in Chicago January 29 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Sunday, January 28, 2024

Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck, and Jackie Sibblies Drury Musical Illinoise Begins in Chicago January 28 by Andrew Gans

Directed and choreographed by Peck, the production plays Chicago Shakespeare Theater before arriving at the Park Avenue Armory in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, January 27, 2024

World Premiere of Brushstroke Opens January 27 in Los Angeles by Andrew Gans

Casey Stangl directs John Ross Bowie's Cold War comedy thriller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

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