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Friday, January 19, 2024

Julia Murney Will Direct You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown This Fall by Andrew Gans

The musical comedy, based on the classic comic strip, is part of the newly announced 2024 season at the Sharon Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

See Who's Joining Michelle Visage and Ramin Karimloo in The Addams Family London Concerts by Andrew Gans

Matthew White will direct with choreography by Alistair David.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Linedy Genao, Julie Halston, Ann Harada, Kristolyn Lloyd, More Are Women on Fire Off-Broadway Starting January 19 by Andrew Gans

Chris Henry and Lorna Ventura direct Fair Is Foul, the new chapter of the series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville to Star in West End Revival of Oedipus by Andrew Gans

Robert Icke penned the adaptation of the Sophocles classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Photos: Take a Look at Striking New Images of London's Long-Running Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

The Parliament of Poets, Exploring Meaning of Modern Life, Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Andrew Gans

Poet-critic Frederick Glaysher wrote and stars in the solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Entire Cast of Caissie Levy-Led Next to Normal Will Transfer to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst will again direct Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical following its run at the Donmar Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Alyssa Fox and Hiba Elchikhe Will Join Syndee Winters in Disney Princess—The Concert Tour by Andrew Gans

The theatre favorites will perform Disney classics during 40 concert dates this winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Cast Set for Out of the Box Readings of James Caverly and Andrew Morrill's Trash by Andrew Gans

Nathaniel P. Claridad will direct the three readings about the Deaf experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Jose Llana, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More Set for Julie Halston's Broadway Belts Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening, benefiting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, will also be live-streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

A Night With Janis Joplin to Make U.K. Premiere in London's West End by Andrew Gans

Mary Bridget Davies will again star as the late rock icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Royal Shakespeare Company's Cowbois Opens at London's Royal Court January 17 by Andrew Gans

Charlie Josephine’s queer western is co-directed by the playwright and Sean Holmes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Off-Broadway Revival of Psychosexual Thriller Dead Brains Begins January 17 by Andrew Gans

Playwright Erik Champney directs the site-specific production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Roger Q. Mason's The Pride of Lions and The Duat to Make World Premieres by Andrew Gans

A production of Mason's Lavender Men will also be seen this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Video: Get a 1st Look at Boy George as Harold Zidler in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Check Out New Character Portraits of West End Cast of Hadestown by Andrew Gans

Rehearsals are currently underway for the London return of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Owain Arthur to Return to London Guys and Dolls Opposite Timmika Ramsay's Miss Adelaide by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada to Return to Broadway in The Great Gatsby Musical by Andrew Gans

Marc Bruni directs with choreography by Dominique Kelley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Friday, January 12, 2024

Date Set for 2024 Drama League Awards by Andrew Gans

The annual ceremony recognizes work playing Broadway and Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

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

The husband-and-wife duo will offer Broadway en Spanglish at the intimate venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Over 60 Artisans Helped Jen Caprio's Spamalot Costume Designs Reach Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Emmy-winning costume designer was also once a cheese seller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Red Concepción Will Make Broadway Debut in Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Musical Will Transfer to the West End by Andrew Gans

The two-hander stars Dear Evan Hansen's Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Christina Aguilera's Burlesque the Musical Will Play Manchester and Glasgow Before West End Premiere by Andrew Gans

Aguilera will also executive produce the new musical, featuring a book by Steven Antin and Kate Wetherhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Nathan Lee Graham and Frankie J. Grande Board Off-Broadway's Titanìque January 12 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Broadway's Lempicka Partners With Sotheby's for 1-Night-Only Event, Featuring Eden Espinosa by Andrew Gans

The Manhattan venue will also present the exhibition "The World of Tamara—A Celebration of Lempicka and Art Deco."

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Music City, New Musical From J.T. Harding and Peter Zinn, Will Be Part of Bedlam's 2024 Season by Andrew Gans

Eric Tucker's The Assassination of Julius Caesar as Told by William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw is also on the schedule.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Richard III, Starring Colm Feore, Now Available for Streaming by Andrew Gans

Stratford Festival's 2022 production was directed for the stage by Antoni Cimolino and for film by Barry Avrich.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Cast Complete for Donmar Warehouse World Premiere of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Human Body by Andrew Gans

Outgoing Artistic Director Michael Longhurst will co-direct with Ann Yee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Royal Shakespeare Company's Cowbois Begins at London's Royal Court January 11 by Andrew Gans

Charlie Josephine’s queer western is co-directed by the playwright and Sean Holmes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

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