All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Monday, March 9, 2026

Understudies From Little Shop, Ragtime, Chess, More Will Step Into the Spotlight This Month by Andrew Gans

The At This Performance… concert series is an ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates.

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

5 New Broadway Plays to See This Spring by Andrew Gans

These five exciting plays have never before graced a Broadway stage.

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Friday, March 6, 2026

How Chicago Music Director John Bell Brings Guest Stars Up to Speed by Andrew Gans

The Broadway conductor has helped Whitney Leavitt, Mira Sorvino, and more ready for their debuts in the Tony-winning revival.

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Leslie Odom Jr. Will Make West End Debut in Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star will reprise his Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

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Emma Hunton, John Krause, Diana Huey Will Lead L.A. Millennials Are Killing Musicals by Andrew Gans

The New York-bound production will be directed by Kristin Hanggi.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Is Truman Capote in NYC Revival of Tru Starting March 6 by Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford directs the immersive Off-Broadway production of Jay Presson Allen's play.

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Ayad Akhtar and Maya Moverman Penning Stage Adaptation of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Andrew Gans

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has commissioned the adaptation of Matthew Desmond's Pulitzer-winning book.

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London's Matilda to Welcome More Than 20 Young Actors by Andrew Gans

Based on the Roald Dahl novel, Matilda features a score by Tim Minchin and a Tony Award-winning book by Dennis Kelly.

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Photos: Go Inside Meg Donnelly's Closing Night in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The Zombies star played her final performance in the Tony-winning musical at the Hirschfeld March 1.

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Ryan Silverman, Farah Alvin, Jenn Gambatese Will Be Part of Revised Children's Letters to God Musical by Andrew Gans

Two performances of a new version of Stuart Hample, David Evans, and Douglas J. Cohen's musical will play the Beechman.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Photos: J. Harrison Ghee, Joshua Colley, Jordan Tyson, Gary Dourdan, Gaby Moreno Take 1st Bow in Hadestown on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical welcomed a new set of leading players to the Walter Kerr Theatre March 3.

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Quiz: Can You Name All the Times Kelli O'Hara Was Nominated for a Tony? by Andrew Gans

The soaring soprano returns to the Main Stem in March in Fallen Angels.

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Eva Noblezada Returns to Broadway's The Great Gatsby March 4 by Andrew Gans

The hit new musical, based on the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Natalie Venetia Belcon, Corbin Bleu Will Announce 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations by Andrew Gans

The annual luncheon ceremony, recognizing work playing Broadway and Off-Broadway, will be held May 15.

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Ariana DeBose, Len Cariou, Leslie Uggams, More Join Lineup for 2026 Broadway Backwards Concert by Andrew Gans

Broadway favorites will reinterpret iconic songs from the musical theatre through a queer lens to benefit Broadway Cares and The Center.

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Ann-Margret Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

The celebration of choreographic excellence, named for the late Broadway icon, will be held in May.

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Nick Cearley Will Celebrate In Harmony With Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Andy Mientus, More at the Beechman by Andrew Gans

Brian Nash will be the musical director for the evening spotlighting the songs from the 1981 Sesame Street album.

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Noah Weisberg Is Lenny Bruce in March 3 Reading of Dig Lenny Bruce Musical by Andrew Gans

Stuart Ross directs Walter Marks' new work about the late comic, social critic, and satirist.

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Patti Murin and Colin Donnell Will Celebrate The Gershwins on Broadway in Upcoming Concert by Andrew Gans

Rob Fisher will be the music director for the evening in San Diego.

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Claybourne Elder Will Release Debut Solo Recording, If the Stars Were Mine by Andrew Gans

The Company and Gilded Age star will celebrate the new album with concerts at 54 Below.

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J. Harrison Ghee, Joshua Colley, Jordan Tyson, Gary Dourdan, Gaby Moreno Join Hadestown on Broadway March 3 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical welcomes a new set of leading players to the Walter Kerr Theatre.

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Broadway's Wicked Welcomes 2 New Witches and More March 3 by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit continues at the Gershwin.

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

London's MJ the Musical Closes February 28 by Andrew Gans

Jamaal Fields-Green heads the cast at the Prince Edward.

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Jodi Benson Will Be the Witch in Florida Into the Woods by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical will be directed by Kristen Sheola.

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Transport Group Will Celebrate Liza Minnelli's 80th Birthday With Starry Carnegie Hall Concert by Andrew Gans

Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance will be written by Minnelli and Hannah Oren.

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From Ensemble Player to Leading Man, Aladdin Has Given Rodney Ingram Work and Family by Andrew Gans

The actor is currently starring alongside his wife in the Disney hit at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

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Watch Matt Doyle Cover Songs by Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Sara Bareilles by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner returned to 54 Below earlier this month.

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Janie Dee, Stephen Mangan, More Will Lead West End Revival of The Truth by Andrew Gans

Lindsay Posner will direct Christopher Hampton's translation of Florian Zeller's comedy.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Charlotte d'Amboise Will Join Jesse Tyler Ferguson in NYC Revival of Tru by Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford will direct the immersive Off-Broadway production of Jay Presson Allen's play.

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Megan Thee Stallion Will Make Broadway Debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical recently announced it will play its final performance at the Hirschfeld in July.

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Watch Mia Pak Sing 'Architects and Engineers' From Safety Not Guaranteed Musical at the Signature by Andrew Gans

Oliver Butler is directing Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire's musical for the Virginia venue.

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off