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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Smash Star Robyn Hurder Sets Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Broadway's MJ the Musical to Offer Post-Show Performances of Jackson 5’s 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' by Andrew Gans

The hit musical about the late King of Pop continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Brian Stokes Mitchell Named Recipient of SMU's 2026 Meadows Award by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite will complete an artistic residency at the Dallas institution and perform in concert in March 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Leslie Odom Jr. Concludes Return Engagement in Broadway's Hamilton November 26 by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Back to the Future Musical Will Close in the West End Next Year by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the film of the same name, plays London's Adelphi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Get a 1st Look at Afra Hines, Jess LeProtto, Jessica Lee Goldyn, More in Gotta Dance Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The revue features reconstructions from West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Singin’ in the Rain, and more while celebrating Susan Stroman, Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, and Billy Wilson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Watch Trey Curtis Lead Hamilton Cast Through NYC in New 'My Shot' Music Video by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Andrew Durand Arrives on Skid Row in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors November 25 by Andrew Gans

The hit revival of the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken musical continues at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31AM
Monday, November 24, 2025

Check Out New Photos of Alex Newell, Sophie-Carmen Jones, Kate Baldwin in Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning revival is currently celebrating its 29th anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Myles Frost to Star in Arena Stage's Pal Joey Reimagining, Chez Joey by Andrew Gans

Savion Glover is co-directing Richard LaGravenese's new version of the Rodgers and Hart classic with Tony Goldwyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Operation Mincemeat Star Jak Malone to Make Solo NYC Cabaret Debut on New Year's Eve by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Beechman with the 2025 Tony winner will benefit Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Labelle, New Rock Opera Based on Famed Singing Group, in Development by Andrew Gans

Labelle’s Nona Hendryx is collaborating with Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage on the new production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Debbie Wileman Will Bring Her Judy Garland Across the Country in We Need a Little Christmas by Andrew Gans

The Garland tribute artist has also released a new holiday album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Teal Wicks Joins & Juliet on Broadway November 24 by Andrew Gans

The long-running Max Martin jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, November 21, 2025

Will Brill and Thomas Jay Ryan to Star in World Premiere of Daniel Fish’s Kramer/Fauci by Andrew Gans

The staging of the 1993 televised showdown between Dr. Anthony Fauci and playwright Larry Kramer will play NYU Skirball next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Olly Dobson, Ben Joyce, Caden Brauch Will All Be Marty McFly in London's Back to the Future Musical for 1 Night Only by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the film of the same name, continues at London's Adelphi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

After 45 Years, Scott Bakula Is Grateful for a 2nd Chance With The Baker's Wife by Andrew Gans

The Golden Globe-winning actor is currently starring opposite Ariana DeBose in the Off-Broadway production of the Stephen Schwartz musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Monday, November 17, 2025

Cynthia Erivo Will Open 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Andrew Gans

Also performing on the annual NBC event will be the casts of Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club, Just in Time, Ragtime, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

See Who's Joining Adrianna Hicks, A.J. Shively, Sally Struthers in White Christmas at the Ogunquit by Andrew Gans

Dreamgirls Tony winner Cleavant Derricks is one of the additions to the cast of the holiday classic that will be directed by Mary Giattino.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Photos: Go Inside 10th Anniversary Reunion of On Your Feet! Cast and Creative Team by Andrew Gans

Director Jerry Mitchell, original cast members Ana Villafañe, Andreá Burns, Eric Ulloa, and more reflect on the musical about Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

James Monroe Iglehart, Casey Likes, Isabella Esler, Jackson Chase Featured on It's Kind of a Funny Story EP by Andrew Gans

The new musical comes from Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

1536 Will Transfer to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Lyndsey Turner will direct Ava Pickett's award-winning historical drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Friday, November 14, 2025

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Ariana DeBose-Led The Baker's Wife Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Those catching performances by DeBose, Scott Bakula, Judy Kuhn, and more included Nikki M. James, Ethan Slater, Phillipa Soo, and Steven Pasquale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Cast and Creative Team Set for Signature's American Premiere of In Clay Musical by Andrew Gans

The musical spotlights French ceramist Marie-Berthe Cazin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Uncensored Cut of U.K. Next to Normal—Starring Caissie Levy, Jack Wolfe, More—Will Stream on BroadwayHD by Andrew Gans

The film of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will be available next month after airing on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Night Stories Will Have Limited Off-Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

The production features four tales by late Yiddish poet Avrom Sutzkever.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

'Everything One Does Influences Them as an Artist': Actor Chilina Kennedy's Go-To Advice by Andrew Gans

The long-time star of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical can currently be seen Off-Broadway in Reunions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

How to Get $29 Tickets to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM
Thursday, November 13, 2025

John Gallagher Jr., Conrad Ricamora, Ethan Slater, Samira Wiley, More Cast in Laramie Project Anniversary Readings Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Playwright Moisés Kaufman will also direct the four performances at the Minetta Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Video: Watch Sophie Carmen-Jones, Rachel Schur, Nakiya Peterkin Celebrate Chicago in RiseNY's Playbill Torch Song Series by Andrew Gans

The concert event featured songs from the record-breaking, Tony-winning revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

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