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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Watch 2 Songs From Joe Iconis' Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical by Andrew Gans

Christopher Ashley directs Iconis and Gregory S. Moss' musical at Virginia's Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

West End Titanique Will Welcome New Cast Members This Summer by Andrew Gans

The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic plays the Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Ovation Rights Acquires Richard Stilgoe's Musical Catalogue, Including Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony nominee also co-wrote Starlight Express and Cats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins Sets Off-Broadway Dates by Andrew Gans

Alberto Oliva will direct the production featuring the international escape artist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Broadway in Bryant Park Will Feature Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Gypsy, More by Andrew Gans

The free summer performance series, spotlighting the best of Broadway, is set to return July 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Solea Pfeiffer, Liisi LaFontaine, Will Swenson, More Lead Wanted Musical Workshop by Andrew Gans

The first single from the Broadway-aimed production, formerly titled Gun & Powder, has also been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Reimagined Version of Almost Famous Musical Sets Fall Premiere by Andrew Gans

Creators Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe will work with A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut to revamp their musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Muny Come From Away, With Heidi Blickenstaff, Andréa Burns, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam, Begins June 26 by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the 9/11-themed musical at the Tony-winning regional venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Photos: Gianna Harris Is Broadway's New Juliet in & Juliet by Andrew Gans

The long-running, hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Wicked Will Host Free Broadway Block Party Pride Weekend by Andrew Gans

The afternoon will feature numerous Broadway shows with music, giveaways, and Pride-filled fun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

London Revival of Starlight Express Welcomes Return of Jeevan Braich by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical continues at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Watch Highlights From Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out by Andrew Gans

The Wizard of Oz-themed burlesque spectacular brought in over $2.4 million at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

See Who's Joining Patti Murin, Hannah Corneau, and Jelani Remy in Muny's Frozen by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia will direct the family-friendly Disney musical with choreography by Patrick O’Neill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I Put a Spell on You Will Celebrate 10th Anniversary Concert at Webster Hall by Andrew Gans

Johnson, Allison Godleski, and Amanda Williams Ware will return as the Sanderson sisters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Brandon Micheal Hall, Will Blum, Sarah Stiles Cast in Old Globe's Comedy of Errors by Andrew Gans

James Vásquez is directing the classic William Shakespeare comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Check Out the Night of a Thousand Judys at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

The 13th annual Pride celebration of Judy Garland honored Nathan Lee Graham and Jeremy Katz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Amy Marie Seidel-Directed Revival of Machinal Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Sophie Treadwell drama marks the Off-Broadway debut for New York Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Go Inside Betsy Wolfe-Led Joy: A New True Musical's 1st Preview Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new musical about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano is directed by Lorin Latarro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Photos: Graham Phillips Is Seymour in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Riverdale star is reuniting with Elizabeth Gillies at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

London's The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes New Cast Members This Summer by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical continues at His Majesty's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out Raises Record-Breaking Sum for Broadway Cares by Andrew Gans

The Wizard of Oz-themed burlesque spectacular brought in over $2.4 million at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

The Notebook's Dorian Harewood Will Celebrate Nat King Cole in Upcoming Concert by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star will be joined by musical director Randy Waldman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, June 23, 2025

Jennifer Holliday, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, More Set for Broadway by the Boardwalk Concerts by Andrew Gans

The free Monday night concert series will play Hudson River Park's Clinton Cove.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

J. Harrison Ghee, Beth Leavel, Santino Fontana, Katie Finneran, More Lead Hello, Dolly! at Carnegie Hall June 23 by Andrew Gans

Frank DiLella and Lee Roy Reams co-host the benefit performance for Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Sunday, June 22, 2025

Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out Plays Hammerstein Ballroom June 22 by Andrew Gans

Broadway Cares' burlesque spectacular features appearances by Tony winners André De Shields, J. Harrison Ghee, Alex Newell, Nicole Scherzinger, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, June 21, 2025

Betsy Wolfe Finds Joy Off-Broadway in New Musical Beginning June 21 by Andrew Gans

The new musical about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano is directed by Lorin Latarro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, June 20, 2025

Get a Sneak Peek at Rachel Zegler's Outdoor 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' in London Evita Revival by Andrew Gans

Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses director Jamie Lloyd's most recent theatrical staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Anthony Rapp, Sandra Valls, Mario Cantone, Jackie Cox, More Set for Rise Up. Live Proud. NYC Pride Celebration by Andrew Gans

RiseNY, in a partnership with Playbill, is presenting the free event to benefit Heritage of Pride.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Cast Set for Chicago Reading of They Call Me Katherine by Andrew Gans

Jessica Fisch will direct the new play by Laura Lapidus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Lighting Designer Ben Stanton on the Collaborative Spirit of Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending by Andrew Gans

He recently picked up his fifth Tony nomination for his work on the 2025 Tony winner for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM