All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Video: Watch Highlights From Encores! Love Life, Starring Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell by Andrew Gans

Also, check out photos from the production at New York City Center that is directed by two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Stars in the House Will Return to Regular Programming With 4 Upcoming Events by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's streaming series now serves as a platform for marginalized communities and organizations in need.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Deluxe Edition of Jim Caruso's The Swing Set Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

The recording will feature two new tracks, including "Avalon," featuring Caruso, Billy Stritch, and Jane Monheit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at the New Queens in Broadway's Six by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell Star in Love Life at City Center Beginning March 26 by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark is directing the rarely seen musical for City Center Encores!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Titanìque Extends Chicago Run by Andrew Gans

The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic plays the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

On March 26, 1964: Funny Girl Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The musical and subsequent film would make an international star of Barbra Streisand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Why Liza Minnelli Says Stage Fright Is 'Very Exciting' by Andrew Gans

Get an exclusive sneak peek at Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, a new documentary airing on PBS in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Lion King Confirms Untimely Passing of Actor Marquis Floyd by Andrew Gans

Mr. Floyd was starring in the national tour of the Disney hit, which canceled its March 23 performance following the tragic news.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32PM

Photos: Go Inside NYC Screening of Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert With Ben Vereen, Alex Newell, More by Andrew Gans

The evening also celebrated the 10th anniversary of BroadwayHD.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

London's MJ the Musical Will Welcome New Cast in April by Andrew Gans

The Broadway hit continues in the West End at the Prince Edward.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

See Who's Starring in Free Reading of King of the Hollywood Fixers by Andrew Gans

Chris Wells will direct the new play from Douglas J. Cohen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Joy Behar Will Return to My First Ex-Husband; Marilu Henner, Marsha Mason, More to Join Off-Broadway Comedy by Andrew Gans

Randal Myler directs the rotating cast of the new show penned by Behar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Fire Island Dance Festival Will Celebrate 30th Anniversary This Summer by Andrew Gans

The annual celebration benefits Dancers Responding to AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Emma Kingston, Zizi Strallen, More Fly Into London's Wicked March 25 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Monday, March 24, 2025

See Who Will Be Celebrating Rodgers and Hart in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host Isn’t It Rodgers and Hart? at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Check Out Photos of Who Is Jimmy Pants? Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Joseph Church and Jeff Bienstock's new musical plays the York Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Bull Durham Musical Will Launch Paper Mill Playhouse 87th Season by Andrew Gans

The 2025-2026 season at the New Jersey venue will feature four additional musicals, including Disney's Frozen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Burlesque the Musical Sets West End Premiere by Andrew Gans

Steve Antin's new musical features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia plus new music by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

On March 24, 1955: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Opened on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama celebrates its 70th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, March 21, 2025

Signature Theatre Casts Its Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Andrew Gans

Ethan Heard will direct the John Cameron Mitchell-Stephen Trask musical at the Virginia venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Check Out New Photos of West End Titanìque by Andrew Gans

The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic has also extended its booking period at the Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Stephanie Nur and Jay Ellis Will Lead New York Premiere of Charles Randolph-Wright's Duke & Roya by Andrew Gans

Warren Adams will direct the limited engagement Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

See Who's Starring in Immersive The Death of Rasputin by Andrew Gans

Created by and featuring original cast members and creative leads of Sleep No More, the work will be directed by Ashley Brett Chipman on Governors Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

& Juliet Star Maya Boyd Says Prioritizing Health Is Key to Sustaining a Long Run by Andrew Gans

Boyd, who had made her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along, is approaching her one-year anniversary at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Amber Ardolino Boards Off-Broadway's Titanìque March 21 by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic recently welcomed a mostly new crew to the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Video: Watch New Hadestown Star Merle Dandridge Sing 'Livin' It Up on Top' on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Beaches Musical Will Launch National Tour in 2026 by Andrew Gans

The Broadway-aimed production is based on Iris Rainer Dart's novel, which spawned the Bette Midler film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at New West End Hadestown Cast by Andrew Gans

A new company leads the hit musical after the recent limited engagement of the original Broadway cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

London's The Lion King Will Welcome New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues in the West End at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

On This Day: M. Butterfly Opened on Broadway, March 20, 1988 by Andrew Gans

David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning Best Play launched the Broadway careers of the playwright and actor BD Wong.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

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