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Monday, January 12, 2026

Micaela Diamond, Emmett O'Hanlon, Andrew Durand, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More Lead Oklahoma! Concert at Carnegie Hall January 12 by Andrew Gans

The performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM[SHARE]

Friday, January 9, 2026

London Revival of Starlight Express Sets Closing Date; World Tour to Follow by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical plays the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM[SHARE]

Casting: Role of a Lifeline, Bone Marrow and Information Fair, Will Be Held at Museum of Broadway by Andrew Gans

The event, featuring several Broadway organizations, will begin with remarks from The Lion King's L. Steven Taylor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM[SHARE]

Video: Noah Silverman and Omari Collins Perform Acoustic Version of 'Not My Father's Son' From Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The actors are leading the national tour of Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM[SHARE]

Chess Actor Sean Allan Krill Once Had to Choose Between Jagged Little Pill and Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee is back on Broadway relishing his work as a "bad guy" in the hit revival of the ABBA-Tim Rice musical at the Imperial.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM[SHARE]

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Jason Tam, Jade Jones, More Complete Cast of Bigfoot! Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new musical comedy comes from Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM[SHARE]

Photos: Edred Utomi and Jin Ha Take Lead of Broadway's Hamilton by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning international hit recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM[SHARE]

Watch Trailer for HBO Max's 2-Part Mel Brooks Documentary by Andrew Gans

Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio's film, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, premieres later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM[SHARE]

Rob McClure, Michael Genet, Matt Walker Will Lead Spare Parts Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Michael Herwitz will direct David J. Glass' new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM[SHARE]

John Cariani, Carson Stewart, More Cast in World Premiere of Ten Brave Seconds Musical by Andrew Gans

Ellie Heyman will direct the new musical from Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott at Utah's Pioneer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM[SHARE]

Matt Doyle, Jordan Kai Burnett, Andy Mientus, Leslie McDonel Will Join The Skivvies at the Beechman by Andrew Gans

A Heart Act to Follow will celebrate love for singles and couples alike.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

Michelle Visage, Natalie Paris, Mazz Murray, More Will Lead Sea Witch Musical in London by Andrew Gans

This prequel inspired by The Little Mermaid will play two performances at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Ricky Rojas to Return to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Norbert Leo Butz, Christina Kirk, Jill Abramovitz, More Cast in The Recipe, About Julia Child by Andrew Gans

Lisa Peterson will direct Claudia Shear's world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

The Lion King Tour Will Welcome New Rafiki, Who Has Played the Role in 7 Countries by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Disney musical arrives in Sacramento January 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM[SHARE]

The Fantasticks, Reimagined as Gay Love Story, Is Aiming for Broadway by Andrew Gans

Matt and Lewis will fall in love in the Tom Jones-Harvey Schmidt musical directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

2025 Christmas Spectacular Enjoys Highest Attendance in Over 2 Decades by Andrew Gans

The annual holiday celebration also marked the 100th anniversary of the Radio City Rockettes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Watch Masquerade Star Telly Leung's Acoustic Cover of 'Music of the Night' by Andrew Gans

Leung is one of six actors currently playing the Phantom in the immersive production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Bernadette Peters, Melissa Errico, More Will Perform at Inaugural Think Pink Gala by Andrew Gans

Opera star Denyce Graves will be honored at the evening celebrating the United Breast Cancer Foundation's 25th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Sierra Boggess, Jason Gotay, Gizel Jiménez, More Will Lead Ink & Paint Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Liz Carlson will direct the new musical spotlighting the untold story of the women behind Disney's golden age of animation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM[SHARE]

Go Inside Rehearsals for Mrs. President, Starring Keala Settle by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite will be seen as Mary Todd Lincoln at London's Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM[SHARE]

How to Get $15 Tickets to The Book of Mormon on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM[SHARE]

Angie Schworer, Marcus M. Martin, More Cast in Prairie Park Industry Reading by Andrew Gans

Stephen Santa will direct T.J. Pieffer's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Watch Matthew Morrison Revisit Songs From Finding Neverland and Hairspray at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The Glee star is currently offering Rhythms & Revelations through January 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Monday, January 5, 2026

Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal Set Summer Return to 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The original Rent stars are also playing four sold-out shows at the Manhattan venue January 10-13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM[SHARE]

Lucie Jones Sets Return to London Les Misérables by Andrew Gans

Cameron Mackintosh's hit production continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Friday, January 2, 2026

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Tony Winner Judith Ivey Will Lead Reading of The Pancake Club by Andrew Gans

Mark Shanahan will direct Charlotte Booker's comedy at the Westport Country Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]