All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

London's The Mousetrap Plays Milestone Performance by Andrew Gans

Guinness World Records was on hand to celebrate the occasion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Charl Brown, Adam Grupper, Mauricio Martínez Join Cast of Off-Broadway's Joy: A New True Musical by Andrew Gans

Betsy Wolfe will star in the new musical about inventor Joy Mangano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Isaac Mizrahi Will Offer California Concerts This Spring by Andrew Gans

The fashion designer and cabaret favorite will play dates in San Francisco, La Jolla, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Ghost Stories Readies Return to Terrify London's West End by Andrew Gans

Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s play "contains moments of extreme shock and tension."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Hugh Jackman and Sonia Friedman Launch Together, New Theatrical Partnership by Andrew Gans

The duo will work with director Ian Rickman to create affordable theatre that celebrates the raw power of storytelling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Brian d’Arcy James Will Join Maya Hawke, More Off-Broadway in Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice by Andrew Gans

Les Waters will direct for the Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Video: Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell Sing 'Women's Club Blues' and 'I Remember It Well' From Love Life by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

See Who's Starring in Off-Broadway World Premiere of Cracked Open by Andrew Gans

Gail Kriegel's new play follows a family affected by mental illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Video: Watch Andrew Rannells, Lea Salonga, Bonnie Milligan, Nikki M. James, More Perform Finn Musical at Town Hall by Andrew Gans

The Kennedy Center national tour of the children's musical was abruptly canceled last month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Full Creative Team Set for Broadway's Call Me Izzy, Starring Jean Smart by Andrew Gans

Sarna Lapine will direct the Hacks Emmy winner in Jamie Wax's solo play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Billy Porter Will Make London Directorial Debut With This Bitter Earth by Andrew Gans

Alexander Lincoln and Omari Douglas will star in Harrison David Rivers' play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Monday, March 17, 2025

Ariana DeBose, Caissie Levy, Lola Tung Will Join Tom Kitt for NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Casey Likes, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Mandy Gonzalez, Kate Baldwin, and more will be part of Tom Kitt & Friends: 4 Concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Thrillifying: Get a 1st Look at Emma Kingston, Zizi Strallen, More in London's Wicked by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Check Out What Kerry Ellis Will Be Singing in 1-Night-Only Concert at the Vaudeville by Andrew Gans

The Wicked star has titled her evening Queen of the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Andrew Rannells, Lea Salonga, Bonnie Milligan, Nikki M. James, More Perform Finn at Town Hall for Stars in the House March 17 by Andrew Gans

The Kennedy Center national tour of the children's musical was abruptly canceled last month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Sunday, March 16, 2025

NSYNC's Joey Fatone Ends Run in Broadway's & Juliet March 16, But He'll Return in the Spring by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM

On This Day: 1776 Opened on Broadway, March 16, 1969 by Andrew Gans

Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards' historical musical introduced Broadway audiences to Betty Buckley and inspired Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, March 14, 2025

Mamie Parris, Michael Wordly, Brennyn Lark, More Will Lead Goodspeed Ragtime by Andrew Gans

Christopher Betts will direct the Terrence McNally-Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Broadway Cares Red Buckets Are Back Fundraising on Broadway Starting March 14 by Andrew Gans

The six-week campaign will continue through April 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

The Jonathan Larson Project's Jason Tam Once Operated a Forklift by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed actor on how the lows of a career in show business are just as impactful as the highs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

London's Caissie Levy-Led Next to Normal Will Air on PBS This Spring by Andrew Gans

Great Performances will broadcast the recent West End transfer of the Donmar Warehouse production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Check Out Portraits of Krystina Alabado, Kate Rockwell, Isabelle McCalla, Ryann Redmond in Regency Girls Musical by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph the adventure of love, rebellion, autonomy, and self-discovery at San Diego's Old Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Artemis Fowl Musical in Development by Andrew Gans

Scott Graham is directing a private workshop of the new musical based on the Disney film and the novel of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Kate Baldwin Singing 'Mr. Right' From Love Life by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark also discusses returning to direct the project after nearly five years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Video: Watch London Cabaret Revival Star Marisha Wallace Sing 'Maybe This Time' by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Billy Porter currently co-stars in the West End revival at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

NSYNC's Joey Fatone Sets Return to & Juliet; Hayden Tee to Join Broadway Company by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Supermodel Ashley Graham to Make Broadway Debut in Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

On March 13, 1947: Brigadoon Opened on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Audiences at the Ziegfeld heard such Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe classics as "Almost Like Being in Love" and "Come to Me, Bend to Me."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Grantham Coleman and Olivia Washington in CSC's Wine in the Wilderness by Andrew Gans

Tony winner LaChanze directs the Alice Childress play Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Photos: LaChanze, Mandy Gonzalez, Solea Pfeiffer, More Are Broadway’s Leading Ladies at Town Hall by Andrew Gans

Also, check out the complete song list from the March 10 concert that was hosted by Bebe Neuwirth and filmed for subsequent broadcast on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Adam Pascal, Nina West, Brenda Braxton, Zachary Noah Piser, More Join Finn Performance at Town Hall by Andrew Gans

The Kennedy Center national tour of the children's musical was abruptly canceled last month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM