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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Girls Aloud Star Nicola Roberts to Join West End Hadestown by Andrew Gans

A new company is currently leading the hit musical after the limited engagement of the original Broadway cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Javier Muñoz Will Narrate Audiobook for Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist by Andrew Gans

Daniel Pollack-Pelzner penned the new tome about the creator of Hamilton and In the Heights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

The Handmaid's Tale's Madeline Brewer Is Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors Starting August 12 by Andrew Gans

Also, upcoming Chess star Nicholas Christopher returns to the hit Off-Broadway revival at the Westside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, August 11, 2025

Chicago Welcomes Tam Mutu, Jacqueline B. Arnold, Bianca Marroquín August 11 by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking John Kander and Fred Ebb musical continues on Broadway at the Ambassador.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Kate Baldwin, Derek Klena, Kecia Lewis, Elizabeth Stanley, More Will Celebrate Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty by Andrew Gans

American Songbook Association is honoring the Tony-winning Ragtime songwriters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Concert Version of Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire's About Time Will Play 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The November concerts will feature the cast of the recent Goodspeed production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Cast Complete for The Sound of Music Tour, Starring Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, Christiane Noll, Nicholas Rodriguez by Andrew Gans

Director Jack O'Brien and choreographer Danny Mefford are returning after working on the 2015 tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Watch Highlights From Muny La Cage aux Folles Starring Norm Lewis and Michael James Scott by Andrew Gans

Marcia Milgrom Dodge directs the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Ruthie Henshall, More to Join London Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The West End revival recently celebrated its 1,500th performance at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Watch Dez Duron's Complete Bryant Park Concert by Andrew Gans

The Maybe Happy Ending actor recently offered a free concert at the Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Friday, August 8, 2025

Photos: Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical at Evolution London by Andrew Gans

A 30-member cast performs the musical while the film plays in its entirety.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Watch Original Hadestown Cast Join Current Broadway Company for Special Version of 'Cups' by Andrew Gans

Also, check out photos from the 2,000th performance of the Tony-winning musical at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Oscar Winner Ariana DeBose Will Be The Baker's Wife Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated artist will get the chance to belt out "Meadowlark" in the Stephen Schwartz musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Stephanie Umoh Nearly Left the Business. Now She's Completely 'Satisfied' in Broadway's Hamilton by Andrew Gans

She currently plays Angelica Schuyler in the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical, now celebrating its 10th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Norm Lewis and Michael James Scott Star in La Cage aux Folles at the Muny Beginning August 8 by Andrew Gans

Marcia Milgrom Dodge directs the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Thursday, August 7, 2025

Check Out New Photos of Olivier Nominee Rob Madge and Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd in London Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The West End revival recently celebrated its 1,500th performance at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, Bowen Yang, More Will Be Part of Beverly Hills Benefit Reading by Andrew Gans

Michael Ausiello will direct the Pretend Soap Opera Performed by Real Actors, which he wrote when he was only 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Aubrey Plaza, Dion Graham, Nellie McKay, More Cast in Ethan Coen's Let's Love! Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Neil Pepe will direct the trio of one-acts for Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Check Out New Photos of Burlesque the Musical in London's West End by Andrew Gans

Steve Antin's new musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Kate Burton, Natalie Gold, Roslyn Ruff, More to Star in Kyoto Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's Olivier-nominated play will be seen this fall at Lincoln Center Theater's Mitzi E. Newhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Cast Complete for Muny Jersey Boys by Andrew Gans

Maggie Burrows will direct the Tony-winning musical with choreography by William Carlos Angulo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

See Who's Starring in Industry Reading of New Musical Silk by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone is directing the musical penned by Chilina Kennedy, Daniel Edmonds, and Eric Holmes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Margaret Cho, Adam Kantor, Marc Kudisch, More Set for Theatre Aspen's Solo Flights Festival by Andrew Gans

This year's festival in Colorado will spotlight six solo works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Photos: Tony Winner James Monroe Iglehart and TikTok Star Cheryl Porter Take 1st Bows in Broadway's & Juliet by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Roundabout's Todd Haimes Theatre Will Undergo $24-Million Renovation by Andrew Gans

This will mark the first major renovation of the Broadway theatre, named for Roundabout's late artistic director, in nearly 30 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Chisa Hutchinson, Michael Korie, Jolie Schaffzin Will Be Honored by Dramatists Guild Foundation by Andrew Gans

The three will be celebrated for their commitment to fostering the next generation of storytellers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

See Who's Leading New The Phantom of the Opera North American Tour by Andrew Gans

A revamped touring version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will launch in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Andrea Martin, Will Brill, Raffi Barsoumian Will Lead Meet the Cartozians Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

David Cromer will direct Talene Monahon's play for Second Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Jamie Jackson Will Star in Rupert Murdoch Play by Unnamed Playwright Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Christopher Scott will direct the limited engagement about the media magnate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Aladdin to Become 14th Longest-Running Broadway Show by Andrew Gans

The hit Disney musical continues at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

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