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Thursday, January 30, 2025

Hadestown to Be Filmed in West End With Eva Noblezada, André De Shields, Reeve Carney, Amber Gray, Patrick Page by Andrew Gans

The stars of the Tony-winning Broadway production are heading back to London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

London Cabaret Revival, Starring Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace, to Welcome New Prologue Company by Andrew Gans

The West End revival recently celebrated its 1,000th performance at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Moulin Rouge! Star Sophie Carmen-Jones Will Join Broadway Cast of Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Eva Noblezada Concludes Run in Broadway's The Great Gatsby January 30 by Andrew Gans

The new musical, based on the famed novel of the same name, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Recipients of 2025 Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Announced by Andrew Gans

The scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students of color pursuing degrees in any offstage theatrical field.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Steve Kazee, Maggie Lacey, Sarah Stiles, More in Appropriate at San Diego's Old Globe by Andrew Gans

Steve H. Broadnax III is directing Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Tony-winning family drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

See Who's Joining Olivia Washington in CSC's Wine in the Wilderness Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Tony winner LaChanze will direct the Alice Childress play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Paul Jacob French, Max Bowden, More Cast in Midnight Cowboy Musical's London World Premiere by Andrew Gans

Nick Winston will direct and choreograph the new musical at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Lineup Set for 20th Anniversary Season of Project Shaw Series by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group's long-running series celebrates the work of George Bernard Shaw.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Mystic Pizza Musical Begins at Paper Mill Playhouse January 29 by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion directs the musical based on the 1988 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Joy Behar, Susie Essman, Tovah Feldshuh, Adrienne C. Moore Star in My First Ex-Husband Off-Broadway Beginning January 29 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Broadway Bares Sets June Return to the Hammerstein Ballroom by Andrew Gans

The revealing, annual burlesque event raises money for Broadway Cares.

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Video: See Keala Settle, Jordan Fisher, Kevin Cahoon Sing 'It's a Privilege to Pee' From Urinetown by Andrew Gans

The show will be presented at New York City Center for a limited engagement February 5–16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim Will Be Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Jeremy Kushnier will also join the cast of the hit revival at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

To Kill a Mockingbird Will Tour U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

Bartlett Sher directs Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of the Harper Lee novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Erika Jayne Extends Return Engagement in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Watch Nicole Scherzinger Belt Out 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' on The Late Show by Andrew Gans

The Olivier winner is currently making her Broadway debut in the revival of Sunset Blvd. at the St. James.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Psychological Thriller Job Plays the Signature Beginning January 28 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Gardiner directs Max Wolf Friedlich's two-hander, seen on Broadway earlier this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Join Cast of London Cabaret Revival January 28 by Andrew Gans

The West End revival recently celebrated its 1,000th performance at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Monday, January 27, 2025

T.J. Wilkins and Shanice Will Be Barack and Michelle Obama in New Musical 44 by Andrew Gans

Eli Bauman's new musical will also benefit families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

See Who's Joining Joanna Vanderham in U.K. Revival of A Streetcar Named Desire by Andrew Gans

Josh Seymour will direct the Tennessee Williams classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

See Who's Singing Jule Styne in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host the performances for the Songbook Sundays series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

John Owen-Jones Joins Kerry Ellis-Led If/Then Concert; 2nd Performance Added by Andrew Gans

Bill Buckhurst will direct the Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey musical at London's Savoy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Friday, January 24, 2025

See Who's Starring in Industry Readings of New Musical The City of Ember by Andrew Gans

S. Dylan Zwickel will direct the musical he co-wrote with Step Pażernov.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Watch Emotional Response to Lencia Kebede's Historic Wicked Casting by Andrew Gans

Kebede will be the first Black actor to play Elphaba full time on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Christopher Sieber Once Played a Twinkie, Now He's the Love Interest in Death Becomes Her by Andrew Gans

The gifted comedic actor, and two-time Tony nominee, is back on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Will Offer Live in London in February by Andrew Gans

The couple will perform in concert prior to their West End engagement in Hadestown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Broadway's The Great Gatsby Musical Will Launch North American Tour Next Year by Andrew Gans

The new musical, based on the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Brian Cox Will Star in World Premiere of James Graham's Make It Happen at 2025 Edinburgh International Festival by Andrew Gans

The satire tells the story of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the 2008 financial crash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:32AM

Sex Education Star Asa Butterfield Makes Stage Debut in Harry Potter-Themed Second Best Starting January 24 by Andrew Gans

Michael Longhurst directs Barney Norris' solo play at London's Riverside Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM