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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Burlesque the Musical Ends West End Run September 6 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 12:42AM[SHARE]

Rachel Zegler-Led Evita Concludes Limited Run at London Palladium September 6 by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd directs the revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM[SHARE]
Friday, September 5, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Luke Newton, Emily Skinner, More in House of McQueen Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Darrah Cloud's new play spotlights late fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen, whose work is also on exhibition at The Mansion.

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Norm Lewis Sets Holiday Return Engagement at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Richard Jay-Alexander will direct the concerts with musical direction by Joseph Joubert.

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30 Broadway Professionals Share Their Training and Favorite Theatre Teachers by Andrew Gans

Theatre artists, from Beth Leavel to choreographer Fabian Aloise, recall their formative educational experiences.

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Listen to Rachel Zegler Belt Out 'Rainbow High' From Upcoming 10-Track Evita Cast Album by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd directs the revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Hamilton Arrives in Cinemas September 5 by Andrew Gans

The Emmy-winning filmed version of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical is released in movie theatres as the Broadway production celebrates its 10th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Gossip Girl Star Thomas Doherty Makes New York Stage Debut in Little Shop of Horrors September 5 by Andrew Gans

The Descendants actor joins Madeline Brewer and more on Skid Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Pansy Craze Sets Return to Audible's Minetta Lane by Andrew Gans

The six-part series is written and created by Hunter Bird and Mason Alexander Park.

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Photos: Watch Paulo Szot, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Kurt Elling, Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe Take 1st Bows in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical welcomed a new principal cast to the Walter Kerr September 2.

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Michael Urie Will Star in Shakespeare's Richard II Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Adapted and directed by Craig Baldwin, the Red Bull Theater production will begin in October.

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James Charrington Named Chair of SpotCo and Dewynters by Andrew Gans

Charrington will continue his work with Miroma Group's theatre agencies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM[SHARE]

Wayne Brady Will Star in To Sir, With Love London Concerts by Andrew Gans

Sheldon Epps will direct the concerts of the stage adaptation of the 1967 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Photos: Mel Brooks' The Producers Is Back in London's West End by Andrew Gans

Originally seen at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the revival of the Tony-winning musical based on Brooks' 1967 film is now playing the Garrick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

New Cast of London's Mamma Mia! Will Begin in October by Andrew Gans

The long-running international hit continues at the Novello Theatre.

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Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to Welcome New Cast in November by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning play continues at the Lyric Theatre.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Tatianna Córdoba, Yassmin Alers, Jennifer Sánchez, More Join In the Heights 20th Anniversary Concert by Andrew Gans

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, which premiered Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' musical in 2005, is presenting the concert.

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Get a 1st Look at Kurt Elling, Jack Wolfe, Morgan Dudley, Paulo Szot, Rebecca Naomi Jones in Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical welcomes a new principal cast to the Walter Kerr September 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM[SHARE]

Photos: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Ruthie Henshall, More in Rehearsal for London Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The West End revival, which recently celebrated its 1,500th performance, will welcome a host of new artists later this month at the Kit Kat Club.

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Drama League Fall Gala Will Honor Producer Lia Vollack by Andrew Gans

The benefit evening will be held on The Edison Rooftop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM[SHARE]

London's Moulin Rouge! The Musical to Welcome New Leads in October by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Piccadilly Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Is The Lion King's New Rafiki Starting September 2 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Disney musical continues on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre.

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Matte Martinez Is Broadway's New MJ Starting September 2 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical about the late King of Pop continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Tshidi Manye Ends Record-Breaking Run in Broadway's The Lion King August 31 by Andrew Gans

With more than 9,000 performances, Manye is the world's longest-running Rafiki.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, August 29, 2025

Watch Lesli Margherita Sing Hamilton's 'You'll Be Back' at Broadway Dream Roles Concert by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares fundraiser also featured Jennifer Holliday, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Liz Callaway, Zachary Noah Piser, and more.

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Watch Awa Sal Secka Perform Duke Ellington's 'Mood Indigo' in Signature's Play On! by Andrew Gans

Lili-Anne Brown directs with choreography by Breon Arzell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Hamilton's Bryson Bruce Shares How TV Subtitles Have Informed His Acting Instincts by Andrew Gans

The actor currently plays Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the Broadway production of Hamilton, now celebrating its 10th anniversary.

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Jimmy Award Winner Fabiola Caraballo Quijada to Lead & Juliet North American Tour by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical also continues on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre

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Rachel Zegler Will Offer Solo Concert at London Palladium by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star is currently playing the London venue in the title role of Jamie Lloyd's revival of Evita.

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Saul Rubinek Will Star in New York Premiere of Playing Shylock by Andrew Gans

Martin Kinch will direct Mark Leiren-Young's one-person drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

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