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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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

Hamilton Celebrates 10th Anniversary on Broadway With 2 Special Performances August 6 by Andrew Gans

A fan-filled matinee will be followed by an invitation-only evening performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at London's Princess Diana Tribute, Diana the Mixtape by Andrew Gans

Courtney Act, Rosé, Divina De Campo, Kitty Scott-Claus, Priyanka all play the late Princess of Wales.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Mamma Mia! Returns to Broadway With 'Money, Money, Money' by Andrew Gans

The international hit, which spawned two films, is back on Broadway at the Winter Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

KO Will Direct Robin De Jesús, Katerina McCrimmon, Florencia Cuenca in 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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Maybe Happy Ending Actor Dez Duron Will Offer Free Bryant Park Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Manhattan venue will also be live-streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Cast Complete for London Transfer of Titus Andronicus, Starring Simon Russell Beale by Andrew Gans

Max Webster's production of the Shakespeare classic will play the Hampstead Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

JJ Niemann and Nathaniel Stampley Will Lead Marriott's Catch Me If You Can by Andrew Gans

Jessica Fisch will direct the Terrence McNally-Marc Shaiman-Scott Wittman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Watch Norm Lewis Recall a 'Song on the Sand' for Muny La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

Michael James Scott will join Lewis in the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Monday, August 4, 2025

Watch Aisha Jackson and Ryan McCartan in Highlights From The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

Victoria Clark, Cody Kostro, Piter Marek Complete Cast of Broadway's Punch by Andrew Gans

Adam Penford is directing James Graham's play at the Samuel J. Friedman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Len Cariou Sets NYC Stage Return in Richard Vetere's Zagłada by Andrew Gans

Maja Wampuszyc will direct the Tony winner in an Off-Broadway play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Gracie Lawrence, Grey Henson, More Will Join Erika Henningsen for My Birthday Suit by Andrew Gans

Andrew Resnick will be the music director for the one-night-only concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

3-Week Scavenger Hunt Will Celebrate Hamilton's 10th Anniversary on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Winners will receive tickets to the Tony-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Brandon J. Dirden Will Join Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter in Waiting for Godot on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's revival will reunite Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure stars Reeves and Winter this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Watch John Riddle Sing 'Finishing the Hat' in Glimmerglass Sunday in the Park With George by Andrew Gans

Also, Marina Pires performs the title tune from the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Tam Mutu, Jacqueline B. Arnold to Join Broadway's Chicago; Bianca Marroquín Sets Return by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Watch Michael James Scott Put 'A Little More Mascara' On for Muny La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

Norm Lewis will join Scott in the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM
Friday, August 1, 2025

Listen to Solea Pfeiffer Sing 'The Way I Am' From Broadway-Aimed Musical Wanted by Andrew Gans

A five-track EP from the new musical by Ross Baum and Angelica Chéri has been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Krysta Rodriguez, Bonnie Milligan, More Will Join The Skivvies to Celebrate Laurie Beechman by Andrew Gans

The Broadway lineup will perform the late Beechman's Laurie and the Sighs album from cover to cover at the Beechman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Ben Joyce, Zachary James, Christine Allado, More Set for London Hunchback of Notre Dame Concerts by Andrew Gans

Jonathan O’Boyle will direct the Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz-Peter Parnell musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Christian Douglas Says Moulin Rouge! The Musical Is the 'Gift That Keeps Giving' by Andrew Gans

The former Kinky Boots actor is currently making his Broadway debut playing Christian at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert Lead Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl Beginning August 1 by Andrew Gans

Phillipa Soo, Milo Manheim, John Stamos, and Raúl Esparza are also featured in the concert staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025

Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige to Again Host West End Woofs (and Meows) by Andrew Gans

The animal adoption event, featuring West End performers, will be held at St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Elizabeth Marvel, Jennifer Mogbock, Henry Stram Cast in And Then We Were No More Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Mark Wing-Davey will direct the new play from Tim Blake Nelson for La MaMa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

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