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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Boop! The Musical Officially Opens on Broadway April 5 by Andrew Gans

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars as Betty Boop in the new musical from Bob Martin, David Foster, and Susan Birkenhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

On April 5, 2012: Evita Revival, With Elena Roger and Ricky Martin, Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

It was the first Broadway revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Friday, April 4, 2025

Josh Breckenridge, Jelani Remy, Emily Skeggs, Teddy Yudain Will Lead Apple Boys Musical at Bucks County by Andrew Gans

David Alpert will direct Jonothon Lyons and Ben Bonnema's musical at the Pennsylvania venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Check Out New Photos of the Current Queens of Broadway's Six by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Timothy Busfield, Constance Shulman, Ethan Dubin Will Lead God of Mercy Workshop by Andrew Gans

Sammy Zeisel will direct Joshua Owen's new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

The Wiz's Alan Mingo, Jr. Recalls the 'Honesty and Boldness' of a 7-Year-Old Theatregoer by Andrew Gans

After starring in the hit revival on Broadway, the actor is now leading the North American tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Martin Shaw-Led A Man for All Seasons Will Transfer to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Jonathan Church directs the revival of Robert Bolt's Tony-winning drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Paul Jacob French and Max Bowden Star in London World Premiere of Midnight Cowboy Musical Beginning April 4 by Andrew Gans

Nick Winston directs and choreographs the new musical at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Be 1st Artist to Go It Solo at Newly Renovated Laurie Beechman Theatre by Andrew Gans

Kritzer! Live at The Beechman will feature musical direction by Adam Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Little Women Recording, With Laura Benanti, Christine Ebersole, Julian Ovenden, Christine Allado, Sets Release Date by Andrew Gans

Jo—The Little Women Musical was penned by Dan Redfeld, Christina Harding, and John Gabriel Koladziej.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Check Out New Photos From Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tour by Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jahi Kearse, and Kaitlin Mesh recently joined the tour of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Ariana DeBose, Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, More Set for Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer Concert by Andrew Gans

Matt DeAngelis' third annual celebration of his late mother raises funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Listen to Jim Caruso, Jane Monheit, Billy Stritch Sing 'Avalon' by Andrew Gans

The song is one of two new tracks featured on the upcoming deluxe edition of Caruso's The Swing Set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Troy Iwata, Storm Lever, Aaron Arnell Harrington, More Will Lead Industry Reading of Unlock'd by Andrew Gans

Michael Barnard will direct Sam Carner and Derek Gregor's musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Chicago Staging of Titanìque by Andrew Gans

The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic plays the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for London's The Great Gatsby, Starring Corbin Bleu, Jamie Muscato, Frances Mayli McCann by Andrew Gans

The Broadway musical adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel will play the London Coliseum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Tickets Now On Sale for 2025 Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Cynthia Erivo will host Broadway's biggest night of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

John Doyle, Once Team Are Adapting Waking Ned Devine Film Into a Musical by Andrew Gans

The Broadway-aimed musical will feature songs from Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

CSC's Wine in the Wilderness, Starring Grantham Coleman and Olivia Washington, Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Tony winner LaChanze directs the Alice Childress play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

On April 2, 2012: Judy Garland Drama, End of the Rainbow, Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Two-time Olivier winner Tracie Bennett portrayed the late entertainment icon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Michael Sheen Will Star in U.K. Revival of Our Town by Andrew Gans

The 2026 staging, marking the first production of Sheen’s Welsh National Theatre, is co-produced with London's Rose Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Liza Minnelli to Appear on Season Finale of RuPaul's Drag Race by Andrew Gans

Minnelli will be honored with the Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Myra Molloy, Ali Louis Bourzgui Will Join Cast of Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Death Becomes Her Star Josh Lamon Will Lead Industry Readings of Dishin' With Divine by Andrew Gans

The solo play about the late, beloved drag star comes from the creator of Make Me Gorgeous!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story Premieres on PBS April 1 by Andrew Gans

The documentary follows EGOT winner Liza Minnelli as she achieved international fame in the '70s.