All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Friday, January 3, 2025

Stage Manager Justin Scribner Oversees Maybe Happy Ending From a Room With 13 Camera Angles by Andrew Gans

Over 20 crew members are responsible for bringing the new Broadway musical to life at the Belasco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Hollywood Bowl Will Present Jesus Christ Superstar This Summer by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical will play a limited engagement at the outdoor Los Angeles venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Thursday, January 2, 2025

Watch Sara Bareilles Perform a Fully Orchestrated 'Love Song' in PBS Holiday Special by Andrew Gans

The Waitress composer and star rang in the New Year with the National Symphony Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Cast Complete for Marcia Milgrom Dodge-Directed Waitress at the Olney by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Sara Bareilles-Jessie Nelson musical will begin in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Tuesday, December 31, 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Linda Lavin Recalls Playing Rose in Broadway Gypsy Revival by Andrew Gans

The Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor passed away December 29 at the age of 87.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

New Musicals by Phoebe Kreutz, Douglas J. Cohen, Yuriko Shibata, More Set for 2025 New Work Series by Andrew Gans

New York Theatre Barn's annual series features excerpts from six new musicals and discussions with the creators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Sara Bareilles: New Year's Eve With the National Symphony Orchestra & Friends Premieres December 31 by Andrew Gans

The singer-songwriter is joined by Rufus Wainwright, Emily King, David Ryan Harris, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM

Suffs Star Jenn Colella Celebrates New Year's Eve With 54 Below Concert December 31 by Andrew Gans

Earlier in the evening, the Manhattan nightspot presents New Belters Nicolas King and Seth Sikes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54AM
Monday, December 30, 2024

Wicked Film Surpasses Mamma Mia! as Highest-Grossing Stage Musical Adaptation by Andrew Gans

Look back at how other recent movie musicals have fared at the box office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Watch Sara Bareilles Cover Elton John Classic in Upcoming PBS Holiday Special by Andrew Gans

The Waitress composer and star will ring in the New Year with the National Symphony Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Watch Trailer for Michael Abbensetts' Alterations at London's National by Andrew Gans

Lynette Linton directs the era-defining comedy that illuminates the Guyanese experience of 1970s London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Saturday, December 28, 2024

Audra McDonald-Led Gypsy Cancels December 27 Broadway Performance by Andrew Gans

The new revival, directed by George C. Wolfe, opened at the Majestic Theatre December 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

'You Are Enough': 25 Broadway Artists Share Hard-Earned Advice by Andrew Gans

Broadway professionals—including Laura Benanti, Nikki M. James, and Paulo Szot—offer words of wisdom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

THE ESSENCE Will Play Limited Run Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

This mixture of scenes, sketches, and songs will be performed in English and Yiddish-With-Supertitles. THE ESSENCE is presented by the Congress for Jewish Culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, 3 Short Stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer, Begins Off-Broadway Run December 18 by Andrew Gans

BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, featuring three short stories by Nobel Prize winner Isaac Bashevis Singer, is presented Off-Broadway beginning December 18 at Theatre 154. Following engagements in Buenos …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Bashevis's Demons, 3 Short Stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer, Sets Off-Broadway Dates by Andrew Gans

BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, featuring three short stories by Nobel Prize winner Isaac Bashevis Singer, will be presented Off-Broadway beginning December 18 at Theatre 154. Following engagements in Bu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Friday, November 22, 2024

Jordan Donica and More Join Lineup for Two Gentlemen of Verona Concert | Playbill by Andrew Gans

Camelot Tony nominee Jordan Donica has joined the cast of Red Bull Theater's benefit performance of the Tony-winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona, which will be presented December 16 at S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Alley's premiere Anna Ziegler's "THE JANEIAD starring Miriam A Laube - exclusive photos 1st look by Andrew Gans

Houston's Tony-winning Alley is presenting the world premiere of Anna Ziegler's "The Janeiad" thru Nov 3. Helmed by Artistic Director Rob Melrose, this new play features Jenn Harris (America…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM
Monday, July 22, 2024

Karen Ziemba, Stephanie Pope, Bianca Marroquín, More Celebrate The Rink July 22 by Andrew Gans

The concert at 54 Below also pays tribute to the late, original Rink star, Chita Rivera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Saturday, July 20, 2024

World Premiere of The Story Goes On: The Songs of Maltby and Shire Begins July 20 by Andrew Gans

Richard Maltby, Jr. directs the production at New Hampshire's Weathervane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, July 19, 2024

Klea Blackhurst Will Lead Opera North's Into the Woods by Andrew Gans

Evan Pappas will direct the Tony-nominated Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of Becoming Nancy Musical, Directed by Jerry Mitchell by Andrew Gans

The coming-of-age musical features a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Linda Purl Will Star in Florida Mame Concerts by Andrew Gans

Jean Tait will direct the concerts of the Jerry Herman musical with musical direction by Joey Chancey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Video: Watch Rhea Norwood Belt Out 'Maybe This Time' in London Cabaret Revival by Andrew Gans

The hit West End revival at the Kit Kat Club also recently welcomed Layton Williams, Sally Ann Triplett, and Fenton Gray to the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Stage Manager Christopher Kee Anaya-Gorman Says Networking Is Key to Success by Andrew Gans

Anaya-Gorman shares his journey from computer engineering student to Broadway stage manager.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Prior to Broadway Return, Idina Menzel Launches Take Me or Leave Me North American Tour July 19 by Andrew Gans

The multi-city concert tour plays Seattle, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Cast Complete for Muny Waitress, Starring Jessica Vosk by Andrew Gans

Lili-Anne Brown will direct the Sara Bareilles musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Mandy Gonzalez Will Play Norma Desmond in Select Performances of Sunset Blvd. Broadway Revival by Andrew Gans

The In the Heights star will share the role in the Jamie Lloyd-directed production with Nicole Scherzinger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

See Who's Starring in New Toronto Sit-Down Production of The Lion King by Andrew Gans

Previews will begin in November at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Ellen Harvey, Jason Gotay, William Ryall Lead Sacramento Sunset Boulevard; Check Out Rehearsal Photos by Andrew Gans

Glenn Casale directs the Broadway at Music Circus production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Harlem's Apollo Theater, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, More Named 2024 Kennedy Center Honorees by Andrew Gans

The 47th class of honorees will be saluted at a gala evening in December which will subsequently be broadcast on CBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM