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Friday, April 19, 2024

George C. Wolfe, Jocelyn Bioh, Adam Guettel, More Named Recipients of 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards by Andrew Gans

The awards will be presented in May at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Stage Adaptation of Ballet Shoes to Make World Premiere at London's National by Andrew Gans

Katy Rudd will direct Kendall Feaver's adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's bestseller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Krysta Rodriguez Says Smash Musical Will Create a 'Whole New World' for Fans by Andrew Gans

She's going to next appear in Bye Bye Birdie at Kennedy Center and is also readying a concert to benefit Out of the Box Theatrics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

Submissions Open for Cycle 4 of Next Wave Initiative by Andrew Gans

Douglas Lyons founded the developmental branch of The Directors Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Cast Set for Reading of Larry: The Big-Time Broadway Producer by Andrew Gans

Joe Mancuso will direct the new comedy from Peter Filichia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Video: Watch Lauren Patten and Cast of MCC Musical The Lonely Few Record 'God of Nowhere' by Andrew Gans

Zoe Sarnak and Rachel Bonds' new musical will begin performances Off-Broadway April 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

U.K. and Ireland Tour of 101 Dalmatians Musical Finds Its Cruella de Vil by Andrew Gans

The tour will launch at the New Wimbledon Theatre in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

See Who's Starring in Cameron Mackintosh's New Production of Oliver! by Andrew Gans

Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, the production will play the Chichester Theatre Festival before arriving in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

World Premiere of Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia Begins April 18 at Royal Shakespeare Company by Andrew Gans

Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the Wise Children and RSC co-production plays the Swan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Glee Star Matthew Morrison Heads Cast of Chicago in Japan Beginning April 18 by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee is playing slick lawyer Billy Flynn in the John Kander-Fred Ebb-Bob Fosse musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Video: Watch Tituss Burgess Join Voctave for Dynamic 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever' by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star belts out the Alan Jay Lerner-Burton Lane tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Original If/Then Cast Members to Reunite for Concerts Celebrating the Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey Score by Andrew Gans

David Alpert will direct the 54 Below evening with musical direction by Carmel Dean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Cast Complete for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical, Starring J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, Sierra Boggess by Andrew Gans

Rob Ashford will direct the world premiere from Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac at Chicago's Goodman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

12th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys, Celebrating Judy Garland, Sets June Date by Andrew Gans

Written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, the Pride concert benefits The Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

London Tide, Based on a Charles Dickens Novel, Opens at the National April 17 by Andrew Gans

The London world premiere features an adaptation by Ben Power, who wrote original songs with PJ Harvey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Ushers: The Front of House Musical Opens at London's The Other Palace April 17 by Andrew Gans

The 10th anniversary production follows sold-out runs at the Arts Theatre and the Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Desi Oakley, Kennedy Kanagawa, Cleavant Derricks, More Will Star in Ogunquit Playhouse Waitress by Andrew Gans

Abby O'Brien will direct the Sara Bareilles musical at the Maine venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Solea Pfeiffer Will Be Part of A Jason Robert Brown Celebration by Andrew Gans

The student revue is presented by The College of New Jersey’s Lyric Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

New Works Will Be Celebrated at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Selections from never-before-heard musicals will be performed at the Manhattan cabaret in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler to Make Broadway Debuts in Romeo + Juliet Revival by Andrew Gans

Sam Gold will direct the Shakespeare classic with music by Jack Antonoff and movement by Sonya Tayeh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Monday, April 15, 2024

Telly Leung Will Star in The Wedding Banquet Musical in Taipei by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg will direct the revised musical version of the Oscar-nominated Ang Lee film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Performers Announced for J2's Make Someone Happy: The Songs of Comden, Green, and Styne Concert by Andrew Gans

Charles Kirsch will direct the evening for the Off-Broadway company with musical direction by Michael Lavine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Sabbath Girl Musical by Andrew Gans

Joe Brancato will direct the new musical for Penguin Rep Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

London's Guys and Dolls Revival Announces Final Performance Date by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directs the immersive production of the classic musical at the Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Lineup Set for Broadway by the Season Concert by Andrew Gans

The next concert in the ongoing series will celebrate the 1948–1949 and 1954–1955 Broadway seasons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Liz Callaway Offers Musical Celebration of Off-Broadway's York Theatre Company April 15 by Andrew Gans

Joseph Hayward directs the gala evening with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024

Caissie Levy Will Be John Riddle's Special Guest for Blue Lady Concert by Andrew Gans

Nick Laughlin will direct the evening at The Sultan Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

How Michael Greif Directed 3 Broadway Musicals in a Single Season by Andrew Gans

For the 2023–24 season, he's overseen The Notebook, Hell's Kitchen, and Days of Wine and Roses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Betty Buckley, Darren Criss, Alice Ripley, Nicholas Rodriguez, More Set for Provincetown Concert Series by Andrew Gans

Grammy and Emmy winner John McDaniel produces the summer series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre