All stories by Dan Meyer on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform at Theatre Aspen 2020 Gala by Dan Meyer

The two-time Tony recipient takes the stage in the famous Colorado town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

Theater for the New City to Honor Hair Co-Creator James Rado by Dan Meyer

The 17th annual Love ‘n Courage benefit will raise funds for the company’s Emerging Playwrights program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Rave Theater Festival Sets Return for Second Year by Dan Meyer

Producer Ken Davenport will again head the theatrical showcase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Judith Light to Be Honored at the GLAAD Media Awards in NYC by Dan Meyer

The three-time Tony recipient has long been a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

The Welkin Opens January 22 at the National Theatre in London by Dan Meyer

Lucy Kirkwood’s crime drama stars Maxine Peake and Ria Zmitrowicz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Patrick Page to Star in All the Devils Are Here—How Shakespeare Invented the Villain by Dan Meyer

The Hadestown star will portray villains from the Bards’ best works in the one-night-only performance

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Donmar Warehouse's New Season to Begin With Suzan-Lori Parks’ In the Blood by Dan Meyer

The lineup also includes the world premiere of a stage adaptation of Force Majeure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

Baby's Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire to Receive Bistro Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award by Dan Meyer

The songwriting duo also worked on shows like Big, Closer Than Ever, and Starting Here, Starting Now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Imelda Staunton and Rafe Spall to Star in Apple TV+’s Trying by Dan Meyer

The West End alums will star in the comedy series about a couple who want to have a baby (but can’t).

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Misty Copeland, More to Be Featured on Apple TV+’s Dear… Docuseries by Dan Meyer

The series will explore the cultural influencers' biographies through written letters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Fosse/Verdon Star Michelle Williams, Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge Continue Winning Streak at Screen Actors Guild Awards by Dan Meyer

Williams’ Broadway-bound co-star Sam Rockwell also took home an award January 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

The Sunset Limited Opens January 21 at London's Boulevard Theatre by Dan Meyer

Tony winner Terry Johnson directs the two-hander by Cormac McCarthy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Scenes With Girls Opens at Royal Court Theatre January 21 by Dan Meyer

The Miriam Battye play follows two best friends as they grow up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, January 18, 2020

Romantics Anonymous Begins January 18 in the U.K. Ahead of U.S. Bows by Dan Meyer

The musical starring Carly Bawden and Marc Antolin plays the Bristol Old Vic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 17, 2020

Check Out the Short Film Credit the Librettist, Featuring Tony Kushner, Jeanine Tesori, and More by Dan Meyer

A public discussion focused on the upsurge of story emphasis in the new American opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Seth Rudetsky is Obsessed! With Head Over Heels’ Bonnie Milligan by Dan Meyer

The pair hang out (and belt) in the return of the video series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Immersive Sideways the Experience to Open Off-Broadway by Dan Meyer

The California wine country dramedy will take over the Theatre at St. Clements.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Watch Jason Gotay in a Music Video From Between the Lines by Dan Meyer

The Off-Broadway musical based on Jodi Picoult’s novel begins April 21 at the Tony Kiser Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Broadway Green Alliance Sets Date for Winter E-Waste Drive in Times Square by Dan Meyer

Broadway industry members and patrons are encouraged to donate electronic waste at the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

The Legacy of Andrew Lloyd Webber: An Interactive Timeline by Dan Meyer

The composer of The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, and many others has had a lot to celebrate throughout his career. Do you know all of the high notes?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

How Does the Cast of The Inheritance Make It Through 3 Two-Show Days a Week? by Dan Meyer

Tony Goldwyn, Kyle Soller, and Andrew Burnap visited The Today Show January 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Watch James McAvoy as Cyrano de Bergerac in NT Live Trailer by Dan Meyer

The London production will be broadcast live in cinemas February 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

What Do Critics Think of the New Les Misérables in London? by Dan Meyer

The revamped production opened at the newly renamed Stephen Sondheim Theatre January 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

What the Constitution Means to Me Extends in Los Angeles by Dan Meyer

Maria Dizzia stars in the Heidi Schreck play at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Thursday, January 16, 2020

La Jolla Playhouse Finalizes Upcoming Season With World Premieres From Kimber Lee and Paul Rudnick by Dan Meyer

The productions join a previously announced slate that includes Lempicka and What the Constitution Means to Me.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Full Cast Set for Broadway's Plaza Suite Revival With Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick by Dan Meyer

The John Benjamin Hickey-directed revival of Neil Simon’s comedy begins March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Isabel Leonard to Make Role Debut as Carmen at Houston Grand Opera by Dan Meyer

The company’s 2020–2021 season will also include The Sound of Music and Breaking the Waves.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Jonah Platt, Karla Mosley, More Set for Found at IAMA by Dan Meyer

Tony nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel will helm the musical’s West Coast premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

How Did Tina Star Daniel J. Watts Cope After His Dream Show Closed? by Dan Meyer

The Broadway star chats with CBS New York ahead of his Joe’s Pub concert The Jam: Only Child.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Immigration Drama The Courtroom Set to Return to NYC This Winter by Dan Meyer

The new performances follow a sold-out run in NYC at multiple venues last year, featuring a rotating cast of Tony winners and nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM

Gustavo Dudamel’s Extends Contract as Los Angeles Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director by Dan Meyer

The conductor has worked with the L.A. Phil since 2009.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM