All stories by Dan Meyer on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

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

Composer Daniel Messé and Co-Librettists Mike Lew and Rehana Lew Mirza Win Kleban Prize by Dan Meyer

The honorees will be honored at a private ceremony in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Lyricist Daniel Messé and Co-Librettists Mike Lew and Rehana Lew Mirza Win Kleban Prize by Dan Meyer

The honorees will be honored at a private ceremony in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

In the Heights’ Corey Hawkins Tapped for HBO Max's Americanah by Dan Meyer

The actor joins fellow Tony nominees Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong’o in the limited series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone Join Company Panel at Guggenheim’s Spring 2020 Works & Process Series by Dan Meyer

Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott will discuss the upcoming revival of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical with the stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Taylor Iman Jones, Lesli Margherita, Kate Rockwell, More Set for Broadway Sings Queen by Dan Meyer

Tony nominees Stark Sands and Jarrod Spector will also join the host of Broadway alums celebrating the British rock band.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Go 'River Deep, Mountain High' With a Live Performance From Tina: The Tina Turner Musical by Dan Meyer

Headline Adrienne Warren and her co-stars performed the hit track from the Broadway musical on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM

What Broadway’s A Soldier’s Play Is Really About by Dan Meyer

David Alan Grier, Blair Underwood, Nnamdi Asomugha, Jerry O’Connell, and more bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning play to a new audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Sting Stars in The Last Ship National Tour, Setting Sail January 14 by Dan Meyer

The production makes its first port of call in Los Angeles at the Ahmanson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00AM

A Christmas Carol, Ragtime, Jefferson Mays, More Win L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards by Dan Meyer

Tony-nominated director Michael Arden, Dana H. playwright Lucas Hnath, and Tina star Daniel J. Watts also took home awards for their work in Southern California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29AM

Rags Opens January 14 at the Park Theatre in London by Dan Meyer

The Bronagh Lagan–directed musical stars Carolyn Maitland and Dave Willets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, January 13, 2020

Broadway Vacation, The Musical to Make Its World Premiere at 5th Avenue Theatre by Dan Meyer

The Griswold family will ring in the Seattle venue’s 2020–2021 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Watch the Marquee for The Minutes Go Up on Broadway by Dan Meyer

Tracy Letts' new play begins previews February 25 at the Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Broadway Marketing Agency Situation to Open London Office by Dan Meyer

The digital marketing firm has worked with Jagged Little Pill, Mean Girls, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Broadway’s Billy Porter, Colman Domingo, Tavi Gevinson, More Tapped for The Twilight Zone by Dan Meyer

The stage alums will appear in the second season of the reboot by Jordan Peele.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Why You’ve Never Seen Beth Leavel Like This Before by Dan Meyer

Broadway’s future Miranda Priestly talks about her It’s Not About Me concert series at Feinstein’s/54 Below, which kicks off January 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Sunday, January 12, 2020

What the Constitution Means to Me Launches Tour in Los Angeles Starring Maria Dizzia by Dan Meyer

Heidi Schreck's Tony-nominated play begins at the Mark Taper Forum January 12, before engagements in two additional cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00AM
Friday, January 10, 2020

Broadway’s Nicholas Cunningham Organizes Fundraiser for Australia Wildfire Relief by Dan Meyer

The La Cage Aux Folles dance captain and Phantom of the Opera alum will donate proceeds to Australian Red Cross and Australian WWF.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Announces Grants to Signature Theatre Company, TDF, and More for Their Work With the Deaf Community by Dan Meyer

The CreateNYC Language Access Fund awarded grants to assist with the creation of theatre that is more easily accessible to people living with hearing impairment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

Who Did Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, and Bianca Marroquín Pick to Be Broadway’s Next Roxie Hart in Chicago? by Dan Meyer

One of the three fan-chosen finalists was offered the role of the scintillating sinner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Casting Complete for New Musical Diana on Broadway by Dan Meyer

See who’s joining Jeanna de Waal and Roe Hartrampf in the Joe DiPietro and David Bryan musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Watch Gavin Creel Sing ‘Something Wonderful’ for R&H Goes Pop! by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner puts a modern spin on The King and I in a new music video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

West End's Come From Away Will Welcome Alice Fern and More by Dan Meyer

The newest residents of the rock take the stage February 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

West End's Come From Away Will Welcome Alice Fearn and More by Dan Meyer

The newest residents of the rock take the stage February 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Listen to Hadestown Star Amber Gray Duet with Darling Grenadine’s Daniel Zaitchik by Dan Meyer

The Tony nominee recorded “When the Deer Come” with singer-songwriter Zaitchik.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Coming Clean Opens Again in London January 10 by Dan Meyer

The revival of Kevin Elyot’s 1982 play returns to Trafalgar Studios 2 for a limited engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Shackleton and His Stowaway Opens at Park Theatre in London January 10 by Dan Meyer

The two-hander follows the Antarctic explorer and an 18-year-old who sneaks on board his ship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 9, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella Sets London Premiere by Dan Meyer

The production will be directed by Laurence Connor at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:48PM

The Prom’s Isabelle McCalla Joins Peter Pan-Inspired Musical Fly by Dan Meyer

Casting is complete, with several Broadway alums joining the La Jolla Playhouse production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Opera America’s New Works Forum to Host Panel on Drama Guild’s Librettist Initiative by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Opera America’s New Works Forum to Host Panel on Dramatists Guild’s Librettist Initiative by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM