All stories by Dan Meyer on BroadwayStars

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Tony Goldwyn Temporarily Takes Over for John Benjamin Hickey in Broadway's The Inheritance by Dan Meyer

The Scandal star portrays Henry Wilcox while Hickey works on Plaza Suite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, January 4, 2020

Derren Brown: Secret Closes on Broadway January 4 by Dan Meyer

The two-time Olivier Award-winning mentalist and illusionist performs his last bit of magic at the Cort Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 3, 2020

Watch Broadway Inspirational Voices Sing ‘The Room Where It Happens’ From Hamilton by Dan Meyer

The Tony-Awarded group rearranges the song from the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Watch the Uncensored New Year’s Eve Performance From Alanis Morissette and Jagged Little Pill Cast by Dan Meyer

The singer joined the Broadway company on stage for a performance that made headlines for its "bleeps."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Full Casting Set for Albion, Starring The Crown’s Victoria Hamilton by Dan Meyer

Mike Bartlett’s play returns to the West End following a sold-out 2017 run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM
Thursday, January 2, 2020

Sing Along to ‘Best Day Ever’ Ahead of Spongebob Squarepants Encore by Dan Meyer

The small screen adaptation of the Broadway musical will re-air on Nickelodeon January 4 with onscreen lyrics, and gave viewers a preview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Seattle Opera Unveils 2020–2021 Season by Dan Meyer

Works by Puccini, Mozart, Donizetti, and more are on the slate for the classic arts center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

16 Tony-Winning Broadway Acting Debuts of the 2010s by Dan Meyer

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tracy Letts, and Cynthia Erivo all added hardware to their mantle with their first performances on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Tony Nominee Danielle Brooks Is Engaged by Dan Meyer

The Orange Is the New Black and The Color Purple star announced her engagement on New Year’s Eve.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Friday, December 27, 2019

A Soldier’s Play Begins Previews on Broadway December 27, Starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood by Dan Meyer

The Kenny Leon-directed revival of Charles Fuller Pulitzer Prize-winning drama runs at American Airlines theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Critics Round Up Their Favorite Plays and Musicals of 2019 by Dan Meyer

See what critics thought were the best shows of this past year on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM
Monday, December 23, 2019

7 Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve With Broadway Stars—Across the U.S. by Dan Meyer

From Kristin Chenoweth in Los Angeles to Sutton Foster in San Francisco and Annaleigh Ashford in New York City, here are 7 Broadway concerts December 31, 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

From 1 Elphaba to Another: Ana Gasteyer Calls Idina Menzel by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum celebrated the holiday album season with well wishes for the Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

John Cariani Adapts His Almost, Maine Into YA Novel by Dan Meyer

Based on the Tony nominee’s popular play, the upcoming book of short stories follows the residents of a small town on the Canadian border.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Cats Box Office Numbers Released; Universal Unveils Plans For Re-Release by Dan Meyer

The new prints of the film will allegedly include improved visual effects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

Cats Box Office Numbers Out; Universal Unveils Plans For Re-Release by Dan Meyer

The new prints of the film will allegedly include improved visual effects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM
Sunday, December 22, 2019

Off-Broadway Premiere of Theresa Rebeck’s Seared Ends Its Extended Run December 22 by Dan Meyer

The new comedy about the restaurant world, starring Raúl Esparza and Krysta Rodriguez, opened October 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00AM
Saturday, December 21, 2019

Check Out the Cast of Ain’t Too Proud Sing ‘My Girl’ A Cappella by Dan Meyer

The quintet took to the N.Y.C. subway for their performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Friday, December 20, 2019

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s David Makes Man Series Renewed by Dan Meyer

The OWN series from the Moonlight and Choir Boy writer will return after a critically lauded first season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

Daniel Fish to Direct The Most Happy Fella at Bard SummerScape by Dan Meyer

The Oklahoma! Tony nominee will put his own twist on the 1956 Frank Loesser musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway Cast Album With Jonathan Groff, Christian Borle, and Tammy Blanchard Now Available by Dan Meyer

The recording of the Alan Menken-Howard Ashman musical revival Off-Broadway is released by Ghostlight Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Watch Oklahoma!’s Ali Stroker and Rebecca Naomi Jones Sing for R&H Goes Pop! by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner tackles “Surrey With the Fringe on Top,” while Jones performs “Lonely Room.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke to Make West End Debut in The Seagull by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum will star in a production of Chekhov’s play at the Playhouse Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Watch Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, and More Jellicle Stars Compete for Best in Show at Cats School by Dan Meyer

Director Tom Hooper and Andrew Lloyd Webber joined in the fun on The Late Late Show With James Corden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones Star in The Aeronauts, Streaming on Amazon December 20 by Dan Meyer

The Jack Thorne-penned film reunites the pair as 19th-century adventurers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32AM

Let the Jellicle Ball Begin: Cats Movie Arrives in Theatres December 20 by Dan Meyer

The film’s soundtrack, featuring stars Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, and more, is also now available.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 19, 2019

Check Out Lesli Margherita, Charl Brown, and More in Michael Longoria’s Holiday Hop by Dan Meyer

The December 18 cabaret at The Green Room 42 celebrated the holidays and benefited Opening Act.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Watch Jordan Fisher in To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love You Trailer by Dan Meyer

The upcoming Dear Evan Hansen star appears in the Netflix movie, available February 12, 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

Watch the Cast of Cats Sing A ‘Memory’ Remix Using Classroom Instruments by Dan Meyer

Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden, and more dropped by The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Read Reviews for the Cats Movie by Dan Meyer

The film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical arrives in theatres December 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00PM