All stories by Dan Meyer on BroadwayStars

Friday, December 6, 2019

Watch Tyler Hanes and Hayley Podschun in Rehearsal for Holiday Inn by Dan Meyer

Fellow Broadway alums Nicholas Rodriguez and Samantha Sturm join the pair in the City Springs Theatre production of the seasonal favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Watch Highlights From David Sedaris’ Santaland Diaries in Chicago by Dan Meyer

Steven Strafford stars in the Joe Mantello-adapted stage production at the Goodman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

Bio-Musical About ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ Singer Harry Chapin in the Works by Dan Meyer

Patriot Productions is preparing the show to be presented at an industry reading in spring 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

Check Out Cats Stars James Corden and Rebel Wilson Lounging in Their Digital Fur Technology Suits by Dan Meyer

Also making the talk show rounds: Francesca Hayward, who exhibited Jellicle behavior without noticing—but her friends did.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Watch Adam Driver Sing Company’s ‘Being Alive’ in Marriage Story by Dan Meyer

The Tony and Oscar nominee is the latest contributor in a string of Sondheim needle drops on the big screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM
Thursday, December 5, 2019

Stars From Moulin Rouge!, Little Shop of Horrors, More Join 2019 Edition of Red Bucket Follies by Dan Meyer

The annual variety concert supports Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Noah Galvin, Krystal Joy Brown, Ali Ewoldt, More, Join I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been by Dan Meyer

The Feinstein’s/54 Below concert lets Broadway stars sing from their dream roles that will never be.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Beth Leavel on Meryl Streep, Miranda Priestly, and The Devil Wears Prada Musical by Dan Meyer

The Broadway star talked to Playbill while preparing for her upcoming Feinstein’s/54 Below concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Alanis Morissette Relates to a Lot of Characters in the Jagged Little Pill Musical by Dan Meyer

The Grammy winner sat down with Jimmy Fallon ahead of the Broadway show’s opening. The two also rocked out in a subway station.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

What Do Critics Think of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in San Francisco? by Dan Meyer

The West Coast premiere of the Tony- and Olivier-winning play opened at the Curran Theatre December 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Watch Broadway's Mean Girls Sing ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting by Dan Meyer

The cast performed the song December 4, giving audiences a holiday surprise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM
Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Joey McIntyre to Star in Dion Musical The Wanderer by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum and New Kid on the Block will play the “Runaround Sue” singer-songwriter in the Paper Mill Playhouse world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Terrence Mann Joins Lee Pace and Jared Harris in Apple TV’s Foundation by Dan Meyer

The show is based on Isaac Asimov’s sci-fi novel trilogy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

Movie Musicals Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, More Returning to Theatres Through TCM Big Screen Classics by Dan Meyer

The 2020 series will brings back some of Hollywood’s favorite films, many of which have ties to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Idina Menzel Weighs in on Frozen on Broadway, Cosplaying, Ariana Grande, and More by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner and Frozen 2 star dropped by Radio Andy with Andy Cohen for a candid interview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

65 Holiday Shows to See in New York City This December by Dan Meyer

Playbill’s 2019 guide to the Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway shows, dance works, and cabarets and concerts starring Broadway talent celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, and genera…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

66 Holiday Shows to See in New York City This December by Dan Meyer

Playbill’s 2019 guide to the Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway shows, dance works, and cabarets and concerts starring Broadway talent celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, and genera…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Broadway Princess Party, With Susan Egan, Courtney Reed, and Laura Osnes, to Make London Debut by Dan Meyer

The popular concert series will play the Leicester Square Theatre in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Society of Composers and Lyricists Nominate Cynthia Erivo, Pasek and Paul, the Lopezes, More for Inaugural Awards by Dan Meyer

The musical theatre heavy hitters were nominated for their work on such films as Harriet, Aladdin, and Frozen 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Tuesday, December 3, 2019

J. Smith-Cameron, Jason Ralph Set for December Performance of The Courtroom by Dan Meyer

The regularly performed re-enactment of deportation proceedings in the U.S. highlights an immigrant’s story after she was accidentally registered to vote.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones to Star in The Devil Wears Prada Musical in Chicago by Dan Meyer

The pre-Broadway engagement also pushes back the start date and finds a choreographer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

James Corden Says Working on Cats Was Like a Hallucinogenic Trip by Dan Meyer

The late night host also discussed filming The Prom with Jimmy Kimmel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, December 2, 2019

Grosses Analysis: Beetlejuice Continues Rise at the Box Office During Thanksgiving Week by Dan Meyer

The musical, based on the Tim Burton film, grossed over 120 percent of its potential over the holiday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Broadway-Bound Mrs. Doubtfire Extends in Seattle by Dan Meyer

Performances of the new musical kicked off November 26 at 5th Avenue Theatre ahead of the show's spring Broadway bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Beautiful’s Marc Bruni to Direct Reading of Marcus Johns’ Viral: The Musical by Dan Meyer

Johns’ autobiographical musical will star the writer and composer along with Cody Jamison Strand, Tony nominee Charl Brown, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Present Laughter and The Wolves Alum Tedra Millan to Lead Industry Reading of Late Summer Scenes by Dan Meyer

Adrienne Campbell-Holt directs the romantic comedy by David Glass.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Girls Aloud Singer Nicola Roberts Joins Vanessa Williams and Rosalie Craig in London City of Angels by Dan Meyer

The British pop star makes her stage debut in the West End production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

New Headlong Season—Jeremy Herrin's Last—to Include Jack Thorne Premiere, August Wilson’s Jitney, More by Dan Meyer

The slate includes the previously announced gender-swapped production of Faustus: That Damned Woman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM
Friday, November 29, 2019

Celebrate the Holidays in New York City With Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel, Andy Karl, and More by Dan Meyer

From Carnegie Hall and The Apollo to 54 Below, there’s no shortage of season’s greetings in the Big Apple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

The Illusionists–The Magic of the Holidays Begins on Broadway November 29 by Dan Meyer

Performances begin at the Neil Simon Theatre with six acts bringing festive and mind-blowing magic for audiences of all ages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Watch Idina Menzel and Billy Porter in ‘I Got My Love to Keep Me Warm’ Music Video by Dan Meyer

The Tony winners duet on the song in a video filled with plenty of holiday cheer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM