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Monday, November 13, 2023

Patti LuPone Receives Oscar Hammerstein Award November 13 by Leah Putnam

York Theatre Company is honoring the three-time Tony winner at its 31st Oscar Hammerstein Gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The Ocean at the End of the Lane Returns to London's West End Beginning October 11 by Leah Putnam

Joel Horwood's adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel played a world premiere run at The National in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Andrew Scott Stars in London Solo Adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, Opening September 21 by Leah Putnam

The Sherlock and Fleabag star is back in the West End for the first time since Three Kings at The Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Friday, September 15, 2023

Andrew Scott Stars in London Solo Adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya Beginning September 15 by Leah Putnam

The Sherlock and Fleabag star is back in the West End for the first time since Three Kings at The Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Thursday, August 24, 2023

17 Minutes Investigates the Aftermath of a School Shooting—And Who We Blame by Leah Putnam

New York playwright Scott Organ on why he brought his play about a uniquely American problem to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM
Monday, August 21, 2023

Playbill Pick: Gunter at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

If there’s one show to absolutely not miss at the Fringe this year, it's this real-life story about a witch trial.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM
Friday, August 18, 2023

Did You Know Shakespeare Had a Daughter? This Edinburgh Fringe Show Will Tell You All About Her by Leah Putnam

Upstart! explores Judith's story, which is often overshadowed by her father's—and even her twin brother's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM

These Shows Won in 2nd Round of The Scotsman's Fringe First Awards by Leah Putnam

Recognizing the best of new writing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the newspaper's Fringe First Awards are coveted by artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:25AM

Two Astronauts Try to Save the Earth and Search for Meaning in Edinburgh Fringe's Alone by Leah Putnam

Arriving from New Zealand, the two-hander raises questions about how we're (not) handling the climate crisis, and how gender inequality could prevent us from healing the planet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07AM
Thursday, August 17, 2023

Playbill Pick: Strategic Love Play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

After meeting on an app, two strangers go out for a first date. What follows is Miriam Battye’s raw portrait of modern dating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13AM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

What It’s Like Watching British Political Satires TONY! and NewsRevue as an American at Edinburgh Fringe by Leah Putnam

These shows are designed for British audiences—but there’s more than a few jokes even Americans will get.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

Need Something to Do Between Fringe Shows? Relax in Edinburgh's Green Spaces by Leah Putnam

Among the hustle and bustle of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here are some quiet spaces to get a breath of fresh air.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Playbill Pick: The Way Way Deep at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

This solo show mixes storytelling, poetry, and song to lead you through a chance meeting of two old friends. What comes next is an absolute shock.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07AM

Austin Scott Joins Cast of Broadway's & Juliet August 15 by Leah Putnam

As the jukebox musical's new Shakespeare, Scott succeeds Stark Sands.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Monday, August 14, 2023

Self-Raising Is a Deaf-Led Solo Show. Its Questions Are For Everyone by Leah Putnam

Jenny Sealey is sharing her secrets in the solo show which gives a space to deaf audiences as it invites hearing audiences into a deaf-led space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07AM

Playbill Pick: Beautiful Evil Things at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

In this feminist re-telling, the forgotten women of the Trojan War finally get their due—through the eyes of Medusa’s severed head.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:49AM
Sunday, August 13, 2023

Leo Reich Returns to Edinburgh Fringe With Literally Who Cares?! by Leah Putnam

Reich will perform the show, which played Fringe in 2022 and Off-Broadway earlier this year, for one-night-only.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:37AM
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Playbill Pick: Circa’s Peepshow (Club Remix) at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

If you enjoy incredible acrobatics with a clever and provocative spin, that is also NSFW, this is for you.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM
Friday, August 11, 2023

This New Edinburgh Festival Fringe Musical Bills Itself as 'Wicked Meets Hadestown' by Leah Putnam

God Catcher is making its world premiere at the Fringe and is inspired by the tale of Arachne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

The Scotsman Announces 1st Round of Fringe First Awards by Leah Putnam

Recognizing the best of new writing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the newspaper's Fringe First Awards are a recognition coveted by artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07AM
Thursday, August 10, 2023

How Phoebe Waller-Bridge Is Funding Edinburgh Fringe Artists by Leah Putnam

The Fringe Society and its president of Fleabag fame is testing out a new program for helping make the festival more inclusive and accessible.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

There’s More to Edinburgh Fringe Than Theatre by Leah Putnam

Sure there's theatre at the festival but there's also cooking classes, ghost tours, and distillery tastings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Drag Artist Le Gateau Chocolat Highlights the Magic of Edinburgh Fringe in Keynote Address by Leah Putnam

At one of the festival's opening ceremonies, the performer spoke about the need for more inclusivity and providing more resources for artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

French Drag Artist Le Gateau Chocolat Highlights the Magic of Edinburgh Fringe in Keynote Address by Leah Putnam

At one of the festival's opening ceremonies, the performer spoke about the need for more inclusivity and providing more resources for artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Sold-Out Show? Here's How to Land a Hot Ticket at Edinburgh Fringe by Leah Putnam

Shows are selling out performances, and some have even sold out their whole runs. Here’s how to try and get your hands on a ticket to a hot show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Playbill Pick: Life & Times of Michael K at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

Members of Tony-winning Handspring Puppet Company deliver an emotional story of a man born with a cleft lip, and the trials he faces.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Monday, August 7, 2023

Playbill Pick: Bitter Lemons at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

This play by Lucy Hayes delivers a very real portrait of what it’s like to face an unexpected pregnancy—and to get an abortion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:13AM
Sunday, August 6, 2023

Inside the Carnivalesque List Party (Where Alan Cumming Was in Attendance) by Leah Putnam

The industry-only event at Edinburgh Fringe celebrates the festival, and gives actors, producers, critics, celebrities, and more a chance to sample some shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:33AM
Friday, August 4, 2023

National Black Theatre to Present World Premiere of (pray) Off-Broadway During 56th Season by Leah Putnam

NBT's 2023-2024 season is titled Defiance of Our Bloom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

The 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Officially Begins August 4 by Leah Putnam

Artists from 72 countries are at the world's largest arts festival this year, with over 2,000 performances a day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:55AM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About Danny Tejera's Toros by Leah Putnam

Starring Juan Castano, the play opened Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theater Uptown August 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards