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Monday, October 17, 2022

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Kick Off 46th Season With World Premiere of Livian Yeh's Memorial by Leah Putnam

The new work will play Off-Broadway's Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

The History of Empires Starring Marcus McGregor to Make World Premiere at La MaMa by Leah Putnam

McGregor returns to the stage after a 15-year hiatus in this newest work from Dan Safer and Witness Relocation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Stage and Screen Favorites to Star in As You Like It at New West End Theatre @sohoplace by Leah Putnam

Josie Rourke will direct Leah Harvey, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Alfred Enoch, and Martha Plimpton in the newly built theatre's second production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Danielle Brooks Tests Positive for COVID, Sidelined From Broadway's The Piano Lesson by Leah Putnam

Understudy Shirine Babb takes over the role while Brooks briefly steps away from the Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

6 Highlights from Playbill’s Big Broadway Nerd Panel at New York Comic Con by Leah Putnam

Fergie Phillipe, Mason Alexander Park, Jenna Leigh Green, and Justin Matthew Sargent shared Broadway show pitches, casting stories, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

The Old Vic Announces Special Reading of Mark Rylance's I Am Shakespeare Starring the Tony and Olivier Winner by Leah Putnam

The rehearsed reading will be held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Shakespearean Authorship Trust.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

MJ to Moonwalk to the West End in 2024 by Leah Putnam

The biomusical has announced a London run at the Prince Edward Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

NY Public Library for the Performing Arts Hosts Talk with Producer Pat Addiss October 17 by Leah Putnam

The event is presented with the League of Professional Theatre Women as part of the Oral History Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Amanda Green, Jason Robert Brown, and Tom Kitt Give Talk on Stephen Sondheim October 17 by Leah Putnam

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Dramatists Guild have collaborated to present Sondheim: The Man, The Mentor, and His Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

SDC Foundation Holds Try It Like This Benefit October 17 by Leah Putnam

The evening's line-up features Amber Gray, Michael R. Jackson, Naomi Kakuk, Andy Karl, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Tony Nominee Sheryl Kaller Directs Drama League's Embrace the Season Gala October 17 by Leah Putnam

New 2022-23 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions perform over the course of the evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Americans for the Arts Presents Darren Criss With Ted Arison Young Artist Award October 17 by Leah Putnam

The annual National Arts Awards return for the first time since 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Sunday, October 16, 2022

Kicking Off October 16, Ensemble Studio Theatre Begins 38th Marathon of One-Act Plays by Leah Putnam

Mike Lew and Colette Robert curated the festival which features entirely BIPOC artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Indie Rock Musical Weightless by The Kilbanes Plays Final Performance October 16 by Leah Putnam

Inspired by the band's concept album and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the show completes run at WP Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

The Gold Room Opens World Premiere October 16 by Leah Putnam

Jacob Perkins' new play, starring Robert Stanton and Scott Parkinson, explores the queer experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet Complete Repertory Run at Queens Theatre October 16 by Leah Putnam

Acting Company's two shows, performed in repertory, make their Manhattan premieres next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Ink'dWell Completes Off-Broadway Run at 59E59 October 16 by Leah Putnam

Erin E. Adams' play explores grief—and ghost stories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

L Morgan Lee Directs An Evening of Commissioned Monologues October 16 by Leah Putnam

The evening concludes the Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival which began October 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Victor I. Cazares' American (Tele)visions Completes World Premiere October 16 by Leah Putnam

The memory play about an undocumented Mexican family plays at Off-Broadway's New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Saturday, October 15, 2022

The Book Thief Musical Completes World Premiere in the U.K. October 15 by Leah Putnam

Adapted from the popular novel by Markus Zusak, the creative team features Jodi Picoult, Timothy Allen McDonald, Elyssa Samsel, and Kate Anderson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, October 14, 2022

Broadway's A Strange Loop and 1776 to Perform at 2022 Sing Out for Freedom Concert by Leah Putnam

Ato Blankson-Wood, Shoshana Bean, Kayla Davion, Alex Edelman, and more have also been announced for the ACLU and NYCLU benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

NYC Ballet to Give First Autism-Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker by Leah Putnam

The performance of George Balanchine's take on the Christmas classic is presented by TDF.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Making U.S. Premiere October 14, Emma Rice’s Wuthering Heights Takes the Stage at St. Ann’s Warehouse by Leah Putnam

The director's adaptation of the Emily Brontë classic will tour following its Off-Broadway run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Mia Chung's Catch as Catch Can Begins Previews October 14 at Playwrights Horizons by Leah Putnam

Cindy Cheung, Jon Norman Schneider, and Rob Yang are double-cast in roles across race, gender, and generations in the drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

World Premiere of The Gold Room Begins Previews at HERE October 14 by Leah Putnam

Robert Stanton and Scott Parkinson star in the Jacob Perkins' play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

World Premiere of You Will Get Sick Starring Linda Lavin Begins Previews Off-Broadway October 14 by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner returns to the stage in Noah Diaz's new play, directed by Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Thursday, October 13, 2022

Lili-Anne Brown–Directed Dreamgirls, World Premiere Stage Adaptation of Summer Stock, Gypsy, More Planned at Goodspeed Musicals by Leah Putnam

The Tony-winning Connecticut theatre's 2023 season will also include John Doyle directing the new musical The 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Broadway Revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson Opens October 13 by Leah Putnam

Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks, and more star at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

T. Adamson to Receive Paula Vogel Playwriting Award by Leah Putnam

2021 recipient Ryan J. Haddad will interview Adamson at the Vineyard Theatre conversation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Soho Rep Co-Directors Meropi Peponides and Sarah Benson to Depart Off-Broadway Theatre by Leah Putnam

The two directors have a combined 23 years at the company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Titanique to Transfer to Daryl Roth Theatre by Leah Putnam

The parody musical currently plays Off-Broadway's The Asylum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic