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Monday, October 10, 2022

Head to Graceland With Ars Nova's Hound Dog Beginning Previews October 10 by Leah Putnam

Melis Aker's cross-cultural jam-session-meets-play makes its world premiere at Off-Broadway's Greenwich House Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival Kicks Off October 10 at Theatre Row by Leah Putnam

L Morgan Lee directs the Off-Broadway festival's finale event, An Evening of Commissioned Monologues, featuring works by Trans, Non-Binary, and Two-Spirit artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Sunday, October 9, 2022

Broadway-Aimed Sing Street Plays Final Performance of Extended Run October 9 by Leah Putnam

The musical, playing Boston's Huntington Theatre, features music and lyrics from John Carney and Gary Clark with a book by Tony winner Edna Walsh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

María Irene Fornés’ Mud/Drowning Revival Completes Run October 9 by Leah Putnam

JoAnne Akalaitis directs the show presented by Mabou Mines and Weathervane Productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Signature Theatre's The Color Purple Starring Frenchie Davis and Nova Y. Payton Completes Run October 9 by Leah Putnam

The two star as Celie and Sofia in the Arlington, Virginia production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Linedy Genao and Brandon Espinoza Star in Paper Mill's On Your Feet!, Opening October 9 by Leah Putnam

Genao and Espinoza portray Gloria and Emilio Estefan in the show that gave Genao her Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Four Saints in Three Acts Starring David Greenspan Completes Off-Broadway Run October 9 by Leah Putnam

The final installment of Greenspan's trilogy of 1920s works-turned-solo shows features the actor in 66 roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Sanctuary City Plays Final Performance at Pasadena Playhouse October 9 by Leah Putnam

Martyna Majok's work completes its Los Angeles premiere with stars Ana Nicolle Chavez and Miles Fowler under the direction of Zi Alikhan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Saturday, October 8, 2022

David Harms' Powerhouse Opens World Premiere October 8 by Leah Putnam

The new play starring Flying Over Sunset's Laura Shoop runs at Off-Broadway's A.R.T./New York Theatres' Gural Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

World Premiere of My Neighbor Totoro Stage Adaptation Begins Run at London's Barbican October 8 by Leah Putnam

Based on the Studio Ghibli fantasy movie, the Royal Shakespeare Company production will play a 15-week West End engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Friday, October 7, 2022

The Shed Adds Matinee Performances for Straight Line Crazy Starring Ralph Fiennes by Leah Putnam

Audiences will now have five more chances to see the London transfer of David Hare's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Broadway On Demand to Stream Jay Armstrong Johnson's Hocus Pocus-Themed Concert I Put A Spell On You by Leah Putnam

The show benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will star a roster of Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

2nd Annual Antonyo Awards Postponed by Leah Putnam

The awards, which will also be undergoing a rebrand, cite the "ambitious timeline" as the reason.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Emmy Nominee and Broadway Alum Sharon Lawrence to Star in The Shot at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row by Leah Putnam

The Robin Gerber play will be presented in New York as part of the 2022 United Solo Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Review: What Are Critics Saying About Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, With Songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul? by Leah Putnam

With original songs from the Dear Evan Hansen writers, the musical comedy film adapts the children's story of the same name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Reviews: What Do London Critics Think of The Band's Visit? by Leah Putnam

The Michael Longhurst-directed revival opened at Donmar Warehouse October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

New York Pops to Kick Off 40th Anniversary Season With The Music of Star Wars at Carnegie Hall by Leah Putnam

The evening replaces a previously announced season opener with Tony winner Adrienne Warren.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Theatre Under the Stars Presents Lights Up Gala October 7 by Leah Putnam

Alex Newell performs at the Houston, Texas event which also celebrates the Humphreys School.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Paper Mill Playhouse's On Your Feet! Starring Linedy Genao and Brandon Espinoza Begins Previews October 7 by Leah Putnam

Genao made her Broadway debut in the musical and now takes on the role of Gloria Estefan at the New Jersey theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards Celebrates 2022 Recipients October 7 by Leah Putnam

The ceremony at the Edison Ballroom honors selected recipients Eugene Lee, Dede Ayite, Michael Curry, and the late Fred Voelpel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Thursday, October 6, 2022

Voter Registration Nonprofit HeadCount Partners With Beetlejuice to Send Fans on a Trip to the Netherworld by Leah Putnam

A lucky fan will win a trip to New York City, all while raising awareness about civic responsibility.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan to Star in Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window at BAM by Leah Putnam

Anne Kauffman will direct the pair in the seldom-seen work at the Off-Broadway company's Harvey Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

Crystal Lucas-Perry, More Join Broadway Cast of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' by Leah Putnam

Cast members from the show's Off-Broadway world premiere will reprise roles for the new production at Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Gracie Gardner's I'm Revolting? by Leah Putnam

Starring Gabby Bean, Alicia Pilgrim, and more, the show opened its world premiere Off-Broadway October 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

World Premiere of Powerhouse Starring Laura Shoop Begins Previews October 6 by Leah Putnam

David Harms' new play runs at Off-Broadway's A.R.T./New York Theatres' Gural Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Nick Blaemire Welcomes Baby With Wife Ana Nogueira by Leah Putnam

The couple announced the news via Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Wendell Pierce Calls Death of a Salesman the "High Water Mark" of His Career by Leah Putnam

Starring in the Broadway revival as Willy Loman, Pierce talks about the Arthur Miller classic on Good Morning America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals Full Casting for 38th Marathon of One-Act Plays by Leah Putnam

See who will star in the festival, curated by Mike Lew and Colette Robert, featuring entirely BIPOC artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

World Premiere Musical How to Dance in Ohio Cancels Remainder of Run at Syracuse Stage by Leah Putnam

Following multiple cases of COVID within the company, the production has announced its final performance was October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

The Gilded Age's Ry Armstrong to Debut New Play Neglect by Leah Putnam

Armstrong will also star in the work which will run at Teatro Latea as part of Fall/Winterfest with New York Theater Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

London Once Concert Adds 2nd Performance by Leah Putnam

West End's Heathers stars Carrie Hope Fletcher and Jamie Muscato reunite for the concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

All that Chat

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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