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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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

Sondheim-Inspired Revival of George Bernard Shaw's Candida Begins Performances October 5 by Leah Putnam

Fat Ham's R.J. Foster and Queen's Avanthika Srinivasan star in the Off-Broadway production at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

The Winter’s Tale and Hedda Gabler Begin Off-Broadway Performances October 5 by Leah Putnam

The two works are presented in repertory by Bedlam at New York City’s Irondale Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Ink'dWell Opens at Off-Broadway's 59E59 Theaters October 5 by Leah Putnam

Erin E. Adams' play explores grief—and ghost stories— in this co-production by 59E59 and its co-op resident theatre company New Light Theater Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Patrick Marber Delves Into the Raw Power of Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt by Leah Putnam

The director shares the stakes of working with the Tony- and Olivier-winning playwright on his personal new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, October 4, 2022

See Beowulf Boritt Launch New Book Transforming Space Over Time at Sardi's by Leah Putnam

LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson hosted the event for their The Piano Lesson colleague.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Tracy Thorn's Jack Was Kind to Make World Stage Premiere at Irish Rep by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway theatre has also announced the return of A Child's Christmas in Wales adapted and directed by Charlotte Moore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Why Broadway and West End Playwright Martin McDonagh is Done With Writing Plays by Leah Putnam

The Hangmen and The Cripple of Inishmaan playwright recently spoke about shifting out away from theatre in favor of writing for the screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Elia Monte-Brown Seeks Love at All Costs in Off-Broadway's American (Tele)visions by Leah Putnam

Monte-Brown stars in the New York Theatre Workshop production about an undocumented Mexican family living the American Dream—or is it the American nightmare?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

West End Run of Rabiah Hussain's Political Drama Word-Play Opens October 4 by Leah Putnam

Previews for the new work began September 29 at Royal Court Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

North American Tour of Hadestown Welcomes 'New Gods in the House' October 4 by Leah Putnam

Broadway alums Nathan Lee Graham and Maria-Christina Oliveras take the stage in the traveling production with Matthew Patrick Quinn and Hannah Whitley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, October 3, 2022

Queens Theatre's 34th Season to Feature Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley, The Lightning Thief, El Otro Oz, More by Leah Putnam

The New York City theatre has announced its full line-up of programming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Here's Who Will Join Giles Terera in Othello at London's National Theatre by Leah Putnam

The upcoming Clint Dyer-directed production has found its cast for the Shakespeare tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Broadway Alums to Star in National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 34th Annual Festival by Leah Putnam

Mary Testa, Tamika Lawrence, Ching Valdes-Aran, and more have been announced to star in eight new musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Nick Blaemire and Van Hughes' Space Dogs Will Stream on BroadwayHD by Leah Putnam

Based on a true story about dogs in space, the new musical ran at Off-Broadway's MCC Theater where its final performances were filmed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

'Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome!' to Callum Scott Howells and Madeline Brewer, Joining London's Cabaret October 3 by Leah Putnam

The screen actors take over as the Emcee and Sally Bowles in the Olivier-winning revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

Broadway Records Celebrates 10th Anniversary at 54 Below October 3 by Leah Putnam

Tony nominees Orfeh and Andy Karl, Samantha Williams, and more star in the one-night-only concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Sunday, October 2, 2022

Broadway's Come From Away Plays Final Performance October 2 by Leah Putnam

The Tony-nominated musical completes over five years running at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt Opens on Broadway October 2 by Leah Putnam

Arriving from the West End, the decades-spanning drama stars Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, David Krumholtz, Seth Numrich, Gina Ferrall, Sara Topham, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Goddess Completes World Premiere Run at Berkeley Rep October 2 by Leah Putnam

Broadway veterans star in the new musical inspired by the myth of the goddess Marimba.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Martyna Majok's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cost of Living Opens Broadway Premiere October 3 by Leah Putnam

The Manhattan Theatre Club production stars Tony nominee Kara Young, David Zayas, Gregg Mozgala, and Katy Sullivan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Saturday, October 1, 2022

Bilingual Oedipus Plays Final Performance at The Getty Villa October 1 by Leah Putnam

Russell Harvard, Alexandria Wailes, Matthew Jaeger, and Amelia Hensley star in the Deaf West Theatre production, presented in spoken English and American Sign Language.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Previews Begin October 1 for West End Return of The Choir of Man by Leah Putnam

London's Arts Theatre is once again home to the Olivier-nominated show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Julia Jarcho’s Marie It’s Time Completes Off-Broadway Run October 1 by Leah Putnam

Inspired by Georg Büchner’s 1913 play Woyzeck, the three-person show plays HERE.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Amy Lennox and Fra Fee Depart West End's Cabaret October 1 by Leah Putnam

The two will be succeeded by Madeline Brewer and Callum Scott Howells in the London revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Science Comedy Strings Attached Completes Off-Broadway Run October 1 by Leah Putnam

Carole Buggé's show at Theatre Row follows three scientists who are visited by Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, and Max Planck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, September 30, 2022

Noël Coward's The Rat Trap to Make American Premiere Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Mint Theater Company has announced its 2022-2023 season with casting that includes Broadway alums Elisabeth Gray, Sarin Monae West, and Kate Hampton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

54 Below to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Gerome Ragni and Galt MacDermot's Dude by Leah Putnam

The concert will feature original cast members of the duo's follow-up to Hair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Kilbanes' Weightless at Off-Broadway's WP Theater? by Leah Putnam

The indie rock musical, inspired by the band's concept album and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, opened September 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Only An Octave Apart Opens London Run September 30 by Leah Putnam

Justin Vivian Bond and Anthony Roth Costanzo present unique interpretations of classical and pop music to express their queer identities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Jason Gotay's Where You'll Find Me Begins at Minetta Lane Theatre September 30 by Leah Putnam

Audible Theater presents the autobiographical show written and performed by the Broadway favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

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