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Friday, September 30, 2022

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
Thursday, September 29, 2022

Newsies Star Ben Fankhauser to Lead The Secret of My Success With Ashley Blanchett at Theatre Under The Stars by Leah Putnam

The Texas production is the regional premiere of the musical based on the 1987 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

The Drama League Announces Line-Up for 2022 Fall Gala by Leah Putnam

The evening will feature exclusive previews of Death of a Salesman, The Karate Kid, KPOP, The Piano Lesson, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of Disney's Return to Salem With Hocus Pocus 2 by Leah Putnam

The sequel stars the original 1993 cult favorite's Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Crucible at London's National Theatre? by Leah Putnam

Brendan Cowell and Erin Doherty lead the cast as John Proctor and Abigail Williams in the Arthur Miller revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Previews Begin September 29 for Ink'dWell at Off-Broadway's 59E59 Theaters by Leah Putnam

59E59 and its co-op resident theatre company New Light Theater Project present the play about grief—and ghost stories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Rabiah Hussain's Word-Play Begins West End Previews September 29 by Leah Putnam

The new work has a limited engagement at Royal Court Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

London Run of John Gabriel Borkman at Bridge Theatre Opens September 29 by Leah Putnam

Previews began September 24 for the Ibsen play starring Tony winner Simon Russell Beale, Olivier winner Clare Higgins, and Olivier and Tony nominee Lia Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Off-Broadway Premiere of The Kilbanes' Weightless Opens September 29 by Leah Putnam

Playing at WP Theater, the indie rock musical takes inspiration from the band's concept album and Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Joe Turner's Come and Gone to Inaugurate New Renovation of Boston's The Huntington Theatre by Leah Putnam

The August Wilson play will be directed by Lili-Anne Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Regional Premiere of Ain't No Mo' Set For Baltimore Center Stage This Fall by Leah Putnam

The Jordan E. Cooper work will be directed by Lili-Anne Brown at the Maryland theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Alex Kingston to Play Prospero in Royal Shakespeare Company's The Tempest by Leah Putnam

The historic theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England has announced its winter and spring 2023 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

MJ to Stream Opening Number "Beat It" Live on TikTok by Leah Putnam

The Broadway musical has announced a special opportunity go behind-the-scenes, ask cast members questions, and see the first number live from the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Two River Theater Company and NAATCO to Stage Hansol Jung's Translation of Romeo and Juliet in 2023 by Leah Putnam

Play On Shakespeare has announced its upcoming 2022-2023 season of podcasts and fully-staged productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

MJ to Livestream Opening Number "Beat It" on TikTok by Leah Putnam

The Broadway musical has announced a special opportunity go behind-the-scenes, ask cast members questions, and see the first number live from the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Samuel L. Jackson Enjoys The Piano Lesson So Much That He Worries About Missing A Line by Leah Putnam

The actor talked about starring in the Broadway revival and watching the growth of his co-star John David Washington on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Linda Lavin Begins London Solo Concert Debut September 28 by Leah Putnam

Love Notes features the Tony winner performing songs by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Antônio Carlos Jobim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Justin Vivian Bond and Anthony Roth Costanzo's Only an Octave Apart Begins London Run September 28 by Leah Putnam

The duo express their queer identities through unique interpretations of classical and pop music in the "musical fantasia."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Hirschfeld's Broadway Premieres at Bucks County Playhouse September 28 by Leah Putnam

David Leopold hosts the multimedia work featuring backstage stories of Al Hirschfeld’s interactions with theatre legends.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of the World Premiere of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation by Leah Putnam

David Rossmer and Steve Rosen's Broadway-aimed musical opened at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre September 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Basement Light Productions to Host Industry Reading of The Lesbian Play by Leah Putnam

The reading of Riley Elton McCarthy's new work will star Lizzie Milanovich.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski Starring David Strathairn Extends by Leah Putnam

The solo work presented by Theatre for a New Audience has a new closing date for its New York premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Watch: Sasha Diamond and Shannon Tyo Take Audiences Behind Jiehae Park's Peerless by Leah Putnam

Diamond and Tyo play the dark comedy's twin protagonists who will stop at nothing to get into the college of their dreams—even murder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

See Which West End Alums Will Star in London Concert Performance of Emojiland by Leah Putnam

The Garrick Theatre will present a one-night-only concert version of the show in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

4 Rarely-Produced Tennessee Williams One Acts to Be Staged Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Merciful Delusions Productions will present the works, all directed by Tony nominee Lorraine Serabian, at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Eureka Day Starring Helen Hunt? by Leah Putnam

Jonathan Spector's humorous play about vaccination is making its London premiere at The Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Hayley Podschun Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood by Leah Putnam

The Broadway alum takes over from Kaitlyn Davidson in the Off-Broadway run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Bat Out of Hell: The Musical Roars Onto the Las Vegas Stage September 27 by Leah Putnam

The musical features a 25-member cast and an eight-person band performing Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's greatest hits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Tony Nominees Brad Oscar and Bryce Pinkham Join Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors Beginning September 27 by Leah Putnam

The Howard Ashman-Alan Menken revival also recently welcomed Tiffany Renee Thompson as its Crystal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Monday, September 26, 2022

Ethan Pakchar, Douglas Lyons, and Harrison David Rivers to Workshop New Musical Five Points at Discovering Broadway Writer's Retreat by Leah Putnam

The work, about the birth of American tap dance and the American dream, is in development with Paper Mill Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

TheFrontOffice Foundation Announces New Grant for Mid-Career Women Directors by Leah Putnam

The selection committee will be led by Patricia McGregor, Robert O'Hara, Lisa Peterson, and Chay Yew.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

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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