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Monday, September 26, 2022

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.

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Alex Edelman's Just For Us to Transfer to Menier Chocolate Factory by Leah Putnam

The Off-West End theatre has announced its 2022-2023 season.

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Get a First Look at Lillias White as a Greek Goddess in New Hadestown Photos by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner took over the role of Hermes September 13.

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Sunday, September 25, 2022

Joshua Harmon's Bad Jews Completes West End Return September 25 by Leah Putnam

The comedy plays at the Arts Theatre following two sold-out U.K. engagements.

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Saturday, September 24, 2022

John Gabriel Borkman Begins Previews at London's Bridge Theatre September 24 by Leah Putnam

The Ibsen play stars Tony winner Simon Russell Beale, Olivier winner Clare Higgins, and Olivier and Tony nominee Lia Williams.

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Revival of María Irene Fornés' Mud/Drowning Opens September 24 by Leah Putnam

JoAnne Akalaitis directs Mabou Mines and Weathervane Productions' show, which began previews September 21.

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Jiehae Park's Macbeth-Inspired Dark Comedy Peerless Begins Previews September 24 by Leah Putnam

Shannon Tyo, Anthony Cason, and more star in the Off-Broadway run at 59E59 Theaters.

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Listen to Idina Menzel Sing 'The Loud Mouse Song' in New Video by Leah Putnam

The Wicked star raises her voice for her upcoming children's book encouraging kids to do the same.

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Go Inside Director Stevie Walker-Webb's Our Town With New Production Photos by Leah Putnam

The Baltimore Center Stage production starring Lance Coadie Williams and Kimberly Dodson began its run September 15.

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SIX's Samantha Pauly to Make Solo Concert Debut at Chelsea Table + Stage by Leah Putnam

Audiences around the world will also be able to livestream the concert.

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Virtual Auditions Begin for Leading Child Role in NYC Reading of Wonder by Leah Putnam

Children with craniofacial differences are invited to submit videos for the new musical featuring music and lyrics by A Great Big World.

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Megan Hill and Jessica Aubrey to Captain London Cast of But I'm a Cheerleader: The Musical by Leah Putnam

The queer coming-of-age musical returns to the Turbine Theatre this fall.

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The Tank Holds Industry Reading of New Play MASK4MASK September 23 by Leah Putnam

A country singer reinvents himself as gay pop star after being outed in the new work.

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Bilingual and Gender-Bent Prince Hamlet Re-Imagines Shakespeare's Tragedy, Opening September 22 by Leah Putnam

PEAK Performances at Montclair State University presents the production featuring visual and ASL translation.

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These Shows Will Take the Stage at 59E59 Theaters This Fall and Winter by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway theatre's fall and winter seasons will include productions directed by Broadway's Jess Chayes, Philip Shneidman, and Ryan Emmons.

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See Abby Mueller Bring Broadway to Napa County With Broadway and Vine by Leah Putnam

The Six and Beautiful star shared the stage with Sharon Kenny and local high school students for the concert and culinary experience series.

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Get in the Game With Production Photos of FLEX's Atlanta World Premiere by Leah Putnam

Set in the '90s, the play follows a basketball team of Black young women in rural Arkansas who wish to go pro.

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Tom Chambers Joins West End Return of Elf by Leah Putnam

The musical will also star Simon Lipkin and Georgina Castle.

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Watch: Jonathan Groff Stars in M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin by Leah Putnam

The horror film's first trailer also features Broadway alums Rupert Grint and William Ragsdale.

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11 Plays and Musicals That Broke Obscenity Laws and Were Kicked Off the Stage by Leah Putnam

For Banned Books Week, take a look at some of the plays and musicals that were deemed too inappropriate for public consumption.

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My Fair Lady Embarks on U.K. and Ireland Tour September 22 by Leah Putnam

The Bartlett Sher-directed tour kicks off in Bradford, and has dates set through July, 2023.

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World Premiere of The Book Thief Opens in U.K. September 22 by Leah Putnam

The best-selling novel adaptation features a book by author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald, with a score by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Tony-Winning Set Designer Beowulf Boritt to Hold Reading and Discussion at The Drama Book Shop by Leah Putnam

Tony winners James Lapine and Susan Stroman will speak with Boritt on his new book Transforming Space Over Time.

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See Broadway Alums Mia Pinero, Ellen Harvey, and Alexandra Silber in World Premiere of Lend Me a Soprano by Leah Putnam

The comedy by Ken Ludwig, a twist on his Lend Me a Tenor, plays Houston, Texas' Alley Theatre.

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See Everyone On the Line in Production Photos of STAGES St. Louis' A Chorus Line by Leah Putnam

The non-profit company brings the Tony-winning musical to life in Missouri.

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Broadway Records to Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below by Leah Putnam

The one-night-only event will star Tony nominees Orfeh and Andy Karl, Samantha Williams, and more.

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Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey to Lead Royal Shakespeare Company by Leah Putnam

The two collaborators will become the RSC's co-artistic directors next year.

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Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Presents Special Podcast Banned Together: An Anti-Censorship Podcast by Leah Putnam

In honor of Banned Books Week, the podcast about censorship in theatre will feature performances by Bryan Cranston, Raúl Esparza, Celia Keenan Bolger, and more.

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Reviews: What Do Critics Have to Say About Off-Broadway's This Beautiful Future? by Leah Putnam

The play about two young lovers during WWII opened at Cherry Lane Theater September 20.

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Previews Begin September 21 for Mabou Mine's Revival of María Irene Fornés' Mud/Drowning by Leah Putnam

Co-presented with Weathervane Productions, JoAnne Akalaitis returns to direct.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Broadway to Say Goodbye to Beetlejuice in 2023 by Leah Putnam

The Ghost-With-The-Most has announced a closing date at theMarquis Theatre as it prepares to embark on a national tour.

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off