All stories by Leah Putnam on BroadwayStars

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.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Ensemble Studio Theatre's 38th Marathon of One-Act Plays Finds Its Directors by Leah Putnam

The festival, curated by Mike Lew and Colette Robert, will feature Broadway alums for a marathon entirely comprised of BIPOC artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Watch: Hamilton Marks National Voter Registration Day With Lyric Rewrite Video 'The Election of 2022' by Leah Putnam

The Broadway musical has partnered with Michelle Obama's When We All Vote on the project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

See Who Will Star in the U.S. Premiere of Emma Rice's Wuthering Heights by Leah Putnam

Wise Children has announced tour dates for the adaptation, which will begin its U.S. debut at Off-Broadway's St. Ann's Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

New York City Ballet Kicks Off 2022-2023 Season With Works by Balanchine September 20 by Leah Putnam

The season features world premieres by choreographers Justin Peck and Christopher Wheeldon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Abby Mueller Takes the Stage for Broadway and Vine September 20 by Leah Putnam

The concert series pairing Broadway performances with wine and culinary experiences featured Lea Michele earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

2nd National Tour of Six Launches in Las Vegas September 20 by Leah Putnam

Broadway alum Gerianne Pérez stars as Catherine of Aragon in the "Boleyn" North American tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Irene Gandy, Daryl Roth, Susan Stroman, More Celebrate League of Professional Theatre Women September 20 by Leah Putnam

The organization, which supports and advocates for women in the theatre industry, kicks off its 40th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Monday, September 19, 2022

Previews Begin September 19 for Broadway Revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Sunday, September 18, 2022

Kate Hamill's Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Tragedy Completes Regional Premiere September 18 by Leah Putnam

Actors Theatre of Louisville revives its annual Dracula tradition with the Kate Hamill play, loosely based on the classic Bram Stoker novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Once Upon a (Korean) Time Completes Off-Broadway World-Premiere Run September 18 by Leah Putnam

Ma-Yi Theater Company presents Daniel K. Isaac’s new work about experiences of the Korean American diaspora at La MaMa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

2022 Clive Barnes Awards, Honoring Early Career Theatre and Dance Artists, Held September 18 by Leah Putnam

This year's Theatre Artist Award nominees include Justin Cooley, Jasai Chase-Owens, Erin Wilhelmi, and Samantha Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Sanctuary City Opens at Pasadena Playhouse September 18 by Leah Putnam

The California production of Martyna Majok's work stars Ana Nicolle Chavez and Miles Fowler under the direction of Zi Alikhan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Saturday, September 17, 2022

The Kilbanes' Weightless Begins Off-Broadway Premiere September 17 by Leah Putnam

The indie rock musical, based on the band's concept album and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, plays WP Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

The Book Thief Musical Begins U.K. World Premiere September 17 by Leah Putnam

Jodi Picoult leads the creative team, with Central Park composers Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson and Timothy Allen McDonald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Wendell Pierce and Sharon D. Clarke Star in Death of a Salesman, Beginning Broadway Run September 17 by Leah Putnam

Miranda Cromwell directs the revival, a transfer from London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, September 16, 2022

Early Bidding Now Open for Broadway Flea Market; 9 More Shows Join Lineup of Tables Selling Theatre Memorabilia by Leah Putnam

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' annual event will be held in person and online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:49PM

Cast Complete for New York Premiere of Bruce Norris' Downstate by Leah Putnam

Pam MacKinnon will direct the Playwrights Horizons production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley, Starring Teagle F. Bougere and Eric T. Miller, to Tour NYC's 5 Boroughs by Leah Putnam

Theatre company American Vicarious stages the historic TV debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley, Jr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

BroadwayHD to Stream Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore by Leah Putnam

Nadim Naaman and Dana Al Fardan's Broken Wings: The Musical will also debut this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, Starring David Strathairn? by Leah Putnam

The Oscar nominee portrays the Polish WWII hero in a solo performance at Off-Broadway's Polonsky Shakespeare Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Thursday, September 15, 2022

Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, Starring Oscar Nominee David Strathairn, Opens Off-Broadway September 15 by Leah Putnam

TFANA's show from Clark Young and Derek Goldman tells the story of the Polish WWII hero.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Dear Evan Hansen's Andrew Barth Feldman Cast Opposite Jennifer Lawrence in Film Comedy by Leah Putnam

Feldman can currently be seen in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Pretty Woman: The Musical to Welcome New Vivian Ward in Memphis by Leah Putnam

Olivia Valli will pass the leading role to Jessie Davidson for her national tour debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

2022 Curtain Up Broadway Festival Reveals Performers for Broadway Block Party, After Dark Concerts, More by Leah Putnam

A host of Broadway favorites will be featured in the free festival's weekend of performances, sing-alongs, and more in Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

League of Professional Theatre Women Announces Dates for Lucille Lortel Awards, Theatre Women Awards, More by Leah Putnam

The 40th anniversary season will kick off September 20 with a birthday event featuring Daryl Roth, Susan Stroman, Irene Gandy, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

The Son's Florian Zeller Will Direct The Lehman Trilogy TV Adaptation by Leah Putnam

The Tony-winning play chronicles the success and eventual failure of the famed financial institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

See Who's Joining Tony Winner Owen Teale in Old Vic's A Christmas Carol by Leah Putnam

The award-winning adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens tale returns to London in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Playbill to Present Star-Studded Broadway Panels at New York Comic Con by Leah Putnam

Guests will include Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Celia Rose Gooding, Frankie Grande, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Muriel's Wedding the Musical Begins NYC Lab September 15 by Leah Putnam

The private presentation stars Elle McLemore, Khamary Rose, Leanne Antonio, Sam Gravitte, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

David Greenspan Stars in Gertrude Stein's Four Saints in Three Acts Off-Broadway Beginning September 15 by Leah Putnam

Greenspan plays 66 roles in the final installment of his trilogy of solo interpretations of 1920s works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

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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
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