All stories by Leah Putnam on BroadwayStars

Monday, September 12, 2022

Broadway's Carol Rosegg and Joan Marcus Speak at NY Public Library September 12 by Leah Putnam

Archives of the two photographers' works at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts were recently made available to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Keen Company Hosts 23rd Annual Benefit Gala September 12 by Leah Putnam

The evening kicks off the Off-Broadway company's 2022-2023 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Sunday, September 11, 2022

Disney on Broadway Immersive Experience Ends September 11 With D23 Expo's Last Day by Leah Putnam

Using a virtual reality headset, guests go inside major numbers from Broadway’s Aladdin, The Lion King, and Frozen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

The Butcher Boy Closes World Premiere at Irish Rep September 11 by Leah Putnam

Nicholas Barasch, David Baida, Michele Ragusa, and more star in Asher Muldoon's musical adaptation of Patrick McCabe's novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, September 10, 2022

Follies Completes Its Run September 10 at San Francisco Playhouse by Leah Putnam

Three-time Helen Hayes Award winner Natascia Diaz leads the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, September 9, 2022

Go 'Out of the Sea' With New The Little Mermaid Trailer by Leah Putnam

See Halle Bailey bring Ariel to life in the live-action remake of the 1989 Disney animated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:43PM

Broadway-Aimed Sing Street Extends Run at Boston's Huntington by Leah Putnam

The musical from John Carney, Gary Clark, and Tony winner Edna Walsh began August 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

In Development: Murder Mystery TV Series With The Phantom of the Opera-Set 1st Season by Leah Putnam

Andrew Lloyd Webber will serve as executive producer for The Show Must Go On, the first time his musical will be used for TV.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM

Cast Set for Mia Chung's Catch as Catch Can at Playwrights Horizons by Leah Putnam

Daniel Aukin will direct the Off-Broadway production that features double-cast actors playing across race, gender, and generation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Original Cast of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Winner Between Riverside and Crazy to Return for Broadway Debut by Leah Putnam

Stephen McKinley Henderson, Rosal Colón, Elizabeth Canavan, and most of the original Off-Broadway company will reunite for the Second Stage production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Broadway on Demand Now Streaming Something in the Game: An All-American Musical by Leah Putnam

The streaming platform will also offer Hugh Salmon's Into Battle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Arena Stage's My Body No Choice to Feature Monologues by Sarah Ruhl, Dael Orlandersmith, V, and More by Leah Putnam

The Washington, D.C. theatre's upcoming production will be the last from current Artistic Director Molly Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Ars Nova's Hound Dog Will Take Audiences to Graceland; Cast Announced by Leah Putnam

Melis Aker's cross-cultural jam-session-meets-play will begin performances at Greenwich House Theater in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Disney Kicks Off D23 Expo, Featuring Virtual Reality Broadway Experiences, September 9 by Leah Putnam

Attendees go inside major numbers from Broadway’s Aladdin, The Lion King, and Frozen with virtual reality headsets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49AM

Off-Broadway Run of Julia Jarcho’s Marie It’s Time Opens September 9 by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Regional Premiere of Kate Hamill's Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Tragedy Begins September 9 in Louisville by Leah Putnam

Jennifer Pennington directs the adaptation, loosely based on the classic Bram Stoker novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, September 8, 2022

Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp Inspires New Docuseries 1300 Miles to Broadway by Leah Putnam

Chenoweth will team up with Kenny Ortega for the new show that introduces students to the world of the performing arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

NY Public Library for the Performing Arts and Dramatists Guild to Present Sondheim Talks by Leah Putnam

The events celebrating the late composer-lyricist will feature John Weidman, Jeanine Tesori, Jason Robert Brown, Amanda Green, and Tom Kitt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Amber Ruffin and Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Host Curtain Up! Finale Concert by Leah Putnam

The concert's full lineup of Broadway favorites will close out the three-day outdoor festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

See Broadway Alums Daniel Craig, Leslie Odom Jr., More in the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Trailer by Leah Putnam

The murder mystery sequel takes audiences to Greece for detective Benoit Blanc's latest case.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Shannon Tyo, Anthony Cason, More to Star in Jiehae Park's Peerless Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Margot Bordelon will direct the Macbeth-inspired dark comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Flying Over Sunset's Laura Shoop to Star in World Premiere of Powerhouse by Leah Putnam

The new play from David Harms will run Off-Broadway at A.R.T./New York Theatres' Gural Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

West End's Mamma Mia! Announces Its New Stars by Leah Putnam

The international hit ABBA jukebox musical continues at London's Novello.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Carole Buggé's Science Comedy Strings Attached Opens Off-Broadway September 8 by Leah Putnam

Playing Theatre Row, the show follows three scientists visited by Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, and Max Planck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Muriel's Wedding the Musical to Receive NYC Industry Lab by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Son Film, Starring Hugh Jackman? by Leah Putnam

Based on the Florian Zeller play, the film made its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Playwrights Realm Announces 2022-2023 Cohort of Writing Fellows, Playwrights, and Artists by Leah Putnam

The organization also introduces its inaugural Native American Artist Lab.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Julia Jarcho’s Marie It’s Time Begins Previews at Off-Broadway's HERE September 7 by Leah Putnam

Georg Büchner’s 1913 play Woyzeck inspired the three-person show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Learn How to Donate Clothing, Curtains, and More at Broadway Green Alliance's Textile Drive by Leah Putnam

The Alliance is partnering with Wearable Collections on the collaborative sustainability effort.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

2nd U.K. Tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Begins September 7 by Leah Putnam

The hit musical has tour stops scheduled through 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

See Which Guests Stars Will Join the U.K. Tour of Friendsical by Leah Putnam

The parody musical of the '90s television show Friends recently had a successful run at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

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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