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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

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

Deaf West Theatre and Getty Museum's Bilingual Oedipus Opens September 7 by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Here Are the Finalists for the 2022 Clive Barnes Awards by Leah Putnam

Justin Cooley, Jasai Chase-Owens, Erin Wilhelmi, and Samantha Williams are nominated for the Theater Artist Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Cast Announced for West End Return of Olivier-Nominated The Choir of Man by Leah Putnam

The show will take the stage at London's Arts Theatre again this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

NY Public Library to Host Talk With Broadway Photographers Carol Rosegg and Joan Marcus by Leah Putnam

The library recently made its archives of the two photographers' works available to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

See Who's Starring in Rabiah Hussain's Word-Play at West End's Royal Court Theatre by Leah Putnam

Maimuna Memon, whose new musical Manic Street Creature recently won an Edinburgh Fringe First, will star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Alex Newell to Perform at Theatre Under the Stars' Lights Up Gala in Houston by Leah Putnam

The annual event will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Monday, September 5, 2022

U.K. Tour of Saturday Night Fever Begins to Boogie September 5 by Leah Putnam

Bill Kenwright's West End production takes its disco moves on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Sunday, September 4, 2022

Clarence Coo's On That Day in Amsterdam Completes Off-Broadway Run September 4 by Leah Putnam

Finishing performances at 59E59 Theaters, the play follows the love story of two men who meet while traveling in Amsterdam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

Anne of Green Gables Completes World Premiere at Connecticut's Goodspeed Musicals September 4 by Leah Putnam

Broadway alums Michelle Veintimilla, Sharon Catherine Brown, Aurelia Williams, and more star in the folk rock adaptation of the L. M. Montgomery story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Friday, September 2, 2022

Take a Look at A.R.T.'s Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Leah Putnam

The co-production with Signature Theatre is using the recently revised version of Anna Deavere Smith's Tony-nominated work, through September 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Embracing Edinburgh Fringe: How to Make the Experience Your Own by Leah Putnam

Playbill Goes Fringe correspondents Leah Putnam and Margaret Hall share how to make the most of a visit to the world’s largest arts festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

New Musical Exploring the Border Crisis Little Duende to Receive Industry Workshop by Leah Putnam

Broadway alum Robi Hager wrote music and lyrics for the new musical with a book and lyrics by Georgina Escobar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Alex Edelman's Just for Us Completes Extended Off-Broadway Encore September 2 by Leah Putnam

The show received two extensions at Greenwich House Theater after a premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre and a first encore engagement at SoHo Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, September 1, 2022

Watch the Touring Queens of Six Perform an NPR Tiny Desk Concert by Leah Putnam

National Public Radio welcomed stage royalty for a special performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Heathers the Musical Announces the Incoming Class Members for Off-West End Production by Leah Putnam

Joining the cast are Erin Caldwell as Veronica Sawyer and Nathanael Landskroner as Jason ‘J.D’ Dean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

These Shows Won Big Awards at This Year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

Karim Khan's Brown Boys Swim and Maimuna Memon's Manic Street Creature both won coveted Fringe First Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Michael John LaChiusa and Ellen Fitzhugh's Los Otros? by Leah Putnam

The new Off-Broadway one-act musical stars Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Reviews: Read What Critics Think of the World Premiere of Once Upon a (Korean) Time by Leah Putnam

Ma-Yi Theater Company presents the new work by Daniel K. Isaac, which opened at La MaMa August 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Deaf West Theatre and the Getty Museum's Bilingual Oedipus Begins Previews September 1 by Leah Putnam

Presented in American Sign Language and spoken English, the production stars Broadway alums Russell Harvard, Alexandra Wailes, Matthew Jaeger, and Amelia Hensley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Broadway-Aimed Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical Begins World Premiere at The Old Globe September 1 by Leah Putnam

The regional production stars Aladdin's Shoba Narayan and Frozen's Austin Colby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Here's Who Will Star in Ink'dWell at Off-Broadway's 59E59 Theaters by Leah Putnam

The play, which explores grief and ghost stories, is presented with 59E59's co-op resident theatre company New Light Theater Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Actors Theatre of Louisville to Present Regional Premiere of Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Tragedy by Leah Putnam

The organization revives its annual Dracula tradition this September with the Kate Hamill play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Darrell T. Joe Completes Cast for York Theatre Company's Cheek to Cheek Revival by Leah Putnam

Joe joins the previously announced Jeremy Benton, Melinda Porto, Danny Gardner, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Saturday Night Fever to Take Its Disco Moves on U.K. Tour by Leah Putnam

Bill Kenwright's West End production will travel this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

World Premiere of Once Upon a (Korean) Time Opens August 31 at Off-Off-Broadway's La MaMa by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Broadway's Linedy Genao and Brandon Espinoza to Star in Paper Mill Playhouse's On Your Feet! by Leah Putnam

Genao takes on the role of Gloria Estefan at the New Jersey theatre after making her Broadway debut in the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Sondheim-Inspired Production of George Bernard Shaw's Candida Announces Cast by Leah Putnam

The upcoming fall production at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row will star Fat Ham's R.J. Foster as Reverend James Morell and Queen's Avanthika Srinivasan as Candida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Two Jews, Talking Starring Hal Linden and Bernie Kopell? by Leah Putnam

The world-premiere comedy from Ed. Weinberger opened Off-Broadway at Theatre at St. Clement’s August 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, August 29, 2022

The Tank to Present Industry Reading of New Play MASK4MASK by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM
Sunday, August 28, 2022

American Prophet: Frederick Douglass in His Own Words Completes World Premiere at Arena Stage August 28 by Leah Putnam

Broadway veteran Kristolyn Lloyd and Cornelius Smith Jr. star as Anna and Frederick Douglass.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

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