All stories by Leah Putnam on BroadwayStars

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Reviews: What Do Critics Have to Say About Robert Icke's Hamlet? by Leah Putnam

The production at Park Avenue Armory stars Alex Lawther in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Hillary Clinton to Moderate BroadwayCon Panel Featuring LaChanze, Julie White, and Vanessa Williams by Leah Putnam

The fan convention has also announced a panel on queer representation in theatre with L Morgan Lee and Roger Q. Mason.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Netflix's Matilda Movie Musical to Open BFI London Film Festival by Leah Putnam

The adaptation of the Tony- and Olivier-winning production stars newcomer Alisha Weir as Matilda and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Trunchbull.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Amber Iman Sings 'Stay' in New Single From Upcoming Lempicka Cast Album by Leah Putnam

Currently running at La Jolla Playhouse, the musical tells the true story of artist Tamara de Lempicka, played by Eden Espinosa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Liz Ramos and Jonathan Raviv to Star in Clarence Coo's On That Day in Amsterdam by Leah Putnam

The play, about a romantic day shared by a refugee from the Middle East and an American, will play at Off-Broadway's 59E59 Theaters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, More to Star in Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt on Broadway by Leah Putnam

The 38-member company will include also include Aaron Neil, Jenna Augen, Arty Froushan, Faye Castelow from the original West End production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Broadway Alums Russell Harvard, Alexandra Wailes, Matthew Jaeger, and Amelia Hensley to Star in Bilingual Version of Oedipus by Leah Putnam

The Deaf West Theatre and Getty Museum production will be presented in American Sign Language and spoken English.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Performances of Broadway-Bound A Beautiful Noise Cancelled Through July 4 Due to COVID by Leah Putnam

The regional production has also announced an extension.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

The Sanderson Sisters Return in New Hocus Pocus 2 Trailer by Leah Putnam

The 1993 Disney favorite is getting a sequel with its original cast returning, arriving on Disney+ later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Alex Lawther Stars in Hamlet at Park Avenue Armory, Opening June 28 by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway production of Robert Icke's adaptation is being performed in repertory with Icke's take on Oresteia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, June 27, 2022

Playwrights Horizons Extends World Premiere of Corsicana by Leah Putnam

Will Arbery's new play stars Will Dagger, Jamie Brewer, Deirdre O'Connell, and Harold Surratt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

6 Theatre Books for Surviving the Summer Heat by Leah Putnam

From the letters of Oscar Hammerstein II to These upcoming releases are filled with stories from the Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

McKinley Belcher III Joins the Cast of Broadway's Upcoming Death of a Salesman Revival by Leah Putnam

The West End production of the Arthur Miller work will transfer this fall with London stars Wendell Pierce and Sharon D Clarke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

See Which Broadway Alum Will Develop New Works at NY Stage and Film This Summer by Leah Putnam

A new crop of stage favorites are joining previously announced artists Leigh Silverman, Josh Radnor, Anna Deveare Smith, Keenan Scott II, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

SIX Suspends London Performances to Film Live With Original West End Cast June 27 by Leah Putnam

The Olivier-nominated queens take the stage at the Vaudeville Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Saturday, June 25, 2022

Lempicka Opens June 25 at California's La Jolla Playhouse by Leah Putnam

The biomusical stars Eden Espinosa in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Circle Jerk Finishes Its Run at Off-Broadway's The Connelly Theater June 25 by Leah Putnam

Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley presented their 2021 Pulitzer Prize Finalist play in a new hybrid production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, June 24, 2022

Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey, and Kwame Kwei-Armah Musical The Visitor Drops Original Cast Album June 24 by Leah Putnam

The Public Theater presented the musical's world premiere Off-Broadway in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Musical Parody Titanique? by Leah Putnam

The show opened its Off-Broadway run and return to New York June 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Reviews: Critics Review Trevor: The Musical Disney+ Film by Leah Putnam

The filmed version of the Off-Broadway show drops on the streaming platform June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Broadway in the Park Concert Stars Tony Winners Kelli O'Hara and Adrienne Warren June 24 by Leah Putnam

Virginia's Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation collaborate to present the 2nd Annual event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Trevor: The Musical Streams on Disney+ June 24 by Leah Putnam

The musical's Off-Broadway cast album is also now available to stream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

The Minutes' Noah Reid Drops New Album Adjustments June 24 by Leah Putnam

The Schitt's Creek actor is currently making his Broadway debut in the Tracy Letts-penned play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Jonathan Brielle's A Monkey and Me Makes World Premiere at New Jersey's Axelrod June 24 by Leah Putnam

Brielle stars in the show alongside Tovah Feldshuh and Veanne Cox.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, June 23, 2022

Joey Soloway, MJ Kaufman, and Faith Soloway's A Transparent Musical to Make World Premiere in 2023 by Leah Putnam

The new show based on the Amazon series has been announced as part of Center Theatre Group's 2022-2023 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM

The Book of Mormon's Nic Rouleau and Corey Hummerston Share Video of Wedding by Leah Putnam

The Broadway veterans, who married June 19, announced their nuptials on Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Will Arbery's Corsicana? by Leah Putnam

The show, making its world premiere Off-Broadway, stars Will Dagger, Jamie Brewer, 2022 Tony winner Deirdre O'Connell, and Harold Surratt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Get a First Listen of 'One, Two' From Upcoming Trevor Off-Broadway Cast Album by Leah Putnam

The recording from Ghostlight Records officially drops June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM

Marla Mindelle Stars as Céline Dion in Titanique Musical Parody, Opening June 23 by Leah Putnam

Jack and Rose's doomed love story gets a re-telling in the Off-Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Broadway Favorites Raise $35,000 at Annual Benefit Arts for Autism by Leah Putnam

The one-night-only concert featured performances with student groups from across the United States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Barrington Stage Company Reveals Casting for Anna in the Tropics and ABCD by Leah Putnam

Anna in the Tropics won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama while ABCD will be making its world premiere at the Massachusetts theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

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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
TBA: Ragtime