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Friday, June 10, 2022

West End Premiere of Lucas Hnath's A Doll's House, Part 2 Begins Previews June 10 by Leah Putnam

Noma Dumezweni, Patricia Allison, Brían F. O’Byrne, and June Watson star in the Donmar Warehouse production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Thursday, June 9, 2022

Alex Edelman's Just for Us Extended at Off-Broadway's Greenwich House Theater by Leah Putnam

The upcoming run marks the second New York encore engagement for the comedian's latest show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

See Adam Kantor, Christy Altomare, Morgan Marcell, David Guzman, More Perform Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow's Noir in New Video by Leah Putnam

The new musical opens its world premiere at Houston's Alley Theatre June 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Fat Ham's Off-Broadway Run Receives 3rd Extension at The Public by Leah Putnam

The Public and National Black Theatre co-produce James Ijames' 2022 Pulitzer-winning play's New York premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Heidi Schreck Leads What the Constitution Means to Me Benefit Reading June 9 by Leah Putnam

The reading benefits National Network of Abortion Funds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14AM

Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow's Noir Opens June 9 at Houston's Alley Theatre by Leah Putnam

Christy Altomare, Adam Kantor, Morgan Marcell, and more star in the world premiere musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14AM
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The Joyce Foundation Announces Winners of 2022 Joyce Awards by Leah Putnam

Previous winners, each of which receive a $75,000 grant, have included Lynn Nottage, Camille A. Brown, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

TheaterWorksUSA to Present Free Performances of New Bi-Lingual Musical El Otro Oz by Leah Putnam

The new show from Mando Alvarado, Tommy Newman, and Jaime Lozano will be presented across New York City this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

UK Transfers of Jaws Behind-the-Scenes Play The Shark is Broken, Fisherman's Friends Part of Mirvish Theatre's 2022-2023 Season by Leah Putnam

The Toronto theatre will present 14 productions, including three Off-Mirvish offerings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Tony [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] World Premiere Opens June 8 by Leah Putnam

The new satirical work, starring Gary Trainor and comedian Charlie Baker, officially opens at London's Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Irish Rep's New Production of Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom Begins Previews June 8 by Leah Putnam

The solo show adaptation of James Joyce's Ulysses by Aedín Moloney and Colum McCann is directed by John Keating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Snow in Midsummer Opens June 8 Off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company by Leah Putnam

Starring Dorcas Leung, Teresa Avia Lim, and John Yi, the show began previews May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Here's Who Will Join André De Shields, Harriet Harris, and Jeremy Jordan in When Playwrights Kill by Leah Putnam

Matthew Lombardo's new comedy will make its world premiere at Bushnell’s Belding Theatre in Connecticut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Full Cast Announced for The Tempest at Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio by Leah Putnam

The production will launch Artistic Director Deborah Warner's inaugural season at the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow to Host Pride Performance of Off-Broadway's Circle Jerk by Leah Putnam

The Pulitzer finalist has announced select Pride performances for its simultaneously in-person and live-streamed hybrid production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

West End Veterans Star in Radio Play Version of Musical Kisses On a Postcard by Leah Putnam

The Terence Frisby musical was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with a cast of more than 50 actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt Sets Dates and Theatre for Broadway Transfer by Leah Putnam

The show will makes its North American premiere after arriving on the London stage in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Monday, June 6, 2022

Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Marianne Tatum, More to Honor Harvey Evans at Triad Theater's A Toast to Harvey by Leah Putnam

The one-night-only event celebrates the late Broadway performer who passed away in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

The Public Theater Announces New Associate Artistic Director by Leah Putnam

Freedome Bradley-Ballentine will also be serving as the new Director of Artistic Programs for the Off-Broadway company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

See Who's Joining Wayne Brady and Jake Shears in Hollywood Bowl Kinky Boots by Leah Putnam

Marissa Jaret Winokur, Mark Ballas, and members of the original Broadway cast will bring the Cyndi Lauper-Harvey Fierstein musical to the California venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

See Elizabeth Teeter Conjure Beetlejuice on Broadway in New Video of 'Say My Name' by Leah Putnam

As the new Lydia Deetz, Teeter leads the Broadway return run of Beetlejuice alongside Alex Brightman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Callum Francis to Lead Off-Broadway Run of Kinky Boots; Complete Casting Announced by Leah Putnam

The Tony- and Olivier-winning musical is headed back to NYC at Off-Broadway's Stage 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

SIX to Be Filmed Live in West End With Original London Cast by Leah Putnam

Get in (re)formation to see the Olivier-nominated queens return to the stage for a cinematic filming of the pop musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

The Cast of Off-Broadway’s Belfast Girls Talks About Bringing Forgotten Women to Life by Leah Putnam

The five actors of Irish Rep’s current production delve into the play’s crass language, historical revelations, and contemporary resonance with women’s rights issues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Sunday, June 5, 2022

Tony-Nominated Broadway Revival of For Colored Girls... Completes Run June 5 by Leah Putnam

The Camille A. Brown-helmed production finishes its run at the Booth Theatre following a grassroots campaign to keep it open.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

World Premiere of Sam Hunter's A Case for the Existence of God Completes Run June 5 by Leah Putnam

Kyle Beltran and Will Brill in the two-hander play at Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Sanaz Toossi's Wish You Were Here Completes Off-Broadway Run June 5 by Leah Putnam

The world premiere at Playwright Horizons was extended from May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, June 3, 2022

The Flea Announces Public Performances Celebrating Juneteenth and Return of Mx. Juneteenth Drag Pageant by Leah Putnam

The Flea has partnered with Black and Brown Equity Coalition of Fire Island to present the pageant, now in its second year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

What the Constitution Means to Me Benefit Reading Partners With TodayTix for Lottery by Leah Putnam

Heidi Schreck will lead the original cast in the one-night-only reading benefitting the National Network of Abortion Funds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Abigail and Shaun Bengson Launch Sovereignty Hymns at La Jolla Playhouse June 3 by Leah Putnam

The composing and performing duo's new work features original songs exploring perspectives on reproductive rights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Mona Mansour's Beginning Days of True Jubilation to Play New Ohio Theatre by Leah Putnam

Scott Illingworth will direct the production, performed in repertory with Emily Zemba's The Strangers Came Today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

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
TBA: Ragtime