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Friday, June 3, 2022

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

Audible Theater Announces New Slate of Streaming Productions by Leah Putnam

The platform is releasing four new titles recorded at Off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

NAATCO's Inaugural National Partnership Project Queen Completes Run June 5 by Leah Putnam

Madhuri Shekar's new work, directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, will soon play New York City followings its run at Connecticut's Long Wharf Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Jonathan Brielle to Star Opposite Tovah Feldshuh and Veanne Cox in A Monkey and Me World Premiere at New Jersey's Axelrod by Leah Putnam

Also featured in the production will be Bruce Sabath, Jennifer Sanchez, Nancy Ticotin, and Kate Marilley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Nicholas Barasch, David Baida, Michele Ragusa, More Will Star in World Premiere of The Butcher Boy at Irish Rep by Leah Putnam

Asher Muldoon's musical adaptation of Patrick McCabe's novel will play the Off-Broadway company beginning in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM
Thursday, June 2, 2022

First Off-Broadway Production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Announces Summer Dates by Leah Putnam

Ruth Stage's postponed production, directed by Joe Rosario, stars Sonoya Mizuno and Matt de Rogatis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

The Public Theater Delays Previews of Richard III at the Delacorte by Leah Putnam

The Free Shakespeare in the Park production will star Danai Gurira in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Transport Group to Present Rodgers & Hammerstein: A Broadway Celebration by Leah Putnam

Hosted by Baayork Lee and Paolo Montalban, the concert will feature selections from Oklahoma!, Carousel, The Sound of Music, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Paradise Square Co-Writer Larry Kirwan to Receive 2022 Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award by Leah Putnam

The 2022 Tony nominee will honored with the award in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Reviews: Read What Critics Thought of Dreaming Zenzile at New York Theatre Workshop by Leah Putnam

2022 Tony nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the Off-Broadway production, which opened June 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Work Premiere of Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow's Noir Begins Previews June 2 by Leah Putnam

Houston's Alley Theatre presents the new musical starring Christy Altomare, Adam Kantor, Morgan Marcell, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Previews Begin June 2 for World Premiere of Will Arbery's Corsicana Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Sam Gold directs the Playwrights Horizons production starring Jamie Brewer, Will Dagger, 2022 Tony nominee Deirdre O'Connell, and Harold Surratt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Ain't No Mo', Tiny Beautiful Things, Life is a Dream, More Set for Baltimore Center Stage's 60th Anniversary Season by Leah Putnam

The 2022-2023 season will feature plays by Jordan E. Cooper, Nia Vardalos, María Irene Fornés, more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Ticket Sale Dates Announced for Broadway Run of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical by Leah Putnam

The new musical recently announced dates for its Broadway premiere at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Ghostlight Records to Drop Original Cast Recording of Trevor: The Musical by Leah Putnam

The album will be made available the same day a filmed performance of the Off-Broadway production arrives on Disney+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Broadway Alums Caitlin Kinnunen, Libby Servais, Allison Posner, More to Star in Off-Broadway's The Magnificent Seven by Leah Putnam

Theatre Row will present the new musical about the 1996 U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Lia Williams Leaves Productions of Hamlet and Oresteia at Park Avenue Armory, Previews Postponed by Leah Putnam

The actor suffered an injury which has led to her leaving the Off-Broadway repertory presentation of the Robert Icke-penned adaptations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

West End's Death of a Salesman Announces Broadway Home for Fall Run by Leah Putnam

The production will star Wendell Pierce and 2022 Tony nominee Sharon D Clarke reprising their roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

James Earl Jones Turns to the Dark Side Again as Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi by Leah Putnam

The actor will voice the character, also being played by returning Hayden Christensen in the new Star Wars television show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

World Premiere of Tony [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] Begins Previews June 1 by Leah Putnam

Gary Trainor and Comedian Charlie Baker to lead the cast of the new satirical work at London's Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Robert Icke's Adaptation of Hamlet Begins Previews June 1 by Leah Putnam

The production runs at Off-Broadway's Park Avenue Armory in repertory with Icke's adaptation of Oresteia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

World Premiere of Dreaming Zenzile Opens June 1 at NYTW by Leah Putnam

2022 Tony nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the NYTW and National Black Theatre's co-produced musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

2022 Downtown Urban Arts Festival Kicks Off 20th Anniversary June 1 by Leah Putnam

The festival, taking the stage at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row, will run through June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

A Strange Loop's Michael R. Jackson and Rona Siddiqui Will Be Featured in Dramatists Guild Podcast by Leah Putnam

The Guild's TALKBACK series will present a special episode about the 2022 Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

See Who's Joining Cassondra James in Theatre Aspen's Gypsy by Leah Putnam

Theatre Aspen has announced the cast and creative teams for its 2022 summer season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

SPACE on Ryder Farm Announces 2022 Residents Sanaz Toossi, Terrie Samundra, Jamila Woods, More by Leah Putnam

This season features the inaugural year of SPACE's new residency, BLKSPACE.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

California Closes May 31 at Clubbed Thumb's 25th Summerworks Festival by Leah Putnam

The festival features new plays by Trish Harnetiaux, Gab Reisman, and Angela Hanks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Lee Mead Joins U.K. Tour of Chicago May 31 by Leah Putnam

The West End alum stars as the musical's clever lawyer, Billy Flynn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Sunday, May 29, 2022

Tambo & Bones Finishes West Coast Premiere May 29 by Leah Putnam

Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group presents Dave Harris' new play in a co-production with Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Erica Schmidt's Streaming, All-Female Mac Beth Ends May 29 by Leah Putnam

Red Bull Theater made the lauded 2019 production available on demand starting May 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, May 27, 2022

Watch George Salazar, Simone Joy Jones, Julia K. Harriman, More Sing Hair's 'Flesh Failures (Let the Sun Shine In)' by Leah Putnam

The reimagined take comes from Michael Korte and Bryson Camper, creators of viral mashups #HAM4BEY and Elphaba in the Bathroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

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