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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

Cast of MJ Celebrates Tony Nominations with Commemorative Playbill Covers by Leah Putnam

The Playbills are being distributed to ticketholders until the end of May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Off-Broadway Musical Islander Announces Closing Date by Leah Putnam

The new musical made its New York premiere in April at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's after a successful debut at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Watch Broadway's SIX Tudor Queens 'Get Down' on Late Night With Seth Meyers by Leah Putnam

The cast of the 2022 Tony-nominated musical performed on the late-night show May 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Pulitzer-Winning Fat Ham at Off-Broadway's Public Theater? by Leah Putnam

The National Black Theatre and Public co-production of James Ijames' take on Hamlet opened May 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Thursday, May 26, 2022

Watch Company Members of Disney's Frozen Perform Julia Riew's 'The Girl of My Dreams' by Leah Putnam

Three Asian American artists unite to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month through music and dance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Shariffa Ali Wins Hermitage Artist Retreat's Major Theatre Award by Leah Putnam

The honor was inaugurated last year with playwright and filmmaker Radha Blank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Off-Broadway Hybrid Production of Circle Jerk Announces Pride Performances by Leah Putnam

The show, a Pulitzer finalist, will be presented in-person and livestreamed simultaneously.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

West End's Good, Starring Doctor Who’s David Tennant, Announces Autumn Dates by Leah Putnam

The show has been postponed twice due to COVID.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Fat Ham Opens Off-Broadway at The Public May 26 by Leah Putnam

James Ijames' 2022 Pulitzer-winning play makes its New York premiere in a co-production from The Public and National Black Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

11 Off-Broadway Shows Featuring 2022 Tony Nominees by Leah Putnam

See which currently running and upcoming shows give a chance to see work by some of Broadway’s 2022 standouts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

A Case for the Existence of God Extended a 3rd Time Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

The Samuel D. Hunter two-hander play stars Kyle Beltran and Will Brill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Patricia McGregor Named New Artistic Director of New York Theatre Workshop by Leah Putnam

McGregor steps into the role following the 34-year tenure of James C. Nicola.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Reviews: What Did London Critics Think of Legally Blonde at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre? by Leah Putnam

SIX alum Courtney Bowman stars as Elle Woods in the outdoor production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Tuesday, May 24, 2022

2022 Tony Nominee Kenita R. Miller Leaves For Colored Girls... by Leah Putnam

As Miller starts maternity leave, Rachel Christopher steps in as her replacement May 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Eden Espinosa Sings 'Woman Is' in New Single From Upcoming Lempicka Cast Album by Leah Putnam

The song has been released by Sony Music ahead of the musical's upcoming pre-Broadway run at La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Tambo & Bones, More in Theatre Royal Stratford East's 2022-2023 Season by Leah Putnam

The London theatre has also announced a new royalty scheme for young people and locals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

The Public Theater's Gala on the Green Launches 60th Anniversary Season May 24 by Leah Putnam

The event at Central Park's Delacorte Theater will feature performances and appearances by Renée Elise Goldsberry, Oscar Isaac, Danai Gurira, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Moulin Rouge!’s Alex Timbers Bridges Theatre and Children’s Literature with Broadway Bird by Leah Putnam

The Tony-winning director-turned-author talks about the inspirations and process behind his new children’s book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, May 23, 2022

Heidi Schreck to Lead What the Constitution Means to Me One-Night Only Benefit Reading by Leah Putnam

The original Broadway cast will reunite for the event, organized to benefit the National Network of Abortion Funds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

New Musical The Parts I Keep Inside to Play Off-Broadway's The Triad Theater by Leah Putnam

The new work will receive a two-performance presentation this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Reviews: What Did London Critics Think of Bartlett Sher's My Fair Lady? by Leah Putnam

The revival, which transferred from Broadway, opened its West End run May 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Brave New World: The Musical Receives Industry Reading May 23 by Leah Putnam

Joshua Henry, Mary Testa, Ephraim Sykes, and more star in the adaptation of the Aldous Huxley novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

39th Elliot Norton Awards Stream Live May 23; John Douglas Thompson Receives Sustained Excellence Prize by Leah Putnam

The awards celebrate the theatrical work seen on greater Boston stages throughout the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Sunday, May 22, 2022

U.S. Premiere of Cyrano Starring James McAvoy Completes Run May 22 by Leah Putnam

The Olivier-winning production transferred to Brooklyn Academy of Music from London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Extended Run of Lesley Nicol's How the Hell Did I Get Here? Closes May 22 by Leah Putnam

The Downton Abbey star's autobiographical show finishes its New York premiere at The McKittrick Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

TFANA's Wedding Band Completes Extended Off-Broadway Run May 22 by Leah Putnam

Awoye Timpo directs the Alice Childress-penned work starring Brittany Bradford, Rosalyn Coleman, Veanne Cox, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, May 21, 2022

World Premiere of Marthe Rachel Gold's War Stories Opens May 21 at Off-Broadway's The Tank by Leah Putnam

Christina Roussos directs the coming-of-age story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, May 20, 2022

Clubbed Thumb's 25th Summerworks Festival Kicks Off May 20 With California by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Man of God Opens May 20 at the Geffen Playhouse by Leah Putnam

Anna Ouyang Moench's comedic feminist thriller will subsequently play Williamstown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Classic Stage Company's Snow in Midsummer Begins Previews May 20 by Leah Putnam

Starring Dorcas Leung, Teresa Avia Lim, and John Yi, the show previously postponed performances by a day to resolve technical difficulties.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

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