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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Keala Settle, Katherine Jenkins, and Gregory Porter to Perform at Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilee by Leah Putnam

The Platinum Jubilee Celebration, guest starring Helen Mirren, Damian Lewis, Omid Djalili, and more, will stream on BritBox.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Broadway's For Colored Girls... Announces Extension After Previously Moving Closing Date by Leah Putnam

The 2022 Tony-nominated revival had originally been scheduled to run through the summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

World Premiere of Sanaz Toossi's Wish You Were Here Receives 2nd Extension by Leah Putnam

The new work following a group of women over 13 years officially opened May 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Disney+ to Debut Filmed Performance of Off-Broadway's Trevor: The Musical by Leah Putnam

The musical follows a 13-year-old boy as he navigates school and self-discovery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

TFANA's Wedding Band Announces Extension and Ticket Initiative by Leah Putnam

The rarely produced Alice Childress play opened Off-Broadway May 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Rattlestick Theater Announces Lineup for Global Forms Theater Festival by Leah Putnam

The festival will feature workshops, a reading, cross-cultural conversations, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Mansa Ra's ...What The End Will Be Begins Previews Off-Broadway May 12 by Leah Putnam

Margot Bordelon directs the Roundabout play following three generations of men coming to terms with what it means to be Black and gay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Reading of Justine Gelfman's American Girl-Themed In Sisters We Trust Begins May 12 by Leah Putnam

Lauren Patten, Kristine Nielsen, Catherine Cohen, and recently Tony-nominated Gabby Beans lead the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

2022 Pulitzer Winner Fat Ham Begins Previews Off-Broadway at The Public May 12 by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

2022 Tony Nominee Deirdre O'Connell and Billy Crudup to Co-Host Vineyard's 2022 Gala by Leah Putnam

Additional artists have also been announced for the gala's line-up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

West End Alum Jade Anouka's Heart to Make World Premiere Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Audible Theater will present the Ola Ince-directed new work at Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

A Case for the Existence of God Receives 2nd Extension by Leah Putnam

The world premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's new play at Signature Theatre stars Will Brill and Kyle Beltran.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Reviews: Read What Critics Had to Say About Off-Broadway's The Vagrant Trilogy by Leah Putnam

Mona Mansour's epic play runs at The Public through May 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Belfast Girls Begins Previews May 11 at Irish Repertory Theatre by Leah Putnam

Jaki McCarrick's play follows five women sailing from Ireland to Australia in 1850 in a search for new lives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Mona Mansour's The Vagrant Trilogy Soft Opens at The Public, Reviews Set for May 10 by Leah Putnam

The epic story makes its New York Off-Broadway premiere with the returning cast and creative team from its postponed 2020 run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Tony Nominee Jeremy O. Harris to Serve as Presiding Playwright for 2023 Yale Drama Series Prize by Leah Putnam

Harris, nominated for a Tony for his work Slave Play, will ultimately select this year's winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

2022 Tony-Nominated The Music Man Announces Open Call by Leah Putnam

The Broadway musical seeks new child male dancers to join the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Previews Begin May 10 for Man of God at the Geffen Playhouse by Leah Putnam

Anna Ouyang Moench's comedic feminist thriller has also announced a run at Willamstown this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

From College to Co-Stars: Will Brill and Kyle Beltran Open Up About A Case for the Existence of God by Leah Putnam

The two stars of Sam Hunter’s new Off-Broadway play share insights and stories from their 17-year friendship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

New Works From Anna Deveare Smith, Keenan Scott II, More in New York Stage and Film 2022 Summer Season by Leah Putnam

Among artists developing work are Leigh Silverman, Josh Radnor, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Monday, May 9, 2022

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of TFANA's Wedding Band? by Leah Putnam

Theatre for a New Audience's Off-Broadway production of the Alice Childress play opened May 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:18PM

Guess the 2022 Tony Winners For a Chance to Win 75 Free Broadway Tickets by Leah Putnam

Entries are now open for the game celebrating the 75th Annual Tony Awards, set for June 12 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Page 73's May 9 Spring Benefit Honors A Strange Loop Producer Barbara Whitman by Leah Putnam

James Jackson, Jr. and John-Andrew Morrison are hosting the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Sunday, May 8, 2022

Brittany Bradford, Rosalyn Coleman, and Veanne Cox-Led Wedding Band Opens Off-Broadway May 8 by Leah Putnam

Awoye Timpo directs the Alice Childress-penned work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

The Vagrant Trilogy by Mona Mansour Officially Opens Off-Broadway May 8 at The Public by Leah Putnam

The epic story makes its New York Off-Broadway premiere with the returning cast and creative team from its postponed 2020 run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Saturday, May 7, 2022

The Fled Collective Holds Developmental Workshop of Deliver May 7 by Leah Putnam

The new work is presented as a free public reading.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, May 6, 2022

Thornton Wilder: It's Time Documentary to Stream Free by Leah Putnam

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the short film along with a Q&A.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Dominican Artists Collective, Oye Group, and New York Theatre Workshop to Present Masterclass Series by Leah Putnam

Tools for An Artist in Process will feature six classes held at NYTW.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Meet the Recipients of the The Drama League's 2022 Directors Project by Leah Putnam

Thirteen stage directors will receive fellowships, assistantships, and residencies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

See Who's Joining the Casts of Hamlet and Oresteia at Park Avenue Armory by Leah Putnam

Director Robert Icke's productions will be performed in repertory starring Alex Lawther and Lia Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Broadway-Aimed & Juliet Announces Cast for North American Premiere by Leah Putnam

The Toronto production will star Lorna Courtney, Paulo Szot, Melanie La Barrie, Stark Sands, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

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