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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

These Bold Looks Stole the Spotlight on the 76th Tony Awards' Red Carpet by Leah Putnam

From suits without shirts to collarbones galore, these Broadway artists made a big statement with their looks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM
Monday, June 12, 2023

WGA Thanks Supporters Who Attended 76th Annual Tony Awards by Leah Putnam

Support for the Writers Strike was the hottest topic at this year's ceremony, held June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

Lupita Nyong'o Wore a Breastplate Cast of Her Own Body to the 76th Tony Awards by Leah Putnam

Created by Pakistani artist and fashion designer Misha Japanwala, the breastplate makes a statement about embracing our bodies and rejecting shame.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Irish Repertory Theatre Holds Paul McCartney-Inspired Gala June 12 by Leah Putnam

Titled All My Loving: The Lyrics of Paul McCartney, the evening will feature performances from Amber Gray, Michael Cerveris, and Melissa Errico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Broadway Alum-Studded Beautiful—The Carole King Musical Starts at St. Louis' The Muny June 12 by Leah Putnam

Sara Sheperd, Jackie Burns, Jarrod Spector, Steven Good, and more star in the regional premiere at the Missouri venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Sunday, June 11, 2023

See the Performances From the 2023 Tony Awards by Leah Putnam

See performances from Into the Woods, Camelot, and Joaquina Kalukango perform a song from Phantom of the Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33PM

Patrick Marber Wins 2023 Tony for Best Direction of a Play by Leah Putnam

Marber has been recognized for his direction of Leopoldstadt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07PM

'Darlings, Buckle Up!' Ariana DeBose Details an Unscripted Tony Awards by Leah Putnam

The host, winners, and attendees are calling attention to supporting the WGA strike at the June 11 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:33PM

Casey Nicholaw Wins 2023 Tony for Best Choreography by Leah Putnam

Nicholaw takes the prize for choreographing Some Like It Hot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:13PM
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Dear England Starring Joseph Fiennes Begins World Premiere June 10 by Leah Putnam

Playing at National Theatre, James Graham's play tells the story of England's men's football team and team manager Gareth Southgate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

West End's First Major Revival of The Pillowman Begins June 10 by Leah Putnam

Martin McDonagh's Olivier-winning play has been given a twist with subversive casting at the Duke of York's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, June 9, 2023

Get in the Mood to Charleston With New Photos of Immersive The Great Gatsby by Leah Putnam

The interactive adaptation is the bee's knees at New York City's Park Central Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Reviews: See What Critics Are Saying About Evita Starring Shereen Pimentel by Leah Putnam

Sammi Cannold directs the Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice musical at Massachusetts' American Repertory Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Ivo van Hove's A Little Life Announces Filming, Coming to Cinemas This Fall by Leah Putnam

The stage adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara's book is playing its English-language world premiere in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Thursday, June 8, 2023

Take a 1st Look at the U.K. Premiere of Yours Unfaithfully in the West End by Leah Putnam

Published 90 years ago, Mint Theater presents Miles Malleson's unromantic comedy with Jermyn Street Theatre after debuting the previously unseen work in New York City in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Audible Announces Next Slate of Audio Plays by Leah Putnam

New to stream this month will be works featuring Eva Noblezada, Gabriel Byrne, Andre Royo, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

See the 1st Trailer for HBO's Documentary About Taylor Mac's A 24-Decade History of Popular Music by Leah Putnam

Mac's 24-hour marathon performance at St. Ann's Warehouse told a subjective history of American history through music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Andrew Scott to Star in London Solo Adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya by Leah Putnam

The Sherlock and Fleabag star will return to the West End for the first time since Three Kings at The Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

U.K. Premiere of Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play Begins June 8 by Leah Putnam

Playing at Lyric Hammersmith, the comedy follows a group of teenaged girls vying to be selected for the Miss Ghana pageant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Michael James Scott to Host Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth by Leah Putnam

The June 18 concert will feature a sneak peek performance of Broadway's upcoming revival of The Wiz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Prima Facie Pauses Matinee After 2023 Tony Nominee Jodie Comer Stops Show by Leah Putnam

The actor told the audience she couldn't breathe as Canadian wildfire smoke descends on New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Watch Lorna Courtney Deliver Britney Spears' '...Baby One More Time' on The View by Leah Putnam

The 2023 Tony nominee sings & Juliet's ballad take on the pop song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

See Off-Broadway's Familiar Faces Come Out for the Opening Night of The Comeuppance by Leah Putnam

Lamar Richardson, Lileana Blain-Cruz, Christen James, Martyna Majok, Saheem Ali, and more attended Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' new play at Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Londoners, Prepare to Get Shucked by Leah Putnam

The nine-time Tony-nominated musical has announced a trip to the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Reviews: See What Critics Think of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s Wet Brain World Premiere by Leah Putnam

Playing Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizons, the play explores family, trauma, and outer space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Lyndsey Turner's Olivier-Nominated The Crucible Begins West End Run June 7 by Leah Putnam

Leading the cast are House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock, Peaky Blinders' Brian Gleeson, and Succession's Caitlin FitzGerald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

New York Theatre Workshop Reveals Cast of Broadway Alums for The Half-God of Rainfall by Leah Putnam

Inua Ellams' new and contemporary myth will be directed by Taibi Magar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Assembly Announces Over 50 Theatre Shows for 2023 Edinburgh Fringe by Leah Putnam

Assembly is the longest-running venue operator at the Fringe, curating its own selection of shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

The Ocean at the End of the Lane Will Return to London's West End by Leah Putnam

Joel Horwood's adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel is currently touring the U.K. and Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance by Leah Putnam

The world premiere opened at Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre June 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Opening June 6, Jillian Walker Honors Whitney Houston in The Whitney Album by Leah Putnam

The world premiere plays Off-Broadway at Soho Rep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

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