All stories by Leah Putnam on BroadwayStars

Monday, April 18, 2022

Brenda Braxton, Harriet Harris, Jefferson Mays, More to Join Open Mic Event Celebrating Shakespeare's Birthday by Leah Putnam

The Gingold Theatrical Group's Shakespeare Sonnet Soirée will livestream free via Facebook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Saturday, April 16, 2022

Jerusalem Makes West End Return With Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook April 16 by Leah Putnam

Rylance and Crook reprise their roles in the Jez Butterworth play about wanted man Johnny "Rooster" Byron.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, April 15, 2022

Grammy Winner Jon Batiste Joins Cast of The Color Purple Film Musical by Leah Putnam

The film, based on the 2005 Broadway adaptation, will mark the artist's acting debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

New York City Ballet to Feature World Premieres by Tony Winners Justin Peck and Christopher Wheeldon by Leah Putnam

The new works will be part of the company's 2022-2023 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Director Sam Gold Steps in for Michael Patrick Thornton in April 14 Performance of Broadway's Macbeth by Leah Putnam

The show resumed previews earlier this week after cancelling performances due to a number of COVID cases within the company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Thursday, April 14, 2022

Jill Rafson to Succeed John Doyle as Producing Artistic Director of Classic Stage Company by Leah Putnam

Rafson joins CSC after a long career with Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Meet the Cast for World Premiere of Will Arbery's Corsicana, Directed by Sam Gold by Leah Putnam

The new show from the Pulitzer finalist will make its debut Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

U.S. Premiere of Cyrano With James McAvoy Opens April 14 at Brooklyn Academy of Music by Leah Putnam

The Olivier-winning production which transferred from London began previews April 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Jessica Vosk, Jason Gotay, More to Star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Muny by Leah Putnam

The St. Louis theatre has announced principal casting for its summer production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Jessica Vosk to Star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Muny by Leah Putnam

The St. Louis theatre has announced principal casting for its summer production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

New York Premiere of Islander Begins Previews at Off-Broadway's Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's April 14 by Leah Putnam

The new musical transfers to the U.S. after a successful debut run at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Date Set for 4th Annual Chita Rivera Awards by Leah Putnam

The awards return to honor accomplishments in dance and choreography across Broadway, Off-Broadway, and film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Taylor Mac World Premiere, August Wilson, More Set for Boston's Huntington in 2022-2023 by Leah Putnam

See what's joining the Broadway-aimed Sing Street in new Artistic Director Loretta Greco's first season with the New England theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Heidi Blickenstaff to Star in World Premiere of May We All: A New Country Musical in Nashville by Leah Putnam

See who's joining the [title of show] star in the new jukebox musical featuring hits by Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Keith Urban, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Page 73 to Honor A Strange Loop Producer Barbara Whitman at Spring Benefit by Leah Putnam

James Jackson, Jr. and John-Andrew Morrison will host the May 9 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Wish You Were Here by Sanaz Toossi Takes the Stage Off-Broadway April 13 by Leah Putnam

Nikki Massoud, Marjan Neshat, Roxanna Hope Radja, and more star in Playwrights Horizons world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Tuesday, April 12, 2022

See Who Will Star in Mansa Ra's ...What The End Will Be at Roundabout by Leah Putnam

Margot Bordelon will direct the Off-Broadway play about three generations of men coming to terms with what it means to be Black and gay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Black No More's Tariq Trotter Will Give Keynote Address at MENTOR's 30th Anniversary Event by Leah Putnam

The event will support the national organization focused on expanding mentoring relationships for young people.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Watch James McAvoy Talk About Starring in Cyrano, Its Physicality, and Not Using a Nose Prosthetic by Leah Putnam

The Olivier-winning production is currently playing Off-Broadway at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Ariana DeBose to Present Honors to Judith Light at GLAAD Awards by Leah Putnam

The ceremony will also feature Peppermint, Anthony Rapp, Cynthia Nixon, Amber Tamblyn, Wilson Cruz, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Geffen Playhouse's 2022-2023 Season to Feature Plays by Matthew López, Katori Hall, More by Leah Putnam

The Los Angeles-based theatre's season will include two West Coast premieres and three world premieres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Macbeth Resumes Performances at Broadway's Longacre Theatre April 12 by Leah Putnam

The Daniel Craig-led production is back after cases of COVID within the company put a pause on performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Houses on the Moon Theater Company's SuperHero Begins Previews Off-Broadway April 12 by Leah Putnam

Ian Eaton's play makes its world premiere at The Sheen Center's Frank Shiner Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Kyle Beltran and Will Brill Star in A Case for the Existence of God Off-Broadway Beginning April 12 by Leah Putnam

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's play, directed by David Cromer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Monday, April 11, 2022

Watch Jake Gyllenhaal and Cecily Strong Spoof Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? for SNL by Leah Putnam

The skit was cut for time from the April 9 broadcast, which Gyllenhaal hosted.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Cast Set for NYTW and National Black Theatre's World Premiere of Somi Kakoma's Dreaming Zenzile Musical by Leah Putnam

Lileana Blain-Cruz will direct the co-production about South African performer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

See Who Will Star in Queen, NAATCO's Inaugural National Partnership Project by Leah Putnam

Madhuri Shekar's new work, directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, will play Connecticut's Long Wharf before transferring to New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Today Show's Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, More to Lead Audible Theater's Murder in Studio One Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Proceeds from the one-day reading will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Anthony Rapp, Nikki M. James, Daphne Rubin-Vega, More Featured at 2022 New York Theatre Workshop Gala April 11 by Leah Putnam

Artistic Director James C. Nicola will be honored ahead of departing the Off-Broadway company later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Sunday, April 10, 2022

The Chinese Lady from Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater Completes Run April 10 by Leah Putnam

The extended Off-Broadway run stars Shannon Tyo and Daniel K. Isaac reprising their roles from the 2018 run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, April 8, 2022

New York Theatre Companies Come Together for 12-Hour Livestream Supporting Ukraine by Leah Putnam

24 institutions are presenting readings as part of the event, including The Public, New York Theatre Workshop, The National Black Theater, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

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