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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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

Titaníque Welcomes Aboard New Cast June 6 by Leah Putnam

Nicole Parker, Lindsay Heather Pearce, and Michael Williams lead the company as Céline Dion, Rose, and Jack, respectively.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Step into the 1920s with Immersive Everywhere's The Great Gatsby, Beginning June 6 by Leah Putnam

At Park Central Hotel New York, join in on the Jazz Age drama of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

The Mountaintop Begins Previews June 6 at Los Angeles' Geffen Playhouse by Leah Putnam

Broadway alum Jon Michael Hill and TV's Amanda Warren star in the California production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Wet Brain, a Family Drama Featuring Extra-Terrestrials, Opens June 6 by Leah Putnam

John J. Caswell, Jr.'s new work makes its world premiere Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Monday, June 5, 2023

NYTW Reveals 2050 Artistic Fellows for 2023-24 Season by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway theatre company has also announced a new company-in-residence and promotions within its artistic leadership.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Here's Who Will Present at the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards by Leah Putnam

Some Like It Hot leads this year's awards, which will be presented June 6 at Sardi's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On New Play Love + Science at New York City Center by Leah Putnam

Set in the 1980s during the HIV/AIDS crisis, two gay medical students grapple with love and responsibility.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Broadway Alums Celebrate Peter Foley With One-Night-Only Concert June 5 by Leah Putnam

Prospect Theater Company and The Peter Foley Music Project present Out of Myself—Songs of Peter Foley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, June 4, 2023

Set During the 1980s HIV/AIDS Crisis, Love + Science Opens Off-Broadway June 4 by Leah Putnam

The Inheritance's Jonathan Burke and The Play That Goes Wrong's Matt Walker play two gay medical students in the new play at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, June 3, 2023

Robert Icke's The Doctor Begins North American Premiere at Park Avenue Armory June 3 by Leah Putnam

Olivier winner Juliet Stevenson is subversively cast to lead the playwright-director's take on the thriller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, June 2, 2023

Actors' Equity Announces ACCA Award Nominees, Recognizing Top Broadway Ensembles by Leah Putnam

The annual honor is given by the actors' union's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Playbill Announces the Inaugural FringeShip, a Floating Hotel for 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

The FringeShip will provide lodging and meals to fringe-goers, as well as exclusive performances onboard and transportation to the festival proper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Fat Ham to Stay on Broadway a Little Longer by Leah Putnam

The Tony-nominated play has announced an extension.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Starring Saint Aubyn, Chicago Premiere of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical Begins June 2 by Leah Putnam

Featuring a cast of Broadway veterans, the show tells the story and artistry of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:48AM
Thursday, June 1, 2023

See Laura Benanti and Matthew Broderick in Irish Rep's Love Letters by Leah Putnam

The Tony winners currently star in the A.R. Gurney play Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

U.K. Premiere of Miles Malleson's Yours Unfaithfully Begins June 1 by Leah Putnam

Mint Theater Company is partnering with London's Jermyn Street Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Scott Pask Reveals the Secrets of His Tony-Nominated Sets by Leah Putnam

The designer explains how many cornstalks are on stage in Shucked and how he built a moving train for Some Like It Hot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical Reveals Cast for Off-Broadway Premiere by Leah Putnam

Written and composed by Emmy winner Jacki Thrapp, the show played a sold-out run last summer at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Millennials Are Killing Musicals to Drop Original Cast Album by Leah Putnam

The new musical from Nico Juber made recently finished a developmental run Off-Broadway starring Kristolyn Lloyd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

L Morgan Lee and Breaking the Binary Theatre Partner for Summer Intensive by Leah Putnam

The new organization is offering free sessions to a group of six trans, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit+ musical theatre performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Broadway Alums to Star in Man and Superman Reading Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

David Staller will direct Gingold Theatrical Group's reading next month at Symphony Space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Tony Winners Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti Star in Love Letters Beginning May 30 by Leah Putnam

Playing Off-Broadway at Irish Repertory Theatre, the two-hander will only have 12 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

2023 Tony Nominee Suzan-Lori Parks Honored by New Dramatists May 30 by Leah Putnam

The Topdog/Underdog playwright is receiving the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Friday, May 26, 2023

Following 2 Gay Medical Students During the AIDS Crisis, Love + Science Begins Off-Broadway May 26 by Leah Putnam

The New York City Center play stars The Inheritance's Jonathan Burke and The Play That Goes Wrong's Matt Walker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

West End Run of Peter Morgan’s Patriots Begins Previews May 26 by Leah Putnam

The Crown's Peter Morgan explores the fall of the Soviet Union with Tom Hollander and Will Keen reprising their roles from a sold-out run at Almeida Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Thursday, May 25, 2023

INTAR Theater Extends World Premiere of Vámonos by Leah Putnam

Julissa Contreras' play follows a Dominican family in the Bronx post-9/11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Emma Horwitz's Mary Gets Hers to Make World Premiere This Fall by Leah Putnam

Josiah Davis will direct the tragicomedy about a medieval orphan at MCC Theater Space via Playwrights Realm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Yes, the Armor of Broadway’s Camelot Is Actually Made of Metal by Leah Putnam

2023 Tony nominee Jordan Donica shows off 65 pounds of armor in new exclusive photos. Plus, fellow nominee and costume designer Jennifer Moeller explains why the knights needed to feel real …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man & the Pool to Play in London's West End by Leah Putnam

The comedian's latest solo show, which played Broadway last fall, will also run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Opening May 25, La MaMa Revives María Irene Fornés' Evelyn Brown (A Diary) by Leah Putnam

Dramaturg Gwendolyn Allker spent five years recovering the dance-theatre piece which is based on a real diary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

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