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Thursday, May 25, 2023

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
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Irish Repertory Reveals Programming for Inaugural New Work Summer Festival by Leah Putnam

The lineup of five works read over five days showcases LGBTQ+ artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Get Exclusive 1st Look at the Cast of Immersive The Great Gatsby; New Dates Announced by Leah Putnam

These actors will play F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic characters in the transformed 16,000-square-foot ballroom of the Park Central Hotel in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Broadway's Prima Facie Announces Free Tickets to See Understudy Dani Arlington by Leah Putnam

Arlington will take the stage in a special performance May 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Tony-Nominated Broadway Debut is All Because of a Dare by Leah Putnam

The Topdog/Underdog actor joined the hosts of Good Morning America to talk about his dream role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

59E59 to Kick Off Summer Season With East to Edinburgh Festival by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway theatre has announced programming through October, beginning with the pre-Edinburgh Fringe fest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Austen’s Pride to Play One-Night-Only Concert at Carnegie Hall by Leah Putnam

The new musical puts a spin on Jane Austen's classic tale of romance Pride and Prejudice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Will Broadway's Leopoldstadt Become a TV Series? by Leah Putnam

Reports are circulating that a small screen adaptation of the 2023 Tony-nominated play is being shopped around Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird to Make Canadian Premiere by Leah Putnam

Direct from Broadway, the production is one of several announced for the Off-Mirvish season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Trans Voices Cabaret to Return With New Pride Show This Summer by Leah Putnam

The showcase of transgender and nonbinary musical theatre performers will be presented at Caveat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Have to Say About Monsoon Wedding at St. Ann's Warehouse by Leah Putnam

The 2001 film has been adapted into a stage musical by the film's director Mira Nair.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Martin Sherman's Rose Begins West End Run May 23 by Leah Putnam

Starring Olivier winner Maureen Lipman, the solo play follows one woman's turbulent journey from Nazi-occupied Europe to America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

TFANA's Fuente Ovejuna Opens Off-Broadway May 23 by Leah Putnam

Carmen Zilles leads the New York premiere alongside Broadway alums Carlo Albán, Jonathan Cake, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, May 22, 2023

See Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James in Days of Wine and Roses by Leah Putnam

They play the new musical's leading lovers at Atlantic Theater Company, which has released production photos of the world premiere Adam Guettel-Craig Lucas musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Peter Pan Goes Wrong! Goes Right; Broadway Bow Extends by Leah Putnam

The comedy's run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre continues before heading to Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

New Musical In Corpo Sets World Premiere at Theatre Row This Summer by Leah Putnam

Created by Ben Beckley and Nate Weida, In Corpo follows an outsider upending the status quo at the last corporation on the planet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Opening May 22, Monsoon Wedding Brings Delhi, India to St. Ann's Warehouse by Leah Putnam

Starring Broadway alums alongside actors from the global Indian diaspora, director of the original film Mira Nair helms this stage production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Sunday, May 21, 2023

Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger Completes Off-Broadway Run May 21 by Leah Putnam

The Pulitzer and Tony winner's new musical began its run at Second Stage in mid-March under the direction of Tony nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, May 19, 2023

Reviews: Critics Weigh in On World Premiere of Ashley Robinson's Brokeback Mountain Adaptation by Leah Putnam

Playing the West End's @sohoplace, Tony and BAFTA nominee Mike Faist and Oscar nominee Lucas Hedges star as Jack and Ennis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

María Irene Fornés' Evelyn Brown (A Diary) Begins Revival at La MaMa May 19 by Leah Putnam

Based on a real diary, Fornés' dance-theatre piece was recovered over five years by dramaturg Gwendolyn Allker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, May 18, 2023

See Rita Moreno Visit Broadway's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window by Leah Putnam

Moreno originated the role of Iris, currently played by Rachel Brosnahan, in the play's 1964 Broadway premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

New Broadway-Aimed Roy Orbison Jukebox Musical In Dreams Casts Tony Winner Lena Hall by Leah Putnam

2023 Tony-nominated & Juliet writer David West Read has penned the book for the work featuring the songs of the rock and roll singer-songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

New Musical The Days Beyond Today to Receive Industry Presentations at Theatre 555 by Leah Putnam

Following a 40-year-old woman seeking her place in the bursting life of 1966 London, the work features a book, music, and lyrics by Michael Roberts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

See Broadway and Off-Broadway Favorites Come Out for Classics Gone Mad! by Leah Putnam

Titaníque and RuPaul's Drag Race star Rosé hosted the Classic Stage Company benefit featuring Jay Armstrong Johnson, Linedy Genao, Nikki M. James, Daniel K. Isaac, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

New Site-Specific Play The Democracy Project Announces Run at Federal Hall National Memorial by Leah Putnam

Set during New York City's first day as the capital of the revolutionary United States, The Democracy Project was written by Larissa FastHorse, Michael R. Jackson, Bruce Norris, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Take a Look at 2023 Tony Nominee-Studded Night at the Pier Supporting Family Equality by Leah Putnam

Gathering support to fight anti-LGBTQ+ bills, the evening was attended by Zac Posen, Stacey Stevenson, Katie Holmes, Deborah Harry, Harrison Ball, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Off-Broadway's Titaníque Reveals New Company by Leah Putnam

The parody musical has also extended its engagement for a fourth time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Audra McDonald, Harvey Fierstein, Laurie Metcalf, More to Present NY Drama Critics' Circle Awards by Leah Putnam

Brandon Uranowitz and Carolee Carmello have also been announced to participate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

World Premiere of Wet Brain Is Taking Audiences to Outer Space Beginning May 17 by Leah Putnam

John J. Caswell, Jr.'s American family drama featuring alien abductions plays Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Opening May 17, Once On This Island at Regent's Park Stars Gabrielle Brooks by Leah Putnam

The Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical tells the tale of a Caribbean island country girl named Ti Moune who falls in love with an aristocrat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

John Kevin Jones to Perform Whitman in Love at Merchant's House Museum by Leah Putnam

Known for performing A Christmas Carol at the downtown venue, Jones takes on Whitman's poetry in a summer garden party setting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

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