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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Brooklyn's The Billie Holiday Theatre Finally Has Its National Medal of Arts in Hand by Leah Putnam

Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's President and CEO Blondel A. Pinnock accepted the medal from President Joe Biden at an in-person ceremony celebrating 2021 honorees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

The Ghost-With-The-Most Is Heading Out to Sea: Beetlejuice to Debut on Norwegian Cruise Line by Leah Putnam

The Broadway musical is also currently on a North American tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Off-Broadway Premiere of Christin Eve Cato's Sancocho Opens March 23 by Leah Putnam

The production starring TV actors Zuleyma Guevara, Shirley Rumierk has an all-Latiné cast and design team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

John Cardoza Joins the Bohemians on Moulin Rouge!'s North American Tour March 23 by Leah Putnam

He stars as Christian opposite Courtney Reed as Satine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Six's Queens Find Power and Positivity in the Women They Play by Leah Putnam

Plus, watch the cast of the Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss musical play a round of Henry VIII HERstory trivia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:23PM

Public Obscenities Extended at Soho Rep a Final Time by Leah Putnam

Performed in Bangla and English, the play follows Ph.D. student Choton and his Black American boyfriend Raheem on a trip to India.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

The Cast of Fat Ham Is Celebrating Queer, Black Joy. And They're Inviting You to the BBQ by Leah Putnam

Find out how the cast reacted to the show's transfer to Broadway and how the show is a more loving, optimistic Hamlet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

New Musical In the Trenches to Receive Industry Reading by Leah Putnam

Broadway alums Christine Dwyer, Caesara Samayoa, Amanda Jane Cooper, Max Crumm, and more have been announced for the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of the World Premiere of The Lonely Few at Los Angeles' The Geffen Playhouse by Leah Putnam

The musical lesbian love story stars Damon Daunno, Ciara Renée, and Lauren Patten.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Here's How to Get Rush Tickets to Broadway's Fat Ham by Leah Putnam

James Ijames' Pulitzer-winning reinvention of Hamlet began previews March 21 at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Immersive Experience La Lucha to Make World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse by Leah Putnam

David Israel Reynoso and his company Optika Moderna created the work which will run at the California theatre beginning next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Julia Izumi's Farcical Tragedy Regretfully, So the Birds Are Begins World Premiere March 22 by Leah Putnam

Sasha Diamond, Sky Smith, and Shannon Tyo lead the cast at Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Drinking in America Extends Off-Broadway Run by Leah Putnam

Andre Royo stars in the Eric Bogosian play, which opened March 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Irish Repertory Theatre to Live Stream Final 4 Performances of Endgame by Leah Putnam

The Beckett play stars John Douglas Thompson, Bill Irwin, Joe Grifasi, and Patrice Johnson Chevannes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Elizabeth Swados' This Beautiful Lady to Receive Posthumous NYC Debut by Leah Putnam

The 5-time Tony nominee's work will play at La MaMa this May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Re-Imagined Hamlet for Young Audiences Brings the Energy in New Photos by Leah Putnam

The Shakespeare tragedy plays The National Theatre ahead of a 6-week tour of English schools.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

World Premiere of Nathan Alan Davis' The Refuge Plays Will Kick Off New York Theatre Workshop Season by Leah Putnam

Co-presented with Roundabout, the Off-Broadway production will be directed by NYTW Artistic Director Patricia McGregor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

Treason The Musical to Mount 1st Full Production by Leah Putnam

Previously presented as a concert, the musical will launch a short U.K. tour this fall in Edinburgh, Scotland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Revised Vanities—The Musical Begins Previews Off-Broadway March 21 by Leah Putnam

Jade Jones, Amy Keum, and Hayley Podschun star as three women pushing their own limits and the boundaries of what society tells women to be.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Fat Ham Begins Previews at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre March 21 by Leah Putnam

Marcel Spears reprises the role of queer college kid Juicy in the Pulitzer-winning take on Hamlet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, March 20, 2023

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Off-Broadway's Drinking in America? by Leah Putnam

Andre Royo stars in Eric Bogosian's play at the Minetta Lane that dives into the American male psyche.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Divas London, Paying Homage to Female Music Powerhouses, Sets Summer Run by Leah Putnam

The show will play London's The Prince of Wales Cabaret Venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM

The Shubert Organization Donates $5 Million to Entertainment Community Fund by Leah Putnam

The gift will be used to support health and housing services provided by the Fund across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Kristolyn Lloyd to Star in Off-Broadway's Millennials Are Killing Musicals by Leah Putnam

Ciara Renée will direct the new musical from Nico Juber.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Cynthia Erivo Joins Broadway Fat Ham Producing Team by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner returns to Broadway as a first-time producer with James Ijames' Pulitzer-winning work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Saturday, March 18, 2023

Off-Broadway Strips Down With Return of Naked Boys Singing! March 18 by Leah Putnam

The campy musical revue plays AMT Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Royal Shakespeare Company's Julius Caesar Begins March 18 by Leah Putnam

Thalissa Teixeira and Nigel Barrett star as Brutus and the Shakespeare tragedy's title character.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, March 17, 2023

Get a 1st Look at Joshua Malina in Broadway's Leopoldstadt by Leah Putnam

The Patrick Marber-directed production has released new production photos after recent cast changes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Liz Callaway, Quentin Earl Darrington Join Make Them Hear You Concert by Leah Putnam

They join Lea Salonga, A.J. Shively, Christy Altomare, and more for Classic Stage Company's one-night-only benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Watch KPOP's Luna Perform Super Star in New Music Video by Leah Putnam

The song has been released ahead of the upcoming original Broadway cast album, releasing this May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock to Star in West End's The Crucible by Leah Putnam

Lyndsey Turner's Olivier-nominated production is transferring to the West End's Gielgud Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

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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