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Thursday, July 20, 2023

7 Shows Not to Miss at Assembly Roxy and Assembly Checkpoint by Leah Putnam

These two venues, which are operated by the same company, are offering up quite the range of shows this August"including a cabaret from a former A Strange Loop cast member.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM[SHARE]

The Tank Announces Further Eco-Forward Festival Programming by Leah Putnam

These are the shows that will run as part of this summer's TrashFest and DarkFest, plus more for LimeFest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

9 Shows to Catch at Assembly George Square by Leah Putnam

BAFTA winners, high-flying acrobats, and Superstore's Chris Jones as Scarlett Johansson"here's what to catch at Assembly George Square next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM[SHARE]

Raja Feather Kelly to Make Off-Broadway Playwriting Debut at Soho Rep by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway theatre has announced its 2023-24 season which includes the world premiere of Kelly's The Fires.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM[SHARE]

Reviews: Read What Critics Are Saying About Rare Revival of Orpheus Descending by Leah Putnam

The Tennessee Williams work plays Off-Broadway at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

The Crown Jewels Opens West End Premiere July 19 by Leah Putnam

The comedy is based on the true story of a heist attempt on the royal British jewels during the reign of King Charles II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

3 Ways to Buy Your Fringe Tickets by Leah Putnam

Here's a how-to on the easiest ways to book show tickets at the world's largest arts festival this August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM[SHARE]

Watch Justin Guarini and the Cast of Once Upon a One More Time Perform 'Circus' in Times Square by Leah Putnam

The Britney Spears jukebox musical currently plays Broadway's Marquis Theatre where it opened June 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

HERE's Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting to Depart in 2024 by Leah Putnam

For her final season, Marting has curated women-led line-up for the Off-Broadway's 30th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM[SHARE]

Austin Scott to Star As & Juliet's Shakespeare; Stark Sands Sets Final Performance by Leah Putnam

The Tony-nominated musical continues its run at Broadway's Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM[SHARE]

Opening July 18, Prejudice & Pride Turns Jane Austen's Tale Into an American Musical by Leah Putnam

Set in modern Tennessee with a gender-swapped twist, the musical features music and lyrics by Sam Wright and a book by Wright and Nicholas Collett.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 17, 2023

10 Edinburgh Fringe Shows Presented by theSpaceUK to Catch This August by Leah Putnam

From a millennial musical inspired by Les Misérables, to a drama about a real-life serial killer (written by a victim's grandson), these recommended shows should not be missed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM[SHARE]

Rona Siddiqui's Salaam Medina: Tales of a Halfghan Drops EP by Leah Putnam

The new musical comedy from the A Strange Loop music director is a semi-autobiographical exploration of being a bi-ethnic woman of color.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM[SHARE]

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Beginning July 15, The Muny Presents West Side Story by Leah Putnam

Christian Douglas, Kanisha Feliciano, and Ken Page lead the classic Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents musical at the St. Louis venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 14, 2023

10 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to See at Traverse Theatre This August by Leah Putnam

Plus one that's a part of the concurrently running Edinburgh International Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Amy Keum and Jully Lee to Star in World Premiere of Hello Kitty Must Die by Leah Putnam

Based on the cult novel, the new work will debut at Edinburgh Fringe next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

The Half-God of Rainfall Begins Previews Off-Broadway July 14 by Leah Putnam

Inua Ellams' new and contemporary myth plays New York Theatre Workshop with a roster of Broadway alums starring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Here's How to Do the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on a Budget by Leah Putnam

So, you want to see as many Fringe shows as possible. Good news: You can see many of them for free.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM[SHARE]

Country Musical Take on Jane Austen Prejudice & Pride Begins July 13 by Leah Putnam

With music and lyrics by Sam Wright and a book by Wright and Nicholas Collett, the show is updating the 19th century British tale to modern Tennessee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Marie Mullen and Jamie O'Neill Star in The Saviour, Opening July 13 by Leah Putnam

Deirdre Kinahan's play makes its stage premiere at Irish Repertory Theatre after being originally broadcast online in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

This Free Play, Performed In a National Monument, Contends With Democracy's Contradictions by Leah Putnam

Playwright Lisa D'Amour on how The Democracy Project tells the story of Federal Hall, and its place in America for over 200 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM[SHARE]

Tales from the Guttenberg Bible Heading to Long Island by Leah Putnam

Steve Guttenberg's work will serve as the finale of Bay Street Theater's 2023 Mainstage season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The Strangest Places You Can See Edinburgh Fringe Shows by Leah Putnam

An old locker room, a bunker"here are some of the most unusual places to see a show at this year's Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM[SHARE]

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Will Host 'Community Organizing Brainstorm Meets Late Night Party' What Now: Unplugged by Leah Putnam

Chicken and Biscuits' Zhailon Levingston and Harlem's Jerrie Johnson will host the event aimed at creating an equitable Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Eisenhower, Starring Tony Winner John Rubinstein, Extends by Leah Putnam

The solo play about the U.S. president, adapted from his memoirs, is running Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:07AM[SHARE]

The Muny's Chess Plays Final Performance July 11 by Leah Putnam

The cult favorite musical stars John Riddle, Taylor Louderman, Tally Sessions, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

Mog the Forgetful Cat Begins Performances at London's The Old Vic July 11 by Leah Putnam

Adapting the picture books by Judith Kerr, Mog stops in London as part of a U.K. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM[SHARE]

American Artists Prepare for Fringe at East to Edinburgh Festival Beginning July 11 by Leah Putnam

Off-Broadway's 59E59 gives shows a space for a pre-festival run ahead of the world's largest arts festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 10, 2023

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All stories by Leah Putnam on BroadwayStars

7 Shows Not to Miss at Assembly Roxy and Assembly Checkpoint by Leah Putnam

The Tank Announces Further Eco-Forward Festival Programming by Leah Putnam

9 Shows to Catch at Assembly George Square by Leah Putnam

Raja Feather Kelly to Make Off-Broadway Playwriting Debut at Soho Rep by Leah Putnam

Reviews: Read What Critics Are Saying About Rare Revival of Orpheus Descending by Leah Putnam

The Crown Jewels Opens West End Premiere July 19 by Leah Putnam

3 Ways to Buy Your Fringe Tickets by Leah Putnam

Watch Justin Guarini and the Cast of Once Upon a One More Time Perform 'Circus' in Times Square by Leah Putnam

HERE's Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting to Depart in 2024 by Leah Putnam

Austin Scott to Star As & Juliet's Shakespeare; Stark Sands Sets Final Performance by Leah Putnam

Opening July 18, Prejudice & Pride Turns Jane Austen's Tale Into an American Musical by Leah Putnam

10 Edinburgh Fringe Shows Presented by theSpaceUK to Catch This August by Leah Putnam

Rona Siddiqui's Salaam Medina: Tales of a Halfghan Drops EP by Leah Putnam

Beginning July 15, The Muny Presents West Side Story by Leah Putnam

10 Edinburgh Fringe Shows to See at Traverse Theatre This August by Leah Putnam

Broadway's Amy Keum and Jully Lee to Star in World Premiere of Hello Kitty Must Die by Leah Putnam

The Half-God of Rainfall Begins Previews Off-Broadway July 14 by Leah Putnam

Here's How to Do the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on a Budget by Leah Putnam

Country Musical Take on Jane Austen Prejudice & Pride Begins July 13 by Leah Putnam

Tony Winner Marie Mullen and Jamie O'Neill Star in The Saviour, Opening July 13 by Leah Putnam

This Free Play, Performed In a National Monument, Contends With Democracy's Contradictions by Leah Putnam

Tales from the Guttenberg Bible Heading to Long Island by Leah Putnam

The Strangest Places You Can See Edinburgh Fringe Shows by Leah Putnam

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Will Host 'Community Organizing Brainstorm Meets Late Night Party' What Now: Unplugged by Leah Putnam

Eisenhower, Starring Tony Winner John Rubinstein, Extends by Leah Putnam

The Muny's Chess Plays Final Performance July 11 by Leah Putnam

Mog the Forgetful Cat Begins Performances at London's The Old Vic July 11 by Leah Putnam

American Artists Prepare for Fringe at East to Edinburgh Festival Beginning July 11 by Leah Putnam

Edinburgh Festival Fringe's New App Launches July 11, Co-Sponsored by Playbill by Leah Putnam

For Solea Pfeiffer, Ophelia May Be Her Most Personal Role Yet by Leah Putnam

Off-Broadway's Sondheim-Inspired Candida Will Stream This Month by Leah Putnam