All stories by Leah Putnam on BroadwayStars

Thursday, February 16, 2023

German Choreographer Smears Dog Feces on Critic, Says He Wants to Spark Conversation by Leah Putnam

While his actions have led to him being fired, Marco Goecke hopes people will reconsider the relationship between artist and critic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

Naked Boys Singing! Will Return Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

The production, which ran from 1999 to 2012, is headed back to New York City after a Vegas residency.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Jesus Christ Superstar to Hit the Road in the U.K. in the Fall by Leah Putnam

The Olivier-winning production originated at London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

The Wanderers Starring Katie Holmes Officially Opens Off-Broadway February 16 by Leah Putnam

Anna Ziegler's play about two marriages plays Off-Broadway at Roundabout.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

World Premiere of a.k. payne's Amani Opens February 16 by Leah Putnam

Following a woman on her journey from childhood to seeking her own voice and dreams, the work plays Off-Broadway at Rattlestick Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora to Reprise Roles for Broadway's Here Lies Love by Leah Putnam

The pair take on the roles they originated 10 years ago in the Off-Broadway run at The Public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Tony Nominee Ephraim Sykes, More Join Cast for Broadway's Room by Leah Putnam

Full casting has been announced for the adaptation of Emma Donoghue's 2010 novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of World-Premiering Musical Cornelia Street by Leah Putnam

Atlantic Theater Company presents the story of a father trying to provide for his daughter and save a neighborhood restaurant Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Presented Bilingually in Bangla and English, Public Obscenities Begins World Premiere February 15 by Leah Putnam

Shayok Misha Chowdhury's new play about the pitfalls and pleasures of translation plays Off-Broadway's Soho Rep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The Alliance of Teatros Latinos NY Announce City-Wide Festival TeatroFest NYC 2023 by Leah Putnam

Taking place over two months this spring, 20 productions will be presented across the city.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Pretty Woman: The Musical to Launch U.K. and Ireland Tour by Leah Putnam

The production will kick off its travels at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

New Dramatists to Honor Tony and Pulitzer Prize Winner Suzan-Lori Parks by Leah Putnam

An alum of New Dramatists, Parks will receive the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Crystal Lucas-Perry to Host 66th Obie Awards by Leah Putnam

Honoring achievements Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway, the Obie Awards will be held later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Opening February 14, Norbert Leo Butz Leads World Premiere of New Musical Cornelia Street by Leah Putnam

The Atlantic Theater Company production also stars Gizel Jiménez, Kevyn Morrow, Mary Beth Peil, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, February 13, 2023

New Ohio Theatre to Close Its Doors After Final Season by Leah Putnam

The downtown theatre has announced its final season after three decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

These Comedy Shows Are Coming to Audible's Minetta Lane Theater by Leah Putnam

Find out when you can see the latest from Chris Gethard and Michael Kruz Kayne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Step Back in Time With New Photos of Becomes a Woman's World Premiere by Leah Putnam

The previously unpublished and unproduced 1930 play by Betty Smith is being premiered by Mint Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

The Civilians Named 2023 Spring Artist-in-Residence at Greene Performance Space by Leah Putnam

The investigative theatre company has announced three curated nights of live performance at the live event space and broadcast studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Gabrielle Brooks and Stephenson Ardern-Sodje to Lead London Once on This Island by Leah Putnam

The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announces principal casting and creative team for the upcoming spring production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM
Sunday, February 12, 2023

Agnes Borinsky's The Trees Begins Previews Off-Broadway February 12 for Playwrights Horizons World Premiere by Leah Putnam

The contemporary parable follows two siblings who fall asleep in a park, become one with the landscape, and create a new kind of society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Tony Nominee Kara Young Reprises Twelfth Night's Viola Beginning February 11 by Leah Putnam

Classical Theatre of Harlem's Afrofuturistic take on the Shakespeare comedy plays NYU Skirball.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, February 10, 2023

Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale, Meryl Streep, More Turn Out for Pictures from Home Opening Night by Leah Putnam

The new play starring Danny Burstein, Zoë Wanamaker, and Nathan Lane opened at Studio 54 February 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

TV Actors Zuleyma Guevara and Shirley Rumierk to Star in Sancocho Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Christin Eve Cato's new play will make its Off-Broadway premiere at WP Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Flutters Onto the New York Stage February 10 by Leah Putnam

The stage adaptation of Eric Carle's classic children's book begins previews Off-Broadway at DR2 Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Douglas Lyons, Ethan Pakchar, and Harrison David Rivers' Five Points Plays Madam Walker Theatre February 10 by Leah Putnam

Jessie Mueller, T. Oliver Reid, Josh Kaufman, and Aisha Jackson headline the evening concert in Indianapolis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Irish Rep Announces Extensions for Endgame and The Smuggler by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway theatre currently presents the Beckett play about a blind, chair-bound man and a solo monologue play about an Irish immigrant written entirely in rhymed verse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:49PM

Billy Eugene Jones, Pauletta Pearson Washington, More to Star in Black Genius in the American Theater Reading by Leah Putnam

The Billie Holiday Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary with the concert evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

New Musical Slippin’ Through the Cracks Receives Private Industry Presentation by Leah Putnam

The Broadway-aimed show follows the journey of Grammy-winning blues musician Bobby Rush.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

Tony Nominee Colman Domingo Joins Fat Ham's Broadway Producing Team by Leah Putnam

The Public and National Black Theatre co-production of the James Ijames play starts March 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

It's a Night for the Memory Book: Pictures From Home Opens on Broadway February 9 by Leah Putnam

Bartlett Sher directs Danny Burstein, Zoë Wanamaker, and Nathan Lane in the new play at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

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