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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Revised Version of Vanities—The Musical to Play Off-Broadway Via York Theatre Company by Leah Putnam

Will Pomerantz will direct the production this spring at The Theatre at St. Jean's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Trai Byers Returns to The Piano Lesson for One-Night-Only January 26 by Leah Putnam

Reprising his role as Avery, Byers joins the cast for a special filming of the revival for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM

Reviews: Critics Weigh In on Anthony Rapp's Solo Show Without You by Leah Putnam

The Rent and Star Trek: Discovery star turns back the clock to his big break in the Jonathan Larson musical and losing his mother in the Off-Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Previews for The Wanderers Starring Katie Holmes Begin January 26 by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Tony Winner Justin Peck's New Ballet Makes World Premiere January 26 by Leah Putnam

The new works will be part of the company's 2022-2023 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Broadway Alums to Star in Repertory Workshop of Richard II and Henry IV at TFANA by Leah Putnam

Eric Tucker will direct the script-in-hand performances of Experimental Workshops/Exploring the Histories in the round.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of New Play About Sylvie Cachay's Murder, Modern Swimwear? by Leah Putnam

Set in the hotel room where the fashion designer was found dead, the new work is presented Off-Broadway by The Tank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Y2K Comedy for Fan Fiction Lovers I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire to Make World Premiere Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

The new play about a middle schooler who plans to kidnap and marry the Spiderman actor is written by Samantha Hurley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer Begins West End Return January 25 by Leah Putnam

The solo show made its West End debut at the Garrick Theatre last year after selling out at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, January 24, 2023

The Piano Lesson's Star Instrument to Take Up Residency at The Smithsonian by Leah Putnam

The prop will be donated to The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture after the Broadway revival completes its run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Nathan Lane's First Pictures From Home Wig Was a Look: 'Like Superman's Father Jor-El' by Leah Putnam

The Pictures From Home star spoke with Stephen Colbert about the new Broadway play, winning an Emmy for not talking, and how he'll play a more "mature" James Bond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Emmy Winner Dyllón Burnside Will Make London Debut as Lead in Black Superhero by Leah Putnam

Danny Lee Wynter's debut play has found its cast for the upcoming production at Royal Court Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM
Monday, January 23, 2023

Here's Who Will Star in the World Premieres of Fall River Fishing and The Good John Proctor by Leah Putnam

Bedlam presents the two plays at Off-Broadway's Connelly Theater beginning next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:53PM

R.Evolución Latina Announces Doreen Montalvo Scholarship Applications Open by Leah Putnam

The scholarship honors the late Broadway artist who made her debut in In the Heights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Bernadette Peters Steps Up for Manhattan Theatre Club's January 23 Winter Benefit by Leah Putnam

Peters will perform in place of Kelli O'Hara, who has tested positive for COVID and is no longer able to headline the evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Kelli O'Hara Performs at Manhattan Theatre Club's Winter Benefit January 23 by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner will be accompanied by Dan Lipton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

SIX's Samantha Pauly Launches Monthly Residency at Chelsea Table + Stage January 23 by Leah Putnam

Pauly is joined by former SIX castmate Brittney Mack, Hadestown's Trent Saunders, and Acoustic Sondheim's Eleri Ward.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Colin Quinn Solo Show Small Talk Opens Off-Broadway January 23 by Leah Putnam

Quinn, a Broadway and Saturday Night Live alum, is presnting his new work at Lucille Lortel Theatre for a limited engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, January 20, 2023

Tony Winner Judd Hirsch and Golden Globe Nominee Marilu Henner to Reunite for Love Letters Performance by Leah Putnam

The evening featuring the Taxi co-stars will benefit Theatre Aspen's 2023 artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Michael Kooman and Chris Dimond Release Song From New Musical F***ing Other People by Leah Putnam

Natalie Weiss performs the track from the Emmy-nominated team behind Disney's Vampirina.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

New Musical Cornelia Street Begins Previews January 20 by Leah Putnam

Norbert Leo Butz, Gizel Jiménez, Kevyn Morrow, Mary Beth Peil, and more star in the Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Aaron Tveit Is Moulin Rouge! The Musical's Christian Once Again by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner returns to the role that earned him Broadway's top honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, January 13, 2023

Take a Look at the World Premiere of The Vicksburg Project at Harlem Stage by Leah Putnam

The new work tells the Mississippi city’s history through the experiences of women and gender-expansive residents across the centuries.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

Spotlighting Immigrants and Refugees, The Jungle Sets Return to St. Ann's Warehouse by Leah Putnam

Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin will direct the Brooklyn production, featuring members of the show's 2018 American premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Amanda Seyfried Heads Cast of Thelma & Louise Musical Workshop by Leah Putnam

Evan Rachel Wood is reportedly in talks to join Golden Globe winner Seyfried in the musical adaptation of the 1991 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Death of a Salesman Gives André De Shields a Birthday Surprise by Leah Putnam

Wendell Pierce led the celebration at the January 12 curtain call.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Cast Set for North American Premiere of Alexander Zeldin's Love at Park Avenue Armory by Leah Putnam

Zeldin will also direct his play about life and love in temporary housing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Joy Woods, Saint Aubyn, Nya, More to Star in North Carolina Theatre's Dreamgirls by Leah Putnam

Christopher D. Betts will direct the hit musical about the fictional Motown group the Dreams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, and Zoë Wanamaker Star in Pictures From Home January 13 by Leah Putnam

Previews begin for Sharr White's new play at Studio 54 under the direction of Bartlett Sher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, January 12, 2023

How Beyoncé's Homecoming Concert Inspired the SIX Album by Leah Putnam

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss talk about the creative process behind the SIX: Live on Opening Night album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:42PM

Anthony Rapp Rates Andrew Garfield's Jonathan Larson Impression: It's Like “Encountering a Ghost” by Leah Putnam

The Rent star shares Larson’s impact on his life and his upcoming solo show, and why he thinks his late friend would have been a Star Trek fan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

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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