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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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

NYTW's How to Defend Yourself Finds Its Cast for Off-Broadway Run by Leah Putnam

Liliana Padilla's play will be co-directed by playwright Padilla, Tony winner Rachel Chavkin, and Steph Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

White Cherry Entertainment to Produce Tony Awards Through 2026 by Leah Putnam

The company has been at the helm of Broadway's big night out since 2003.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Idina Menzel Will Return to the Stage in World Premiere of Redwood Musical by Leah Putnam

Menzel has been developing the new musical, which will play La Jolla Playhouse, for nearly 20 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Krysta Rodriguez and Michael Gaston to Star in Industry Reading of The Calm Before by Leah Putnam

Deborah Yarchun's new play follows a father and daughter as tensions rise on the eve of a hurricane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Louise Redknapp, Dan Partridge, Olivia Moore, Jocasta Almgill Will Star in London Return of Grease by Leah Putnam

The '50s-set musical will return to the West End's Dominion Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Horror Comedy Musical Did You See What Walter Paisley Did Today? to Make World Premiere at La Mirada by Leah Putnam

The new work from three-time Emmy winner Randy Rogel has announced its creative team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Betty Smith's Never-Before-Seen Becomes a Woman Finally Gets Its World Premiere by Leah Putnam

Casting has been announced for Mint Theater's Off-Broadway production at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM

Enter the Rehearsal Room for The Seagull/Woodstock, NY With New Photos by Leah Putnam

Ato Essandoh, Parker Posey, and more star in Thomas Bradshaw's adaptation of the Chekhov classic Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is Crawling Back to New York by Leah Putnam

The children's book stage adaptation returns next month with an Off-Broadway run at DR2 Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Nicco Annan to Reprise Off-Broadway Role in Katori Hall-Directed The Hot Wing King by Leah Putnam

Hall directs her 2021 Pulitzer-winning play for the first time at Atlanta's The Alliance Theatre, which has announced casting for the upcoming production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Alex Edelman's Just For Us Begins at Menier Chocolate Factory January 11 by Leah Putnam

The comedian's solo show had multiple sold-out and extended Off-Broadway runs last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Festival Applications Have Opened by Leah Putnam

The world's largest arts festival, which fills the Scottish city every August, featured 3,334 shows in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

Get Ready for the Royal Portraits: See New Photos of SIX's Latest Queens by Leah Putnam

Hailee Kaleem Wright, Leandra Ellis-Gaston, Bella Coppola, Nasia Thomas, Zoe Jensen, and Taylor Iman Jones stepped into the pop musical last month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

SIX’s Leandra Ellis-Gaston Had Her Biggest Onstage Fear Happen—And It Was ‘Ruff’ by Leah Putnam

The Broadway musical’s new cast members talk about crying onstage, advocating for each other, and building a community of queens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Jason Bourne and Django Unchained Actor Ato Essandoh to Star in The Seagull/Woodstock, NY Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Thomas Bradshaw's adaptation of the Chekhov play will make its world premiere beginning next month via The New Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

The Divine Nine Visit Topdog/Underdog January 10 by Leah Putnam

The Broadway revival is hosting the nine historically Black Greek Letter organizations for a talkback.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Kathleen Chalfant Reprises The Year of Magical Thinking January 10 by Leah Putnam

Chalfant takes on the Joan Didion work, which she originally performed in New Yorkers' living rooms this past fall, for two benefit performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, January 9, 2023

David Binder to Step Down as Brooklyn Academy of Music's Artistic Director in July by Leah Putnam

He shared plans to return to commercial producing and development, including a West End production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:59PM

Alex Brightman and Elizabeth Teeter Held Signs for the Audience at Final Beetlejuice Curtain Call by Leah Putnam

See the pair and the company take their bows, and director Alex Timbers' speech at the Broadway musical's final performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Here's Who Will Star in the World Premiere of Elyria at Atlantic Theater Company by Leah Putnam

Awoye Timpo will direct Deepa Purohit's work about two women who must face the deal they made two decades earlier and their intertwined future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM
Sunday, January 8, 2023

29 Years After It Started, STOMP Plays Final Performance January 8 by Leah Putnam

The New York theatre staple has played more than 11,000 performances at Off-Broadway's Orpheum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Off-Broadway's Des Moines Finishes Extended Run January 8 by Leah Putnam

Two-time Tony nominee Johanna Day and Oscar, Golden Globe, and Tony nominee Michael Shannon star in the dark comedy about five characters brought together by chance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Beetlejuice Becomes One of Broadway's Dearly Departed January 8 by Leah Putnam

The musical based on the Tim Burton cult classic has played 27 previews and nearly 700 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Saturday, January 7, 2023

Bruce Norris' Downstate Completes New York Premiere January 7 by Leah Putnam

The drama exploring the boundaries of justice and forgiveness plays Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, January 6, 2023

Between the Lines to Celebrate Original Cast Album Release With 54 Below Concert by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway musical has announced dates for the drop and the concert reuniting original cast members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Lillias White Shows Her Musical Maternal Instinct On and Off the Stage by Leah Putnam

Playbill follows Lillias White through one performance of Hadestown, as the first woman to play the god Hermes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Alex Brightman Will Play Beetlejuice in the Musical's Final Broadway Performances by Leah Putnam

The Tony nominee had to step away from the role following a concussion sustained backstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Here's Who Will Star in the U.K. Tour of Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) by Leah Putnam

Leah Jamieson and Lucy Gray are returning to the show after starring in the West End run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Comedian Colin Quinn's Solo Show Small Talk Begins Off-Broadway January 6 by Leah Putnam

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Marcus Gardley's Black Odyssey Finds Its Stars for Off-Broadway Run by Leah Putnam

Stevie Walker-Webb will direct the Harlem-set reimagining of The Odyssey at Classic Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

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