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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Bridge Theatre's John Gabriel Borkman Starring Tony Winner Simon Russell Beale Plays Final Performance November 26 by Leah Putnam

Olivier and Tony nominee Lia Williams and Olivier winner Clare Higgins also star in the Ibsen play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, November 25, 2022

Martin Dockery's The Stakeout Begins Off-Broadway Run for International Fringe Encore Series by Leah Putnam

The two-person Fringe show performs over the Thanksgiving holiday at SoHo Playhouse, with a second engagement set for December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Step Into the Rehearsal Room With Michael Shannon and Johanna Day by Leah Putnam

The two star alongside Heather Alicia Simms, Arliss Howard, and Hari Nef in TFANA's upcomig production of Denis Johnson's Des Moines.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Get in the Holiday Spirit With New Photos of Lorna Luft in White Christmas U.K. Tour by Leah Putnam

The cast also stars Monique Young, Jessica Daley, Jay McGuiness, Michael Starke, Dan Burton, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Photos: Music Legend Graham Nash Goes Backstage at Almost Famous by Leah Putnam

See the cast meet the Crosby, Stills, & Nash Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Giles Terera Is Othello at London's National Theatre Beginning November 23 by Leah Putnam

Clint Dyer directs the Shakespeare tragedy, also starring Rosy McEwen and Paul Hilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, November 22, 2022

See A Christmas Carol's Creators Walk the Opening Night Red Carpet in Holiday Style by Leah Putnam

Jefferson Mays, Susan Lyons, Michael Arden, Dane Laffrey, and more came out for the show's November 21 opening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Play On Shakespeare Develops Program Pairing Shakespeare Translations and New Work With Magic Theatre by Leah Putnam

The two organizations new multi-year residency kicks off with works by Naomi Iizuka.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Bruce Norris' Downstate Extends New York Premiere at Playwrights Horizons; See New Production Photos by Leah Putnam

Playing Off-Broadway, the drama explores the boundaries of justice and forgiveness through the lives of four men post-incarceration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Monday, November 21, 2022

Reviews: Critics Are Weighing In On Jefferson Mays' A Christmas Carol by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner tells the Charles Dickens holiday tale as a dedicated storyteller playing all the characters on the Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18PM

Ciara Renée to Direct Developmental Run of New Musical Millennials Are Killing Musicals in 2023 by Leah Putnam

NAMT Challenge winner Nico Juber wrote the show which will play Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names Ron OJ Parson Winner of the 2022 Zelda Fichandler Award by Leah Putnam

Lili-Anne Brown has also been announced as a finalist for the award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Go Inside the All-Star KPOP Celebration on Broadway With Red Carpet Photos by Leah Putnam

The musical rolled out the red carpet for its run ahead of its November 27 opening night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

How COVID Compliance Officer Emma McGlinchey Kept Titanique From Sinking by Leah Putnam

When both an actor and an understudy were out sick, McGlinchey had to quickly step in to play the Unsinkable Molly Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Get a 1st Look at Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' On Broadway by Leah Putnam

The comedy takes audiences on a flight to Africa after the U.S. government offers Black Americans one-way tickets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of the World Premiere of Sandra Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

David Cale's new solo thriller starring Marjan Neshat opened at the Vineyard Theatre November 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

World Premiere of La Race, Featuring Broadway's Stacey Sargeant, Begins November 21 by Leah Putnam

Taylor Reynolds directs the Bleu Beckford-Burrell play at Off-Broadway's WP Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe-Led Merrily We Roll Along Begins Off-Broadway November 21 by Leah Putnam

The already-extended Stephen Sondheim and George Furth revival plays New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Opening November 21, Noël Coward's The Rat Trap Makes American Premiere by Leah Putnam

Broadway alums Elisabeth Gray and Sarin Monae West star in New York City Center's Off-Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Jefferson Mays Is Every Character in A Christmas Carol, Opening November 21 by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner collaborated with Tony-nominated director Michael Arden and Susan Lyons to create this solo version of Charles Dickens' holiday classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Sunday, November 20, 2022

Titanique Completes Voyage to Daryl Roth Theatre, Begins Performances November 20 by Leah Putnam

The parody musical transfers from Off-Broadway's Asylum Theatre to the significantly larger downtown theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Gabriel Byrne's Walking With Ghosts Plays Final Broadway Performance November 20 by Leah Putnam

The memoir-based solo show previously had runs in Dublin, Edinburgh, and London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, November 18, 2022

See Lorna Courtney, Stark Sands, Betsy Wolfe, More Take Their Opening Night Bows at & Juliet by Leah Putnam

The pop jukebox musical ended the night with a high energy curtain call.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Tony Winner Derek McLane and Journalist Elia Mell to Discuss New Book at Barnes & Noble by Leah Putnam

The Moulin Rouge! set designer's Designing Broadway comes out November 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

See Death of a Salesman's Wendell Pierce Open Brooklyn Deli in Times Square by Leah Putnam

The new restaurant serves the Willy Loman Reuben Sandwich in honor of its partnership with the Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Evanston Salt Costs Climbing's New York Premiere by Leah Putnam

Jeb Kreager, Rachel Sachnoff, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Ken Leung star in the Danya Taymor-directed production of Will Arbery's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Nikki Renée Daniels, Jordan Donica, Matt Doyle, and Melissa Errico Star in New York Pops' Broadway Blockbusters November 18 by Leah Putnam

The Broadway favorites will perform songs by Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Broadway's Shakespeare-Goes-Pop Musical & Juliet? by Leah Putnam

Lorna Courtney stars as the titular heroine as she gets a rewrite on her story, infused with pop anthems from Grammy winner Max Martin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48PM

Broadway's The Piano Lesson Extends Two Weeks by Leah Putnam

Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks star in the August Wilson revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

See Who Will Star in the World Premiere of Livian Yeh's Memorial by Leah Putnam

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre presents the play which delves into democracy and trauma through the Vietnam War memorial.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Tony and Emmy Nominee Jessica Hecht to Join Laura Linney in World Premiere of Summer, 1976 on Broadway by Leah Putnam

Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn's new play will be staged at Manhattan Theatre Club under the direction of Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

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