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Monday, July 10, 2023

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

Gingold Theatrical Group presented the George Bernard Shaw work last fall at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

Check Out the Queens of SIX Sipping on Bond 45's New 'Queens' Cup' Cocktail by Leah Putnam

The Broadway musical and restaurant have also partnered on a dedicated booth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

New Musical The Dark Lady to Be Developed at 2023 National Music Theater Conference by Leah Putnam

The Dark Lady will star a cast of Broadway and Off-Broadway favorites at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's annual event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Rare Revival of Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending Begins Off-Broadway July 9 by Leah Putnam

Theatre for a New Audience presents the work at Brooklyn's Polonsky Shakespeare Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Friday, July 7, 2023

Immersive Oscar at The Crown to Make U.K. Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe by Leah Putnam

The nightclub musical inspired by Oscar Wilde played Brooklyn's 3 Dollar Bill in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of Hyper-Intimate Uncle Vanya Starring David Cromer by Leah Putnam

Bill Irwin, Marin Ireland, Will Brill, Julia Chan, and more star in the production which takes place in a private Manhattan loft.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Come From Away Begins July 7 in Gander, Newfoundland, and Labrador by Leah Putnam

The musical returns to the story's origins for a Canadian run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

The Crown Jewels Begins West End Premiere July 7 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 12:37AM

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Craig Lucas, Chisa Hutchinson, Ryan J. Haddad Named Winners of 2023 American Playwright Awards by Leah Putnam

Provincetown Theater will honor this year's winners at its annual gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Here's Who Will Join Kenneth Branagh in King Lear by Leah Putnam

The production will play in London's West End before transferring to Off-Broadway's The Shed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Just For Us Comedian Alex Edelman Wants a Life Filled With The Bizarre by Leah Putnam

How the Jewish stand-up found himself at a neo-Nazi meeting, and made a Broadway show about it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

National Theatre of Scotland Calls the Road Its Home by Leah Putnam

Maybe you haven’t heard of Scotland’s national theatre company, a “theatre without walls.” But there’s a chance even in New York City you’ve seen one of its shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Cult Favorite Musical Chess Begins July 5 at The Muny by Leah Putnam

Taylor Louderman, Rodney Hicks, John Riddle, and more star in the regional production at the outdoor St. Louis theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

Monday, July 3, 2023

See Broadway Alums in New Photos of Austen's Pride Concert at Carnegie Hall by Leah Putnam

The one-night-only concert featured Mamie Parris, Beth Leavel, Emilie Kouatchou, Jason Gotay, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Elena Skye Will Be Twiggy in Close Up at London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Leah Putnam

The new musical from Ben Elton makes its world premiere this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

For These Edinburgh Fringe Shows, Get Thee to the Church on Time by Leah Putnam

Here are all the shows you can see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe that take place in a historic church.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM

Starring Tony Winner Lena Hall, Broadway-Aimed In Dreams Begins Out-of-Town Tryout July 3 by Leah Putnam

The new jukebox musical from & Juliet writer David West Read features the songs of rock and roll singer-songwriter Roy Orbison.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Prima Facie, Starring 2023 Tony Winner Jodie Comer, Plays Final Broadway Performance July 2 by Leah Putnam

Playwright Suzie Miller is penning a screen adaptation of the play which will star Cynthia Erivo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Final Curtain Drops on 2023 Tony-Winning Play Leopoldstadt July 2 by Leah Putnam

Tom Stoppard became the most-winning playwright in Tony history with his 19th play on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Fat Ham Takes Final Broadway Bow July 2 by Leah Putnam

James Ijames' Pulitzer-winning play earned a Tony nomination for its Main Stem premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Fat Ham Takes Final Broadway Bow July 2 by Leah Putnam

The production, which transferred from Off-Broadway's The Public, was recognized with five 2023 Tony nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM

Saturday, July 1, 2023

The Saviour Begins Stage Premiere at Irish Repertory Theatre July 1 by Leah Putnam

Tony Winner Marie Mullen and Jamie O'Neill star in Deirdre Kinahan's play which was originally broadcast online in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Friday, June 30, 2023

Reviews: Critics Weigh In on Immersive The Great Gatsby Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

The production opened June 25 in the Park Central Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Reviews: What Are London Critics Saying About Pulitzer Prize-Winning A Strange Loop? by Leah Putnam

The Tony-winning musical opened June 29 at the Barbican with Kyle Ramar Freeman starring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Theatre Darlings Come Out for Hamlet's Opening Night in Central Park by Leah Putnam

Cast members Solea Pfeiffer, Laughton Royce, and Ato Blankson-Wood kept things playful on the red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

The Lillys Announce Inaugural Recipients of Hansberry Lilly Playwright Fellowship by Leah Putnam

Amalia Oliva Rojas and Danielle Stagger are currently pursuing graduate degrees in playwriting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Andy Sandberg to Direct U.K. Premiere of Operation Epsilon by Leah Putnam

The Alan Brody play will run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On Kenny Leon-Helmed Hamlet at Central Park's Delacorte Theater by Leah Putnam

The Free Shakespeare in the Park production stars Ato Blankson-Wood in the leading role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Carnegie Hall Presents Austen's Pride One Night Only June 29 by Leah Putnam

Mamie Parris, Olivia Hernandez, Andrew Samonsky, Beth Leavel, and more star in the concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Cast Revealed for Off-Broadway's Unentitled, Set During Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign by Leah Putnam

The 59E59 Theaters and The Negro Ensemble Co., Inc. show explores an upper middle-class African-American family contending with class anxiety and internalized racism.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM