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Thursday, November 17, 2022

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

Laura Wade's Olivier-Winning Comedy Home, I'm Darling to Tour U.K. by Leah Putnam

Jessica Ransom, Diane Keen, and Neil McDermott will lead the play about one woman's mission to be the perfect 1950s housewife.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Reviews: Critics Weigh In On Will Arbery's Evanston Salt Costs Climbing by Leah Putnam

Making its New York premiere Off-Broadway, the play explores climate and change through a pair of salt truck drivers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Broadway's KPOP Moves Opening Night by Leah Putnam

One of the show's leads is out with COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Here's When You Can Finally Listen to Funny Girl Broadway Cast Album by Leah Putnam

Lea Michele announced the recording at last night's curtain call, shared with fans everywhere via Instagram Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM

World Premiere of Jack Was Kind Opens November 17 at Irish Rep by Leah Putnam

Tracy Thorne stars in her new solo show as it receives its first staged production Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

NEWSical The Musical Begins Las Vegas Run at V Theatre November 17 by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway musical is presented in repertory with and A Musical About Star Wars, which will begin November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Lea Michele Announces Funny Girl Broadway Cast Album During Curtain Call by Leah Putnam

The news was streamed via Instagram Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24PM

These Popular Tunes Made KPOP's Real Life K-Pop Musicians Into Success Stories by Leah Putnam

Four of the musical's cast members bring superstar K-pop experience in their Broadway debuts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Tony Winner Christopher Wheeldon's Like Water for Chocolate Ballet to Make New York Premiere by Leah Putnam

The work has been announced as part of American Ballet Theatre's 2023 summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Royalty of SIX to Play Las Vegas' The Palazzo Theatre at The Venetian by Leah Putnam

The queens of the musical's 'Aragon' North American tour will star, including Khaila Wilcoxon, Storm Lever, Olivia Donalson, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Current West End Revival of Good Starring David Tenant Will Arrive in Movie Theatres Worldwide by Leah Putnam

National Theatre Live will broadcast the London production of C. P. Taylor's play in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Jeremy Pope Reveals His Mother Passed Out During His Broadway Debut on The Tonight Show by Leah Putnam

Watch the two-time Tony nominee discuss his upcoming Broadway bow in The Collaboration opposite Paul Bettany.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of Bess Wohl's Camp Siegfried by Leah Putnam

The show opened its New York premiere Off-Broadway at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater November 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Gina Moxley's The Patient Gloria Begins U.S. Premiere at St. Ann's Warehouse November 16 by Leah Putnam

The production's all-female cast shines a light on the legacy of sexism and betrayal of privacy in psychotherapy through the true story of The Gloria Films from 1965.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Fringe Favorite The Stakeout by Martin Dockery to Play SoHo Playhouse by Leah Putnam

The two-person show arrives Off-Broadway as part of the International Fringe Encore Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Take a Look Inside the Rehearsal Room of Paradise Now!, New Play About Ambition, Exploitation, and Essential Oils by Leah Putnam

London's Bush Theatre commissioned Margaret Perry's new play, which features an all-female ensemble cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

See Shakespeare's Tragic Heroine Juliet Go Pop in New Photos of Broadway's & Juliet by Leah Putnam

Lorna Courtney plays the titular lead in this musical rewrite of the lovestruck teenager's story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Robert Icke's The Doctor to Make North American Premiere at Park Avenue Armory by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway theatre has announced its 2023 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Illusionist and Mentalist Asi Wind's Inner Circle Extends Off-Broadway Run by Leah Putnam

The solo magic show was originally set to finish its run in January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

KPOP Cancels November 16 Matinee Performance by Leah Putnam

The announcement was made via the Broadway musical's Instagram account.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

LaChanze Named New President of Black Theatre United by Leah Putnam

The actor leads the newly announced members of BTU's Executive Leadership Committee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

KPOP Cancels November 9 Matinee Performance by Leah Putnam

The announcement was made via the Broadway musical's Instagram account.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Pulitzer Winner Bruce Norris' Downstate Opens New York Premiere November 15 by Leah Putnam

The play about four men living out their days post-incarceration in a group home takes the stage at Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Monday, November 14, 2022

Anna Deavere Smith Receives 2022 Louis Auchincloss Prize November 14 by Leah Putnam

The Museum of the City of New York presents the award to the Twilight: Los Angeles playwright and actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Chess, Rent, More in Muny's 105th Season Lineup by Leah Putnam

The St. Louis outdoor theatre will kick off its season June 12, 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

New Book The American Theatre As Seen by Hirschfeld, 1962-2002 Released With Museum of Broadway Exhibition by Leah Putnam

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation's Creative Director David Leopold served as editor for the book and curator of the exhibition at the new museum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

West End Return of Tony-Winning The Lehman Trilogy Finds Its Stars by Leah Putnam

Michael Balogun, Hadley Fraser, and Nigel Lindsay will play the drama's trio of brothers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

The Tank Presents Free Preview of Crystal Skillman's Open November 14 by Leah Putnam

Lily Ali-Oshatz stars as a woman trying to save the woman she loves in the show, which kicks off an Italian tour at the Off-Broadway theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, November 11, 2022

Why KPOP's Playbill Is Unlike Any Other Playbill by Leah Putnam

Find out what's different between the covers of the three Opening Night Playbills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:03AM

Annette Bening, Sean Carvajal, and Emma Ramos Star in Benefit Reading of Griswold November 11 by Leah Putnam

Angela J. Davis' new play tells the story of activist Estelle Griswold, who fought for the right to privacy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

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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
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