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Friday, October 28, 2022

Reviews: Critics Weigh in On Gabriel Byrne's Walking With Ghosts by Leah Putnam

The two-time Tony nominee shares moments of his life in this solo play-meets-reflection, which opened October 27 in the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

New Musical & Juliet Releases Broadway Album as Performances Begin October 28 by Leah Putnam

The jukebox musical irreverently reimagining the story of Shakespeare's heroine plays the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Pulitzer Winner Bruce Norris' Downstate Makes New York Premiere October 28 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 12:19AM

New Musical & Juliet, Re-imagining an Ending for Shakespeare's Heroine, Begins on Broadway October 28 by Leah Putnam

Performances begin at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre just as the original Broadway cast recording is released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Thursday, October 27, 2022

New Production Company Highwire Media Launches; Initial Projects Announced by Leah Putnam

The founding team features Tony nominee Ian Barford, Leelai Demoz, Tony winner Anna D. Shapiro, and Brad Keywell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM

Watch Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, and Cast of Broadway's Beetlejuice Perform 'Beautiful Sound' on Today by Leah Putnam

The musical adaptation of the Tim Burton film classic will end its run at Broadway's Marquis Theatre in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Limited Edition Al Hirschfeld Prints, Signed by Broadway Favorites, Up for Auction by Leah Putnam

Sales of the prints signed by Chita Rivera, Ian McKellen, Lea Salonga, Meryl Streep, and more will benefit Broadway Cares and the Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Elton John's New Tammy Faye Musical? by Leah Putnam

Penned by John, Jake Shears, and James Graham, Tammy Faye A New Musical makes its world premiere at London's Almeida Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Reviews: Read What Critics Think of Straight Line Crazy, Starring Ralph Fiennes, at Off-Broadway's The Shed by Leah Putnam

A transfer from London, the production examines the legacy of Robert Moses, the controversial "builder" of modern New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Marcus McGregor Takes the Stage After 15-Year Hiatus October 27 in The History of Empires by Leah Putnam

The newest work from Dan Safer and Witness Relocation begins its world premiere at La MaMa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Walking With Ghosts Starring Tony Nominee Gabriel Byrne Opens October 27 by Leah Putnam

Adapted from Byrne's memoir, the solo play-meets-personal reflection plays Broadway's Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Catch as Catch Can Cancels Performances at Playwrights Horizons Due to COVID by Leah Putnam

Mia Chung's drama began previews October 14 at the Off-Broadway theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM

For Colored Girls' Stacey Sargeant to Star in World Premiere of Bleu Beckford-Burrell's La Race by Leah Putnam

Taylor Reynolds will direct the production from Page 73 and Working Theater at Off-Broadway's WP Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

See Anoushka Lucas in New Play Elephant at London's Bush Theatre by Leah Putnam

Written and performed by Lucas, the play began performances October 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Go Behind the History of Off-Broadway's Straight Line Crazy Starring Ralph Fiennes With CBS Sunday Morning by Leah Putnam

Correspondent Martha Teichner sat down with Ralph Fiennes to discuss Robert Moses, the man who built most of modern New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Mika Kauffman to Direct Workshop of Jonathan Alexandratos' Turning Krasniqi: A Non-Binary Play by Leah Putnam

The new work explores a high schooler's pursuit to transition to a new gender according to an ancient tradition in his Albanian heritage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

It's Witchcraft!: 8 Takes on the Salem Witch Trials That Go Beyond The Crucible by Leah Putnam

Though many people know the Arthur Miller classic, this moment in American history has received plenty of attention onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Crystal Skillman's Open to Kick Off Tour With Free Preview at The Tank by Leah Putnam

The monologue play about a woman trying to save the woman she loves originally made its world premiere at the Off-Broadway theatre in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Dramatic Publishing Acquires The Kite Runner Licensing Rights; North American Tour Announced by Leah Putnam

The Broadway production currently running at Hayes Theater is led by Amir Arison and Faran Tahir.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Billy Porter Talks About Ryan Murphy and Gayle King Being On His Vision Board on CBS Mornings by Leah Putnam

Porter discusses big themes of his life and his memoir Unprotected, released in paperback October 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The Secret of My Success Begins Regional Premiere in Houston October 25 by Leah Putnam

The musical, based on the 1987 film, stars Ben Fankhauser and Ashley Blanchett leading a Broadway alum-studded cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Sondheim-Inspired Revival of George Bernard Shaw's Candida Opens October 25 by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway production stars Queen's Avanthika Srinivasan and Fat Ham's R.J. Foster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, October 24, 2022

See Red Bull Theater Honor Kate Burton With Matador Award by Leah Putnam

Director Daniel Sullivan and Red Bull Theater Founder and Artistic Director Jesse Berger presented Burton with the achievement in classical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

New Musical Shanghai Sonatas to Receive Industry Reading by Leah Putnam

The musical tells the story of Jewish musicians who escaped the Holocaust and found refuge in Shanghai, sparking a legacy of classical music in China.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Annette Bening to Star in Benefit Reading of New Play Griswold by Leah Putnam

The evening will support Broadway's A Is For and The Pink House Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Olivier-Winning Life of Pi Will Cross the Ocean to Broadway in 2023 by Leah Putnam

The production will make its North American premiere at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University this December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Irish American Writers & Artists Honors Tony Nominee Larry Kirwan October 24 by Leah Putnam

Kirwan receives the 2022 Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Ato Blankson-Wood, Shoshana Bean, Kayla Davion, Alex Edelman Take the Stage for 2022 Sing Out for Freedom Concert by Leah Putnam

The ACLU and NYCLU benefit features performances by the casts of Broadway's A Strange Loop and 1776.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Dramatists Guild Foundation Honors Paula Vogel October 24 by Leah Putnam

Fashion designer Jeffrey Banks and DGF Board Member Barbara Olcott are also honorees at the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Opening October 24, Ars Nova's Hound Dog Takes Audiences to Elvis Presley's Graceland by Leah Putnam

The world-premiering cross-cultural jam-session-meets-play from Melis Aker runs at Off-Broadway's Greenwich House Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Sunday, October 23, 2022

Come Fall in Love—The DDLJ Musical Completes Extended World Premiere Run October 23 by Leah Putnam

The Broadway-aimed musical, adapted from the Bollywood film classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, plays San Diego's Old Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

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