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Thursday, March 27, 2025

The Reviews Are Out for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell lead the cast, with two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Read the Reviews for Wine in the Wilderness Off-Broadway, Directed by LaChanze by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Olivia Washington and Grantham Coleman star in the Alice Childress play for Classic Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM
Monday, March 24, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger Adds 6 Performances to Sunset Blvd. Broadway Run by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The limited engagement will shut its cameras down in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Grease Parody Vape! Plays 1-Night-Only Benefit Concert March 11 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Aisha Jackson, Jackie Hoffman, and Ann Harada are among the cast of theatre favorites set to perform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, February 28, 2025

Photos: Julia Lester, Kathryn Gallagher, Alyah Chanelle Scott, More Star in All Nighter Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The world premiere from Natalie Margolin follows a tight-knit group of college roommates.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

The Reviews Are In for Michael Abbensetts' Alterations at London's National by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Lynette Linton directs the era-defining comedy that illuminates the Guyanese experience of 1970s London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Watch: Carlos Valdes Sings 'Epic II' in Hadestown On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Valdes stars as Orpheus in the Anaïs Mitchell musical, running at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Photos: The New West End Cast of Hadestown Hits the Rehearsal Room by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Desmonda Cathabel, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Chris Jarman, Cedric Neal, Dylan Wood, and more are joining the musical's London run next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Photos: Ian McIntosh Is Jean Valjean in West End Les Misérables by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

New production shots give us a look at the latest cast of the long-running London musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Michael Abbensetts' Alterations at London's National, Opening February 27 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Lynette Linton directs the era-defining comedy that illuminates the Guyanese experience of 1970s London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Friday, February 14, 2025

Photos: Erika Jayne and Sophie Carmen-Jones Are Chicago's Newest Merry Murderesses by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The long-running Broadway revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Watch: Klea Blackhurst Sings Cut Hello, Dolly! Song 'World Take Me Back' by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The song is one of two written for the musical's first intended star, Ethel Merman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Moulin Rouge! National Tour Will Welcome New Principal Cast by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jahi Kearse, and Kaitlin Mesh are joining the Tony-winning musical's tour next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM
Thursday, February 6, 2025

The Reviews Are in for Urinetown at New York City Center Encores! by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Keala Settle, Jordan Fisher, Kevin Cahoon, and more star in the Teddy Bergman-helmed revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Jordan Harrison's The Antiquities Opens at Playwrights Horizons February 4 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

David Cromer and Caitlin Sullivan are directing the co-production with the Vineyard Theatre and Goodman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Thursday, January 30, 2025

Watch: Idina Menzel Sings 'In the Leaves' From Broadway's Redwood by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Wicked Tony winner co-conceived and is starring in the new musical at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Cycle 4 Winners of Douglas Lyons' Next Wave Initiative Named by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Chicken and Biscuits playwright founded the developmental branch of The Directors Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Saturday, January 11, 2025

Jordan Harris' The Antiquities Begins at Playwrights Horizons January 11 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

David Cromer and Caitlin Sullivan are directing the co-production with Vineyard Theatre and Goodman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06AM
Friday, July 19, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Reviews: Did London's New The Baker's Wife Revival Fly With Critics? by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg directs the Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Stephen Schwartz-Joseph Stein musical with choreography by Matt Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Friday, July 12, 2024

Reviews: Critics Sound Off on Off-Broadway's Empire: the Musical by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Directed by Tony winner Cady Huffman, the new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Reviews: Critics Are Weighing in on New Jason Robert Brown-Taylor Mac Musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

J. Harrison Ghee, Tom Hewitt, and Sierra Boggess lead the Rob Ashford-helmed project at Chicago's Goodman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM
Friday, July 5, 2024

Watch: Fantasia, Darren Criss, More Sing in PBS' A Capitol Fourth Concert by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Independence Day telecast is now available for streaming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Max Chernin, More Join Muny Fiddler on the Roof by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Bock and Harnick musical plays the St. Louis venue July 19–25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Monday, July 1, 2024

Reviews: Did London's New Starlight Express Have Critics Aboard? by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard directs the production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, June 24, 2024

Broadway's MJ Will Welcome 2 New Little Michaels This Summer by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Austin Rankin and Eric Williams will both make their Broadway debuts in the jukebox biomusical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Reviews: Do Critics Think Titanic at Encores! Sinks or Swims? by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Anne Kauffman directs the Tony-winning Maury Yeston-Peter Stone musical with choreography by Danny Mefford.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Reviews: Did Critics Dig What Became of Us Off-Broadway? by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Shayan Lofti's play features two different casts, beginning with BD Wong and Rosalind Chao.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Friday, May 31, 2024

Photos: See the Judy Garland Art Up for Auction at the 2024 Night of a Thousand Judys by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The annual Pride concert benefits The Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest agency dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ homeless youth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Hell's Kitchen, Water for Elephants, More Win 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Named for late Broadway icon Rivera, the awards celebrate dance and choreographic excellence on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Monday, May 20, 2024

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the Broadway-Bound Death Becomes Her Musical? by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard star in the stage version of the cult classic film, which opened May 19 in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre