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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

The Kids Are Making Hamilton TikTok Viral Again by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Find out what's been bringing the Lin-Manuel Miranda-penned Tony and Pulitzer winner back to the social media algorithms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Jordan Markus Moved Up to Full-Time King of Pop in MJ National Tour by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The performer made his Broadway and national touring debuts in the role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Elf The Musical Plans Holiday U.S. Tour by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Philip Wm. McKinley will again direct the production based on the 2003 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Duke & Roya Moves Up Off-Broadway Closing by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Initially scheduled to continue through August, the Charles Randolph-Wright play will now close this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Monday, July 28, 2025

Photos: Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs Are the New Stars of Broadway's Moulin Rouge! by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM
Friday, July 25, 2025

Rolling Thunder Reviews Are Rolling In by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone directs the Vietnam War-set Off-Broadway production, which features rock tunes of the era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The Reviews for Burlesque in London's West End Are In by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Steve Antin's new musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, July 21, 2025

July 21 Benefit Reading of David Mamet-Harvey Weinstein Play Adds Special Cameos by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Playwrights Hansol Jung, Heidi Schreck, Sanaz Toossi, and Whitney White will all play roles in Mathilde Dratwa's A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Reviewers Sound Off on Joy Off-Broadway; Get a 1st Look at the New Musical by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The new musical about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano is directed by Lorin Latarro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Monday, July 14, 2025

Reviewers Sound Off on Gospel at Colonus at Little Island by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Davóne Tines and Kim Burrell star, with Shayok Misha Chowdhury at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

What Do Reviewers Think of Jamie Lloyd's Evita Revival in London's West End? by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Rachel Zegler stars in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Reviews Are In for Duke & Roya Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Jay Ellis, Stephanie Nur, Noma Dumezweni, and Dariush Kashani lead the new play from Charles Randolph-Wright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Monday, June 23, 2025

See Orfeh Give a Sneak Peek of Burlesque On Stage at West End Live 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Steve Antin's new musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Photos: Duke & Roya at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Jay Ellis, Stephanie Nur, Noma Dumezweni, and Dariush Kashani lead the new play from Charles Randolph-Wright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

See Nicole Scherzinger Become a Pussycat Doll Again at Broadway Bares 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The 2025 Tony winner made a surprise appearance at the charity strip-a-thon performing "Buttons."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Get a 1st Look at Hercules in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The stage adaptation of the Disney hit opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the West End June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Monday, June 9, 2025

World Premiere Mindi Dickstein, Carmel Dean Musical Maiden Voyage Finds Cast by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The work is headed for London's Southwark Playhouse Elephant in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025

Josh Groban Will Host the Jimmy Awards 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Highlighting the best of high school musical theatre talent, the ceremony will feature 110 nominees from 55 regional awards programs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The Reviews Are In for Red Bull Theater's The Imaginary Invalid by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Jesse Berger directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of the Molière classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Monday, May 19, 2025

Watch: Jodi Benson, Alan Menken, and More Celebrate Howard Ashman at the 4,000th Performance of Broadway's Aladdin by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The milestone fell on what would have been the late director-writer's 75th birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Photos: A Meet and Greet With the Cast, Creators, and Inspiration Behind Joy: A New True Musical by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Waitress and & Juliet star Betsy Wolfe is leading the Off-Broadway show about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM
Thursday, May 1, 2025

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

Aisha Jackson and Anika Noni Rose lead the revival, with Zhailon Levingston at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Boop! Leads 2025 Drama Desk Award Nominations With 11 Nods Including Outstanding Musical; Read the Full List Here by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Norm Lewis, Frank DiLella, and Rocco Vertuccio announced nominations for the Off-Broadway and Broadway honors April 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Thursday, April 24, 2025

Read the Reviews for Ryan J. Hadadd's Hold Me in the Water Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Playwrights Horizons is presenting the world premiere of Haddad's solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Watch: Nicole Scherzinger Sings Through a Bullhorn After Sunset Blvd. Cancels Matinee Due to Tech Issues by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning star sang "With One Look" in a very memorable fashion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

More Casting Revealed for Off-Broadway's Upcoming Joy: A New True Musical by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Betsy Wolfe is leading the stage show about Miracle Mop inventor and businesswoman Joy Mangano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Get a 1st Look at Corbin Bleu, Jamie Muscato, Frances Mayli McCann in London The Great Gatsby by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Broadway musical adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel plays the London Coliseum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM
Monday, April 14, 2025

The Reviews Are In for World Premiere Musical Regency Girls by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Krystina Alabado, Kate Rockwell, Isabelle McCalla, Ryann Redmond, and more star in the new work at San Diego's Old Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Caroline Bowman, Nik Walker, Jenn Colella, More Join 2025 Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer Concert by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Matt DeAngelis' third annual celebration of his late mother raises funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
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