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Monday, September 25, 2023

Photos: See Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem) in West End Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning production has two new stars at the Kit Kat Club beginning September 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM
Monday, September 18, 2023

Watch: Betty Who and the Cast of Hadestown Cover 'I Love You Always Forever' Outside the Walter Kerr by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Australian pop star is starring as Persephone in the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM
Monday, September 11, 2023

Melissa Etheridge, Tituss Burgess, Shoshana Bean, More Perform at 2023 American Theatre Wing Gala September 11 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The starry evening at Cipriani 42nd Street honors the unsung heroes of the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Melissa Etheridge, Tituss Burgess, Shoshana Bean, More to Perform at 2023 American Theatre Wing Gala by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Honoring the unsung heroes of the theatre industry, the starry evening will be held at Cipriani 42nd Street later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM
Thursday, August 31, 2023

¡Viva! Broadway Will Make 2023 Return at Curtain Up Broadway Festival by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Plus: The Cottage's Eric McCormack will host the Curtain Up! Live From Broadway finale concert airing live on WABC TV.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Watch: See Japanese Manga Hit the Stage in Frank Wildhorn's Death Note: The Musical in London by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Nick Winston directs the English-language premiere of the musical based on the best-selling Japanese manga series, with performances starting September 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM
Monday, August 28, 2023

Sharon Catherine Brown, Donna Murphy, Joe Iconis, More Join American Songbook Association Evening Honoring Betty Buckley by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky will receive the Bill Sensenbrenner Dream Maker Award at the fall benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Ana Villafañe Will Be Ava Gardner in Matt Doyle-Led Frank Sinatra Biomusical by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Kathleen Marshall is directing with performances slated to begin in the U.K. in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Matt Doyle Will Star as Frank Sinatra in World Premiere Biomusical by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Kathleen Marshall is directing with performances slated to begin in the U.K. in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:37AM
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Wicked Alum Jackie Burns to Join Off-Broadway's Titaníque by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite will take over as Céline Dion later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Ato Blankson-Wood Stars in Free Shakespeare in the Park Hamlet, Opening June 28 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Solea Pfeiffer and John Douglas Thompson co-star in the Kenny Leon-helmed summer production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Monday, June 26, 2023

Watch Lena Hall Sing Roy Orbison's 'Crying' Ahead of Jukebox Musical In Dreams World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

With a book by & Juliet writer David West Read, the piece begins at Leeds Playhouse in the U.K. beginning July 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Get a 1st Look at James T. Lane in Triple Threat by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Kenny Ingram directs the solo show at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Photos and Video: Go Inside Broadway's Sexiest Night With Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The annual charity burlesque raised $1.9 million for Broadway Cares June 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Courtney Reed Will Be Satine in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Aladdin star returns to Broadway after creating the role in the jukebox musical's first national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Ato Blankson-Wood Stars in Free Shakespeare in the Park Hamlet Beginning June 10 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Solea Pfeiffer and John Douglas Thompson co-star in the Kenny Leon-helmed summer production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Dates Set for Jamie Lloyd-Directed West End Sunset Boulevard Revival by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Nicole Scherzinger is set to star as faded silent screen star Norma Desmond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Get a 1st Listen to Eleri Ward's Into the Woods Medley From Upcoming Acoustic Sondheim: Live From Brooklyn by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The final entry in the singer-songwriter's trilogy of folk guitar explorations of the songs of Stephen Sondheim will be released in digital and streaming formats June 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM
Thursday, May 25, 2023

Off-Broadway's Race: The Movie: The Play Adds 2 Performances by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Dean Edwards and Bret Raybould star in the slapstick spoof.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM

West End Aspects of Love Opens May 25 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Michael Ball is back in a new role after starring in the original 1989 London and Broadway productions of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Get a 1st Look at the New West End Aspects of Love by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Michael Ball is back in a new role after starring in the original 1989 London and Broadway productions of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Will Roland, Veanne Cox, More Join Upcoming Summer Stock World Premiere at Goodspeed by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade will lead the stage adaptation of the Judy Garland-Gene Kelly film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM
Saturday, May 13, 2023

West End Aspects of Love Begins Previews May 13 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Dave Willetts and Michael Ball are sharing the role of Sir George Dillingham in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, May 11, 2023

Stars in the House Will Host Broadway Almost Famous Reunion, Including 10-Song Concert by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Cameron Crowe, Tom Kitt, Casey Likes, Solea Pfeiffer and more will join the streaming series hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Sammi Cannold to Helm World Premiere Symphonic Concert Version of Rent at The Kennedy Center by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Jonathan Larson rock opera will play the D.C. venue this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM
Monday, April 17, 2023

How to Get Your Own Copy of the Closing Night Phantom of the Opera Broadway Playbill by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ended its historic, 35-year run at the Majestic Theatre April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Friday, March 31, 2023

Stranger Things Musical Parody Stranger Sings! Extends to August; Watch SLee Sing 'Barb's Turn' by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Nick Flatto directs Jonathan Hogue's musical send-up of the Netflix series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42AM
Thursday, March 30, 2023

Oliver! at City Center Encores! Finds Its Artful Dodger by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Lear deBessonet will direct the classic Lionel Bart musical, with Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Tam Mutu, and more leading the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

See Who's Joining Ato Blankson-Wood in Free Shakespeare in the Park Hamlet by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Solea Pfeiffer and John Douglas Thompson are among the actors joining the Kenny Leon-helmed summer production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM
Monday, March 27, 2023

Broadway's Upcoming Grey House Completes Casting by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

See who's joining Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, and Sophia Anne Caruso in the Main Stem premiere of Levi Holloway's play, directed by Joe Mantello.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Photos: Jagged Little Pill National Tour Hits the Nation's Capitol Building to Protest Anti-Trans Legislation by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The company of the Alanis Morissette musical is using their platform to raise awareness to this disturbing trend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards