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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Tony- and Pulitzer-Winning Purpose Finishes Broadway Run August 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jon Michael Hill, Brenda Pressley, Kara Young, and more star in the Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play at the Hayes Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, August 29, 2025

North by Northwest Stage Play Will Make North American Premiere at The Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the campy stage version of the classic Hitchcock film is part of the San Diego company's newly announced 2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

See Bella Coppola's Debut Music Video 'One Night Stand' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Six star was most recently seen on Broadway in Smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Longtime Barrington Stage Company Press Director Charlie Siedenburg Retiring by Logan Culwell-Block

The move caps a 21-year tenure with the Massachusetts company that began in 2005.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Public Works Pericles Musical Begins at Cathedral of St. John the Divine August 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Denée Benton, Alex Newell, Amina Faye, Ato Blankson-Wood, and more star in the Shakespeare musical with songs by Troy Anthony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Barrington Stage Company Finds Full Cast for The Weekend World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Artistic Director Alan Paul will be at the helm of the new Ben Diskant play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Broadway in Battery Park City Will Re-Open Wagner Park by Logan Culwell-Block

Mary Louise Parker, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater, and more will perform at the outdoor event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Jerry Mitchell Will Direct London Workshop of New Jukebox Musical British Invasion by Logan Culwell-Block

The show puts an original story to '60s songs made famous by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

New Ahrens and Flaherty Revue Something Beautiful Begins World Premiere at Barrington Stage Company August 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Conceived and directed by Jason Danieley, the work contains songs from Ragtime, Once on This Island, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Laura Benanti Will Bring Her Solo Show Nobody Cares to London by Logan Culwell-Block

The Underbelly Boulevard Soho performance will serve as the Tony winner's London debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Listen: Jason Robert Brown, Kate Baldwin Sing From Never-Before-Heard Martin Charnin Musical Winchell by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway favorites co-star on a new studio album of the unproduced musical by the Annie writer-director and Keith Levenson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Watch 'Two Bodies' From New Hip-Hop History Musical Mexodus by Logan Culwell-Block

Written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, the live-looped musical is coming to the Minetta Lane via Audible Theater next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Queen of Versailles Documentary Will Screen in NYC With Talkbacks Featuring the Broadway Musical's Stars by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, see photos from the Stephen Schwartz-Lindsey Ferrentino musical's first day of rehearsal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Get a Sneak Peek at New Duncan Sheik, Kyle Jarrow Musical Noir by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by the classic film genre, the new musical from the writers of Spring Awakening and The SpongeBob Musical is planning a New York bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

11 Cities Added to Hokus Pokus Live! Tour, Starring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Sapphira Cristál by Logan Culwell-Block

Popular demand has led to this fall drag show doubling its run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Florencia Cuenca, Debra Barsha, Jeff Calhoun Will Be Honored by New York Theatre Barn by Logan Culwell-Block

The company is celebrating "innovative creativity in musical theatre."

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

What It's Like Being Backstage for the Madness of Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

We talk to understudies Martin Landry, Hannah Solow, and Julian Manjerico about their wild ride with Cole Escola's wild hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Sonia Friedman Productions Adds Jack Dingle as Managing Director by Logan Culwell-Block

The appointment is the latest in a string of key personnel changes at the U.K. stage and film production company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

London's Devil Wears Prada Musical Will Release a Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Vanessa Williams stars as Runway Editor Miranda Priestly in the Elton John-Shaina Taub-Kate Wetherhead musical version of the film favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Is Getting a New Leading Cast in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Jack Christou, Stewart Clarke, Avril Maponga, Max Potter, Adam Wadsworth, and Edie Wright will join the stage adaptation of the Netflix series in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls Musicals Are in the Works by Logan Culwell-Block

DreamWorld Theatricals and Music Theatre International are collaborating to bring both titles to Broadway Junior.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:18AM

Sia Musical Saturday Church Begins Off-Broadway August 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

Bryson Battle, J. Harrison Ghee, and Joaquina Kalukango lead the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Right Before I Go Adds Additional Performances Off-Broadway With Christine Taylor, Seth Rudetsky by Logan Culwell-Block

Stan Zimmerman's play is headed to The Tank in benefit of suicide prevention group SL24 Unlocke the Light.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Mamma Mia!'s Broadway Return Keeps Setting Box Office Records, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

It's a rich producer's world for the ABBA jukebox musical, back at the Winter Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Raúl Esparza, Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead Sweet Smell of Success Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The Marvin Hamlisch, Craig Carnelia, and John Guare's musical will play for three performances, produced by MasterVoices.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Maestra Music's RISE Summit Plans 2nd Annual Event by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's summit will focus on accessibility, featuring a conversation with Ryan J. Haddad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Tom Sturridge, Brian d'Arcy James Join St. Ann's Warehouse Anna Christie; Mike Faist Steps Away by Logan Culwell-Block

Thomas Kail is directing the Off-Broadway revival, with Michelle Williams in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Photos: See Denée Benton, Amina Faye, Ato Blankson-Wood, More in Rehearsal for Pericles Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Featuring music by Troy Anthony, the limited engagement from the Public Theater will run August 29-September 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Watch: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley Bring the Hamlet Backstory to the Screen in 1st Teaser for Hamnet by Logan Culwell-Block

The screen version of Maggie O'Farrell's novel centers on the tragic inspiration behind one of Shakespeare's most enduring classics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Daniel Reichard Will Channel Mr. Rogers at the Laurie Beechman With Hello, Neighbor by Logan Culwell-Block

The October concerts will feature the Jersey Boys star celebrating the genius of the music of our childhood.

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