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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Dramatists Play Service Releases Jones Hope Wooten's The Chicken-Fried-Fabulous Spa-Dee-Dah Sisterhood for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

The release marks 20 years of the group's comedies, which have become mainstays of the community and regional theatre circuit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

An Original Cast Recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical Is in the Works by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey, the musical features a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila and music by Brad Alexander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

She Takes Flight Sets Off-Broadway World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work, about reaching middle age, is written and performed by Sora Baek, Cindy Keiter, Gabriela Kohen, Adina Taubman, and Susan Ward.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Tituss Burgess Sells Out Oh, Mary! in His Final Week by Logan Culwell-Block

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star played his final performance in the hit Cole Escola comedy April 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Photos: See Jordan Fisher, Megan Hilty, Nicole Scherzinger, More Get Miscast for MCC Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, see the full set list for the concert soon to be streaming for free.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Get a 1st Look at Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp. at Off-Broadway's Public by Logan Culwell-Block

James Macdonald is directing the production, a quartet of one-acts by Caryl Churchill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Photos: Take the Lead Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Cheetah Girls star Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Tam Mutu lead the new Christopher Gattelli-helmed musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

See Who's Starring in Abby Rosebrock's Lowcountry at Atlantic Theater Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Jo Bonney, the play is part of the Off-Broadway company's rescheduled season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Get a 1st Look at Smash on Broadway With Video Highlights by Logan Culwell-Block

Robyn Hurder and Caroline Bowman co-star in the stage musical adaptation of the cult hit NBC series at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Watch: Talia Suskauer Sings 'Ta-Da!' From New Musical Presto Change-O by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked and Parade star is singing from the new work from Joel Waggoner and Eric Price.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Anoushka Lucas' Elephant Sets London Return at Menier Chocolate Factory by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo show will be reimagined for the encore run, directed again by Jess Edwards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, Opens on Broadway April 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

A starry group of stage favorites are performing songs by the late Broadway master via Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Cole Escola Begins Encore Run in Broadway's Oh, Mary! April 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

The original cast, including Conrad Ricamora and James Scully, is officially back at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, April 7, 2025

5 Reasons to See Boop! The Musical On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Dance numbers galore, an adorable puppet, a star in the making—this big musical will leave you smiling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48PM

Boop-Oop-a-Doop! See the Cast and Creators of Boop! The Musical Celebrate Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars as Betty Boop in the new David Foster musical at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Listen: Hadestown Broadway Stars Merle Dandridge and Carlos Valdes on The Playbill Podcast by Logan Culwell-Block

We're checking in with the Best Musical Tony winner and exploring how it's become a long-running audience favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

On April 7, 2015: Robert Askins' Hand to God Opened On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Steven Boyer, Sarah Stiles, Marc Kudisch, and Geneva Carr starred in the dark comedy that featured a demonic sock puppet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Megan Hilty, Kecia Lewis, Helen J Shen, More Get Miscast for MCC Theater April 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's edition of the annual MCC Theater benefit honors Sheryl Lee Ralph.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Sunday, April 6, 2025

The Last Five Years, Starring Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas, Opens on Broadway April 6 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jason Robert Brown musical comes to the Main Stem with Whitney White at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, April 4, 2025

Watch: It's a Wicked Reunion at Broadway's Redwood as Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Sing 'For Good' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winners gave a special post-show performance April 3 at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

World Premiere Musical Little Miss Perfect Sets New Dates at Olney Theatre Center by Logan Culwell-Block

Cats: "The Jellicle Ball" co-director Zhailon Levingston is helming the new work by Joriah Kwamé.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Photos: An Expanded Look at The Last Five Years on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas star in the Jason Robert Brown musical at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Get a 1st, Colorful Look at Boop! The Musical On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars as Betty Boop in the new musical from Bob Martin, David Foster, and Susan Birkenhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Coconut Cake Getting Broadway-Aimed NYC Reading, Co-Presented by Sheryl Lee Ralph by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Melda Beaty, the work has already played Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, North Carolina Black Repertory Theatre, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Lucas Hedges, Zoë Winters Join Sissy at Baryshnikov Arts by Logan Culwell-Block

The modern-day take on Sisyphus of Greek mythology will also star Marisa Tomei.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

On April 4, 1971: Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies Opens On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The legendary musical introduced such favorites as "Broadway Baby" and "Losing My Mind" and gave Michael Bennett his first directing credit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, April 3, 2025

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Smash on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical adaptation of the cult favorite TV series opens April 10 at the Imperial.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Dramatists Play Service Is Publishing Alex Edelman's Just for Us Script by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo show, which played Broadway in 2023, joined the DPS licensing library earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Watch: Cheetah Girls Star Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Sings 'Hold, Please' and 'My Kids' From New Musical Take the Lead by Logan Culwell-Block

The new Christopher Gattelli-helmed musical is making its world premiere at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Photos: See Elizabeth Stanley, Jon-Michael Reese, More in Adam Gwon's All the World's a Stage Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Keen Company is giving the work a world premiere, directed by Jonathan Silverstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

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