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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

New Stage Musical Adaptation of Clueless to Debut in U.K. by Logan Culwell-Block

The new version will feature an original score by KT Tunstall and Glenn Slater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Goodspeed Backstage Crew Unionizes With IATSE by Logan Culwell-Block

The Connecticut venue's crew, costume, scenic, hair, and makeup staff voted overwhelmingly to join the labor group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Alex Edelman's Just for Us Launches U.S. Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The comedian's solo show has already played Broadway, London, Edinburgh, Melbourne, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

The Color Purple Is for 'Every Woman and Man Who Has Felt Unseen and Unvalued,' Says Oprah Winfrey by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a closer look at some of the upcoming movie musical's dance numbers in this featurette.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

New Partnership Will Give Publishing and Licensing Opportunities to The Black List Playwrights by Logan Culwell-Block

Theatrical Rights Worldwide will publish a six-play collection, the first of an annual series, from online submissions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

West End Premiere of Bronco Billy—The Musical Finds Its Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the 1980 Clint Eastwood film, the show comes to the U.K. following a 2019 world premiere in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

& Juliet, Back to the Future, Shucked, More Will Perform at 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's parade has been extended by 30 minutes, a first for the annual tradition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Shoshana Bean, Victor Garber, More Will Remember the Ribbon, Streaming Free on Playbill by Logan Culwell-Block

The fourth annual event marks World AIDS Day and supports Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Reimagined Pal Joey Revival Begins at New York City Center With Gala Performance November 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

Savion Glover is co-directing and choreographing, along with dancing in the ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Private Jones Begins at Goodspeed Musicals November 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical about a real-life Deaf soldier in World War I is written and directed by Marshall Pailet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Musical Version of Watcher in the Woods in Development by Logan Culwell-Block

Douglas Thompson and Johanna Telander are writing the new show based on Florence Engel Randall's novel, previously adapted for the screen by Disney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Wicked Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Gravity-Defying Box Office by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical held a weekend-long celebration in anticipation of its October 30 anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

See Sweeney Todd Star Annaleigh Ashford Share Her Most Tragic Past Headshots by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner brought some of her most embarassing shots to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon October 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

TheaterWorksUSA's Dog Man: The Musical Plans National Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The family-friendly musical played an encore Off-Broadway run at New World Stages earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Watch: Broadway Trivia With Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez—and Kelly Clarkson by Logan Culwell-Block

It's guys versus girls as the Broadway Merrily We Roll Along stars join the Grammy winner to test their theatre trivia brains.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

'A Rare Bird Indeed': Why Nathan Lane Is Bringing Back Sondheim's The Frogs, Again by Logan Culwell-Block

This Jazz at Lincoln Center concert promises to be the best version yet of the Burt Shevelove-Stephen Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Monday, October 30, 2023

Broadway's Jaja's African Hair Braiding Will Live Stream Final Week of Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jocelyn Bioh world premiere is now running via Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Ato Blankson-Wood Joins Upcoming Broadway Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony nominee will play Cliff in the Olivier-winning revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

Alex Boniello Will Lead Industry Presentation of The Way Out by Logan Culwell-Block

The work is being developed posthumously following the death of its playwright, Diana Amsterdam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Beetlejuice National Tour Recoups by Logan Culwell-Block

Justin Collette, Isabella Esler, Megan McGinnis, and Will Burton currently lead the ghoulish musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Lempicka Is Coming to Broadway Starring Eden Espinosa by Logan Culwell-Block

The biomusical following the life of the artist and exiled aristocrat played previous runs at Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Sunday, October 29, 2023

World Premiere of David Adjmi's Stereophonic Opens Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons October 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Daniel Aukin directs the new work, which features songs by former Arcade Fire member Will Butler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Broadway's The Cottage Closes for the Season October 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jason Alexander made his Broadway directorial debut with the new comedy from playwright Sandy Rustin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, October 28, 2023

King of the Jews, Starring Richard Topol, Opens October 28 Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Leslie Epstein has adapted his 1979 novel for the stage, playing HERE Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, October 27, 2023

See Cory English and the West End Cast of Back to the Future Sing Cut Song 'Time Travel Is a Dangerous Thing' by Logan Culwell-Block

The special post-show performance marked "Back to the Future Day" in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Watch: PigPen Theatre Co. Previews 'Anywhere' From Upcoming Water for Elephants Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the novel by Sara Gruen, the musical is coming to Broadway's Imperial Theatre in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Kenny Leon to Helm Broadway Our Town Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

The Thornton Wilder classic will return to Broadway for the first time since 2002.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Thursday, October 26, 2023

See the Star of Disney's Hercules in Germany Sing 'Go the Distance' by Logan Culwell-Block

Benét Monteiro is leading the new Hamburg production of the Disney animated film, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Get a 1st Look at World Premiere To Wong Foo Stage Musical, Opening in U.K. October 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Douglas Carter Beane has adapted his screenplay to a score by Lewis Flinn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Photos: See Eden Espinosa, Mary Testa, Andréa Burns, Priscilla Lopez, More in The Gardens of Anuncia by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Michael John LaChiusa, the new musical is the final production of director-choreographer Graciela Daniele's illustrious career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Julie James Will Host New York Theatre Barn Gala at the Museum of Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening will honor musical theatre writer Joriah Kwamé and NYTB Managing Director Kate Trammell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

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
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic