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Thursday, October 26, 2023

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

Pearl Sun Is Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard at ACT of Connecticut Beginning October 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Daniel C. Levine directs the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, with performances continuing through November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

World Premiere To Wong Foo Stage Musical Officially Opens 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 12:25AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Miranda Family Fund Pledges $1 Million Towards New Washington Heights Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Ground has been broken on The People's Theatre: Centro Cultural Immigrante, which will be the neighborhood's first flexible theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Sing-A-Long Edition of Dicks: The Musical Gets 1-Week Movie Theatre Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway favorites Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally star in the NSFW spin on The Parent Trap.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Get a 1st Listen to Chris Pine's Song From Disney's Wish by Logan Culwell-Block

The Star Trek and Into the Woods film star sings "This Is the Thanks I Get?!" in a newly released track.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Kimberly Akimbo Partners With Hear Your Song for Benefit Concert at Green Room 42 by Logan Culwell-Block

Proceeds from the event will support the nonprofit's efforts to empower young people with major health needs via collaborative songwriting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Get a 1st Listen to T.3's 'Dilly Dilly,' Featuring Jim Hogan, Liam Fennecken, and Brendan Jacob Smith by Logan Culwell-Block

The viral sensation, made up of theatre names, is releasing an EP in December as the group embarks on an eight-city tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Karen Akers Will Bring Water Under the Bridge Back to Birdland by Logan Culwell-Block

The Nine original cast member has previously offered two sold-out performances of the concert at the NYC cabaret venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:19PM

Watch: Mauricio Martínez, Cayleigh Capaldi, and Ashley Jana Sing 'Too Good to Be True' From New Musical Figaro by Logan Culwell-Block

T. Oliver Reid, Jayke Workman, Benjamin Pajak, and more co-star on the upcoming recording of Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Darren Aronofsky Increases Theatre Presence With LAMF/Protozoa Theater Fund by Logan Culwell-Block

The joint venture will develop new works along with co-producing larger productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Broadway's Some Like It Hot, Leopoldstadt, Into the Woods, More Get Artios Award Nominations for Casting by Logan Culwell-Block

Winners will be named for the Casting Society honors at a special gala March 7, 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Photos: Go Into the Rehearsal Room for the Upcoming Stranger Things Stage Play by Logan Culwell-Block

A prequel to the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow begins performances at the Phoenix Theatre in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

What Happens When Sweeney's Barber Chair Doesn't Work? by Logan Culwell-Block

Current Broadway Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban revealed all in a recent visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Patrick Olson's Emergence Opens Off-Broadway October 25 by Logan Culwell-Block

Merging art, science, and music, the work is playing the Pershing Square Signature Center following a sold-out run in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: I Need That Shaping Up to Be the Season's Highest-Grossing New Play by Logan Culwell-Block

The starry Merrily We Roll Along revival continues its box-office success, overtaking even Hamilton to be Broadway's second-highest grosser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Photos: Phone Rings, Door Chimes, In Comes Company on Tour! by Logan Culwell-Block

See Britney Coleman and the cast of the gender-swapped Sondheim revival in newly released production shots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

West End Producer Bill Kenwright Dies at 78 by Logan Culwell-Block

He was one of the U.K.'s most prolific impresarios, responsible for major productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cabaret, Evita, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Watch: Lindsay Mendez Corrects Jonathan Groff's Wrong Notes Onstage in Merrily We Roll Along by Logan Culwell-Block

The trio of stars leading the Broadway Sondheim revival stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Gaten Matarazzo Will Depart Broadway's Sweeney Todd in November by Logan Culwell-Block

The Stranger Things star has set his final performance in the Sondheim revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

The Hunger Games Stage Play Headed for London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Conor McPherson is adapting Suzanne Collins' novel and its film adaptation for a fall 2024 debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

iLuminate Plans Holiday New York Return by Logan Culwell-Block

Following performances on America's Got Talent and in Las Vegas, the immersive dance, music, and light show will play New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Concord Theatricals Will License Jagged Little Pill by Logan Culwell-Block

Featuring the songs from Alanis Morissette's landmark 1995 album, the musical has a book by Diablo Cody.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The Cottage, King James, and Lucy Join Broadway Licensing Global Catalogue by Logan Culwell-Block

Penned by Clue: On Stage playwright Sandy Rustin, The Cottage is currently making its Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:13AM

Nkrumah Gatling and Teal Wicks Lead Signature Theatre's Ragtime Beginning October 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Gardiner directs the Ahrens and Flaherty musical at the D.C.-area theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

King of the Jews, Starring Richard Topol, Begins October 24 Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Starts World Premiere Run Off-Broadway October 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon co-star in the new musical based on the 15-time Grammy winner's own life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Monday, October 23, 2023

Dion Jukebox Biomusical The Wanderer to Hold 'Pre-Broadway' Industry Presentation by Logan Culwell-Block

The work made its world premiere at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway Held at Town Hall October 23, Honoring Playwright and Screenwriter Warren Leight by Logan Culwell-Block

Raúl Esparza, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Bebe Neuwirth are among this iteration's starry cast list.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin to Star in Upcoming Broadway Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

The Oscar- and Tony-winning Fantastic Beasts star will reprise his Olivier-winning performance from the revival's London debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:55AM
Sunday, October 22, 2023

Reviews: Read What Critics Have to Say About Sondheim's Last Musical Here We Are by Logan Culwell-Block

David Hyde Pierce, Micaela Diamond, Amber Gray, and Jin Ha are among the starry cast of the new work, which features a book by David Ives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07PM

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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