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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

West End Star Hannah Waddingham's Christmas Concert Will Stream on Apple TV+ by Logan Culwell-Block

Filmed at the London Coliseum, Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas will feature the Spamalot star and special guests.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Marisha Wallace, and Patrick Wilson to Headline London My Favorite Things Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The one-night-only event will celebrate the 80th anniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Monday, October 16, 2023

Legendary Casting Director Joanna Merlin Dies at 92 by Logan Culwell-Block

Merlin was Hal Prince's longtime casting director of choice, working on all of his musical collaborations with Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

See Who's Starring In the World Premiere of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Sergio Trujillo is directing and choreographing the new stage work based on the play and film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Rachel Bloom Will Perform Off-Broadway Encore Run of Solo Show Death, Let Me Do My Show by Logan Culwell-Block

The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend writer and star is bringing her musical stage show back for a four-week run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Library of Congress Will Get Hadestown Collection Documenting Tony-Winning Musical's Development by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway cast will mark the addition with a performance October 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Watch: Newsies Meets Aladdin Meets Hercules and More in Disney Broadway Mash-Up by Logan Culwell-Block

Disney Theatrical celebrated 100 years of Disney on Good Morning America with a special performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Watch: Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Lends Her Vocals to a Singing Ice Cream Truck on Blue's Clues & You! by Logan Culwell-Block

See the Color Purple and soon-to-be Wicked star join fellow Broadway alum Josh Dela Cruz in this clip from an upcoming episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Taylor Iman Jones Leading Industry Presentations of The Death of Desert Rose by Logan Culwell-Block

Elliah Heifetz and Jessica Kahkoska have written a new original musical about a queer vigilante.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Here We Are, Sondheim's Final Work, Extends Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical opens its world premiere run October 22 at The Shed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Friday, October 13, 2023

Danny DeVito Returns to Broadway in I Need That, Beginning Previews October 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

The newly extended world premiere from Theresa Rebeck is directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Step Inside the Rehearsal Room for London's Upcoming The Witches Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The production, which will begin previews in November, features a score by The Great Comet's Dave Malloy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Broadway's Purlie Victorious Extends Into 2024 by Logan Culwell-Block

The first-ever Broadway revival of the Ossie Davis play has added another month to its run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:33AM

Private Jones Begins at Goodspeed Musicals October 13 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 12:19AM

Anna Uzele, Colton Ryan, Susan Stroman, More Sign New York, New York CDs at The Drama Book Shop October 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

The John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Lin-Manuel Miranda musical released a cast album last month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Thursday, October 12, 2023

Chay Yew Will Direct South Pacific at Goodspeed Musicals by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning musical is part of the Connecticut theatre's 2024 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Under the Radar Festival Reemerges Via Collaboration With NYC Theatres by Logan Culwell-Block

The Public Theater had put the festival on an "extended hiatus" due to budget cuts earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Watch: Aisha Jackson and Ephraim Sykes Preview Savion Glover's Reimagined Pal Joey by Logan Culwell-Block

The new version of the Rodgers and Hart musical will play New York City Center beginning November 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Jaja's African Hair Braiding Gets 2nd Extension on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Extends Upcoming World Premiere at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical begins performances October 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Get a 1st Look at Mrs. Doubtfire's National Tour Starring Rob McClure by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway tour is currently in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Crystal Lucas-Perry, Nehal Joshi, More Starring in Bullethead Industry Reading by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play, a theatrical exposé about the NRA by Peter Macklin, is being directed by Scott Schwartz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Get a 1st Listen to Julie Benko and Mykal Kilgore Sing '(I Never Had a) Christmas With You' by Logan Culwell-Block

The track is the first single from Benko's upcoming holiday album, releasing in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Watch Company National Tour Star Britney Coleman Sing 'Being Alive' by Logan Culwell-Block

The newest star of the Sondheim revival chats about babies and turning 35 on the road in the "most meta role" she's ever had.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Annaleigh Ashford, Norm Lewis, Lindsay Mendez, More Will Appear at Drama League Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

Embrace the Season: A Drama League Celebration is set for November 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Update: Barbra Streisand Is Not Re-Cutting Funny Girl's Movie Ending by Logan Culwell-Block

James Brolin has released a statement clearing up his recent misstatement on Bill Maher's podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Wicked, Back to the Future, Death Note, More Join Playbill at New York Comic Con, Kicking Off October 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

Playbill has assembled a host of Broadway favorites for panels, performances, and autograph signings at this year's fan event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Broadway Green Alliance Will Celebrate 15th Anniversary With 'Bicycle-Powered' Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Adam Pascal, Kenita R. Miller, Patti Murin, and more will perform at the free event, which will also stream live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Photos: Inside the Rehearsal Room for the World Premiere of Douglas Carter Beane's To Wong Foo Stage Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical, based on the 1995 cult classic film, begins at the U.K.'s Hope Mill Theatre October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Photos: Tim Murray Is Witches at Joe's Pub by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's not-so Wicked witches Eden Espinosa and Julia Murney were on hand for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Playbill Pick's NYC engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Mamie Parris Will Sing Andrew Lloyd Webber at The Green Room 42 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Cats and School of Rock star brings a new solo show to the cabaret venue, conceived and directed by Ben Rimalower.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

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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