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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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

Back to the Future Panel, More Join Playbill's New York Comic Con Lineup by Logan Culwell-Block

Playbill and a host of favorite Broadway stars will be on hand at the annual fan event with panels, autograph signings, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Judy Kaye and Robert Cuccioli Will Lead 'Til Death Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Chad Austin will direct the Elizabeth Coplan play for Abingdon Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Report: Barbra Streisand Is Re-Cutting the End of the Funny Girl Movie by Logan Culwell-Block

The EGOT winner is adding back scenes that will make the plot's ending make more sense, according to husband James Brolin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Merrily Opens to Sold-Out Houses as Overall Attendance Sees Uptick by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sondheim revival continues to be a top grosser even when comping performances around opening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Watch: Cayleigh Capaldi Sings 'No More' From New Musical Figaro by Logan Culwell-Block

T. Oliver Reid and Mauricio Martínez co-star on the upcoming recording of Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Joaquina Kalukango, Billy Porter, Bonnie Milligan, More Join New York City Center Encores! Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Casting has been revealed for the upcoming runs of Once Upon a Mattress, Jelly's Last Jam, and Titanic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Jesse Eisenberg, Bebe Neuwirth, Raúl Esparza, More Join The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Writer Warren Leight will be honored at the October 23 event at Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Watch Taraji P. Henson Push Da Button in New Trailer for The Color Purple by Logan Culwell-Block

Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks co-star in the screen adaptation, due in cinemas December 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along? by Logan Culwell-Block

Led by Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, the starry Sondheim revival is playing the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM
Monday, October 9, 2023

Arielle Jacobs and Cast of Here Lies Love Sing the Songs of J. Oconer Navarro at 54 Below October 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

Navarro is the music director of the immersive David Byrne musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Sunday, October 8, 2023

Gender-Swapped Company Embarks on National Tour Beginning October 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

Britney Coleman stars as Bobbie in the Tony-winning revival, launching at Proctors Collaborative in Schenectady, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, October 7, 2023

KO Will Star in New Musical Siluetas in Philadelphia by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Robi Hager and Erlina Ortiz, the work will receive a concert presentation next month followed by a world premiere in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

The Lights Are On Makes World Premiere Off-Broadway Beginning October 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

Danielle Ferland makes a New York stage return in the new play from Owen Panettieri.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Ty Defoe and Larissa FastHorse's For the People Starts World Premiere Run October 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work follows a 20-something fighting for grant money to create a wellness center for Minneapolis' Indigenous community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, October 6, 2023

When Starring in a Broadway-Bound National Tour Starts With a TikTok Video by Logan Culwell-Block

Nichelle Lewis is Dorothy in The Wiz, currently touring the U.S. ahead of a 2024 Broadway bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Real U.S. Military Veterans Will Take the Stage in War Words Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

NewYorkRep is launching the world premiere production by Michelle Kholos Brooks in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Charlotte Booker Is Elsa Lanchester: She's Alive! at Laurie Beechman Theatre Beginning October 6 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Emmy nominee explores the infamous star of The Bride of Frankenstein in the solo play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Photos and Video: Get a 1st Look at the National Tour of Funny Girl, Starring Katerina McCrimmon by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway revival embarked on a U.S. national tour last month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Roberto Araujo Sets Green Room 42 Return With I Just Wanted You to Know by Logan Culwell-Block

The Mexican performer will sing songs by Stephen Sondheim, David Yazbek, Steven Lutvak, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Photos: Get a Look at The Curtain's Jazz Age-Inspired Romeo & Juliet by Logan Culwell-Block

The new adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy is directed and adapted by Sean Hagerty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Andrew Keenan-Bolger Hosts Dracula, the Podcastula for Broadway Podcast Network Beginning October 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

The weekly series is a companion podcast to Off-Broadway's Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:34AM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Peppermint, Carolee Carmello, Jay Armstrong Johnson, More Join Playbill New York Comic Con Lineup by Logan Culwell-Block

Playbill and a host of favorite Broadway stars will be on hand at the annual fan event with panels, autograph signings, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

The 2024 Tony Awards Will Be Hosted at Lincoln Center by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's top honors have announced a date and a new home for the 77th annual ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

How to Make Sure October 4's Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Doesn't Make Your Smartphone a Matinee Menace by Logan Culwell-Block

The planned emergency alert test could make a smartphone ring noisily mid-performance even if it's on silent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Merrily We Roll Along Revival Joins the Top 5 Highest Grossers by Logan Culwell-Block

Led by Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, the Sondheim revival is Broadway's newest hot ticket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Kristin Chenoweth, Melody Butiu, Nina White, More to Lead Stephen Schwartz Musical The Queen of Versailles Workshop by Logan Culwell-Block

The developing work is inspired by real-life beauty queen and socialite Jacqueline "Jackie" Siegel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Broadway's Mean Girls Sets 2024 West End Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Casey Nicholaw will direct and choreograph the London premiere after staging the 2018 Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Jaja's African Hair Braiding Opens on Broadway October 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Whitney White is directing the new Jocelyn Bioh play for Manhattan Theatre Club at the Friedman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Monday, October 2, 2023

John Cameron Mitchell Executive Producing OnlyFans Digital Play xXPonyBoyDerekXx by Logan Culwell-Block

Written and co-directed by Gage Tarlton, the project is described as "an incendiary coming-of-age story for a pornified world."

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

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