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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

Full Casting Revealed for Broadway's Spamalot by Logan Culwell-Block

See who's joining Christopher Fitzgerald, James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, and Ethan Slater in the revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Actors' Equity Files With NLRB After Broadway League Fails to Recognize Unionized Production Assistants by Logan Culwell-Block

The group of Broadway producers and theatre owners say the move puts the unionization push in the "proper forum."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

New York Stage and Film Will Honor Billy Porter at 2023 Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis will also be recognized at the November event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

The 24 Hour Plays Hits Los Angeles in Support of the Entertainment Community Fund October 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening supports entertainment industry workers still struggling in the wake of the strikes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Jazz Age-Set Romeo & Juliet Opens at New Jersey's The Curtain September 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Friday, September 29, 2023

The Pianist Opens World Premiere at George Street Playhouse September 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Emily Mann directs and adapts the work based on the memoir of Polish-Jewish pianist and composer Władysław Szpilman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

Cyrus Aaron's Coping Mechanism Opens Off-Broadway at Wild Project September 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

The limited run will continue through October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Thursday, September 28, 2023

Nathan Lane, Jordan Donica, More Join MasterVoices Concert of Sondheim's The Frogs by Logan Culwell-Block

The seldom-produced musical will get three performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Donna Murphy, Victoria Clark Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 31st Anniversary Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

V and Mary Beth Peil will be honored at the event, set for NYC's Edison Ballroom in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

World Premiere Gavin Creel Musical Walking On Through Extends by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, inspired by the Tony winner's time wandering the collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, begins performances Off-Broadway November 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Jaja's African Hair Braiding Extends Prior to Broadway Opening by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Thomas Schumacher to Become Chief Creative Officer of Disney Theatrical by Logan Culwell-Block

The move will see the longtime president and producer relinquishing his duties overseeing the organization's business operations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phylicia Rashad, More Supporting New Legislation to Address Regional Theatre Crisis by Logan Culwell-Block

The Supporting Theater and Generating Economic Activity Act looks to stimulate the theatre industry with federal funding.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

John-Andrew Morrison, Autumn Hurlbert, More to Lead The Game Boy at 54 Below by Logan Culwell-Block

Danny J Rooney and Sharone Sayegh have written the "8-bit" musical comedy about a high school gamer who gets sucked into a video game.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Richard Topol to Star in King of the Jews Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Leslie Epstein has adapted her 1979 novel for the stage, set to play HERE Arts Center this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Funny Girl on Tour? by Logan Culwell-Block

Newcomer Katerina McCrimmon stars as Fanny Brice in the U.S. tour of the Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Robbie Fairchild Will Lead World Premiere Stage Adaptation of The Artist by Logan Culwell-Block

The Oscar-winning film is coming to the stage in the U.K. in 2024 with Drew McOnie at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Warren Leight to Be Honored at The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The 23rd annual event is set for October 23 at Town Hall in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Stephen Sondheim's Final Musical Here We Are Makes Posthumous World Premiere Beginning September 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Joe Mantello directs a cast including Francois Battiste, Bobby Cannavale, Amber Gray, David Hyde Pierce, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Jazz Age-Set Romeo and Juliet Begins at New Jersey's The Curtain September 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Caesar Samayoa, More Join Cast of Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio by Logan Culwell-Block

The neurodiverse musical by Jacob Yandura and Rebekah Greer Melocik begins performances November 15 at the Belasco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Photos: Get Into the Rehearsal Room for Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by Keys' own life, the new musical will star Shoshana Bean and Brandon Victor Dixon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

The Sound of Music Film Soundtrack Getting 'Super Deluxe Edition' Release by Logan Culwell-Block

The digital and physical release will include the entirety of the film's music for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Manhattan Theatre Club Commissions New Works From Preston Max Allen, Shayok Misha Chowdhury, More by Logan Culwell-Block

A public reading of excerpts of three commissions in progress will be held at the American Museum of Natural History.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Juilliard's MFA Acting Program Will Become Tuition Free in 2024 by Logan Culwell-Block

All students accepted into the program will receive full scholarships beginning next fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

New Musical From The Lion King Writer Roger Allers Sets Reading in California by Logan Culwell-Block

The Grasshopper features a book and lyrics by Allers and music by Genaro Pereira.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Cyrus Aaron's Coping Mechanism Begins Off-Broadway at Wild Project September 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

The limited run will continue through October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM

Purlie Victorious Opens on Broadway September 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

Leslie Odom, Jr. stars in and co-produces the first-ever Broadway revival of the Ossie Davis play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Dramatists Guild Will Hold Free Writing Development Intensive by Logan Culwell-Block

The complimentary workshop is free to anyone engaging with playwriting in a higher education program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

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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