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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Are Sondheim Revivals Broadway's Newest Cash Cow? by Logan Culwell-Block

Merrily We Roll Along broke the house record at the Hudson in its first week of previews, and Sweeney Todd continues to top the charts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Photos: Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha Visit Broadway's Purlie Victorious by Logan Culwell-Block

The married couple is part of the Broadway play's producing team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Hear Nathan Lane Sing 'Gay Old Life' From Dicks: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The movie musical, an NSFW take on The Parent Trap, hits theatres October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Nkrumah Gatling, Teal Wicks, More Will Lead Signature Theatre's Ragtime by Logan Culwell-Block

The Ahrens and Flaherty musical is playing the D.C.-area theatre this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Alice Ripley Will Return to The Green Room 42 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Next to Normal Tony winner will be joined by music director John McDaniel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Viennese Acting School to Celebrate 75th Anniversary by Logan Culwell-Block

Founded in 1948 by Helmuth Krauss, the school has counted Oskar Werner, Karl-Heinz Böhm, Regina Fritsch, and Valerie Huber among its students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Taran Killam Will Be Lancelot in Broadway's Spamalot by Logan Culwell-Block

Beetlejuice star Alex Brightman, who starred in the production's Kennedy Center run, will take over the role in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Andy Mientus, Nick Cearley, More to Star in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas in Chicago by Logan Culwell-Block

Studebaker Theater is hosting the Chicago premiere of the family-friendly Jim Henson musical, adapted from the 1977 TV special.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

The Pianist Begins World Premiere at George Street Playhouse September 26 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
Monday, September 25, 2023

Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away Unveils Key Art From Rock Poster Artist Ken Taylor by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway-aimed musical begins performances at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Watch: Benjamin Pajak and Lily Bell Morgan Sing 'Enjoy the Show' 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 11:37AM

Minority Report Stage Play to Make 2024 World Premiere in U.K. by Logan Culwell-Block

David Haig has adapted the Philip J. Dick novella, with Max Webster directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

The Wiz Sets 2024 Broadway Dates, Theatre; Get a 1st Look at the New Production by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival launched a pre-Broadway tour in Baltimore September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Sunday, September 24, 2023

Writers Guild, Producers Reach Tentative Agreement, Signaling End of Strike by Logan Culwell-Block

Actor union SAG remains on strike, keeping much of Hollywood at a near standstill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07PM
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Broadway-Bound The Wiz Launches National Tour in Baltimore September 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

Newcomer Nichelle Lewis stars as Dorothy in director Schele Williams' new production of the 1975 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, September 22, 2023

Get In, Losers: Mean Girls Movie Musical Sets 2024 Theatre Release by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming screen version of the 2018 musical will feature Broadway alum Renée Rapp, Jaquel Spivey, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Get a 1st Look at Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway in These New Production Shots by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Broadway Production Assistants Unionize With Actors' Equity by Logan Culwell-Block

The move marks the first time the union has recognized a new job title in decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Deborah Cox, Lascelles Stephens Join Producing Team of Broadway-Bound The Wiz Touring Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

The full producer team has been revealed for the new production, launching September 23 in Baltimore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

See Who's Starring in New York Premiere of Manahatta at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Mary Kathryn Nagle begins performances November 16, with Laurie Woolery at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Capping off a 33-year tenure with the company, Bishop will step down at the end of the 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Thursday, September 21, 2023

See Who's Joining Dianne Wiest in Scene Partners Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Rachel Chavkin is directing the John J. Caswell, Jr. play at the Vineyard Theatre, with performances beginning October 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Robyn Hurder, Kerry Butler Lead NYC Industry Reading of Smash Stage Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the cult favorite NBC series, the musical is expected to debut on Broadway in the 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Purlie Victorious on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Leslie Odom, Jr. stars in and co-produces the first-ever Broadway revival of the Ossie Davis play, opening September 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Almeida Spring Awakening Musical to Get Movie Theatre Screenings by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, Elvis Costello and Conor McPherson's musical adaptation of Cold War will premiere later this year at the London venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Music Theatre International Releases The Big One-Oh! TYA Edition for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Dean Pitchford, Doug Besterman, and Timothy Allen McDonald, the musical made its world premiere at Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theater Company in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About the Long-Awaited English-Language Premiere of Rebecca? by Logan Culwell-Block

The German musical just opened in the U.K. following a 2012 Broadway run thwarted by international fraud.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Nederlander Organization Drops Ticketmaster, Will Launch Own Ticketing Service by Logan Culwell-Block

The move is part of a rapidly changing ticket landscape on the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Watch: Garrett Clayton Sings a Jazzy Take on The Goofy Movie's 'I2I' in Rehearsals for Swingin' With the Mouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Keith David, Deedee Magno Hall, Leah Lewis, Kaitlyn Robrock, Jennifer Stone, and Richard White will join Clayton to sing jazz arrangements of Disney classics September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Marissa Jaret Winokur, Alexandra Billings, George Salazar, More to Star in Reading of Queer Adaptation of Hay Fever by Logan Culwell-Block

The reading of The Cowards, written by Ryan O'Connor from Noël Coward's 1925 play, will benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

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