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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Days of Wine and Roses Will Open on Broadway in 2024 With Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James by Logan Culwell-Block

O'Hara and d'Arcy James led the Adam Guettel-Craig Lucas musical's Off-Broadway premiere at Atlantic Theater Company earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Watch: Mauricio Martínez and Ashley Jana Sing 'All the Money in the World' From New Musical Figaro by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Water For Elephants Musical Sets 2024 Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the novel by Sara Gruen, the musical made its world premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM

A.J. Shively Will Lead Concert Presentation of New Alexander Sage Oyen Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Featuring a book by Nora Brigid Monahan, Tyrants centers on Edwin Booth, brother to John Wilkes and namesake of Broadway's Booth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM
Monday, September 11, 2023

Rachel McAdams Will Make Broadway Debut in Amy Herzog's Mary Jane by Logan Culwell-Block

Anne Kauffman is directing the new play for Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Watch: Tatiana Wechsler Sings in World Premiere Grace McLean Musical Penelope by Logan Culwell-Block

Co-written with Alex Bechtel and Eva Steinmetz, the reimagining of The Odyssey is running at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival through September 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

The Book Thief Musical Begins at Belgrade Theatre Coventry September 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Jodi Picoult, Timothy Allen McDonald, Elyssa Samsel, and Kate Anderson, the new musical made its world premiere in Manchester last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Sunday, September 10, 2023

Curtain Up! Live From Broadway Finale Concert Takes Over Times Square September 10 by Logan Culwell-Block

Hosted by Eric McCormack and featuring performances from Broadway favorites, the starry concert will broadcast live on WABC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Broadway's Funny Girl Launches National Tour September 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

Newcomer Katerina McCrimmon stars as Fanny Brice as the tour begins in Providence, Rhode Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

¡Viva! Broadway, Prudential Stages on Broadway Contest Finale, More Set for Day 2 of Curtain Up Broadway Festival September 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

Conceived and directed by Luis Salgado, ¡Viva! Broadway: Aquí y Allá (Here and There) will celebrate both early songwriters and authentic voices and stories of Broadway today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Friday, September 8, 2023

Watch the Curtain Up Broadway Festival Kick Off With Arielle Jacobs, Jelani Remy, Patti Murin, More by Logan Culwell-Block

The three-day festival has taken over Times Square for a celebration of all things Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Santino Fontana and Debbie Gravitte Star on New Studio Album of The Big Time, Streaming September 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the album of the new musical by Douglas J. Cohen and Douglas Carter Beane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Dicks: The Musical, Starring Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and More? by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on an Upright Citizens Brigade show, the movie musical puts a NSFW spin on The Parent Trap.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

2023 Curtain Up Broadway Festival Kicks Off September 8; Melissa Etheridge Joins Weekend Lineup by Logan Culwell-Block

Set to bring her solo show to Broadway later this month, Etheridge will present at the event's finale concert, broadcasting live on WABC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

See Who's Starring in Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away at Arena Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical will run at the D.C. theatre November 25-December 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Thursday, September 7, 2023

V and Mary Beth Peil to Be Honored at Abingdon Theatre Company Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

Michelle Williams, Katie Finneran, Christine Ebersole, and more will help celebrate at NYC's Edison Ballroom in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

West End Prince of Egypt Stage Film Sets Digital Release; Watch the Trailer by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the animated film, the Stephen Schwartz musical played London's West End in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Hear National Tour Funny Girl Star Katerina McCrimmon's 'Don't Rain on My Parade' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway revival launches its tour September 9 in Providence, Rhode Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Broadway Junior Musicals Getting Bilingual, Spanish-Language Translations by Logan Culwell-Block

Music Theatre International is partnering with Latiné Musical Theatre Lab on the new initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Hear Cabaret Favorite Jeff Harnar Cover City of Angels' 'With Every Breath I Take' by Logan Culwell-Block

The track is from Harnar's new solo album A Collective Cy, releasing September 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Hirschfeld's Music Exhibition Headed to City Winery in New York City by Logan Culwell-Block

A live multimedia presentation will launch the collection, which covers decades of music history through the pen of the iconic caricaturist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:07AM

Stevie Walker-Webb Named New Artistic Director of Baltimore Center Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

Walker-Webb is a Tony nominee for helming Broadway's Ain't No Mo'.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07AM

Purlie Victorious Begins Broadway Run September 7 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 12:33AM
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

See Who's Joining Gavin Creel in His World Premiere Musical Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

MCC Theater will stage Creel's Walk On Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice beginning this November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Charlotte Booker to Bring Elsa Lanchester: She's Alive! to New York's Laurie Beechman Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Judy McLane, More to Star in Company National Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sondheim musical is hitting the road beginning in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Waitress Stage Film Getting Movie Theatre Release Via Bleecker Street and Fathom Events by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring Sara Bareilles, Drew Gehling, and Christopher Fitzgerald, the film premiered earlier this year at Tribeca Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

New York City Ballet Orchestra Passes Strike Authorization by Logan Culwell-Block

The move could lead to a strike should contract negotiations stall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Danielle Ferland Returning to New York Stage in The Lights Are On World Premiere Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Sarah Norris will direct the new play from playwright Owen Panettieri.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Patrick Olson to Merge Art, Science, and Music in New Show Emergence Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The work is headed to Pershing Square Signature Center following a sold-out run in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

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