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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Reviewers Sound Off on London Oedipus, Starring Rami Malek and Indira Varma by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter are co-directing the new take on the Sophocles tragedy for The Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

The Thing About Jellyfish Stage Play Opens World Premiere February 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Berkeley Rep is presenting the new work, adapted from Ali Benjamin's best-selling novel by Keith Bunin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06AM

Brie Larson-Led Elektra Opens in London's West End February 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony nominee Daniel Fish is directing the new revival of the Sophocles tragedy, co-starring Stockard Channing, Patrick Vaill, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06AM
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

See Who's Starring in Reading of The Blue Parts by Logan Culwell-Block

The Drama League and The Working Theater are co-presenting Liba Vaynberg's new play about migration and identity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

The Ferberizing of Coral Becomes Short Film Starring Theo Stockman by Logan Culwell-Block

Playwright and filmmaker Patrick Flynn helmed the screen version of his Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Watch: The Company of Broadway's Hell's Kitchen Celebrate Their Grammy Win by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alicia Keys musical won Best Musical Theater Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards February 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

See Who's Joining Kaci Walfall and Emily Carey in Before This New Year World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Liana Sonenclar's play follows a high school track star forced to confront some tricky feelings when she reconnects with a former teammate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Jimmy Fallon Takes All In to The $2 Million Club by Logan Culwell-Block

The starry show was the second-highest grosser of the week, only behind juggernaut Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Latest Broadway Demographic Report Shows Tourism Dollars Are Boosting Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Last season saw the second-highest international ticket sales in the last three decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Patrick Wilson, Jordan Donica Leading Industry Reading of Revised, Broadway-Aimed Big Fish by Logan Culwell-Block

Jerry Zaks is directing the new version of John August and Andrew Lippa's 2013 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

See Who's Joining Collette Guitart and Tobias Turley in U.K. Premiere of White Rose: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical follows a group of student activists who stood up to Hitler in Nazi Germany, distributing leaflets that challenged his propaganda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

'Mistakes Endear Yourself to the Audience': Idina Menzel Talks Messing Up on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Rent and Wicked star is back on Broadway in Redwood, a musical she co-conceived with Tina Landau.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Get a 1st Listen to 'Let Me Be Your Star' From Broadway's Upcoming Smash by Logan Culwell-Block

Susan Stroman directs the stage musical adaptation of the musical TV series, arriving at the Imperial in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Meet the 2024-2025 Finalists for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by Logan Culwell-Block

The honor is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ playwrights, now in its 47th year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Boop! The Musical Will Open Its Broadway Box Office With Ticket Deals and Giveaways by Logan Culwell-Block

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars as Betty Boop in the new musical from Bob Martin, David Foster, and Susan Birkenhead beginning performances March 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Shoshana Bean Leads D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter Beginning February 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Silverman's memoir, the musical previously played a 2022 Off-Broadway run at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM

Rami Malek and Indira Varma-Led Oedipus Opens in London February 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter are co-directing the new take on the Sophocles tragedy for The Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Monday, February 3, 2025

Tara Rubin Casting Rechristened The TRC Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The new company will be led by Claire Burke, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Xavier Rubiano, and Peter Van Dam, with Rubin continuing to cast under the new banner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Maybe Happy Ending Sets Understudy Performances in February and March by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out when Hannah Kevitt, Steven Huynh, and Christopher James Tamayo will go on as Claire and Oliver in the new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

The Reviews Are in for the World Premiere Schmigadoon! Stage Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on Cinco Paul's AppleTV+ series, the new Golden Age musical theatre parody is playing Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Get a 1st Listen to 'Where I Wanna Be' From Broadway's Upcoming Boop! The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars as Betty Boop in the new musical from Bob Martin, David Foster, and Susan Birkenhead beginning performances March 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Get a 1st Look at Kara Young and the Cast of Broadway's Purpose by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Tony-winning Appropriate playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins begins performances February 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

London's The Devil Wears Prada Musical Extends Into 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

Vanessa Williams stars as Miranda Priestly, with Jerry Mitchell at the helm of the musical that opened December 5, 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Sean Hayes Will Reprise Tony-Winning Good Night, Oscar Performance in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

The Doug Wright play about actor, pianist, and personality Oscar Levant will play the Barbican Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Figaro: An Original Musical Makes London Concert Debut February 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata, the original musical is playing the London Palladium through February 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Scott Davenport Richards-David Cote Opera Blind Injustice Makes NYC Premiere via MasterVoices February 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Mark Godsey's book exploring the U.S. criminal justice system's failing of the wrongfully accused, the work performs through February 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Paul Mescal-Led A Streetcar Named Desire Begins West End Encore Run February 3 Ahead of Off-Broadway Transfer by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Rebecca Frecknall, this revival began at London's Almeida Theatre in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Sunday, February 2, 2025

Left on Tenth Leaves Broadway February 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Susan Stroman, the Delia Ephron play stars Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Saturday, February 1, 2025

Cole Escola, Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball,' More Win 2025 Obie Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The American Theatre Wing presents the 68th annual Off-Broadway honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM

The Thing About Jellyfish Stage Play Begins World Premiere February 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

Berkeley Rep is presenting the new work, adapted from Ali Benjamin's best-selling novel by Keith Bunin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, January 31, 2025

Photos: Rami Malek and Indira Varma Lead London Oedipus by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter are co-directing the new take on the Sophocles tragedy for The Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

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