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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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

Broadway-Aimed Hippest Trip–The Soul Train Musical Opens in San Francisco September 6 by Logan Culwell-Block

Quentin Earl Darrington, Amber Iman, Terence Archie, and more star in the new musical penned by Dominique Morisseau.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Purlie Victorious Adds A-List Roster of Producers for Upcoming Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Phylicia Rashad, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, and more are helping bring the classic play back to the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Dartford's Orchard Theatre Suspends Performances Due to Concrete Instability by Logan Culwell-Block

The venue is the latest to face a forced closure in an ongoing U.K. concrete crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

After 3 Decades of Waiting, Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony Is Finally on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

These chart-topping superstars have written a musical that feels alarmingly timely, even though they began writing it decades ago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman to Meet Fans at Harmony's Broadway Box Office Opening by Logan Culwell-Block

The first 100 fans in line for tickets will get a meet-and-greet with the songwriting powerhouses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Shereen Pimentel Brings Her Evita to Shakespeare Theatre Company Beginning September 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera played an earlier run at American Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Monday, September 4, 2023

Rebecca Makes Long-Awaited English-Language Premiere in London Beginning September 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

A planned 2012 Broadway bow was canceled following an international fraud scheme.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

The New Sondheim Cast Album Remasters Are a Revelation by Logan Culwell-Block

With new clarity and a 360-degree surround sound, these iconic Broadway albums suddenly sound like they were recorded yesterday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Sunday, September 3, 2023

'Goodbye, Gorgeous!' Funny Girl, Starring Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh, Plays Final Broadway Performance September 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Following the final bow at the August Wilson Theatre, the revival is poised to embark on a national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, September 2, 2023

World Premiere of Grace McLean Musical Penelope Starts at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival September 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Co-written with Alex Bechtel and Eva Steinmetz, the new musical stars Broadway alum Tatiana Wechsler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, August 31, 2023

Having a Successful Edinburgh Fringe Experience is About Embracing Spontaneity by Logan Culwell-Block

Learn from a first-time Fringe goer why having to choose between 3,500 shows can feel overwhelming—until you get to Edinburgh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Touring Physical Therapists Unionize With IATSE by Logan Culwell-Block

Physical therapists, athletic trainers, and massage therapists working with tours of The Lion King, Wicked, and Moulin Rouge! are the newest members of the backstage union.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Chicago's Steppenwolf Reveals Layoffs in Continuing Regional Theatre Crisis by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning company is the latest American regional theatre forced to cut back as the struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony Releases Broadway Cast Album August 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical begins previews October 18 at the Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37AM
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

J. Harrison Ghee Out of Broadway's Some Like It Hot for 'At Least' 6 Weeks by Logan Culwell-Block

DeMarius R. Copes will take over as Jerry and Daphne as Ghee undergoes surgery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Where to Get a Drink During the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Logan Culwell-Block

Raise a glass to freedom, and the Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Colton Ryan, Terrence Mann, Caitlin Houlahan, More to Lead Industry Reading of New Musical The Show on the Roof by Logan Culwell-Block

With a book by Tom Ford and songs by Alex Syiek, the new musical explores the Lavender Scare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Glory Days to Make New York Return in Off-Broadway Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Part of Keen Company's 2023-2024 season, the concert will be the first major performance in NYC since its short-lived 2008 Broadway run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Update: Lea Michele Still Out of Funny Girl, Will Perform Revival's Final Weekend by Logan Culwell-Block

The Glee star is "under the weather" and missing weekday performances in the musical's last week at the August Wilson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Photos: Go Inside Kids' Night on Broadway 2023 by Logan Culwell-Block

The program sends kids and teens to Broadway for free, with accompanying restaurant discounts and special in-theatre activites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

U.K. Spirited Away Stage Adaptation Sets Dates at London Coliseum by Logan Culwell-Block

The John Caird-helmed production based on the Studio Ghibli film premiered in Japan last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Watch: Benjamin Pajak and Lily Bell Morgan Sing 'All Our Love' From New Musical Figaro by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Donna Lynne Champlin, Sally Mayes, Valerie Wright to Headline World Premiere Concert of The Crinolynns by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, centered on a fictional '60s girl group, is described as a mix between Forever Plaid and The Golden Girls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Lea Michele Sidelined From August 29 Funny Girl Due to Illness by Logan Culwell-Block

Alternate Julie Benko will perform in the Glee star's place.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: El Mago Pop Works Its Magic to Become Top Grosser by Logan Culwell-Block

Over the limited engagement's 10-day run, the magic show earned more than $3 million.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Upcoming Broadway Merrily We Roll Along Revival Sets Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

Led by Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, the starry Sondheim revival begins performances at the Hudson Theatre September 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

The Best Shopping Districts to Visit in Edinburgh by Logan Culwell-Block

From bespoke, hand-made clothing to souvenir knick-knacks, Edinburgh is a shopping addict's dream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

The Drama League Expands Directors Project, Taking It International by Logan Culwell-Block

The new offerings include a directing fellowship with London's Rose Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Pearl Sun to Lead Sunset Boulevard at ACT of Connecticut by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway Come From Away star will be Norma Desmond in the Daniel C. Levine-directed production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

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