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Monday, December 30, 2024

Jennifer Simard Pays Tribute to Death Becomes Her Understudies Kaleigh Cronin and Natalie Charle Ellis by Logan Culwell-Block

Cronin and Ellis filled in for both Megan Hilty and Simard at a recent performance of the new musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Trans Folk Musical Catching Fireflies Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical from Finnigan Faye and Adam Gloc will play the Players Loft Theater in January 2025.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Photos: Swept Away's Final Broadway Curtain Call by Logan Culwell-Block

The Avett Brothers musical played its final performance December 29 at the Longacre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

An American in Paris, Popeye: What's Going Into Public Domain in 2025? by Logan Culwell-Block

The Gershwin's symphonic poem, the first Best Picture Oscar-winning movie-musical, and more are losing copyright protection soon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Swept Away Closes on Broadway December 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Wayne Duvall, John Gallagher Jr., Adrian Blake Enscoe, and Stark Sands lead the company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Katori Hall's The Blood Quilt Buries Final Knot Off-Broadway December 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Lileana Blain-Cruz is at the helm of the Lincoln Center Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Mykal Kilgore Takes Over Playbill's Instagram July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage favorite will take us behind the scenes of Classical Theatre of Harlem's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Friday, July 19, 2024

Amber Gray, Amber Iman Will Star in The Oyster Radio Hour on Little Island by Logan Culwell-Block

The live three-act radio show celebrates the resilience of oysters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Inside a Senior Guys and Dolls, Where the Cast Is Over 60 and Cue Cards Are A-OK by Logan Culwell-Block

At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, retirees are showing that if you want to perform, there's always a second act.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Photos: See Mamie Parris, Selma Nilla, Max Clayton, More in Rehearsal for Fowl Play by Logan Culwell-Block

The show follows two queer best friends who are tasked with writing an apology musical for a homophobic fried chicken restaurant chain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola Is Retiring by Logan Culwell-Block

Danny Whitman, currently the organization's director of development, will be Viola's successor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:32PM

See Who's Joining Sasha Valour in Velour: A Drag Spectacular at La Jolla Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The world premiere is being directed by Moisés Kaufman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Maybe Happy Ending Delays Broadway Bow, Citing Scenic Design Supply Chain Issues by Logan Culwell-Block

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen are starring in the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Report: The Phantom of the Opera May Be Readying an Off-Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical closed its historic, 35-year Broadway run in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ashley Park in the Upcoming 4th Season of Emily in Paris by Logan Culwell-Block

The new season of the Netflix series debuts August 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Listen: West End Mean Girls Star Grace Mouat Sings 'Find Your Wings' From Alice Down the Rabbit Hole by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical is written by My Son's a Queer... songwriter Pippa Cleary and P Burton-Morgan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Kathleen Turner Stars in A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse Beginning July 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Nik Walker, Julia Murney, and more are in the starry cast of the Sondheim musical at the Maine theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Katori Hall's Pulitzer-Winning The Hot Wing King U.K. Premiere Opens at London's National July 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Roy Alexander Weise is directing the new production with Kadiff Kirwan leading the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Late Tony Winner Steven Lutvak Memorialized With July 18 Concert at NYU Skirball by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Inspirational Voices, Crystal Monee Hall, and Bryce Pinkham are among the roster of artists helping to celebrate the Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

NYC Cabaret Venue Laurie Beechman Theatre to Permanently Shutter in August by Logan Culwell-Block

The theatre is housed by the West Bank Cafe, which is closing due to financial troubles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Dates Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out where the Jerry Mitchell-helmed musical will make its Main Stem debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

2023 Tony Awards, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sarah Paulson, More Earn 2024 Emmy Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus: Will Dear Evan Hansen writers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul achieve EGOT status at this year's Emmys?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Carolee Carmello Will Lead Kimberly Akimbo on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning musical will begin its U.S. national tour in Colorado later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter Will Get D.C. Production by Logan Culwell-Block

Arena Stage is presenting the musical, which made its world premiere Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Edie Falco Will Join Off-Broadway's Pre-Existing Condition by Logan Culwell-Block

The Marin Ireland play is extending with the Nurse Jackie star added to the roster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Cherry Jones-Led Grapes of Wrath Begins at London's National July 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Carrie Cracknell directs Frank Galati's Tony-winning adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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All stories by Logan Culwell-Block on BroadwayStars

Jennifer Simard Pays Tribute to Death Becomes Her Understudies Kaleigh Cronin and Natalie Charle Ellis by Logan Culwell-Block

Trans Folk Musical Catching Fireflies Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: Swept Away's Final Broadway Curtain Call by Logan Culwell-Block

An American in Paris, Popeye: What's Going Into Public Domain in 2025? by Logan Culwell-Block

Swept Away Closes on Broadway December 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Katori Hall's The Blood Quilt Buries Final Knot Off-Broadway December 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Mykal Kilgore Takes Over Playbill's Instagram July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

Amber Gray, Amber Iman Will Star in The Oyster Radio Hour on Little Island by Logan Culwell-Block

Inside a Senior Guys and Dolls, Where the Cast Is Over 60 and Cue Cards Are A-OK by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: See Mamie Parris, Selma Nilla, Max Clayton, More in Rehearsal for Fowl Play by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola Is Retiring by Logan Culwell-Block

See Who's Joining Sasha Valour in Velour: A Drag Spectacular at La Jolla Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Maybe Happy Ending Delays Broadway Bow, Citing Scenic Design Supply Chain Issues by Logan Culwell-Block

Report: The Phantom of the Opera May Be Readying an Off-Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Ashley Park in the Upcoming 4th Season of Emily in Paris by Logan Culwell-Block

Listen: West End Mean Girls Star Grace Mouat Sings 'Find Your Wings' From Alice Down the Rabbit Hole by Logan Culwell-Block

Kathleen Turner Stars in A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse Beginning July 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Katori Hall's Pulitzer-Winning The Hot Wing King U.K. Premiere Opens at London's National July 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Late Tony Winner Steven Lutvak Memorialized With July 18 Concert at NYU Skirball by Logan Culwell-Block

NYC Cabaret Venue Laurie Beechman Theatre to Permanently Shutter in August by Logan Culwell-Block

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Dates Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

2023 Tony Awards, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sarah Paulson, More Earn 2024 Emmy Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

Carolee Carmello Will Lead Kimberly Akimbo on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter Will Get D.C. Production by Logan Culwell-Block

Edie Falco Will Join Off-Broadway's Pre-Existing Condition by Logan Culwell-Block

Cherry Jones-Led Grapes of Wrath Begins at London's National July 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Hell's Kitchen Debuts in Top 5 Highest Earners by Logan Culwell-Block

Beth Malone Will Be the Cat in the Hat in PCLO's Seussical by Logan Culwell-Block

See Who's Starring in Dominique Morisseau World Premiere Bad Kreyol by Logan Culwell-Block

Mary Testa Will Return to Queen of the Mist in New Jersey Concert Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

Robert Hastie Named Deputy Artistic Director of London's National by Logan Culwell-Block