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Saturday, August 12, 2023

Playbill Pick: Tim Murray Is Witches At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Logan Culwell-Block

This LA comedian gets witchy to work through some childhood trauma—and yes, Wicked is a major theme.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37AM
Friday, August 11, 2023

Attendance Is Up at 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe; 1,000,000 Tickets Sold So Far by Logan Culwell-Block

As the festival nears its halfway point, early data is showing encouraging recovery from the effects of the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM

Playbill Pick: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Logan Culwell-Block

Perfect for the nerdiest of theatre nerds, this festival mainstay is a consistent audience favorite for a reason.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:25AM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The Cottage's Jason Alexander Says the Secret to Comedy Is All in the Timing by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, he reacts to Merrily We Roll Along finally getting the love it deserves.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Flies to Los Angeles Beginning August 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

Film and stage favorites Daniel Dae Kim and Bradley Whitford will guest star during the limited run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34AM
Monday, August 7, 2023

How Tim Hatley Made Back to the Future's DeLorean Drive 88 Miles Per Hour On Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-time Tony-winning designer created a near-perfect replica of the iconic '80s car.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:25PM
Sunday, August 6, 2023

Broadway's Parade Finishes Limited Run August 6 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning revival of the Jason Robert Brown-Alfred Uhry musical stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, August 5, 2023

Christopher Innvar Stars in Brian Friel's Faith Healer at Barrington Stage Company, Opening August 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Former Artistic Director Julianne Boyd helms the new production at the Massachusetts theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Thursday, August 3, 2023

See Who's Starring in Los Angeles Premiere of Adam Rapp's The Sound Inside by Logan Culwell-Block

Cameron Watson is directing the Tony-nominated play at Pasadena Playhouse beginning September 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Watch: Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Bowen Yang, More Put NSFW Spin on The Parent Trap in Dicks: The Musical Trailer by Logan Culwell-Block

You might want to make sure the kids are out of the room before watching this one.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Jaime Lozano Signs With Concord Music Publishing by Logan Culwell-Block

The wide-reaching agreement will put Lozano's entire current and future catalog under Concord's administration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

6 Chances to See RuPaul's Drag Race Queens at 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's festival is filled with sickening shows featuring your favorite Ru girls from around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04AM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Watch: Tovah Feldshuh On How She Started Her Career As Terri Fairchild by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, why she attributes her career success to her ability to do cartwheels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Disney's High School Musical Series' Final Season Is a Tribute to OG Ms. Darbus: Broadway Star Alyson Reed by Logan Culwell-Block

We talk to the stars and creator of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ahead of the final season premiere August 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Broadway-Bound The Wiz Revival Tour Reveals Ensemble Casting by Logan Culwell-Block

Director Schele Williams' new production of the '70s musical launches from Baltimore in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Spirited Away Stage Adaptation Will Play London Coliseum in 2024 by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Monty Python's Spamalot Sets a Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2005 musical is headed back to the Main Stem following a Kennedy Center run earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:04AM
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Grey House and New York, New York See Final Week Bumps; Here Lies Love Nears $1 Million Club by Logan Culwell-Block

Box offices were busy last week, with only a 1% drop despite two fewer shows from the week prior.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Christie Brown Named Executive Director of New Dramatists by Logan Culwell-Block

Founded in 1949, the group works to provide playwrights with time, space, and resources to create new work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Brenda Braxton Signs On as Co-Producer of Off-Broadway's Upcoming Pay the Writer by Logan Culwell-Block

Ron Canada, Marcia Cross, and Bryan Batt are set to star in the new play by Tawni O'Dell beginning August 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Oscar Hammerstein Museum Secures Funding to Buy Broadway Legend's Pennsylvania Home by Logan Culwell-Block

The group plans to establish a museum and theatre education center on the site where lyrics to Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, and more were written.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

The Pianist Stage Play Adaptation Sets World Premiere at George Street Playhouse 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 11:43AM

Daniel Dae Kim, Bradley Whitford Will Guest Star in Los Angeles Run of Peter Pan Goes Wrong by Logan Culwell-Block

The Mischief comedy begins via Center Theatre Group August 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Christopher Innvar Stars in Brian Friel's Faith Healer at Barrington Stage Company Beginning August 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

Former Artistic Director Julianne Boyd helms the new production at the Massachusetts theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Toros Opens Off-Broadway at Second Stage August 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

Juan Castano leads the Danny Tejera play at the McGinn/Cazale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, July 31, 2023

I Need That, Starring Danny DeVito and Daughter Lucy DeVito, Sets Broadway Dates by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel is directing the Theresa Rebeck world premiere at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Watch: Benjamin Pajak, Jayke Workman, and Lily Bell Morgan Sing 'Something New' From Figaro by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Watch: Tony Nominee L Morgan Lee Performs 'Cinema Italiano' From Nine by Logan Culwell-Block

The Strange Loop star takes on the Maury Yeston song in a new music video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale, Amber Gray, More to Lead Industry Readings of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Jason Robert Brown is collaborating with Taylor Mac on the work, adapted from John Berendt's 1994 Pulitzer finalist novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Sunday, July 30, 2023

New York, New York Closes On Broadway July 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele lead the new Kander and Ebb musical, with additional material by Lin-Manuel Miranda and direction by Susan Stroman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Grey House Plays Final Broadway Performance July 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new thriller stars Tatiana Maslany, Laurie Metcalf, and Sophia Anne Caruso.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

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