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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

On March 19, 1998: The Cabaret Revival Opens On Broadway Starring Alan Cumming by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning revival, directed by Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall, forever changed the Kander and Ebb musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at The Last Five Years on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas star in the Jason Robert Brown musical at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Read the Reviews for Off-Broadway's Vanya, Starring Andrew Scott by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo version of the Chekhov classic, newly adapted by Simon Stephens, played London's West End in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Idina Menzel Extends Her Broadway Run in Redwood by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical, co-conceived by Menzel with director Tina Landau, continues its run at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

West End Mean Girls Sets Final Performance by Logan Culwell-Block

The transfer of the Broadway and big screen hit has been playing the Savoy Theatre since last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Buena Vista Social Club Opens on Broadway March 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by the iconic 1997 Cuban album, the musical is playing the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Julie Benko-Penned Play With Music Down the Line to Get NYC Industry Presentations by Logan Culwell-Block

Brandon J. Dirden is directing the new piece, about a New Orleans madame and her daughter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Good Night, And Good Luck and Glengarry Glen Ross Drive Booming Box Office by Logan Culwell-Block

Star-led plays are officially the season's most reliable top earners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Ryan Scott Oliver's We Foxes Sets NYC Concert Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

Katie Thompson, Heath Saunders, Philippe Arroyo, and more will lead the cast, part of Prospect Musical's IGNITE Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Oh, Mary! Stars Cole Escola and Conrad Ricamora Will Announce 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

Recognizing both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, nominees will be revealed in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

On March 18, 1927: Tony-Winning Cabaret, Chicago Composer John Kander is Born by Logan Culwell-Block

Celebrate a true living Broadway legend as he turns 98 today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

Ayad Akhtar's McNeal Joins Dramatists Play Service Catalogue by Logan Culwell-Block

Robert Downey Jr. starred in the work's Broadway premiere last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

On March 18, 1928: Tony-Winning Cabaret, Chicago Composer John Kander is Born by Logan Culwell-Block

Celebrate a true living Broadway legend as he turns 98 today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway Ad Agency AKA Expands Leadership Team by Logan Culwell-Block

Kevin Bradley has been elevated to senior vice president of arts and culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

The Last Five Years, Starring Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas, Begins Broadway Debut March 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jason Robert Brown musical comes to the Main Stem with Whitney White at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Tituss Burgess Joins Oh, Mary! on Broadway March 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola's wacky comedy continues its run at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Read the Reviews for Purpose On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Tony-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins opened at the Hayes March 17, with Phylicia Rashad at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Monday, March 17, 2025

5 Reasons to See Purpose On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

If you like family dramas with a refreshingly nuanced lens and a fair share of laughs, this new play from Tony winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is for you.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59PM

A James Taylor Musical Is in Development by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony and Pulitzer winner Tracy Letts will pen the book, with David Cromer directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

How the Gypsy Revival Combines the Original Orchestrations With a Fresh New Sound by Logan Culwell-Block

Andy Einhorn and Daryl Waters recreated the show's 1959 orchestrations, while creating some new flourishes of their own.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

How to Get $49 Rush Tickets to See Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren in The Last Five Years on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jason Robert Brown musical has announced digital and in-person rush ticket policies ahead of its March 18 start at the Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose Opens on Broadway March 17; Get a 1st Look at the Show by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Kara Young is in the cast of the Steppenwolf production, with Phylicia Rashad at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Watch: Savy Jackson and Vincent Jamal Hooper Perform 'Don't Get Too Close to Me' From Take the Lead World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Cheetah Girls star Adrienne Bailon-Houghton will lead the upcoming new Christopher Gattelli-helmed musical at Paper Mill Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Report: Is an All-Female Glengarry Glen Ross Replacement Cast Broadway Bound? by Logan Culwell-Block

Such a production was announced for a 2019 Broadway bow, but it never materialized.

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Orville Peck Will Unmask for Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

The country music star will join the Broadway revival March 31 alongside Eva Noblezada at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose Opens on Broadway March 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Kara Young is in the cast of the Steppenwolf production, with Phylicia Rashad at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Friday, March 14, 2025

March Is 'Theatre in Our Schools' Month by Logan Culwell-Block

It's also the 20th anniversary of Disney allowing school kids to do their musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Broadway Will Hold Quarterly In Memoriam Marquee Dimming Ceremonies by Logan Culwell-Block

The new institution will honor multiple honorees, with separate dimmings reserved for those a committee designates as having had a significant and lasting impact on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Photos: Ghosts Opens at Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Levon Hawke, Billy Crudup, Lily Rabe, Ella Beatty, and Hamish Linklater are featured in the cast, with Jack O'Brien at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Watch: Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas Sing 'The Next 10 Minutes' From The Last Five Years by Logan Culwell-Block

The duo visited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ahead of starring in the Jason Robert Brown musical's Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Update: Operation Mincemeat's Marquee Gets Its Yellow Light Bulbs at Last by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-winning musical's Broadway curb appeal had been affected by Trump's tariffs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

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