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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Concord Acquires Broadway Licensing Global and Its Family of Imprints by Logan Culwell-Block

The move will add Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Stage Rights to the already massive Concord Theatricals catalogue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

The Reviews Are In for U.K.'s Hamlet Hail to the Thief, Shakespeare Meets Radiohead by Logan Culwell-Block

Thom Yorke has joined forces with co-directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones on the new production for Royal Shakespeare Company and Factory International.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Watch: Breast Cancer Thriver Kara Lindsay Sings 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' at 2025 Janice Jam by Logan Culwell-Block

Matt DeAngelis' third annual celebration of his late mother raised funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Get a 1st Look at Jane Krakowski, Martha Plimpton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, More in Sondheim's Here We Are in London by Logan Culwell-Block

With a book by David Ives, the musical plays London's National after a 2023 world premiere at Off-Broadway's The Shed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Upcoming Beauty and the Beast National Tour Finds Full Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Danny Gardner, Kathy Voytko, Javier Ignacio, and more will join previously announced stars Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe in the Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

U.K. The Lightning Thief Sets Final Performance in June by Logan Culwell-Block

The London run at The Other Palace will be followed by a U.K. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Broadway Advertising Agency SpotCo Announces New Hires, Promotions, and Returns by Logan Culwell-Block

The agency created campaigns for shows including Hadestown, Hamilton, Rent, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Music Theatre International Officially Launches Broadway Senior, With Musicals for Performers 55 and Up by Logan Culwell-Block

The new initiative aims to bring the joy of performing musicals to assisted living communities and community theatres worldwide.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:24AM

William Inge's Bus Stop Gets an All-Asian American Off-Broadway Revival Beginning May 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

Midori Francis leads the co-production between Classic Stage Company, NAATCO, and Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Christopher Briney Will Star in World Premiere of Julia Randall's Dilaria Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Keegan will direct the new work, co-starring Ella Stiller and Chiara Aurelia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending Will Launch a National Tour in 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen, the Will Aronson-Hue Park musical is currently a Best Musical Tony nominee, with 10 total nods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Photos: Krysta Rodriguez, Jeremy Jordan, Ariana DeBose, More Come Out for Breast Cancer at the 2025 Janice Jam Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Matt DeAngelis' third annual celebration of his late mother raised funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Post-Show Talkbacks With Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Activist Julia Butterfly Hill Set for Broadway's Redwood by Logan Culwell-Block

The talks will cover addiction and recovery, both themes from the plot of the musical, co-created by and starring Idina Menzel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

St. Louis' Muny Honored With 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award by Logan Culwell-Block

The century-old outdoor theatre will receive a $25,000 grant as part of the honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Extends New York Debut by Logan Culwell-Block

Two performances have been added to the upcoming New York City Center run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Sam Pinkleton Will Direct Off-Broadway Premiere of Josh Sharp's Ta-da! by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2025 Tony-nominated Oh, Mary! director is helming the new solo work written and performed by Dicks: The Musical comedian Sharp.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Every Brilliant Thing Sets West End Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, the solo play has given acclaimed runs Off-Broadway and at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

All The World's a Stage, Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball,' More Earn 2025 Off Broadway Alliance Nominations; Read the Full List by Logan Culwell-Block

The late William Finn, Morgan Jenness, and Linda Lavin are all being added to the Off Broadway Hall of Fame.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Get a 1st Look at the World Premiere Radiohead Hamlet in the U.K. by Logan Culwell-Block

Thom Yorke has joined forces with co-directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones on the new production for Royal Shakespeare Company and Factory International.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Norm Lewis-Led Ceremonies in Dark Old Men Extends Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Lonne Elder III's play is back in New York via Peccadillo Theater Company, Negro Ensemble Company, and Eric Falkenstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:24AM
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Amanda Reid Will Be Hell's Kitchen's New Ali by Logan Culwell-Block

A deluxe edition of the Broadway cast album, with newly recorded performances from current star Tank, Reid, and Alicia Keys is also on the way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Paolo Montalban Will Lead Madame Clicquot Premiere at Pittsburgh CLO by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical, written by Lisette Glodowski and Richard C. Walter, released a studio album in 2023 and played a sold-out concert in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Best Musical Tony Nominee Buena Vista Social Club Is Hitting the Road by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical inspired by the iconic album will launch a national tour in fall 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Good Night, and Good Luck Has the Highest-Grossing Single Week for a Play Ever by Logan Culwell-Block

Led by and co-written by George Clooney, the screen-to-stage play is the first non-musical ever to join The $4 Million Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Ragtime Is Getting a Broadway Revival at Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz will reprise their performances from the New York City Center Gala staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Maybe Happy Ending, Purpose Win New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola, David Greenspan, and Cats: "The Jellicle Ball" earned special citations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Rosalie Craig Joins Upcoming West End Run of Good Night, Oscar by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Sean Hayes and Ben Rappaport will reprise their performances this summer following the 2024 Broadway bow of Doug Wright's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Monday, May 5, 2025

Today in Theatre History: Damn Yankees Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary by Logan Culwell-Block

The George Abbott, Douglas Wallop, Jerry Ross, and Richard Adler musical opened May 5, 1955.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Parent Trap Parody Play Ginger Twinsies Finds Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Russell Daniels, Aneesa Folds, Mitch Wood, and more will star in the Kevin Zak comedy at the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Dolly Musical Finds Its Dolly Partons by Logan Culwell-Block

Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, and Quinn Titcomb will take on the 11-time Grammy winner in her forthcoming biomusical, premiering in July in Tennessee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

The Mystic Pizza Musical Is Recording a Concept Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Krystina Alabado, Alaina Anderson, Deánna Giulietti, and more from the cast of the recent Paper Mill Playhouse run will star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off