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Friday, September 12, 2025

Open Jar Studios Finds Full Casting for Rooted: A Musical Poem by Logan Culwell-Block

Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Jewelle Blackman, the work is presented as part of The Broadway Workroom Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Mary Testa Will Star in Off-Broadway Revival of John Patrick Shanley's Italian American Reconciliation by Logan Culwell-Block

Austin Pendleton is directing the seldom-seen work, also starring Wade McCollum and Robert Farrior.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Chloe O. Davis, Yannick-Robin Eike, Samuel Langshteyn Will Be Spotlighted in New York Theatre Barn Choreography Lab by Logan Culwell-Block

The event will present Jay Alan Zimmerman's theatrical song cycle Songs for Hands on a Thursday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Marissa Jaret Winokur on Directing a Hairspray That Stars Her Best Friend by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning Broadway favorite has cast Ryan O'Connor as Edna Turnblad in a California revival of the 2002 musical in the fullest of full-circle moments.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Stars, Writers of Death Becomes Her Will Autograph Their Broadway Album at Museum of Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical's cast album dropped via Concord Theatricals Recordings earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Hear the 1st Single From Melissa Errico's Upcoming American Songbook Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony nominee is joined by music director Tedd Firth for "When in Rome (I Do as the Romans Do)."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Thursday, September 11, 2025

Bespoke Theatricals Names David Roth, Danielle Saks Partners by Logan Culwell-Block

The general managers are joining longtime partners Amy Jacobs and Devin Keudell in the Broadway general management firm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

These Schools Won Free Suffs Licenses Via Nationwide 'The Young Are at the Gates' Grant Program by Logan Culwell-Block

The initiative is a program of the Educational Theatre Foundation and Music Theatre International.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Get a 1st Look at Tony Winner Sam Pinkleton's Latest Musical, Ceilidh by Logan Culwell-Block

Following development in Scotland, the production is making its U.S. debut at Baltimore's France-Merrick Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Photos: Hit the Rehearsal Room for Hunger Games on Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

Conor McPherson's play, adapted from Suzanne Collins' epic book series, begins performances next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

This Brooklyn Mural Is Helping Bring the Arts to People on the Autism Spectrum by Logan Culwell-Block

The public art project is a collaboration between Colossal Media and arts non-profit Kaiser's Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Angela Cartwright, AKA Brigitta, Looks Back at 60 Years of The Sound of Music by Logan Culwell-Block

As the movie musical makes a big-screen return, the sassiest of the Von Trapp children recalls how she originally auditioned for Louisa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Hear Vanessa Williams Sing the Title Song From The Devil Wears Prada by Logan Culwell-Block

The Elton John-Shaina Taub musical is releasing a West End cast album later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Listen: Sheridan Smith Sings 'Ready for Battle' From Live West End Album of Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The John Cassavetes film got the stage musical treatment via Rufus Wainwright and Ivo van Hove in London's West End last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Jane Fonda, Mark Ruffalo, Sanaa Lathan Will Star in New Play From Vagina Monologue Creator by Logan Culwell-Block

Author V is presenting This is Crazy! to benefit The National Alliance on Mental Illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt Sign on for Royal Shakespeare Company's 2026 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Branagh is returning to the U.K. company in The Tempest and Cherry Orchard—the latter opposite Hunt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Watch: Get a Sneak Peek of Jordan E. Cooper's New Musical Oh Happy Day! by Logan Culwell-Block

Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and more co-star in the saucy reimagining of Noah's Ark at Off-Broadway's Public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Read the Reviews for Julio Torres' Color Theories Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Torres is blending stand-up, design, and dream logic into a whimsical exploration of color, emotion, and identity at Performance Space New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

John Leguizamo's The Other Americans Begins Off-Broadway September 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Ruben Santiago-Hudson is directing the new work for the Public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Listen: Lea Michele Previews Her 'Someone Else's Story' From Chess by Logan Culwell-Block

The Glee and Funny Girl star is leading the upcoming Broadway revival with Tony winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

Peter Dunn Joins Whitley Theatrical by Logan Culwell-Block

A casting veteran of Hamilton, Freestyle Love Supreme, and Titaníque, Dunn will be a casting director and associate producer with the group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Photos: Darren Criss Makes a Revealing, Surprise Performance at Opening of Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The self-aware Exorcist parody explores when horror tips over into hilarity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Olivia Washington, Conrad Ricamora Join Benefit Reading of Love's Labour's Won by Logan Culwell-Block

Brian Isaac Phillips is directing Alice Scovell's Shakespearean fan sequel for The Acting Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Kennedy Center Casualty Finn Will Have Development Performances at NAMT Festival of New Musicals by Logan Culwell-Block

The Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, Chris Dimond musical was scheduled to tour via the Washington, D.C. institution before President Trump's takeover.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Prince F****t Extends Off-Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

Jordan Tannahill's play, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury, begins September 10 at Studio Seaview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Kimberly Akimbo National Tour Gets Some New Stars by Logan Culwell-Block

Merrily We Roll Along original cast member Ann Morrison leads the Best Musical winner on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Bat Boy Scares Up Full Casting at New York City Center by Logan Culwell-Block

Marissa Rosen, Gabi Carrubba, Tom McGowan, and more have joined the upcoming gala presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Priscilla Lopez Joins Encore Run of Pen Pals by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Griffo's play is back Off-Broadway with a rotating cast of actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Drag Race Winner Ginger Minj Is Standing Up for the Theatre Queens by Logan Culwell-Block

As she prepares to bring her Broadway-sized drag show to New York City's Town Hall, this queen wants to set some things straight (ha!) with the fandom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Step Inside the Rehearsal Room for Chess on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher are starring in the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult-favorite musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Photos: Jessie Mueller, Beth Leavel, More in Rehearsals for The Rink at Classic Stage Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult-favorite Kander and Ebb musical is returning for a two-night concert fundraiser later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

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