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Monday, April 22, 2024

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel to Get London Concert Performance by Logan Culwell-Block

Jamie Muscato, Christine Allado, and Rebecca Caine will star in the one-night-only event at Royal Festival Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pledges $22.6 Million to Cultural Institutions by Logan Culwell-Block

The money will go to museums, performing arts centers, historical societies, zoos, and botanical gardens over the next three years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

2024 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual event, honoring the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway, will be held May 17 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Sunday, April 21, 2024

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Cabaret on Broadway? by Logan Culwell-Block

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin lead the West End transfer, which opened April 21, at the Kit Kat Club (née August Wilson Theatre).

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18PM

Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin-Led Cabaret Revival Opens on Broadway April 21 by Logan Culwell-Block

Ato Blankson-Wood, Bebe Neuwirth, Steven Skybell, and more co-star in the new revival of the Kander and Ebb musical, transferring from London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Alicia Keys Musical Hell's Kitchen Opens on Broadway April 20; Get a 1st Look at Production Photos by Logan Culwell-Block

Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon co-star in the new musical based on the 15-time Grammy winner's own life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, April 19, 2024

Photos: See Rachel McAdams Making Her Broadway Debut in Mary Jane by Logan Culwell-Block

Anne Kauffman is directing the Amy Herzog play, about a single mom raising an ill child, for Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Go Inside the Kit Kat Club in New Production Shots From Broadway's Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin lead the cast of the revival, opening April 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

All-Star Concert of Follies Will Play Carnegie Hall by Logan Culwell-Block

Jennifer Holliday, Norbert Leo Butz, and Donna Murphy are among those set to perform the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical for Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

TDF, Hell's Kitchen, and New York City Public Schools Partner to Gift All Graduating NYC Seniors TDF Memberships by Logan Culwell-Block

The move will give public and charter school graduates access to low-cost tickets to theatre around NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

Jason Alexander Will Be Tevye in Los Angeles Fiddler on the Roof by Logan Culwell-Block

Lonny Price is directing the new revival of the Joseph Stein-Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Sally & Tom Gets a 3rd Extension at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work from Suzan-Lori Parks opened at the Off-Broadway company April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Production Photos: Jordans at The Public Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a look at the world premiere Ife Olujobi play, opening Off-Broadway April 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Ease On Down the Road With This Video Montage From The Wiz on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new revival opened at the Marquis Theatre April 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Ty Defoe, Lucy Thurber, Doug Wright, More Pen Royalty-Free Say Gay Plays by Logan Culwell-Block

The queer-themed short plays will be made available for free to non-profit theatres, schools, and community organizations to support fundraising for LGBTQIA+ groups.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

See Who's Joining Tom Felton in A Child of Science World Premiere at Bristol Old Vic by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Gareth Farr digs into the creation of IVF, with performances beginning June 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18AM

Pulitzer- and Tony-Winning A Strange Loop Begins West Coast Premiere April 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

John-Andrew Morrison is reprising his Tony-nominated performance in the Michael R. Jackson musical at American Conservatory Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Rosie Sheehy-Led Machinal Revival Opens at London's Old Vic April 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

The production played an earlier run via Ustinov Studio and Theatre Royal Bath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Suzan-Lori Parks Is Bringing Her Band Sula & the Joyful Noise to Joe's Pub by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning playwright will revisit some old songs and try out new ones at the one-night-only concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

World Premiere Stage Adaptation of The Thing About Jellyfish Sets World Premiere at Berkeley Rep by Logan Culwell-Block

The Bay Area company will also present Mexodus, Here There Are Blueberries, and more in the 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Reviews: Read What Critics Think of Suzan-Lori Parks' Sally & Tom at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving and Gabriel Ebert lead the company of the Off-Broadway premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

The Wiz Revival Makes Broadway Home, Opening April 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, and newcomer Nichelle Lewis lead the cast at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

How Do They Make it Rain On Stage in The Notebook? by Logan Culwell-Block

We talk to scenic designer Brett J. Banakis about one of the most extensive stage rain systems yet devised.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin-Led Cabaret Revival Joins the Top 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-winning production of the John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Joe Masteroff musical is becoming one of Broadway's hottest tickets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

The Shark Is Broken Will Be Licensed by Broadway Licensing Global by Logan Culwell-Block

The behind-the-scenes Jaws comedy, written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, made its Broadway debut last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Watch: Alex Finke Sings 'Across America' From U.S. Premiere of Ride at The Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

Can Annie Londonderry ride a bicycle around the world? She intends to find out in this new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Ambassador Theatre Group Rebrands as ATG Entertainment by Logan Culwell-Block

The U.K.-based group operates Broadway's Hudson and Lyric Theatres and produces a number of Broadway and West End shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves Star in Signature Theatre Hair Beginning April 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Gardiner is directing the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

New York Premiere of Suzan Lori-Parks' Sally & Tom Opens Off-Broadway April 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving and Gabriel Ebert lead the company of the Public Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Monday, April 15, 2024

Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, More to Perform in Hollywood Bowl The Lion King Live-to-Film Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening will mark the 30th anniversary of the original animated film while also celebrating its long-running stage musical adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards