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Monday, July 7, 2025

Ta-da!, Directed by Sam Pinkleton and Starring Josh Sharp, Begins Off-Broadway July 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2025 Tony winner is helming the new solo work written and performed by Dicks: The Musical comedian Sharp.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, July 4, 2025

5 Celebrity-Led Shows to See in New York City This July 4 Weekend by Logan Culwell-Block

From stars of the screen, to popular recording artists, New York stages are jam-packed with celebrity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 3, 2025

A.A. Brenner's Good Girls Don't Go to Hell Sets London Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Emma Denson will direct the work, set in a liminal drag dreamscape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

A.A. Brenner's Good Girls Don't Go to Hell Sets London Workshop Production by Logan Culwell-Block

Emma Denson will direct the work, set in a liminal drag dreamscape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Harlem's Historic Apollo Theater Is Getting a Renovation by Logan Culwell-Block

The facelift includes modernized backstage areas and audience seating, along with a new lobby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Get an Exclusive 1st Listen to Marisha Wallace's 'And I Am Telling You' From Upcoming Live Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The Dreamgirls track hits streaming networks July 4, but Playbill has a special preview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Lea Salonga Will Get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway and West End favorite is a Tony and Olivier winner for her performance leading the original company of Miss Saigon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Backstage Workers Reach a Tentative Agreement for IATSE Contract With Off-Broadway's Public by Logan Culwell-Block

The company is the latest to face unionizing employees in a growing industry trend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

The Animals Speak, Focused on Walt Disney's WWII Propaganda, Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The third in a trilogy of Disney history plays from Thirdwing will play The Wild Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Broadway Music Director, Arranger Tom Fay Dies at 82 by Logan Culwell-Block

A long-time associate of Paul Gemignani, Fay worked on Broadway productions of Merrily We Roll Along, Zorba, Anything Goes, Damn Yankees, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Girls Will Be Girls Cancels Planned Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The Claire Mack play was scheduled to make its premiere in just days.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Romy & Michele Stage Musical Will Bow Off-Broadway This Fall by Logan Culwell-Block

Screenwriter Robin Schiff has musicalized her cult classic film with songwriters Gwendolyn Sanford and Brandon Jay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

TDF Honoring Ali Stroker With Inaugural Christina Trivigno Advocate Award by Logan Culwell-Block

Shubert head Robert E. Wankel will also receive the TDF Founders Award at the organization's fall fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Photos: Original Cast Meets Revival Cast at the Gala Opening for Heathers by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway revival is playing New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

10 RuPaul's Drag Race Stars You Can See at the Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

These queens have taken their acts out of the gay bars and into the legitimate theatre, darlings!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

2023 Peter Foley Concert Will Get Live Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Kate Baldwin, Melissa Errico, and Jason Gotay were among the starry roster of performers for Prospect Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The Picture of Dorian Gray Closes to All-Time Box Office High by Logan Culwell-Block

Sarah Snook finished her Tony-winning run in the solo show June 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Photos: Get an Expanded Look at Heathers' Off-Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

McKenzie Kurtz, Olivia Elease Hardy, Elizabeth Teeter, Lorna Courtney, and Casey Likes lead the revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Tessa Albertson Will Join Off-Broadway's Dilaria by Logan Culwell-Block

The All Nighter star is stepping in as original star Chiara Aurelia leaves to star in Broadway's John Proctor is the Villain.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Hear a Song From Elephant Shoes, Deaf West and Two River Theater's Upcoming World Premiere Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Newsies' Jeff Calhoun is directing the co-production, set to play the New Jersey company next summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing! Will Get a 90th Anniversary Off-Broadway Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Erwin Maas will direct the classic for Sea Dog Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Monday, June 30, 2025

Off-Broadway Heathers Revival Extends Into 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult musical's New York return plays New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06PM

Susan Sarandon Will Star in U.K. Premiere of Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe by Logan Culwell-Block

Matilda the Musical's Andrea Riseborough will co-star in the Old Vic production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:01PM

Producer Karl E. Held Dies at 63 by Logan Culwell-Block

Mr. Held was attached to bring his A Streetcar Named Desire-inspired Kowalski to Broadway this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

Director Mark Brokaw Has Died at Age 65 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Drama Desk, Obie, and Lucille Lortel Award-winning artist's Broadway work included Cinderella, How I Learned to Drive, and Heisenberg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Phylicia Rashad Will Direct Paul Oakley Stovall's Immediate Family in North Carolina by Logan Culwell-Block

The work is making its regional premiere at Blumenthal Arts this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Read the Reviews for A Wrinkle in Time Musical at Arena Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

Amber Gray and Taylor Iman Jones star in the world premiere musical by Heather Christian and Lauren Yee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Photos: Drag Race Winner Nymphia Wind Celebrates NYC Pride With Bananas? by Logan Culwell-Block

The Taiwanese drag sensation played Town Hall June 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Watch: Mae Ann Jorolan Won't Say She's in Love in Disney's Hercules in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

The screen-to-stage musical is playing the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Montego Glover Steps Into Broadway's Gypsy June 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated Memphis star is starring as Rose during Audra McDonald's planned one-week vacation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, June 29, 2025

Broadway Says Goodbye to Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends June 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga lead the revue for Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM