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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Zhailon Levingston Will Direct D.C. The Normal Heart by Logan Culwell-Block

The production is part of Pride Plays 2025, which also includes a Will Davis-helmed Pony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Broadway's Glengarry Glen Ross Recoups by Logan Culwell-Block

The high-grossing revival broke Palace Theatre box-office records last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Listen: Idina Menzel-Led Redwood Releases Broadway Cast Album May 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Tina Landau directs the new musical she conceived with Menzel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Monday, May 12, 2025

Lorenz Hart Biopic Blue Moon Sets October Release by Logan Culwell-Block

The Lorenz Hart biopic stars Ethan Hawke as the "The Lady Is a Tramp" and "My Funny Valentine" lyricist, and Andrew Scott as composer Richard Rodgers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Wicked: For Good Is Getting Its Own TV Special This Fall by Logan Culwell-Block

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more will preview the Broadway movie musical's second part ahead of its theatrical release for NBC and Peacock.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Gets 2nd, Final Extension on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Photos: Step Right Up and See Circus Cats, From Chicago's Paramount Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

A new take on the Andrew Lloyd Webber-T.S. Eliot musical runs at the Illinois theatre through June 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Broadway League Will Uplift the AANHPI Community with East to Broadway Initiative by Logan Culwell-Block

The project looks to welcome, celebrate, inspire, and connect Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities with Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Maybe Happy Ending Leads 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated show picked up four wins, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Listen: & Juliet Stars Maya Boyd and Alison Luff Drop by The Playbill Podcast by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out why this musical featuring the pop songs of Max Martin is getting ready to celebrate its third anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck Recoups in 7.5 Weeks by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring and co-written by Clooney, the screen-to-stage play is the first in Broadway history to gross more than $4 million in one week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Saturday, May 10, 2025

London Gets Shucked Beginning May 10 by Logan Culwell-Block

The corn-y musical comedy is making its U.K. premiere at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Imelda Staunton and Daughter Bessie Carter Lead West End Mrs. Warren's Profession Beginning May 10 by Logan Culwell-Block

Dominic Cooke is directing the George Bernard Shaw play, reuniting with Staunton after their work on Hello, Dolly! and Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, May 9, 2025

Brian Cox Will Talk The Craft of Acting at St. Ann's Warehouse This Month by Logan Culwell-Block

The conversation with Isaac Butler will be recorded for later streaming on the Criterion Channel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Adam Guettel-Bob Martin Musical Millions Begins World Premiere in Atlanta May 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

Steven Pasquale, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more lead the cast, with Tony winner Bartlett Sher at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Watch: West End Cast of Operation Mincemeat Delivers an Emotional 'Sail On' for VE Day by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-winning musical's Broadway transfer is a current Tony nominee for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Neil Berg and Robert Schenkkan's The 12 Musical Releases Cast Album May 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

John Doyle directed the Bible-themed musical at Goodspeed Musicals in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Chaka Khan Bio Musical I'm Every Woman Sets 2026 London Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Racky Plews is directing the new jukebox show, which features a book by Nia T. Hill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
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