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Friday, May 17, 2024

Watch: Broadway's The Wiz Performs 'Ease On Down the Road' and 'He's the Wiz' on Today by Logan Culwell-Block

The new revival at the Marquis Theatre closed out the morning show's Broadway Week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of New Rock Musical Galileo? by Logan Culwell-Block

Raúl Esparza and Javier Muñoz are starring in the world premiere at Berkeley Rep with Michael Mayer at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Wayne Brady Sets Final Performance in Broadway's The Wiz by Logan Culwell-Block

Alan Mingo, Jr., who played the title role for most of the revival's pre-Broadway tour, will succeed Brady.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Mary Jane Gets Final Broadway Extension by Logan Culwell-Block

The Amy Herzog play, a 2024 Tony Award nominee for Best Play, officially opened April 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Final Sondheim Musical Here We Are Releases Cast Album May 17; Watch David Hyde Pierce Perform 'Bishop's Song' by Logan Culwell-Block

Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Amber Gray, and more starred in the Off-Broadway world premiere at The Shed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Sutton Foster-Led Encores! Once Upon a Mattress Will Transfer to Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Urie will also reprise his performance as Prince Dauntless, with performances beginning in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Thursday, May 16, 2024

Jinkx Monsoon in Anything Goes, La Cage aux Folles, More in Pasadena Playhouse 2024-2025 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The California company's upcoming season includes two special theatrical events at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Inside Orchestrator Jonathan Tunick's Project to Make Sondheim's Scores Sound Bigger by Logan Culwell-Block

A re-orchestrated version of A Little Night Music will premiere at Lincoln Center. Tunick says Sweeney Todd is next.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Photos: Passing Strange Makes London Premiere Starring Giles Terera by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2008 musical by Stew and Heidi Rodewald is playing the Young Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Gird Your Loins: Teeth Is Getting an Open-Ended Off-Broadway Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson, the musical premiered at Playwrights Horizons earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Reviews: See What Critics Think of Invasive Species Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael Breslin is back to direct the limited run after staging the 2023 world premiere at The Tank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Jordan E. Cooper's Oh Happy Day! Sets World Premiere at Baltimore Center Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The Maryland company has revealed its 2024–2025 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24AM

Figaro: An Original Musical Sets 2025 London Concert World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata, the original musical will play the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02AM
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Watch: See Suffs Take Over The Today Show With 2 New Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

The morning program hosted two live performances from the new musical as a part of their Broadway Week series, which highlights a different Broadway show every day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

2nd 16 Unsinkable Molly Brown Grant Recipients Revealed by Logan Culwell-Block

These high schools will receive $10,000 grants to perform Dick Scanlan's updated version of the Meredith Willson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Rejoicify! The 1st Full-Length Wicked Movie Trailer is Here by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming two-part film version of the long-running Broadway favorite musical stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

London-Bound English Opens at Royal Shakespeare Company May 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Diyan Zora is directing the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Sanaz Toossi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Maia Novi's Invasive Species Opens Off-Broadway Encore Run May 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael Breslin is back to direct the limited run after staging the 2023 world premiere at The Tank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Fawlty Towers Opens in London's West End May 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Series star and creator John Cleese has penned the stage adaptation of the cult favorite Britcom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The 2024 Tony Awards Playbill Cover Is Here by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out how to get your own copy in time to have in hand for Broadway's big night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, Cabaret, More See Highest-Grossing Weeks Yet by Logan Culwell-Block

Last week's box-office data may indicate the impact of this year's Tony Award nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Adam Pascal Directing Long Island Something Rotten! by Logan Culwell-Block

Pascal played a rock-star Shakespeare during the musical's original Broadway run and first national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Cole Escola, Maleah Joi Moon, Rachel McAdams, More Win 2024 Theatre World Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual honors recognize Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Watch: Best Musical Nominee Hell's Kitchen Performs 'Fallin,' 'No One,' and 'Kaleidoscope' on Today by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alicia Keys musical has also revealed when to expect its cast album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead New Broadway Musical Maybe Happy Ending by Logan Culwell-Block

The romantic musical comedy features music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park, and a book by both.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Concord Theatricals Will Award Free SpongeBob Musical Licenses to 10 Under-Resourced Schools by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sing Like a Sponge contest is celebrating the 25th anniversary of everyone's (not so) simple sponge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

U.K. Premiere of Passing Strange, Starring Giles Terera, Begins May 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2008 musical by Stew and Heidi Rodewald is playing London's Young Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

West End Mrs. Doubtfire Welcomes New Cast Members May 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

Gabriel Vick is continuing his performance as Daniel Hillard as the London run of the musical enters its second year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic