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Friday, April 25, 2025

Jake Gyllenhaal Will Be Honored at Manhattan Theatre Club's 2025 Spring Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

Bernadette Peters, currently starring in the company's Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on Broadway, will host at Cipriani 42nd Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Photos: Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada Lead Broadway's Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

The Kander and Ebb revival continues its run at the Kit Kat Club (née August Wilson Theatre) on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Final Sondheim Musical Here We Are Begins European Premiere at London's National April 25 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jane Krakowski, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Martha Plimpton, and more are starring in the musical that premiered Off-Broadway in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Thursday, April 24, 2025

5 Reasons to See Pirates! The Penzance Musical On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Jazzy new arrangements, a hilarious new book, eye candy—this Gilbert and Sullivan revival is the very model of a modern major musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59PM

Swept Away Will Be Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide by Logan Culwell-Block

The Avett Brothers musical played a brief Broadway run last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Broadway's Boop! Will Release a Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars in the musical with songs by David Foster and Susan Birkenhead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Get a 1st Listen to Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein Sing 'Small World' From Broadway Gypsy Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The current revival will release a cast recording April 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Harvey Fierstein to Receive Lifetime Achievement Special Tony Award by Logan Culwell-Block

Already a four-time Tony winner, Fierstein holds medallion statuettes for his work on Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles, and Hairspray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Michael Patrick Thornton Joins Upcoming Broadway Waiting for Godot by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival will reunite Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Michael Greif Will Direct Gloria and Emily Estefan Musical Basura World Premiere at Atlanta's Alliance by Logan Culwell-Block

Karen Zacarias has penned the book for the work exploring the true story of Paraguay's Recycled Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Sing Street Musical Will Make U.K. Premiere This Summer by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage version of the 2016 film previously had Broadway plans, which was thwarted by the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:36AM

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Chris Perfetti Will Lead Private Industry Readings of New Matthew Lombardo Play When Playwrights Kill by Logan Culwell-Block

Beth Leavel, Bonnie Milligan, Christopher Fitzgerald, Kevin Chamberlin, and Tomas Matos are co-starring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Shakina Will Star In and Co-Write Musical Version of Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean by Logan Culwell-Block

The Difficult People actor has adapted the Ed Graczyk play with Ashley Robinson and Dan Gillespie Sells.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Lorna Courtney, Ramin Karimloo, More Will Star in Industry Presentation of New Musical Roam by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alexander Sage Oyen-Michael Dovid musical features a rock-pop-Romani fusion score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

West End Musical Maddie Will Get an Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Andrew Winans will direct the American premiere at Players Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

10 Things I Hate About You Will Get Stage Musical With Score by Carly Rae Jepsen and Ethan Gruska by Logan Culwell-Block

Lena Dunham and Jessica Huang are co-writing the book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Watch: See Highlights From Broadway's Floyd Collins, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Lizzy McAlpine by Logan Culwell-Block

The long-awaited Broadway debut of the Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical opened at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont April 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Final Sondheim Musical Here We Are Script Will Be Published as the Show Makes European Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Nick Hern Books will publish the work while it makes a bow at London's National.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Ben Rappaport Will Return to Good Night, Oscar Opposite Sean Hayes in London by Logan Culwell-Block

The Doug Wright play is headed to the West End's Barbican Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Read the Reviews for Grief Camp at Atlantic Theater Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Les Waters is directing the new work, back on after a strike postponed the original run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Mandy Gonzalez Concert Will Stream Via All Arts in May by Logan Culwell-Block

The spring All Arts lineup will also include the return of the talk show Broadway Sandwich and a documentary about the Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Watch: A Mid-Performance Medical Emergency Leads to an Impromptu Concert at Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending by Logan Culwell-Block

Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, and Dez Duron entertained audiences at the Belasco Theatre when the April 22 performance was forced to pause.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Noah J. Ricketts Will Lead Closed Workshop of Reincarnation Blues Musical in the U.K. by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Poore's cult favorite fantasy novel has been musicalized by Jukebox the Ghost's Ben Thornewill, BTS songwriter Coyle Girelli, and playwright Laura Zlatos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:32AM

Katy Lipson and Michael McFadden Launch TRW Production; Developing Stage Musical of 2012 Film Joyful Noise by Logan Culwell-Block

The production company is also adapting the romcom Music and Lyrics for the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24AM

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Box Office Bursts Past $50 Million, Highest-Grossing Spring Week on Record by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway is booming this spring with the highest total since New Year's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

Off-Broadway's Goddess Extends Run Before Previews Begin by Logan Culwell-Block

Amber Iman, Nick Rashad Burroughs, and Austin Scott star in the work, with music and lyrics by Michael Thurber.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Video: Watch Anika Noni Rose, Aisha Jackson, and the Cast of Wonderful Town Perform 'Conga' and 'A Little Bit in Love' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Leonard Bernstein musical will run at New York City Center Encores! April 30–May 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine, Jason Gotay, and Cast of Floyd Collins Celebrate a Glorious Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical opened its long-awaited Broadway debut at Lincoln Center Theater April 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

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All stories by Logan Culwell-Block on BroadwayStars

Jake Gyllenhaal Will Be Honored at Manhattan Theatre Club's 2025 Spring Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada Lead Broadway's Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

Final Sondheim Musical Here We Are Begins European Premiere at London's National April 25 by Logan Culwell-Block

5 Reasons to See Pirates! The Penzance Musical On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Swept Away Will Be Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's Boop! Will Release a Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a 1st Listen to Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein Sing 'Small World' From Broadway Gypsy Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Harvey Fierstein to Receive Lifetime Achievement Special Tony Award by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Patrick Thornton Joins Upcoming Broadway Waiting for Godot by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Greif Will Direct Gloria and Emily Estefan Musical Basura World Premiere at Atlanta's Alliance by Logan Culwell-Block

Sing Street Musical Will Make U.K. Premiere This Summer by Logan Culwell-Block

Chris Perfetti Will Lead Private Industry Readings of New Matthew Lombardo Play When Playwrights Kill by Logan Culwell-Block

Shakina Will Star In and Co-Write Musical Version of Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean by Logan Culwell-Block

Lorna Courtney, Ramin Karimloo, More Will Star in Industry Presentation of New Musical Roam by Logan Culwell-Block

West End Musical Maddie Will Get an Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

10 Things I Hate About You Will Get Stage Musical With Score by Carly Rae Jepsen and Ethan Gruska by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch: See Highlights From Broadway's Floyd Collins, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Lizzy McAlpine by Logan Culwell-Block

Final Sondheim Musical Here We Are Script Will Be Published as the Show Makes European Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Ben Rappaport Will Return to Good Night, Oscar Opposite Sean Hayes in London by Logan Culwell-Block

Read the Reviews for Grief Camp at Atlantic Theater Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Mandy Gonzalez Concert Will Stream Via All Arts in May by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch: A Mid-Performance Medical Emergency Leads to an Impromptu Concert at Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending by Logan Culwell-Block

Noah J. Ricketts Will Lead Closed Workshop of Reincarnation Blues Musical in the U.K. by Logan Culwell-Block

Katy Lipson and Michael McFadden Launch TRW Production; Developing Stage Musical of 2012 Film Joyful Noise by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Box Office Bursts Past $50 Million, Highest-Grossing Spring Week on Record by Logan Culwell-Block

Off-Broadway's Goddess Extends Run Before Previews Begin by Logan Culwell-Block

Video: Watch Anika Noni Rose, Aisha Jackson, and the Cast of Wonderful Town Perform 'Conga' and 'A Little Bit in Love' by Logan Culwell-Block

Sarah Paulson, Wendell Pierce Will Announce 2025 Tony Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Will Make New York Premiere at City Center by Logan Culwell-Block

Death Becomes Her Will Launch North American Tour in Fall 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine, Jason Gotay, and Cast of Floyd Collins Celebrate a Glorious Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block