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Friday, March 22, 2024

Watch: Marisha Wallace Sings 'The Gentleman Is a Dope' in London Rodgers and Hammerstein Anniversary Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the legendary duo's collaboration, My Favorite Things will stream on demand beginning March 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at West End Ivo van Hove Musical Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheridan Smith is leading the cast of the new stage musical based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Listen: Maleah Joi Moon Debuts a New Alicia Keys Song Written for Hell's Kitchen by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway musical inspired by the 15-time Grammy winner's life and featuring a score of her songs will begin performances at the Shubert Theatre March 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

'Coming of Age Transgender Fantasia' House of Telescopes Begins Off-Broadway World Premiere March 22 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Kairos Looney-penned play is being directed by Lyam B. Gabel for Pipeline Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, March 21, 2024

Patricia Cruz Is Stepping Down as Artistic Director of Harlem Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The move will cap a 25-year tenure with the NYC institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Get a 1st Listen to the Opening of The Gardens of Anuncia by Logan Culwell-Block

Eden Espinosa, Mary Testa, Andréa Burns, and Priscilla Lopez are heard on the Off-Broadway cast album, releasing March 22 via Ghostlight Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Jennifer Hudson Joins Broadway Producing Team for Smash by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen star is already a Tony winner for 2022 Best Musical winner A Strange Loop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! Gets 2nd and Final Extension Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Conrad Ricamora co-stars as President Abraham Lincoln in the new dark comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Cynthia Nixon Is Inaugural Guest on The After Party Podcast, Exploring the Road to Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

Eila Mell and Michael Kushner are hosting the new series for Broadway Podcast Network.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Lynn Nottage's Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine Getting NYC Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

The production will launch the 2024 season of Brooklyn's Billie Holiday Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

F. Murray Abraham to Lead Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's Fragments by Logan Culwell-Block

The performance will support Black Box PAC in Teaneck, New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Alan Menken Shares the Secret to Decades of Success on Broadway With Disney by Logan Culwell-Block

As his Broadway version of Disney's Aladdin celebrates its 10th anniversary on the Main Stem, the EGOT winner tells us what makes his musicals so special.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Spring Break Brings a Big Boost to the Box Office by Logan Culwell-Block

The 25 currently running shows brought in $28 million last week, an increase of 14% from the week previous.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Noises Off, 20th Anniversary The Brothers Size, Dragon Lady, More in 2024-2025 Geffen Playhouse Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming season is the California company's first under Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

TikTok Dance Sensations Cost n' Mayor Will Choreograph Waitress for Ogunquit Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sara Bareilles musical will play the Maine theatre beginning May 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Sufjan Stevens Dance Musical Illinoise Will Open on Broadway This Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck, the show is currently playing an Off-Broadway premiere at Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Patricia Clarkson-Led Long Day's Journey Into Night Begins in London March 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jeremy Herrin is directing the new production of the Eugene O'Neill play, also starring Brian Cox.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Monday, March 18, 2024

Richard Topol Will Lead Industry Reading of Andrew Stein's Way Out East by Logan Culwell-Block

The dark comedy follows a group of one-percenters in the Hamptons, forced to confront their own assumptions about class and race.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Justin Guarini, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Lissa DeGuzman, More Join 2nd Annual Janice Jam Broadway Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The brainchild of Matt DeAngelis, the event will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves, More to Star in Signature Theatre Hair by Logan Culwell-Block

The '60s rock musical begins at the D.C.-area theatre April 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM
Friday, March 15, 2024

Photos: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room With Sally & Tom by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheria Irving, Gabriel Ebert, and more are leading the new play from Suzan Lori-Parks at The Public Theater Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Scottish Willy Wonka Fan Experience Disaster Has Spawned a Parody Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

After photos of the underwhelming event went viral, this failed event has become an embarrassment of riches.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Broadway Cares' Post-Show Red Bucket Fundraising is Back March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out what happens to the money raised through Broadway's biggest fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Broadway Cares' Post-Show Red Bucket Fundraiser is Back March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out what happens to the money raised through Broadway's biggest fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Roberta Colindrez and Johanna Day Will Star in NYC Industry Reading of Arlene Hutton's Blood of the Lamb by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work has already played the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland and Australia's Adelaide Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Barrington Stage Company's Musical Theatre Conservatory Goes Tuition Free by Logan Culwell-Block

The program invites 12 college musical theatre students to the Massachusetts company for an eight-week intensive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

The Phantom of the Opera Is Coming Back... as a German VR Roller Coaster by Logan Culwell-Block

If an Andrew Lloyd Webber–themed amusement park attraction was on your bingo card, it's your lucky day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

The Gardens of Anuncia Cast Album Will Release This Month by Logan Culwell-Block

The Michael John LaChiusa musical, directed and inspired by Graciela Daniele, played an Off-Broadway run via Lincoln Center Theater in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Watch: Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz Preview Queen of Versailles Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked composer joined Chenoweth at a New Jersey concert to debut the song "Caviar Dreams" from the upcoming show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Climate Protesters Disrupt Broadway Performance of An Enemy of the People by Logan Culwell-Block

Three members of the activist group Extinction Rebellion NYC each briefly interrupted the March 14 performance of the new revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

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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