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Friday, March 15, 2024

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

Drag: The Musical Begins L.A. Encore Run March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

RuPaul's Drag Race star Alaska, Broadway favorite Nick Adams, and more lead the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Broadway Alum Craig Rubano Brings Take the Moment to the Laurie Beechman Theatre March 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Les Misérables and Scarlet Pimpernel star is joined by music director Beth Ertz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, March 14, 2024

Fringe Favorite Monét X Change: Life Be Lifein' to Tour U.S. by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo show sees the RuPaul's Drag Race winner get surprisingly vulnerable.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

NYC's Professional Performing Arts School Is Fundraising to Save Waterwell Drama Program by Logan Culwell-Block

The school says the program, co-founded by Arian Moayed, will close operations next month following budget cuts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

The Public Theater Will Celebrate Broadway-Bound Hell's Kitchen at 2024 Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alicia Keys musical made its world premiere at the Off-Broadway company and is due to begin performances at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway March 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Crystal A. Dickinson and Brandon J. Dirden to Star in Gem of the Ocean at Two River Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The August Wilson play will begin performances at the New Jersey theatre June 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Obie Awards Set 2024 Eligibility Dates, New Judges Panel by Logan Culwell-Block

Presented by The American Theatre Wing, the Obies will honor the best of Off- and Off-Off-Broadway later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Some Like It Hot Joins Concord Theatricals Library by Logan Culwell-Block

The Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Matthew López, and Amber Ruffin musical was a Best Musical nominee at the 2023 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Giles Terera, More Will Star in U.K. Premiere of Passing Strange by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2008 musical by Stew and Heidi Rodewald begins performances at London's Young Vic May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Off-Broadway Revival of The Effect? by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Jamie Lloyd, the Olivier-nominated production of the Lucy Prebble play opened at The Shed March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Charles Busch World Premiere Ibsen's Ghost Opens Off-Broadway March 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated playwright, cabaret performer, and drag queen is starring in his new play following a run at New Jersey's George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Eleri Ward Will Bring New Concert Evening Under Construction to NYC, Boston, and Philadelphia by Logan Culwell-Block

The singer-songwriter has become a recording star after bursting onto the scene with folk-inspired covers of songs by Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Jane Krakowski, Vanessa Williams, More to Join Kristin Chenoweth Broadway Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The one-night-only event will celebrate late Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director Todd Haimes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Donmar Warehouse's Constellations Joins National Theatre At Home Streaming Library by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2021 West End production was filmed with four different casts, including Omari Douglas, Russell Tovey, Sheila Atim, Zoë Wanamaker, Chris O'Dowd, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: New Stars Send Wicked's Box Office Flying by Logan Culwell-Block

Donna McKechnie, Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, and more joined the cast March 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Paige Evans Is Departing Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Evans becomes the latest in a growing string of major leadership changes for NYC theatre companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Get a 1st Look at London's Rufus Wainwright Musical, Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The singer-songwriter has teamed with director and book writer Ivo van Hove to bring the 1977 John Cassavetes film to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Broadway's Sweeney Todd Will Close Up Shop in May by Logan Culwell-Block

The high-grossing Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler revival currently stars Tony winners Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Sunset Boulevard, Dear England Lead 2024 Olivier Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

London's top theatrical honors will be handed out April 14 at Royal Albert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway Dims Marquees for 3-Time Tony Winner Hinton Battle March 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

Known for creating the role of the Scarecrow in the original company of The Wiz, Mr. Battle died January 30 at the age of 67.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

West End's Choir of Man Welcomes New Company March 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-nominated show, featuring songs from hit music artists, plays London's Arts Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Monday, March 11, 2024

Recipients of 2023 Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative's Scholarships and Grants Revealed by Logan Culwell-Block

The American Theatre Wing program works to support underserved public school students as they continue theatrical studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM
Sunday, March 10, 2024

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone Win 2024 Academy Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway alums scored big at this year's Oscars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:27PM

Da'Vine Joy Randolph Wins Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for The Holdovers by Logan Culwell-Block

Randolph was a Tony nominee for her stage performance in 2012's Ghost The Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM
Friday, March 8, 2024

Off-Broadway's The Ally Extends Into April at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

The world premiere from Itamar Moses, about a liberal Jewish professor asked to sign a social justice manifesto, has audiences talking—this extension is its third.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Broadway Women’s Fund Releases 5th Annual Women to Watch List by Logan Culwell-Block

The Fund—whose advisory board members include Lynn Ahrens, Rachel Chavkin, and more—highlights emerging industry leaders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Music From Lucy Prebble's The Effect Releases March 8 via Broadway Records by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jamie Lloyd-directed revival features music by Michael “Mikey J” Asante.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Photos: Broadway Alum Robi Hager Becomes Jonathan Larson in Theatre Horizon's Tick, Tick...BOOM! by Logan Culwell-Block

Hager is sharing the stage with Angel Sigala and Elena Camp in the Pennsylvania production, set to begin April 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

All that Chat

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