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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Melanie La Barrie Will Star in London Concerts of The Book Thief Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Jodi Picoult, Timothy Allen McDonald, Elyssa Samsel, and Kate Anderson, the new musical made its world premiere in Manchester in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay Will Be Romy & Michele Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult-classic film is getting the stage musical treatment at Stage 42 in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Aibel Leaving Off-Broadway Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The departure ends a 43-year tenure with the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

These Theatre Kids Won the Fight Against Proposed Anti-Arts Measures at an Arizona School Board Meeting by Logan Culwell-Block

More than 60 public speakers attended a recent school board meeting to speak out against a proposed measure to bar arts educators from renewing memberships in professional associations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

TikTok Dance Duo Cost n' Mayor Bringing Theatrical Dance Show to Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The married pair is teaming up with Hideaway Circus to present 11 to Midnight, featuring a cast of dancers discovered online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

See Who's Joining Eisa Davis in the World Premiere of Her The Essentialisn't at HERE by Logan Culwell-Block

Described as a "performance about performance," the new work asks, "Can you be Black and not perform?"

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Strategic Love Play Coming to Virginia's Signature Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

The play from Succession writer Miriam Battye is making its Washington, D.C. premiere after runs Off-Broadway and at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Thomas Schumacher Departing Disney Theatrical by Logan Culwell-Block

The move ends a 40-year tenure with the group, dating back to its very beginnings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Watch: A New Look at Wicked: For Good Includes Sneak Peeks at New Numbers by Logan Culwell-Block

A 30-second promo of the upcoming release has dropped, and there's lots for fans to obsess over.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Photos: Joe Locke Hits the Rehearsal Room for Samuel D. Hunter's Clarkston in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville are co-starring, with Jack Serio at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Watch: Denée Benton, Alex Newell, and More Rock the House in Pericles by Logan Culwell-Block

The Public Works Shakespeare musical, which played Cathedral of St. John the Divine, featured songs by Troy Anthony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Purpose Had a Record-Breaking Final Week, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer and Tony winner finished its extended run in The $1 Million Club, setting a Hayes Theater box-office record.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Here's When You Can See Sherie Rene Scott Go on in Broadway's The Queen of Versailles by Logan Culwell-Block

The Aida and Last Five Years star is returning to Broadway as the latest high-profile standby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Jeb Brown Will Star in Off-Broadway Return of Beau the Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The Dead Outlaw star was previously heard on the world premiere album of the Douglas Lyons-Ethan D. Pakchar musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

'I Can Really F*** Up—And It's Fine': Kumail Nanjiani on What He's Learned Starring on Broadway in Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

The screen star dropped by Late Night With Seth Meyers September 2 to talk about making his Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Vir Das Will Bring Solo Comedy Show Hey Stranger to Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The fall run is part of LCT3 and Seaview's The Comedy Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

U.K. Theatrical Group Wise Children Rebrands as Emma Rice Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The company's campy, small-cast version of Hitchcock's North by Northwest will make its North American premiere next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Jennifer Nettles Musical Giulia Will Bow Off-Broadway in Summer 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical had been scheduled to play Perelman Performing Arts Center later this year, but has been rescheduled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Jane Krakowski Will Take Over Broadway's Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner will star in the Cole Escola comedy for a limited engagement after current star Jinkx Monsoon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, More Join Broadway's Upcoming Chess Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult-favorite musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

The Broadway Musical That Took Audra McDonald From Tragedy to Life-Changing Joy by Logan Culwell-Block

The queen of Broadway looks back on her unparalleled stage career, from The Secret Garden to Gypsy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Andrew Barth Feldman Begins Limited Run in Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending September 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Dear Evan Hansen alum is stepping in for Tony-winning original star-producer Darren Criss during a nine-week leave of absence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Monday, September 1, 2025

Off-Broadway's Heathers Will Tour the U.S. by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical's first-ever North American tour will launch in 2027, with U.K., Australia, and New Zealand tours planned for 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Sunday, August 31, 2025

Tony- and Pulitzer-Winning Purpose Finishes Broadway Run August 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jon Michael Hill, Brenda Pressley, Kara Young, and more star in the Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play at the Hayes Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, August 29, 2025

North by Northwest Stage Play Will Make North American Premiere at The Old Globe by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the campy stage version of the classic Hitchcock film is part of the San Diego company's newly announced 2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

See Bella Coppola's Debut Music Video 'One Night Stand' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Six star was most recently seen on Broadway in Smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Longtime Barrington Stage Company Press Director Charlie Siedenburg Retiring by Logan Culwell-Block

The move caps a 21-year tenure with the Massachusetts company that began in 2005.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Public Works Pericles Musical Begins at Cathedral of St. John the Divine August 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Denée Benton, Alex Newell, Amina Faye, Ato Blankson-Wood, and more star in the Shakespeare musical with songs by Troy Anthony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Barrington Stage Company Finds Full Cast for The Weekend World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Artistic Director Alan Paul will be at the helm of the new Ben Diskant play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Broadway in Battery Park City Will Re-Open Wagner Park by Logan Culwell-Block

Mary Louise Parker, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater, and more will perform at the outdoor event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

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