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Monday, July 21, 2025

Photos: Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Take Over Broadway's Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

The duo are the final stars of the Tony-nominated revival at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Photos: It's Time for Camp at Off-Broadway's Ginger Twinsies by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work lampooning the 1998 Disney favorite The Parent Trap is written and directed by Kevin Zak.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Iconic Choreography From West Side Story, Pippin, and More Will Be Resurrected at York Theatre Company by Logan Culwell-Block

American Dance Machine is teaming with the Off-Broadway company on Gotta Dance, part of the latter's newly revealed 2025-2026 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Sunday, July 20, 2025

Orville Peck, Eva Noblezada Say 'Auf Wiedersehen' to Cabaret on Broadway July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace will join the Tony-nominated revival as its final stars July 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2025

Broadway, Pop Lyricist Alan Bergman Dies at 99 by Logan Culwell-Block

Most frequently collaborating with his wife Marilyn, Mr. Bergman wrote lyrics for Broadway's Ballroom, Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were," and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Julie Benko, Christine Pedi, More Will Sing at Concert Fundraiser for Core Theatre Group at the Laurie Beechman by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Kushner will host the evening benefiting the new New York regional company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

21 Schools Win Free Disney Show Licenses by Logan Culwell-Block

The Educational Theatre Foundation, Disney Theatrical Group, and Music Theatre International recognized exceptional student-led programs across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Ariana DeBose, Mandy Gonzalez, Jennifer Simard, More Join 1-Night-Only A Chorus Line Anniversary Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The long-running dance musical is coming back to Broadway to benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Broadway, Off-Broadway Tax Subsidy Dries Up Earlier Than Expected by Logan Culwell-Block

The pandemic relief program provided up to $3 million in tax credits to shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Audra McDonald Adds Dates at Broadway's Gypsy by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated revival moved up its final performance at the Majestic to August 17 earlier this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Dolly: A True Original Musical World Premiere Launches July 18 in Nashville by Logan Culwell-Block

Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, and Quinn Titcomb lead the biomusical as Parton at different stages of her storied career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Broadway Gypsy Revival Posts Early Closing Date by Logan Culwell-Block

Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald leads the production, which will play its final performance in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24PM

Tracie Bennett Will Be Tallulah Bankhead in The Code at London's Southwark Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

John Partridge, Solomon Davy, and Nick Blakeley will co-star in the Michael McKeever play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Atlantic Theater Company Commissions Works From Keiko Green, Zachariah Ezer, Emma Watkins by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway company has revealed its 2025 Judith Champion Launch Commissions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Merrily We Roll Along Live Stage Film Sets Release Date With Fathom Entertainment by Logan Culwell-Block

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez's Broadway performances will be on screens in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Merrily We Roll Along Live Stage Film Sets Release Date With Fathom Events by Logan Culwell-Block

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez's Broadway performances will be on screens in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

If you know Pulitzer-winning dramas, you should wager big.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Ariana Grande, Josh Gad Will Lead Oh, the Places You'll Go Animated Movie Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming film will feature songs by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

Drag Race Stars Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Sapphira Cristál Taking a New, Witchier Hokus Pokus Live! on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Current All-Stars contestant Minj is writing, directing, and co-producing the fall show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Update: Jean Smart Out of Call Me Izzy With Knee Injury; Johanna Day Starring Through July 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo show serves as the Broadway debut for playwright Jamie Wax.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Educational Theatre Foundation, Broadway Licensing Reveal String Grantees by Logan Culwell-Block

The selected schools will get free performance rights and materials to produce a newly expanded edition of Adam Gwon and Sarah Hammond's String.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' The Harder They Come by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical made its world premiere Off-Broadway at The Public in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Minnie Driver Will Track Every Brilliant Thing in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, the solo play has given acclaimed runs Off-Broadway and at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM
Monday, July 14, 2025

Harvey Fierstein Sets 1st-Ever Public Exhibition of His Handmade Quilts by Logan Culwell-Block

The five-time Tony winner's textile work will be showcased at Connecticut's Keller Tavern Museum and History Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

James Ijames Joins Columbia University Tenured Theatre Faculty by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning Fat Ham playwright will be an associate professor of theatre at the institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Read the Reviews for Disney's New Beauty and the Beast Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe star in the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken-Linda Woolverton musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Matt de Rogatis, Christian Jules LeBlanc Will Star in Asbury Park The Zoo Story by Logan Culwell-Block

Theo Devaney is directing the Edward Albee play at Jersey Shore Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Sunday, July 13, 2025

Boop! Closes on Broadway July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jasmine Amy Rogers was a 2025 Tony Award nominee for her Broadway debut performance in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, July 11, 2025

Hadley Fraser Sings 'The Pantomime' in Latest Single From Live West End Album of Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The John Cassavetes film got the stage musical treatment via Rufus Wainwright and Ivo van Hove in London's West End last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Maybe Happy Ending Sets Cast Album Signing at The Drama Book Shop by Logan Culwell-Block

Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, and the full cast of the 2025 Best Musical Tony winner will be on hand, along with writer Hue Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

RuPaul's Drag Race Star Plasma Will Record a Live Album at Joe's Pub by Logan Culwell-Block

Plasma: Is Miss Thing On? will play the East Village venue later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM