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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Sonia Friedman Productions Adds Jack Dingle as Managing Director by Logan Culwell-Block

The appointment is the latest in a string of key personnel changes at the U.K. stage and film production company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

London's Devil Wears Prada Musical Will Release a Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Vanessa Williams stars as Runway Editor Miranda Priestly in the Elton John-Shaina Taub-Kate Wetherhead musical version of the film favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Is Getting a New Leading Cast in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Jack Christou, Stewart Clarke, Avril Maponga, Max Potter, Adam Wadsworth, and Edie Wright will join the stage adaptation of the Netflix series in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls Musicals Are in the Works by Logan Culwell-Block

DreamWorld Theatricals and Music Theatre International are collaborating to bring both titles to Broadway Junior.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:18AM

Sia Musical Saturday Church Begins Off-Broadway August 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

Bryson Battle, J. Harrison Ghee, and Joaquina Kalukango lead the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Right Before I Go Adds Additional Performances Off-Broadway With Christine Taylor, Seth Rudetsky by Logan Culwell-Block

Stan Zimmerman's play is headed to The Tank in benefit of suicide prevention group SL24 Unlocke the Light.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Mamma Mia!'s Broadway Return Keeps Setting Box Office Records, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

It's a rich producer's world for the ABBA jukebox musical, back at the Winter Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Raúl Esparza, Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead Sweet Smell of Success Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The Marvin Hamlisch, Craig Carnelia, and John Guare's musical will play for three performances, produced by MasterVoices.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Maestra Music's RISE Summit Plans 2nd Annual Event by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's summit will focus on accessibility, featuring a conversation with Ryan J. Haddad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Tom Sturridge, Brian d'Arcy James Join St. Ann's Warehouse Anna Christie; Mike Faist Steps Away by Logan Culwell-Block

Thomas Kail is directing the Off-Broadway revival, with Michelle Williams in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Photos: See Denée Benton, Amina Faye, Ato Blankson-Wood, More in Rehearsal for Pericles Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Featuring music by Troy Anthony, the limited engagement from the Public Theater will run August 29-September 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Watch: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley Bring the Hamlet Backstory to the Screen in 1st Teaser for Hamnet by Logan Culwell-Block

The screen version of Maggie O'Farrell's novel centers on the tragic inspiration behind one of Shakespeare's most enduring classics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Daniel Reichard Will Channel Mr. Rogers at the Laurie Beechman With Hello, Neighbor by Logan Culwell-Block

The October concerts will feature the Jersey Boys star celebrating the genius of the music of our childhood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Monday, August 25, 2025

The Jeopardy! Category Is... The Wizard of Oz by Logan Culwell-Block

How well do you know the classic 1939 MGM movie musical?

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Library of Congress Has Added Musical Sketches From The Wizard of Oz Film to Collection by Logan Culwell-Block

Amongst the artifacts is the only lyric sketch for "Over the Rainbow" known to exist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Host NextGen Spotlight Concert at The Green Room 42 by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening, showcasing rising stars in the industry, is a program of Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Sally Struthers to Star in George Street Playhouse An Old-Fashioned Family Murder by Logan Culwell-Block

Larry Raben is directing the Joe DiPietro play at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Just In Time Writer Isaac Oliver Sets London Comedy Debut by Logan Culwell-Block

The humorist is bringing an evening of "sit-down comedy" to The Divine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Willy Falk Will Return to the NY Stage in Truman vs. Israel by Logan Culwell-Block

William Spatz's new play centers on the political clash behind the birth of the Jewish state.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

L Morgan Lee, Shonica Gooden, Matthew Stern Join Pace University Faculty by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway vets will work in the school's Sands College of Performing Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Ciara Renée Files Suit Against Producers of Wanted Over Broadway Transfer by Logan Culwell-Block

The Waitress and Frozen star co-led the musical's Paper Mill Playhouse bow last year, but her role was recast for Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Josh Sharp Solo Show Ta-da! Gets 2nd, Final Extension Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

2025 Tony winner Sam Pinkleton is at the helm of the new play at Greenwich House Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Friday, August 22, 2025

The Future of Theatre is in Bloomington, Indiana—at the International Thespian Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual summer event has become the premier destination for pre-college theatre students and educators, onstage and off.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

The Future of the Broadway is in Bloomfield, Indiana—at the International Thespian Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual summer event has become the premier destination for pre-college theatre students and educators, onstage and off.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Photos: Free Shakespeare in the Park Throws a Starry Opening Night Celebration for Twelfth Night by Logan Culwell-Block

Sandra Oh, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lupita Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, and more star in the Public Theater production at the newly renovated Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Get a 1st Listen to Krystina Alabado Singing Wilson Phillips' 'Hold On' From Mystic Pizza Musical Concept Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Alabado, Alaina Anderson, Deánna Giulietti, and more from the cast of the recent Paper Mill Playhouse run are featured on the upcoming release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Amy Lennox Sings 'Married' 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 11:02AM
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater's Ragtime Finds Full Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and Nichelle Lewis are leading the Ahrens and Flaherty musical after starring in it at New York City Center last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Tony-Winning Broadway Director Jack O'Brien Takes Acting Role in HBO's The Comeback by Logan Culwell-Block

Led by Lisa Kudrow, the cult favorite series is currently shooting its much-anticipated third season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Dates, Creative Team Revealed for Vineyard's The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire by Logan Culwell-Block

The Anne Washburn play about a Northern California community living on the land thrown into disarray when one of their own dies makes its world premiere this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

A Collection of Hirschfeld Originals Will Exhibit at The Algonquin by Logan Culwell-Block

Strokes of Genius will feature the Broadway caricaturist's takes on The Phantom of the Opera, Judy Garland, Gwen Verdon, Carol Burnett, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

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Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
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Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater