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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Bring Sweeney Todd Back Into the Top 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winners joined the Stephen Sondheim revival at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre February 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Rest Easy, Tom Holland Fans; West End Romeo and Juliet Revival Is Not Sold Out by Logan Culwell-Block

A key block of tickets, including the theatre's front row, have not yet been put on sale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

These Are the 1st High Schools That Will Get to Perform Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Licensing Global chose 29 schools to become the first in their U.S. state or territory to perform the new high school edition of the Olivier- and Tony-winning play via a special con…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Repertorio Español to Give U.S. Premiere of La Llamada by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work is from Veneno and Paquita Salas creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Drew Droege Leading Industry Presentation of Kim Powers' Rae Bourbon's Final Comeback Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Will Nunziata is directing the work from the two-time Emmy winner, following a drag queen's journey from selling out Carnegie Hall to serving time for murder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance Will Get U.K. Premiere at Almeida Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

The work made its world premiere Off-Broadway at Signature Theatre in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, February 12, 2024

Watch: Graham Phillips Sings 'Finishing the Hat' in Preview of Axelrod PAC's Reimagined Sunday in the Park With George by Logan Culwell-Block

The New Jersey theatre has partnered with Grind Arts Company for the new production of the Pulitzer-winning Stephen Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Drag Ball-Inspired NYC Cats Revival Finds Full Creative Team... and It Includes a Beat Arranger by Logan Culwell-Block

Perelman Performing Arts Center is poised to host the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical like you've never seen it before.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Broadway's Purlie Victorious Will Air on PBS by Logan Culwell-Block

Great Performances filmed a live performance of the Ossie Davis play's revival before the production closed earlier this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Talent Agency A3 Artists Shutters by Logan Culwell-Block

The New York- and Los Angeles–based firm counted several Broadway notables on its client list.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, More to Lead Les Misérables Arena Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The pair will share the role of Jean Valjean opposite Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden as Javert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Actors' Equity Authorizes Strike That Could Pause In-Development Plays and Musicals by Logan Culwell-Block

The performer and stage manager union is currently negotiating with The Broadway League over a Development Agreement that expired February 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, Jordan Dobson, George Salazar Star in Glory Days Concert February 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

The one-night-only event is a benefit for Off-Broadway's Keen Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Sunday, February 11, 2024

From Harold Hill (Back) to Wolverine; See Hugh Jackman in New Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-time Tony winner is claw-handed again in the upcoming Marvel release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:24PM

It's Finally Here: Watch the 1st Trailer for the Wicked Movie by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming two-part film version of the long-running Broadway favorite musical dropped its first trailer during the 2024 Super Bowl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:06PM
Friday, February 9, 2024

Williamstown Theatre Festival Unveils New Leadership Model by Logan Culwell-Block

A new rotating plan has been created in hopes of promoting opportunities for emerging artists and creating shared ownership.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Joey McIntyre, Manila Luzon to Star in L.A. Return of Drag: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The brainchild of RuPaul's Drag Race star Alaska, the work is aiming for NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Photos: Comedy, Theatre Stars Come Out to Celebrate Opening Night for Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

Bowen Yang, Busy Philipps, Amy Sedaris, Michael R. Jackson, and more were all on hand for the special evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Watch: Aaron Tveit, Audra McDonald, Maria Friedman, More Sing 'Edelweiss' at London Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Celebrating the iconic musical theatre writing duo's 80th anniversary, My Favorite Things is screening in U.K. movie theatres and will broadcast in the U.S. on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Itamar Moses' The Ally Extends World Premiere Off-Broadway Run at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

Josh Radnor is leading the cast, with performances set to begin February 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

The Color Purple Movie Musical Sets Streaming Premiere on Max by Logan Culwell-Block

You'll be able to watch the screen version of the 2005 Broadway musical at home this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by and starring Cole Escola, the new Off-Broadway play centers on Mary Todd Lincoln as you've never seen her before.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Listen: Christi Makes a Difficult Choice in New Single From Dance Moms Parody Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pyramid: A Dance Moms Parody Musical features music and lyrics by James Stryska and Isabel Grace and a book by Erica Molfetto and Molly Russo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit Join Broadway's Sweeney Todd Beginning February 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winners are the Sondheim revival's new Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM

2024 Junior Theater Festival West Takes Over Sacramento Beginning February 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

Taylor Iman Jones, Andrew Barth Feldman, and more will be on hand to celebrate all things youth theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM
Thursday, February 8, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club Unveils 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup by Logan Culwell-Block

The NYC company will develop new works by a.k. payne, Aurora Real de Asua, and Dipika Guha.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Meet Hillary Clinton... in Off-Broadway's Upcoming Parody Musical Five by Logan Culwell-Block

Ivana... Marla... Melania... Stormy... Ivanka... Can you guess the theme of this new political musical?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

MCC Theater Developing What's Eating Gilbert Grape Musical Featuring Songs by Bandits on the Run, Christopher Sears by Logan Culwell-Block

The indie-folk-pop-Americana band is made up of Sydney Shepherd, Adrian Blake Enscoe, and Regina Strayhorn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Kwame Kwei-Armah Stepping Away From Young Vic Theatre; Reveals His Final Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The London theatre will present a new musical from Elvis Costello and Sarah Ruhl, the U.K. debut of Passing Strange, and more in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Cole Escola Is Oh, Mary!, Opening Off-Broadway February 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Eric Keen-Louie Promoted to Artistic Producing Director at La Jolla Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The producer previously served as the California company's producing director and executive producer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

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