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Monday, January 29, 2024

Len Cariou Will Star in Off-Broadway Tuesdays With Morrie by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sweeney Todd Tony winner will play the title role in Mitch Albom's story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Anika Noni Rose, Gavin Creel, Lea Salonga, More Will Be Miscast for MCC Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual concert event invites Broadway favorites to step outside of their usual type.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

New Harry Chapin Jukebox Musical in Development in Australia by Logan Culwell-Block

Short Stories will feature a book by British screenwriter Mike Bullen and music by the late "Cat's in the Cradle" songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Sunday, January 28, 2024

Days of Wine and Roses Opens on Broadway January 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James star in the new musical from Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, January 26, 2024

Fixing Peter Pan...and Its 'Indian' Problem by Logan Culwell-Block

Larissa FastHorse and Lonny Price on making a radically new and inclusive version of the classic 1954 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Cole Escola Is Oh, Mary! Off-Broadway Beginning January 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Jessica Fontana Releases Debut Solo Album Every Day Special January 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

The 10-track album includes duets with Michael Lowney and husband Santino Fontana.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Neil Patrick Harris-Helmed Tick, Tick...BOOM! Begins at Kennedy Center January 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Brandon Uranowitz, Denée Benton, and Grey Henson star in the semi-autobiographical musical from Rent writer Jonathan Larson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Thursday, January 25, 2024

See Who's Joining Laurie Metcalf in World Premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf by Logan Culwell-Block

Joe Mantello is directing the previously untitled work, about a family struggling to figure out how to deal with other people.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think About the New York City Center Encores! Once Upon a Mattress? by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, get a first look at photos of the new Sutton Foster-led revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

The Color Purple Leads NAACP Image Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

Winners will be revealed at a March 16 ceremony broadcast on BET and CBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

'It's Imperative That You Come and Join Us': Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Had to Convince Michelle Yeoh to Join Wicked Film by Logan Culwell-Block

The Everything Everywhere All at Once Oscar winner is starring as Madame Morrible in the upcoming two-part screen version of the Broadway favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Reimagined Obie Awards Will Give Winners Cash Grants in Lieu of Awards Ceremony by Logan Culwell-Block

Winners will receive grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to support further growth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Fiddler on the Roof, New Secret Garden Adaptation, More Added to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The season is outgoing Artistic Director Tim Sheader's last before moving to his new position at the Donmar Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Five Parody Musical Will Play Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06AM

Sutton Foster Leads Once Upon a Mattress at New York City Center Encores! Beginning January 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Nikki Renée Daniels, J. Harrison Ghee, Harriet Harris, Cheyenne Jackson, and more co-star in the new revival of the 1959 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Chita Rivera Awards Set 2024 Date at NYU Skirball by Logan Culwell-Block

The yearly awards honor dance and choreographic excellence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Photos: Irish Repertory's Aristocrats Celebrates Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The production is the second in Irish Rep's Friel Project, presenting three of Brian Friel's plays set in the fictional Irish town of Ballybeg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Discount Tickets Keep Attendance High as Box Offices Battle Winter Lows by Logan Culwell-Block

This week's numbers show the power of programs like Broadway Week, which offers half-off tickets to most shows on the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Broadway Licensing Acquires Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance and Candrice Jones' Flex by Logan Culwell-Block

The group will license the plays via the Dramatists Play Service imprint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

The Hot Wing King, Cherry Jones-Led Grapes of Wrath, More Join National Theatre Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Roy Alexander Weise is directing the Pulitzer-winning Katori Hall play, which will mark its U.K. debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

The Wiz Will Tour After Coming to Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

A second leg for the '70s musical has been revealed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Goodspeed Adds 3 New Musicals to Upcoming Season at the Terris Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony-winning director Darko Tresnjak is penning the book and lyrics to a new musical set aboard an ocean liner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, January 22, 2024

1776 Tour Producers Sued for Alleged 'Retaliatory' Termination by Logan Culwell-Block

Actor Zuri Washington says the tour's staff acted with racial prejudice when firing her following her public complaints about the production's COVID policies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Watch: See Highlights From Broadway's Days of Wine and Roses, Starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical from Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas opens at Studio 54 January 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Tina Howe's Final Play Where Women Go Will Play Off-Broadway World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Tent Theater Company and Concord Theatricals are presenting the new work from the late playwright at HERE.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Watch: Mauricio Martínez and Cayleigh Capaldi Sing From New Musical Figaro by Logan Culwell-Block

T. Oliver Reid, Jayke Workman, Benjamin Pajak, Lily Bell Morgan, and more co-star on the upcoming recording of Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata's new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Josephine Phoenix's Between Coconuts and Concrete Will Get Reading Via New York Theatre Barn by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo work explores Phoenix's childhood being raised by a Cuban Las Vegas showgirl and a Spanish-Lebanese flamenco guitarist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Ephie Aardema to Star in A Perfect Peace Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work from Martin M. Zuckerman follows an Israeli war hero who discovers some dark truths about himself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Watch: Aisha Jackson Sings New Michael Mott Song 'Fly High' by Logan Culwell-Block

Filmed at Open Jar Studios, the video follows a young woman auditioning for her performing dream job.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

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