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Monday, January 22, 2024

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

Samuel Adewunmi Stars in West End Transfer of Sam Holcroft's A Mirror Beginning January 22 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jonny Lee Miller, Tanya Reynolds, and Geoffrey Streatfeild are reprising their performances from last year's Almeida Theatre run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

The White Chip Makes Off-Broadway Return Beginning January 22 by Logan Culwell-Block

Joe Tapper is back starring in Sean Daniels' autobiographical play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Final Stephen Sondheim Musical Here We Are Completes Extended Off-Broadway World Premiere January 21 by Logan Culwell-Block

David Hyde Pierce, Micaela Diamond, Amber Gray, and Jin Ha are among the starry cast of the new work, which features a book by David Ives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Brian Friel's Aristocrats Opens Off-Broadway January 21 by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Saturday, January 20, 2024

Alysha Umphress Reunites With Jeff Blumenkrantz at Green Room 42 January 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway favorites will be joined by special guest star Kenita R. Miller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, January 19, 2024

Natalie Walker and Jon-Michael Reese Are Teaming Up for an NYC Concert Evening by Logan Culwell-Block

The White Girl in Danger stars will perform at Manhattan's Green Room 42, with a live-streaming option available.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

How to Get 2-for-1 Tickets During Broadway Week 2024 by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's "week" extends through February 4, giving Broadway fans a good chance to see some theatre on a budget.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Broadway's Upcoming Hell's Kitchen Launches Fellowship Program by Logan Culwell-Block

The initiative looks to strengthen the Broadway employment pipeline by giving a boost to historically overlooked communities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Conductor Karl Jurman Has Worked on The Lion King for 26 Years by Logan Culwell-Block

The music director just retired from the long-running Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Exclusive: Mean Girls Movie Musical Drives Increase in Streams of the Broadway Album by Logan Culwell-Block

According to Spotify, the new theatre release has fans revisiting the 2018 cast album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Mystic Pizza Musical Makes West Coast Premiere at California's La Mirada Theatre Beginning January 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Krystina Alabado, Gianna Yanelli, and Kyra Kennedy star in the stage adaptation of the 1988 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Photos: Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James Bring Days of Wine and Roses to Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Watch: Get a Sneak Peek at the Upcoming New York City Center Encores! Once Upon a Mattress by Logan Culwell-Block

See Tony winner J. Harrison Ghee's "Many Moons Ago" and Nikki Renée Daniels and Cheyenne Jackson singing "In a Little While" in this rehearsal room preview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Sheria Irving, Gabriel Ebert, More Will Lead Public's Sally & Tom by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Suzan-Lori Parks begins at the Off-Broadway theatre March 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Apple Is 'Not Moving Forward' With Schmigadoon!; 3rd Season Already Written by Logan Culwell-Block

The show's creator and head writer Cinco Paul is hopeful the series will find a new streaming home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Prayer for the French Republic Gets Final Broadway Extension Into March by Logan Culwell-Block

The Joshua Harmon play opened January 9 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre via Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Sarah Brightman Finally Travels to Deepspace... in Mobile Video Game by Logan Culwell-Block

The Phantom of the Opera star named and sings the theme song for a new iOS and Android game titled Love and Deepspace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Benjamin Walker, More Complete Cast of Rufus Wainwright-Ivo Van Hove Musical Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

Sheridan Smith is leading the cast of the new stage work based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers Star in World Premiere Play The Journals of Adam and Eve Beginning January 18 by Logan Culwell-Block

The work from playwright Ed. Weinberger is playing California's Garry Marshall Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

How Do You Write a Musical About Addiction? Adam Guettel Has Some Ideas by Logan Culwell-Block

The Light in the Piazza composer goes deep, and dark, in Broadway's Days of Wine and Roses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

6 Understudies Will Step Into the Spotlight in Broadway's Sweeney Todd Over the Next 3 Weeks by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out when you can see Nicholas Christopher, Jeanna de Waal, Raymond J. Lee, and more in the Sondheim revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Stereophonic Is Coming to Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Featuring original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the David Adjmi play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere Off-Broadway via Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Stephanie J. Block Will Star in Bartlett Sher-Directed West End Kiss Me, Kate by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner will share the stage with Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Broadway's Harmony Will Close in February by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, the musical stars Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, and Julie Benko.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:02PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Sweeney Todd Says Goodbye to Ashford and Groban With the $2 Million Club by Logan Culwell-Block

Also, Shucked closes up shop with the best-grossing week of its entire run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

1st Listen: Alli Mauzey Sings 'Too Much Fun Fun' Dance Pre-Mix From Upcoming Whisper Darkly Concept Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The Kimberly Akimbo star leads the new electro-swing musical from Andrew Gerle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Richard C. Walter Will Share New Work With Concert at Chelsea Table + Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The rising musical theatre composer's past work includes Madame Clicquot: A Revolutionary Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Charlotte St. Martin to Step Down From The Broadway League by Logan Culwell-Block

Completing an 18-year tenure, St. Martin will retire as president of the trade organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Machinal, Starring Rosie Sheehy, to Play London's Old Vic by Logan Culwell-Block

The production played an earlier run via Ustinov Studio and Theatre Royal Bath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

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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