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Friday, January 5, 2024

Take a Look at Prayer for the French Republic on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The new play from Significant Other playwright Joshua Harmon will officially open via Manhattan Theatre Club January 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Watch Taraji P. Henson 'Push Da Button' in The Color Purple by Logan Culwell-Block

With the screen version of the Broadway musical currently in movie theatres, a full number has hit the internet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Best Musical Winner Kimberly Akimbo Will End Great Broadway Adventure in April by Logan Culwell-Block

The original cast will remain with the production through the final performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

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

The work from playwright Ed. Weinberger will be seen at California's Garry Marshall Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Fun Home Cast, Creators to Reunite for 10th Anniversary Reunion Concerts by Logan Culwell-Block

The special event will benefit LGBTQIA+ non-profit Outright International and will be streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Broadway-Bound Smash Musical to Give NYC Workshop by Logan Culwell-Block

Brooks Ashmanskas, Alex Brightman, and Yvette Nicole Brown are amongst the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Watch: The Wiz Star Nichelle Lewis Sings The National Anthem for New Year's Eve Giants Game by Logan Culwell-Block

The newcomer is playing Dorothy in the Broadway-bound revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

See Who's Joining Michael Sheen in New Tim Price Play Nye at London's National by Logan Culwell-Block

Charting the creation of Britain's National Health Service, the work will be directed by Rufus Norris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Saturday, December 30, 2023

Some Like It Hot Takes Final Broadway Bow December 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical made history, featuring one of the first nonbinary performers to win a Tony Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Monday, December 25, 2023

Tony Awards Drama, Understudies to the Rescue, Wicked's 20th: The Biggest Headlines of 2023 by Logan Culwell-Block

As the year draws to a close, we're looking back at a tumultuous 2023 in Broadway news.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

'Look What God Has Done': The Color Purple Movie Musical Hits Theatres December 25 by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from the Broadway musical, the film stars Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, December 22, 2023

Murder Mystery Play Deadly Stages Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The show will run in 2024 at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Watch: Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, and the Cast of Sweeney Todd Perform a Tiny Desk Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Hear "My Friends," "By the Sea," "Johanna," and "A Little Priest" from the starry Sondheim revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM
Thursday, December 21, 2023

At a Recent Hamilton Performance, Two Actors Changed Leading Roles Mid-Show by Logan Culwell-Block

Sickness on Broadway led to a mid-show shuffling of swings and understudies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Alysha Umphress Reuniting With Jeff Blumenkrantz for Green Room 42 Show by Logan Culwell-Block

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Fact-Checks and Footnotes For the Leonard Bernstein Biopic, Maestro by Logan Culwell-Block

Bradley Cooper directed and starred in the new film, and we rate how well he mimicked Bernstein's conducting style.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Taraji P. Henson 'Almost Had to Walk Away From Color Purple' Over Low Pay by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring as Shug Avery in the upcoming movie musical, Henson has been making waves talking about salaries for Black women in Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Sasha Hutchings, James T. Lane, Angela Birchett, More Join After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Full casting and creative team have been revealed for the upcoming New Jersey production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth to Give 1-Night-Only Benefit Concert Honoring the Late Todd Haimes by Logan Culwell-Block

Warren Carlyle will direct and choreograph the evening at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Upcoming NYC Children of Eden Concert Finds Full Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Auli'i Cravalho, Norm Lewis, and Nikki Renée Daniels are leading the Manhattan Concert Productions event at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Watch: Meet the Cast of the Upcoming Mean Girls Movie Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

From the Plastics to the burnouts, a new video featurette is giving us a preview of all the students at North Shore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Peter Pan, Threepenny Opera: What's Passing Into Public Domain in 2024? by Logan Culwell-Block

A new year, another new batch of works newly open for free adaptation and performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Taylor Iman Jones, Brittney Mack, Arielle Jacobs, More Will Appear at 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta by Logan Culwell-Block

The celebration of all things youth theatre is set for January 12-14, 2024—and Playbill will be there.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Melissa Errico Exploring Sondheim in the City With New Album and Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block

"Sondheim is my New York, and his is the city of my dreams," says the Tony nominee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The Holiday Boost Continues as Ticket Prices Soar by Logan Culwell-Block

More than half of Broadway's 26 shows made The $1 Million Club this week as tourists continue their descent on NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Leslie Uggams, More Join New York City Center Encores! Jelly's Last Jam by Logan Culwell-Block

Nicholas Christopher will star as Jelly Roll Morton with performances beginning in February 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Hear a Track From All About Eve and Sunset Boulevard-Inspired Diva: Live From Hell! London Studio Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Luke Bayer stars in the solo musical from Alexander Sage Oyen and Nora Brigid Monahan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Leslie Uggmans, More Join New York City Center Encores! Jelly's Last Jam by Logan Culwell-Block

Nicholas Christopher will star as Jelly Roll Morton with performances beginning in February 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Cecily Strong and David Zayas Will Lead Brooklyn Laundry World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work from John Patrick Shanley is getting an Off-Broadway bow via Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Color Purple? by Logan Culwell-Block

The film adaptation of the 2005 Broadway show hits movie theatres December 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

London's National Theatre Launches Black Plays Archive by Logan Culwell-Block

The online resource covers around 850 plays from more than 300 Black British, African, and Caribbean playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

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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