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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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

Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic Begins Broadway Run December 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

David Cromer directs the Manhattan Theatre Club production, an Off-Broadway transfer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, December 18, 2023

California Mystic Pizza Musical Finds Full Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

See who's joining Krystina Alabado, Gianna Yanelli, and Kyra Kennedy in the screen-to-stage musical's West Coast premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Theatre Critic Peter Marks to Leave Washington Post by Logan Culwell-Block

The longtime writer took a voluntary buyout, putting the future of theatre criticism at the publication in question.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Hell's Kitchen, Babbitt, Untitled Unauthorized Hunter Thompson Musical, More Receive Edgerton Foundation Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The cash awards grant extra development and rehearsal time for new works with their entire creative teams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Steven Pasquale Boards Teeth Off-Broadway World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical from Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson is headed for Playwrights Horizons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Prayer for the French Republic Extends Broadway Premiere Before Performances Begin by Logan Culwell-Block

David Cromer directs the Joshua Harmon play for Manhattan Theatre Club, with performances beginning December 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

See Lucy Godínez and More in a Glimpse at Real Women Have Curves: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The world premiere officially opened December 14 at Massachusetts' American Repertory Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Friday, December 15, 2023

Jared Zirilli to Join Off-Broadway's The Jerusalem Syndrome by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wu Tang: An American Saga star will succeed James D. Gish in the York Theatre Company production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Tamara Tunie, Harry Lennix, More WIll Star in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose by Logan Culwell-Block

Chicago's Steppenwolf is hosting the world premiere in 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Broadway's Days of Wine and Roses Releases Cast Album; Hear Kelli O'Hara Sing 'There Go I' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Adam Guettel-Craig Lucas musical begins performances January 6, 2024 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Antonio Banderas and Emilio Aragón Spanish-Language Godspell Releases Cast Recording by Logan Culwell-Block

Banderas also announced which musicals he plans to produce next at Teatro del Soho.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

The Color Purple Movie Musical Soundtrack Released December 15; Hear Fantasia's 'I'm Here' by Logan Culwell-Block

The album features both the film's songs and tracks "inspired by" the movie musical, hitting movie theatres December 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

The Color Purple Movie Musical Soundtrack Released December 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

The album features both the film's songs and tracks "inspired by" the movie musical, hitting movie theatres December 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Hear Sutton Foster, Norbert Leo Butz, and More Sing the Opening From the Diary of Wimpy Kid Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

A cast album of the musical adaptation of Jeff Kinney's book series drops December 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Report: London's Stranger Things Stage Play Is Broadway-Bound, 1st of a Forthcoming Trilogy by Logan Culwell-Block

The Netflix series is looking to dramatically expand its onstage footprint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Watch: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez Are 'Old Friends' in New Music Video by Logan Culwell-Block

See the stars of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along perform one of the score's most beloved songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Watch: Danielle Brooks Shares Her Favorite Color Purple Wardrobe Malfunction by Logan Culwell-Block

The Golden Globe and Tony nominee says co-star Corey Hawkins spent a little too much time at craft services while filming the movie musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

New Film Tracks the Creation of The Violet Hour Musical; Watch the Trailer by Logan Culwell-Block

Moment to Moment features Jeremy Jordan, Brandon Uranowitz, Santino Fontana, Solea Pfeiffer, Erika Henningsen, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Shira Hass, Hadley Fraser, More Join West End Opening Night by Logan Culwell-Block

The new Rufus Wainwright musical based on the 1977 film will have a book and direction by Ivo van Hove.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Movie Musicals by Logan Culwell-Block

Wager it all and test your musical knowledge with this recent episode of the TV game show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

David Cromer to Star in U.S. Premiere of The Animal Kingdom Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The production will mark the American debut of playwright Ruby Thomas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical Officially Opens World Premiere December 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

Lucy Godínez leads the cast of the new stage work based on the play and film for Massachusetts' American Repertory Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Opens World Premiere in London's West End December 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

Patrick Vaill, Lauren Ward, and more are starring in the new stage play based on the Netflix series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

RCI Theatricals Makes Danielle Karliner Naish, Joe Christopher Partners Alongside David Richards by Logan Culwell-Block

The general management office serves Broadway's & Juliet, Hadestown, Harmony, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Charles Busch World Premiere Ibsen's Ghost Finds Full Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated playwright, cabaret performer, and drag queen will star in his new play at New Jersey's George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

James T. Lane's Amos Hart in Chicago Is a Tribute to Black Entertainer Bert Williams by Logan Culwell-Block

As the first Black actor to play the role on Broadway, Lane tells us how his performance (with those white gloves) is uniquely informed by the vaudeville star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Tony-Winning Parade Revival Will Tour in 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jason Robert Brown-Alfred Uhry musical returned to the Main Stem following a 2022 run at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Carly Hughes, Paolo Montalban, Jeff Whiting, More Join Educational Theatre Foundation Board by Logan Culwell-Block

The new appointments are part of a move to add artists to the roster to both serve as trustees and act as mentors and advocates in the industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

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