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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Writer and Producer Ken Wydro Has Died at 81 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Wydro was a familiar face in the Off-Broadway scene, having co-created the smash hit Mama, I Want to Sing with his wife, Vy Higginsen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Check Out Photos of Jodi Benson, Heather Headley, More in Sweet Magnolias by Margaret Hall

Tony nominee Benson has joined the hit streaming show for its fourth season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Keke Palmer Teases Return to Broadway in Debbie Allen-Directed Muhammad Ali Play by Margaret Hall

Palmer spilled the news on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Howard Hughes Musical According to Howard to Premiere Off-Broadway at York Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

The piece is one of three new musicals set to be staged within the York's New2NY series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Water for Elephants Now Available for High Schoolers to Perform by Margaret Hall

Broadway Licensing Global will allow schools to perform the musical, which is also embarking on a national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Ted Lasso's Charlie Hiscock to Make Stage Debut in U.K. Revival of Glorious! by Margaret Hall

The comedy follows Florence Foster Jenkins, known for her flamboyant costumes and decidedly off-key singing voice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Darling Grenadine Now Available For Licensing by Margaret Hall

The musical by Daniel Zaitchik follows charismatic songwriter Harry and his relationships with performer Louise, his brother Paul, and his beloved dog.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, More Receive 2025 Oscar Nominations by Margaret Hall

The 96th Academy Awards will be held March 2 in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Scissorhandz Jukebox Musical Begins Performances January 23 by Margaret Hall

The musical, a reinvention of Tim Burton’s cult classic film Edward Scissorhands, uses the pop music of Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morissette, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

How Walt Disney World Is Celebrating 30 Years of Disney on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The annual Festival of the Arts is now in full swing, with special theatre-themed exhibitions and concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Tony Nominee Justin Cooley to Join Kimberly Akimbo Tour by Margaret Hall

Cooley will step back into the role of Seth Weetis for the production's engagements in Las Vegas, Omaha, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and part of Detroit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Lea Salonga to Be Honored by The Drama League by Margaret Hall

Whitney White, the Smash producers, and Audible Theater are among the Special Recognition Honorees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Ruthless! Director and Scribe Joel Paley Has Died at 69 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Paley's death comes only six weeks after his collaborator and husband Marvin E. Laird's passing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm to Lead Wicked on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Kebede will be the first Black actor to play Elphaba full time on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Amy Morton to Star in Chicago Premiere of You Will Get Sick by Margaret Hall

The production will mark the return of the Tony nominee to Steppenwolf Theatre Company, rejoining the fold after nearly a decade away.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

St. Ann’s Warehouse to Stage U.S. Premiere of Enda Walsh's Safe House by Margaret Hall

The play, also featuring music by Anna Mullarkey, is a co-production between St. Ann's and Ireland's Abbey Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Satirist Jules Feiffer Has Died at 95 by Margaret Hall

The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist was a prolific artist, playwright, screenwriter, adult and children's book author, and art instructor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Composer and Playwright Claire van Kampen Has Died at 71 by Margaret Hall

The author of the Tony-nominated play Farinelli and the King was known for her creative collaborations with husband Mark Rylance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

All-Star Lineup Revealed for Rufus Norris’ Final Year With London's National Theatre by Margaret Hall

Four world premieres remain under Norris' tenure, including Inter Alia, the newest play from Prima Facie playwright Suzie Miller.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Tommy Dorfman to Star in New York Theatre Workshop's Becoming Eve by Margaret Hall

Based on Abby Chava Stein's memoir, Emil Weinstein's play centers on the trans child of a dynastic Hasidic rabbinical family.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Dead Outlaw's Entire Off-Broadway Cast to Return for Broadway Run by Margaret Hall

The David Yazbek-Erik Della Penna-Itamar Moses musical will arrive at the Longacre in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Monday, January 20, 2025

Gwyneth Goes Skiing Begins New York Run January 20 by Margaret Hall

Linus Karp continues to bring ridiculous pop culture driven comedy to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Saturday, January 18, 2025

All-Femme, Asian-American Revival of Cymbeline Begins Performances Off-Broadway January 18 by Margaret Hall

The National Asian American Theatre Company production is the world premiere of a new modern verse translation of the Shakespeare play from Andrea Thome.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Casey Likes to Lead Arizona Spring Awakening Revival by Margaret Hall

The production is the latest in Likes' mission to bring greater theatrical attention back to his home state.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Josh Groban Will Perform at Roundabout Theatre Company's 2025 Gala by Margaret Hall

The event will honor Danny DeVito, who previously starred in Roundabout’s production of I Need That.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Julie Bowen to Star in Los Angeles World Premiere of Larissa FastHorse's Fake It Until You Make It by Margaret Hall

In FastHorse's play, a collision of friends and foes within the nonprofit sector spirals into a whirlwind of competition, chaos, and comedic revelation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Video: Get a 1st Listen to Musical Stage Adaptation of The Lost Boys by Margaret Hall

Tony winner Michael Arden is attached to direct the musical version of the 1987 vampire story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

What Is the Difference Between a Broadway Swing, Standby, Alternate, and Understudy? by Margaret Hall

In honor of National Swing Day, Playbill parses out the difference between the four separate-yet-related professions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Under George C. Wolfe and Audra McDonald, Gypsy Is Revisited Through a Black Lens by Margaret Hall

From Josephine Baker to the Chitlin’ Circuit, the new Broadway revival explores the lives of early 20th century Black performers, without changing a word.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Sailor Moon Musical to Tour North America by Margaret Hall

Following a group of magical girls who protect the Earth from evil, the series is extremely popular, having been translated into 17 languages, with the manga having sold more than 46 million…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

BAFTA Nominations: Wicked Left Out of Best Picture, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Both Nominated by Margaret Hall

The U.K. honors revealed this year's nominations January 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

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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 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime