All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Primary Trust, Here There Are Blueberries, More Announced for McCarter Theatre Center's 2024-2025 Season by Meg Masseron

The season will also include the previously announced world premiere of the new musical Empire Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Cast and Creative Team Revealed for Kate Hamill's Adaptation of Emma at Austin Playhouse by Meg Masseron

Lara Toner Haddock will direct the fast-paced take on Jane Austen's novel of the same title.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Photos: Go Inside Paul Grellong's Power of Sail at London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Meg Masseron

Julian Ovenden, Giles Terera, and more star in the Harvard University-set moral thriller directed by Dominic Dromgoole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Matt Cardle and More Join Upcoming U.K. and Ireland Tour of & Juliet by Meg Masseron

The tour of the international hit jukebox musical launches in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Suffs Begins Previews on Broadway March 26 by Meg Masseron

The new musical explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures with a book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, March 25, 2024

Immersive Priscilla the Party! Officially Opens in London March 25 by Meg Masseron

The new production turns the Olivier-winning musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert into a dance party with dining options, a bar, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Sunday, March 24, 2024

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose Begins World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company March 24 by Meg Masseron

Two-time Tony winner Phylicia Rashad will direct the about family, faith, and Black American politics.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, March 22, 2024

The Look Book: The Playful Fashion of the Water for Elephants Red Carpet by Meg Masseron

The evening offered a diverse array of fun, eccentric looks to match the show's circus setting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Get a Sneak Peek of David Yazbek's Dead Outlaw With This Trailer by Meg Masseron

The new musical from the creators of The Band's Visit follows a real-life outlaw whose dead body becomes a side-show attraction.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Here's How to Get $19 Tickets to Suffs on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The new musical explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures with a book, music and lyrics by Shaina Taub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Get a 1st Look at Clips from Lempicka on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The biomusical following the life of the artist and exiled aristocrat comes to Broadway from Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

David Morrissey Stars in Double Bill of Harold Pinter Plays Beginning March 22 by Meg Masseron

Lindsay Posner directs Morrissey in The Lover and The Collection at Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, March 21, 2024

Dead Outlaw, the New Musical From The Band's Visit Creators, Extends Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The new David Yazbek, Erik Della Penna, and Itamar Moses musical follows a real-life outlaw whose dead body becomes a side-show attraction.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Video: See the Cast of Lempicka Take Their 1st Broadway Bows by Meg Masseron

The biomusical following the life of the artist and exiled aristocratcomes to Broadway from Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Video: See Joshua Boone Perform 'Little Brother' From The Outsiders by Meg Masseron

The musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel is a plea for empathy towards society's outcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Paul Grellong's Power of Sail Makes U.K. Premiere at Menier Chocolate Factory March 20 by Meg Masseron

Dominic Dromgoole will direct the moral thriller centering on a Harvard professor who invites a white nationalist to his yearly symposium at the college.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Liza Birkenmeier's Grief Hotel Returns to NYC in Residence With The Public Theater March 20 by Meg Masseron

The return, presented by Clubbed Thumb in partnership with New Georges, is directed by Tara Ahmadinejad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

"That's the Sexiness You're Feeling!": Meet the Cast and Creative Team of Broadway's Lempicka by Meg Masseron

The biomusical stars Eden Espinosa as artist and exiled Polish aristocrat Tamara de Lempicka.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06PM

Watch McKenzie Kurtz Perform The Heart of Rock and Roll's 'It Hit Me Like a Hammer,' Plus Huey Lewis Chats About New Musical by Meg Masseron

Both artists appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as the jukebox musical readies to begin performances on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

2022 Broadway Revival of The Piano Lesson Announces Recoupment by Meg Masseron

The production, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, was Tony-nominated for Best Revival of a Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Donmar Warehouse's's The Cherry Orchard Finds Full Cast by Meg Masseron

Benedict Andrews will direct his new version of the work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Ben Platt Reveals the Inspiration Behind Upcoming Album Honeymind, Talks Upcoming Broadway Concert Residency by Meg Masseron

Platt appeared on the view March 18 to share the news and perform "Andrew" from the album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Lempicka Begins Previews on Broadway March 19 by Meg Masseron

The biomusical following the life of the artist and exiled aristocratcomes to Broadway from Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Monday, March 18, 2024

Six National Tour Will Welcome New Queens by Meg Masseron

The "Boleyn" North American tour launched in 2022 and continues throughout North America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

'I Hope It Beautifully Scars': Hear More About The Outsiders on Broadway From the Cast and Creative Team by Meg Masseron

The stage musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film is now in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

James Earl Jones Theatre and La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Will Receive Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award by Meg Masseron

The award honors preservation projects for historical buildings in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM
Saturday, March 16, 2024

The Look Book: Blues Dominated the Red Carpet of The Notebook by Meg Masseron

The musical adaption of Nicholas Sparks' popular love story brought an evening of romantic spring looks to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

The Outsiders Begins Previews on Broadway March 16 by Meg Masseron

The stage musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film is directed by Danya Taymor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Friday, March 15, 2024

On the Red Carpet: The Broadway Cast of The Notebook Pours Their Hearts Out by Meg Masseron

Plus, we asked the cast and opening night guests to reenact the sobs and sniffles they hear in the audience at the musical adaption of Nicholas Sparks' tearjerker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:18PM
Thursday, March 14, 2024

The Notebook Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Release Next Month; Single 'Leave the Light On' Available Now by Meg Masseron

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to New York with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Here's How to Get $35 Tickets to Lempicka on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The biomusical following the life of the artist and exiled aristocratcomes to Broadway from Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

All that Chat