All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's Teeth Begins Performances February 21 at Playwrights Horizons by Meg Masseron

The world premiere from the Strange Loop creator follows Christian teenager Dawn O'Keefe, whose body bites back when men try to violate her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Darren Criss to Perform Voiceover in Viral Hit Gwyneth Goes Skiing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival by Meg Masseron

The comedic play-with-music returns to the Fringe after two sold-out runs in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Kate Taney-Billingsley's American Rot Will Make World Premiere at La MaMa; Count Stovall to Lead Cast by Meg Masseron

Estelle Parsons will direct the new play following two men from historically-linked families meeting and confronting hundreds of years of injustice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM
Monday, February 19, 2024

New York City Gay Men's Chorus Honors Chita Rivera and Robin de Jesús in Annual Benefit February 19 by Meg Masseron

This year's Harmony Gala also honors the not-for-profit The Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Saturday, February 17, 2024

A Noise Within Production of Sweeney Todd Officially Opens February 17 by Meg Masseron

Julia Rodriguez-Elliott directs the Stephen Sondheim favorite at the Los Angeles venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Friday, February 16, 2024

Feel Good Friday: A Rehearsal Video From a 55+ Production of Grease Goes Viral by Meg Masseron

Ontario's Musical Theatre Productions is sending its Silver Spotlight senior company back to senior year of high school.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Rebecca Kritzer Named Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's 2024 Fellow by Meg Masseron

Kritzer will work alongside director Leigh Silverman and choreographer Mayte Natalio on Suffs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

P. Carl's Becoming a Man Begins Performances at A.R.T. February 16 by Meg Masseron

Tony winner Diane Paulus co-directs the adaptation of the acclaimed memoir with Carl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, February 15, 2024

American Theatre Wing Partners with Drama Book Shop to Launch Monthly Play Reading Club by Meg Masseron

The club will offer both in-person and virtual programming to engage the theatre community across the nation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Syncing Ink Is Coming Back to NYC With Its Original Cast, Including Tony Nominee Kara Young by Meg Masseron

The hip-hop work is headed to The Apollo Stages at the Victoria following a 2017 run at The Flea.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Go Inside the Rehearsal Room for Broadway's Suffs by Meg Masseron

Plus, see producer Hillary Clinton visit the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Olivier Award Winner David Bedella to Join & Juliet on Broadway by Meg Masseron

Bedella will reprise the role he originated in the Manchester production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Dear Octopus at London's National Theatre? by Meg Masseron

Emily Burns directs the work's first U.K. revival since the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

The Age of Innocence Officially Opens at San Diego's Old Globe February 15 by Meg Masseron

Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel is newly adapted by Karen Zacarías.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Mona Pirnot's I Love You So Much I Could Die? by Meg Masseron

Tony nominee Lucas Hnath directs the part-concert, part-play, featuring monologues performed by computer and songs performed by the playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

California's Ensemble Theatre Company Joins League of Resident Theatres by Meg Masseron

Joining the league honors artistic and administrative excellence through approval from the LORT Board of Directors, Actor's Equity Association, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Get a 1st Listen to a Track From the Upcoming Cast Recording of The Gospel According to Heather by Meg Masseron

The pop musical follows a teenage girl dealing with small politics, romance, and maybe being the new Messiah.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Liza Birkenmeier's Grief Hotel Will Return to NYC in Residence With The Public Theater by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the New York Premiere of Between Two Knees? by Meg Masseron

The production is from The 1491, an intertribal sketch comedy troupe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Dodie Smith's Dear Octopus Opens at London's National February 14 by Meg Masseron

Emily Burns directs the work's first U.K. revival since the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Mona Pirnot's I Love You So Much I Could Die Opens Off-Broadway February 14 by Meg Masseron

Tony nominee Lucas Hnath directs the part-concert, part-play, featuring monologues performed by computer and songs performed by the playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Why Am I So Single?, From Six Creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Sets West End World Premiere by Meg Masseron

The new musical follows two perpetually single friends in the age of Tinder...and Bumble, and Grindr, and Hinge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32AM
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

New York City Gay Men's Chorus to Honor Chita Rivera and Robin de Jesús in Annual Benefit by Meg Masseron

This year's Harmony Gala will also honor the not-for-profit The Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Monday, February 12, 2024

Huey Lewis Jukebox Musical The Heart of Rock and Roll Plans Valentine's Day Ticket Offer by Meg Masseron

All tickets available at the box office in a limited time period will be sold for $19.85.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Julian Ovenden, Tanya Franks, Katie Bernstein, More Will Lead Power of Sail at Menier Chocolate Factory by Meg Masseron

Dominic Dromgoole is directing the new moral thriller from Paul Grellong, centering on a Harvard professor who invites a white nationalist to his yearly symposium at the college.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Saturday, February 10, 2024

The Notebook Begins Previews on Broadway February 10 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 12:18AM
Friday, February 9, 2024

See the Cast of Broadway's The Notebook Serving Aquarius Season Energy With 'Underwater' Portraits by Meg Masseron

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to New York February 10 with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Lea DeLaria to Present A Very Lea Easter at Joe's Pub by Meg Masseron

The acclaimed comedian and POTUS star will play the downtown venue on Easter Sunday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

PBS Kids Series Alma's Way Releases Debut Album Featuring Title Track by Lin-Manuel Miranda by Meg Masseron

The television series follows a young Puerto Rican girl living in The Bronx.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM