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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Video: Prayer for the French Republic Is About History, Family, and Antisemitism by Meg Masseron

The Drama Desk-winning Joshua Harmon play will make its Broadway debut at Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

The Look Book: The Most Memorable Outfits From the Red Carpet of Appropriate by Meg Masseron

Screen and stage's brightest stars came out to see the new play starring Sarah Paulson, including Jennifer Lawrence in a $10,000 coat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Full Cast Revealed for Dodie Smith's Dear Octopus at The National Theatre by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Lisa Sanaye Dring’s Kairos Will Make West Coast Premiere With East West Players by Meg Masseron

The work follows two people falling in love during a tectonic shift in society, when a new procedure grants immortality to a select few.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Cynthia Erivo Is Doing Her Own Stunts as Elphaba in the Wicked Films...While Singing Live by Meg Masseron

The star of Jon M. Chu's two-part film adaption of the Broadway musical described her experience embodying Elphaba on set in an interview on The Today Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Finalist Scripts Announced for The Women's Prize for Playwriting by Meg Masseron

The prize campaigns for equality in the number of male and female writers whose plays are produced on national stages in the U.K. and Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Friday, December 15, 2023

Phoenix Best, Courtney Bassett, Alyse Alan Louis, More Will Star in Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's Teeth 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 02:12PM
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Girls5Eva Sets Spring Netflix Return by Meg Masseron

The Emmy Award-nominated series is led by Sara Bareilles and Renée Elise Goldsberry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala Will Honor Producer Jenny Gersten by Meg Masseron

All proceeds from the annual event, held at City Winery, will benefit the Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Out of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea; Tickets Cut to $30 in Their Absence by Meg Masseron

Understudies Katherine Romans and Jake Silbermann are leading the revival of John Patrick Shanley's play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Jes Tom's Solo Comedy Less Lonely Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The exploration of sex in the face of death and gender transition is directed by Em Weinstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

TOSOS Will Stage World Premiere of Pride House, Reimagining of Doric Wilson’s Street Theater, More for 50th Anniversary by Meg Masseron

NYC's oldest and longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre company will host several readings and community events to celebrate the milestone anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Theatre Communications Group Will Honor David Rockwell, Brian Anthony Moreland, Schele Williams, Shubert Foundation by Meg Masseron

The gala will also celebrate outgoing executive director and CEO Teresa Eyring, who has spent 17 years with TCG.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

See Robyn Hurder, Quentin Earl Darrington, More Perform at Broadway Dreams Gala by Meg Masseron

The evening honoring producer Robert Greenblatt was held at The Plaza Hotel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Jes Tom's Solo Comedy Less Lonely? by Meg Masseron

The exploration of sex in the face of death and gender transition is directed by Em Weinstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Monday, December 11, 2023

The Look Book: Reds and Rainbows at How to Dance in Ohio's Opening Night by Meg Masseron

See what the stars wore for on the red carpet of Broadway's first neurodiverse musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away at Arena Stage? by Meg Masseron

The musical features music and lyrics the by Grammy-nominated folk-rock band The Avett Brothers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Jes Tom's One-Person Comedy Less Lonely Officially Opens Off-Broadway December 11 by Meg Masseron

The solo exploration of sex in the face of death and gender transition is directed by Em Weinstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, December 8, 2023

Christopher Abbott Performed in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea On Crutches by Meg Masseron

Though there is an understudy for Abbott's role, he went on with the show—and audiences loved the performance even more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Charity Angél Dawson to Join Broadway's & Juliet by Meg Masseron

Dawson succeeds Melanie La Barrie in the role of Nurse Angelíque.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

David Rockwell Joins Architectural Digest Hall of Fame; Also Receives Interior Design's First-Ever Icon Award by Meg Masseron

The Tony Award-winning designer has set the scenes of dozens of Broadway productions, including Into the Woods, She Loves Me, Kiss Me Kate, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Raúl Esparza Will Star in World Premiere of Galileo Musical at Berkeley Rep by Meg Masseron

Directed by Michael Mayer, the musical follows a scientist challenging humanity’s understanding of its place in the universe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Constance Wu and Corbin Bleu Set Final Performance Date in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The pair are currently starring in the hit revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Alan Turing: A Musical Biography Will Play London's Riverside Studios by Meg Masseron

The musical highlighting the history-making computer scientist features music by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, Courtney Reed to Lead Vampire Rock Opera Blood/Love by Meg Masseron

The original score by Carey Sharpe, Dru Decaro, Erin Boehme, and Adam “snake” Kobylarz immerses audiences into a gothic nightclub where vampires mingle with the living.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

31 Days of Holiday Cheer Exclusive: Julie Benko Performs an Emotional Rendition of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' by Meg Masseron

The Harmony star stopped by Playbill Studios to perform the holiday standard, which is on her newly released holiday EP, Christmas With You.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks-Led Waiting for Godot Extends Off-Broadway For the 2nd Time by Meg Masseron

The long-awaited Theatre for a New Audience production was originally slated for March 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Matt Bogart, Shereen Ahmed to Lead Industry Presentation of The Last Days of Cleopatra by Meg Masseron

Charlie Barnett's new musical comedy explores a scandalous affair between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton after the filming of Cleopatra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

31 Days of Holiday Cheer Exclusive: Alysha Umphress and Joel Waggoner Sing a 'Love Is Christmas/River' Mash-Up by Meg Masseron

The Broadway stars combined Sara Bareilles' Christmas song with Joni Mitchell's beloved ballad to celebrate the holiday season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Six: The Musical's Next Queens Take the Throne on Broadway December 5 by Meg Masseron

The new lineup of queens are the third generation of the hit show's principal cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

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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