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Monday, January 8, 2024

Alan Turing: A Musical Biography Plays London's Riverside Studios Beginning January 8 by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Creative Team Revealed for Mona Pirnot's I Love You So Much I Could Die Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Will Be Transformed Into Immersive Priscilla the Party! in London by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Gavin Creel's Walk On Through to Offer Special Performance During Final Weekend by Meg Masseron

The evening will include a post-performance concert and a meet-and-greet with Creel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Gustavo Dudamel Will Join New York Philharmonic for Week-Long Celebration of Music Education by Meg Masseron

Dudamel will also conduct the famed orchestra during its Spring Gala, set to feature Common, Hera Hyesang, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and Broadway League Reach Agreement on Contract Covering Associates by Meg Masseron

Associate directors and choreographers will now be able to receive union coverage, including health and pension benefit contributions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

See Who's Starring in A Noise Within Staging of Sweeney Todd by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

See Aaron Tveit Show Off His 'Kenergy' Performing 'I'm Just Ken' at 54 Below by Meg Masseron

The soon-to-be Sweeney Todd star performed the song from Greta Gerwig's Barbie film during his New Year's Eve concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Melissa Errico Joins Formidable! Aznavour Concert at The Town Hall by Meg Masseron

The centennial celebration honors the late French-Armenian singer, songwriter, and actor Charles Aznavour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Tony Winner Lindsay Mendez Announces Engagement by Meg Masseron

The Merrily We Roll Along star shared the news in an Instagram post with fiancé J. Alex Brinson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Charity Angél Dawson Joins Broadway's & Juliet January 2 by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Taylor Trensch Concludes Limited Run in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Off-Broadway January 2 by Meg Masseron

The Monty Python-style send-up of the Bram Stoker classic is currently haunting New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Saturday, December 30, 2023

Melanie La Barrie Plays Final Performance in Broadway's & Juliet December 30 by Meg Masseron

Barrie departs the hit jukebox musical to join Hadestown on the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, December 29, 2023

Choreographer Chris Gattelli on Helping Timothée Chalamet Dance in Wonka by Meg Masseron

The Tony Award-winning choreographer designed the dance numbers in the new musical film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Playbill's Favorite Red Carpet Looks From 2023 by Meg Masseron

From jaw-dropping hair to a Ruby Dee tribute, see what red carpet looks we couldn't stop thinking about all year long.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Check Out the Lineup for Musical Theatre Guild's Live, Laugh, Love Stephen Sondheim Concerts by Meg Masseron

The California Sondheim tribute returns after a sold-out engagement last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Jeremy O. Harris to Emcee The Art of Elysium’s Heaven Gala by Meg Masseron

The non-profit's annual gala will honor Neil Gaiman and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at John Jarboe's Rose: You Are Who You Eat, Coming to La MaMa by Meg Masseron

The heartfelt and humorous tribute to Jarboe's twin consumed in womb features original music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

La MaMa to Present Humanismo Project, Adaptation of Classic Aristotle and Euripides Works by Meg Masseron

The two-part series explores Greek tragedy, humanity, and existentialism.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Taylor Trensch Joins Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Off-Broadway December 27 by Meg Masseron

The Monty Python-style send-up of the Bram Stoker classic is currently haunting New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Neil Patrick Harris, Aubrey Plaza, Phylicia Rashad, More Featured in Season 3 of Radio Play Revival Podcasts by Meg Masseron

The series celebrates the golden age of radio plays with actors performing works by American authors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM
Thursday, December 21, 2023

Aladdin's Michael James Scott and Adi Roy Will Perform in Disney Christmas Parade by Meg Masseron

The 40th anniversary parade will air live on Christmas morning and stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

The Huntington Will Stage Immersive Solo Show Stand Up If You're Here Tonight by Meg Masseron

Written and directed by John Kolvenbach, the work centers on a man desperate for connection, deeply in love with the audience itself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
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