All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Shoshana Bean Will Perform Holiday Concert at the Apollo Theater by Meg Masseron

Bean is currently starring in Alicia Keys' new musical Hell's Kitchen at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Q-Tip Joins Creative Team of Ali, the Muhammad Ali Musical by Meg Masseron

Telling the story of the boxing champion and humanitarian, the Broadway-aimed musical will feature a book by Clint Dyer and score by Teddy Abrams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Off Broadway Alliance Announces Return of 20at20, Offering $20 Tickets 20 Minutes Before Curtain by Meg Masseron

The bi-annual promotion celebrates Off-Broadway by increasing audience access.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Stage Managers' Association Announces 2023 Del Hughes Awards Recipients by Meg Masseron

Instituted in 1986, the award is named for the Broadway and television stage manager and director whose career spanned from 1933 to the 1970s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Cruel Intentions Musical Will Play London's The Other Palace by Meg Masseron

The '90s musical features hit songs by Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Monday, October 23, 2023

Discovering Broadway Writer's Retreat to Develop New Musical The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends by Meg Masseron

Alex Petti and Annie Pulsipher's gory feminist musical follows three monster-loving teens searching for a prom date.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Six: The Musical Announces the Next Queens in Line for the Broadway Throne by Meg Masseron

The new lineup of principal queens will take over by the end of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I Put a Spell on You: The Witches Era Plays Sony Hall October 23 by Meg Masseron

The show benefiting the Ali Forney Center stars a roster of Broadway favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM

Lynn Nottage and Leonard Majzlin Honored at the 2023 Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala October 23 by Meg Masseron

Comedian Amber Ruffin will host the annual gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03AM
Sunday, October 22, 2023

The Civilians' Artificial Flavors Begins Performances Off-Broadway October 22 by Meg Masseron

The play exploring the future of AI and its impact on theatre is created and directed by Steve Cosson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, October 21, 2023

Michael Keegan-Dolan's How to Be a Dancer in Seventy-Two Easy Lessons Begins Performances Off-Broadway October 21 by Meg Masseron

The production marks the first ever theatre-dance work to be presented at St. Ann's Warehouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, October 20, 2023

Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal Begins Performances in the U.K. October 20 by Meg Masseron

Five-time Olivier winner Richard Jones is directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

David Henry Hwang and James Ijames Join Dramatists Guild Board of Directors by Meg Masseron

The two playwrights will help shape and guide the organization's mission to support theatre writers at all stages of their careers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Tom Stoppard's Arcadia Extends Off-Broadway at the West End Theatre by Meg Masseron

Bedlam's production of Stoppard's play begins performances at the end of this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Green Room 42 Will Present Andy Roninson's Soviet Rebel Girl by Meg Masseron

The Jonathan Larson Grant recipient's musical is inspired by true stories of Soviet refugees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Off-Broadway's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Will Offer $20 Lottery Tickets by Meg Masseron

The revival of John Patrick Shanley's play will star Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I Put a Spell on You: The Witches Era Will Stream Via Broadway on Demand by Meg Masseron

The annual concert event benefits the Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The Play That Goes Wrong Announces Cast Changes Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The hit comedy continues at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Santino Fontana Joins Benefit Reading of Fallen Angels for Roundabout Theatre Company by Meg Masseron

Scott Ellis will direct the reading of Noël Coward’s comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Full Casting Announced for Sugar Hill, the Jazz Adaptation of The Nutcracker by Meg Masseron

Featuring the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, the dance musical will play New York City Center this holiday season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of All the Devils Are Here? by Meg Masseron

Created and performed by Patrick Page, the Off-Broadway solo play chronicles the evolution of The Bard's villains.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Truth Future Bachman's Skyward: An Endling Elegy Will Make World Premiere at Lincoln Center by Meg Masseron

Part of Bachman's ongoing Shapeshifters saga, the work interweaves musical theatre, gender fluidity, and superhero parables.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Monday, October 16, 2023

Company XIV's Nutcracker Rouge Will Return This Holiday Season by Meg Masseron

The "naughty" take on the holiday ballet features burlesque dancers, circus artists, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

See Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Recreate Their 'Take on Me' Performance With Jimmy Fallon 11 Years Later by Meg Masseron

The longtime friends and co-stars are reunited on Broadway this season in Gutenberg! The Musical!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Ato Blankson-Wood, Julie White, Brandon Uranowitz Perform in Staged Reading of The Laramie Project October 16 by Meg Masseron

The reading, honoring the 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death, benefits The Trevor Project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Friday, October 13, 2023

Full Casting Revealed for U.K. Production of Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal by Meg Masseron

Five-time Olivier winner Richard Jones is directing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM
Thursday, October 12, 2023

An Oral History of The Laramie Project 25 Years After Matthew Shepard's Murder by Meg Masseron

Moisés Kaufman and Leigh Fondakowski on how Tectonic Theater Project shaped a moment into a movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Additional Casting Announced for Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks-Led Waiting for Godot by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Six Announces Departure for Current Broadway Queens by Meg Masseron

The current principal cast will depart from the musical by the end of the year

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Bonnie Milligan, Saheem Ali, Bartlett Sher, More Join Try It Like This Fundraiser by Meg Masseron

The evening benefiting the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation will be directed by Jerry Mitchell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

All that Chat

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