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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Mario the Maker Magician Begins Performances at SoHo Playhouse November 4 by Meg Masseron

The inventive magician brings his family show full of original magic, handmade robots, and modern slapstick to NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Friday, November 3, 2023

Ted Lasso Star Brendan Hunt Brings Solo Show The Movement You Need to SoHo Playhouse by Meg Masseron

The work chronicles Hunt's love for the Beatles' music, and the role it played in major moments of his life from childhood on.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

No. 11 Productions' Pair Begins Performances November 3 by Meg Masseron

Ryan Emmons directs the work inspired by the lives of world-famous artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

José Rivera’s Sonnets for an Old Century, Florencia Lozano's Fun With Panic Attacks, More Join INTAR Season by Meg Masseron

Dedicated to uplifting plays by Latiné theatre artists, the company will host two world premiere works this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Alex Joseph Grayson, Liz McCartney, Sam Primack to Lead Reading of New Musical Onward & Upward by Meg Masseron

Michael Barnard will direct the musical based on the play Up (The Man in the Flying Chair).

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

'The Witches Sisterhood': Former Elphabas and Glindas Weigh In On Wicked's Legacy by Meg Masseron

Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Talia Suskauer, and more reflect on 20 years of Wicked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Go Inside the Opening Night of Merry Me at New York Theatre Workshop by Meg Masseron

Leigh Silverman directs the Off-Broadway production of Hansol Jung's queer restoration comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Jessica Rush to Lead Industry Reading of New Musical Stalled by Meg Masseron

Jamibeth Margolis will direct the modern musical centering on motherhood, girlhood, love, and loss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Merry Me Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

Leigh Silverman directs the New York Theatre Workshop production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Jes Tom's One-Person Comedy Less Lonely Will Return Off-Broadway For Limited Engagement by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Jacqueline B. Arnold, Hannah Corneau, Gaby Diaz, More Join Reading of New Dance Musical When We Touch by Meg Masseron

Reed Luplau's historical drama features music and lyrics by queer artist LP.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Tales By the Ghostlight, With Patrick Page: The Phantom of the Belasco Theatre by Meg Masseron

The All the Devils Are Here star shares the allegedly true story of how David Belasco is still haunting the theatre that bears his name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Hansol Jung's Merry Me Opens Off-Broadway October 31 by Meg Masseron

Leigh Silverman directs the New York Theatre Workshop production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, October 30, 2023

Stereophonic Extends Off-Broadway World Premiere by Meg Masseron

Daniel Aukin directs the new work, which features songs by former Arcade Fire member Will Butler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Barton Cowperthwaite Joins Upcoming Off-Broadway Premiere of Lone Star by Meg Masseron

Joe Rosario directs the Ruth Stage production of James McLure’s dark comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Stereophonic Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

Daniel Aukin directs the new work, which features songs by former Arcade Fire member Will Butler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Cecilia Gentilli's Red Ink Begins Performances Off-Broadway October 30 by Meg Masseron

The Pose star's part stand-up, part camp solo show explores finding faith as a trans woman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Saturday, October 28, 2023

Tom Stoppard's Arcadia Begins Performances at NYC's West End Theater October 28 by Meg Masseron

Eric Tucker directs the Bedlam Theater Company production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Friday, October 27, 2023

Joy Woods and Ryan Vasquez, More Will Star in The Notebook on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The pair will reprise their roles from the Chicago premiere of the new musical based on Nicholas Sparks' novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:03AM

Backstairs Billy, Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans, Begins Performances in London's West End October 27 by Meg Masseron

Marcelo Dos Santos' new comedy explores a pivotal moment in the 50-year relationship between the Queen Mother and William "Billy" Tallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Comedian Tim Murray and SLee Will Lead Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The comedy offers audiences an interactive sex tip seminar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

The Women's Prize for Playwriting Reveals 50 Longlisted Scripts by Meg Masseron

The plays will next be narrowed down to a shortlist, then a pool of finalists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Jay A. Johnson's I Put a Spell on You: The Witches Era Raises $150,000 for the Ali Forney Center. by Meg Masseron

The bewitching annual concert benefited the charity protecting LGBTQIA+ youth from homelessness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

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