All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Chicago's Ariana Madix Is a Lifelong Playbill Collector by Meg Masseron

The Broadway show's newest Roxie on how Dancing With the Stars was the perfect preparation for Fosse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Nick Fradiani to Perform Post-Show Concert of Cut Songs from A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical by Meg Masseron

The American Idol winner is currently starring in the musical exploring the life of Grammy-winning legend Neil Diamond, accompanied by his hits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Lady Gaga's Family's Restaurant in NYC Will Present Weekly Drag Show Drag Me to Joanne's by Meg Masseron

Jupiter Genesis will host the series, which will kick off on Valentine's Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Monday, January 22, 2024

Kristin Chenoweth and Lindsay Lohan Will Lead a Netflix Holiday Film by Meg Masseron

Our Little Secret will follow two resentful exes who spend Christmas together after finding out their current partners are siblings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Brian Friel's Aristocrats Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

The production is the second in Irish Rep's Friel Project, presenting three of the playwright's plays set in the fictional Irish town of Ballybeg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM
Friday, January 19, 2024

Company XIV's Queen of Hearts Will Return This Spring by Meg Masseron

The "Baroque, Burlesque" adventure in Wonderland features circus, vocal, and dance performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Cast and Creative Team Revealed for P. Carl's Becoming a Man at A.R.T. by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Carmen Cusack Will Be Part of Anne of Green Gables Musical Industry Presentations by Meg Masseron

The Broadway-aimed adaptation of the famed novel features a book and lyrics by Matte O’Brien and music by Matt Vinson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Arielle Jacobs to Lead Industry Reading of Austenland Musical by Meg Masseron

The musical based on Shannon Hale's novel (and film) of the same name comes from the team behind the Between the Lines stage adaption.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Bridgerton's Charithra Chandran to Lead Solo Show Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon by Meg Masseron

The work chronicles a teenage girl's experience joining a scout group to navigate the kicks and punches of adolescence (with varying degrees of success.)

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Theatre for the New City Production of Natalie Menna's Comedy Hiroshi-Me-Me-Me Begins Performances January 18 by Meg Masseron

The play chronicles how (not) to handle romance through the conflicts of three people who frequent a Manhattan coffee shop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

New York Premiere of Tadeusz Słobodzianek's Our Class Officially Opens at Brooklyn Academy of Music January 18 by Meg Masseron

The play follows 10 Polish classmates, five Jewish and five Catholic, growing up as friends, who then turn on one another with life and death consequences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

New Dramatists to Honor Tony Award-Winning Director Michael Greif by Meg Masseron

The prolific director is helming three shows this season alone: Days of Wine and Roses, The Notebook, and Hell's Kitchen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Ashley Griffin's Trial to Get NYC Industry Presentation by Meg Masseron

The work centers on a young woman in the afterlife who has been offered a chance to partake in the judgement jury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Shaina Taub Will Star in Suffs on Broadway; Emily Skinner Joins Cast by Meg Masseron

The musical's book writer, composer, and lyricist will take on the role of Alice Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Ashley Griffin's Trial to Gret NYC Industry Presentation by Meg Masseron

The work centers on a young woman in the afterlife who has been offered a chance to partake in the judgement jury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Auli'i Cravalho, Justin David Sullivan, Taylor Iman Jones Join Queering the Gala: a Benefit for Ring of Keys by Meg Masseron

The organization's first-ever gala will celebrate six years of supporting women, trans, and gender non-conforming professional theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Joe DiPietro's F***ing Men is Returning to London by Meg Masseron

The play inspired by Arthur Schnitzler's La Ronde had a sold-out run last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Corey Cott and McKenzie Kurtz Will Star in Huey Lewis Jukebox Musical The Heart of Rock and Roll by Meg Masseron

The musical will play the James Earl Jones Theatre following the limited run of Gutenberg!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, January 15, 2024

Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, Courtney Reed Perform Vampire Rock Opera Blood/Love January 15 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 12:12AM
Saturday, January 13, 2024

Melissa Errico Performs Formidable! Aznavour Concert at Town Hall January 13 by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott-Led Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Closes Off-Broadway January 13 by Meg Masseron

The revival of John Patrick Shanley's play opened at the Lucille Lortel Theatre last November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Friday, January 12, 2024

Frozen's Caissie Levy and Patti Murin Reunite for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at Epcot by Meg Masseron

The series features concerts with alumni from Disney's theatrical productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

See Who's Starring in the Old Globe Production of The Age of Innocence by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

John Epperson's Lypsinka: Toxic Femininity, Directed by Chloë Sevigny, to Stream Via The New Group by Meg Masseron

The work centering on the titular surrealist stage persona is written and performed by Epperson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Claybourne Elder, Keri René Fuller, Alli Mauzey, More Featured on Whisper Darkly Concept Album by Meg Masseron

The new immersive electro-swing musical features music and lyrics by Andrew Gerle and a book by DJ Salisbury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Rodgers and Hammerstein My Favorite Things Concert Will Be Screened Via U.K.'s CinemaLive by Meg Masseron

Kinky Boots, Titanic: The Musical, 42nd Street, and more will also be part of the spring season of screenings across the U.K. and Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Tadeusz Słobodzianek's Our Class Makes New York Premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music January 12 by Meg Masseron

The play follows 10 Polish classmates, five Jewish and five Catholic, growing up as friends, who then turn on one another with life and death consequences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Florencia Lozano's Fun With Panic Attacks Begins Performances Off-Broadway January 12 by Meg Masseron

The performance art piece invites audiences to lie down on the floor as Lozano explores her lifelong journey with anxiety.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Cast Announced for Mary Zimmerman-Directed Magic Flute Adaptation by Meg Masseron

The opera-in-miniature adaptation at Chicago's Goodman will feature a cast of 16 actors and five musicians.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

PAC NYC and Galvan Initiatives Launch The Democracy Cycle by Meg Masseron

The multi-year commitment will commission and develop 25 works across theatre, opera, dance, and music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

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Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off