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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Dear Octopus at London's National Theatre? by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

The Age of Innocence Officially Opens at San Diego's Old Globe February 15 by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Mona Pirnot's I Love You So Much I Could Die? by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

California's Ensemble Theatre Company Joins League of Resident Theatres by Meg Masseron

Joining the league honors artistic and administrative excellence through approval from the LORT Board of Directors, Actor's Equity Association, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Get a 1st Listen to a Track From the Upcoming Cast Recording of The Gospel According to Heather by Meg Masseron

The pop musical follows a teenage girl dealing with small politics, romance, and maybe being the new Messiah.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Liza Birkenmeier's Grief Hotel Will Return to NYC in Residence With The Public Theater by Meg Masseron

The return, presented by Clubbed Thumb in partnership with New Georges, will be directed by Tara Ahmadinejad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the New York Premiere of Between Two Knees? by Meg Masseron

The production is from The 1491, an intertribal sketch comedy troupe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Dodie Smith's Dear Octopus Opens at London's National February 14 by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Mona Pirnot's I Love You So Much I Could Die Opens Off-Broadway February 14 by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Why Am I So Single?, From Six Creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Sets West End World Premiere by Meg Masseron

The new musical follows two perpetually single friends in the age of Tinder...and Bumble, and Grindr, and Hinge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32AM
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

New York City Gay Men's Chorus to Honor Chita Rivera and Robin de Jesús in Annual Benefit by Meg Masseron

This year's Harmony Gala will also honor the not-for-profit The Ali Forney Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Monday, February 12, 2024

Huey Lewis Jukebox Musical The Heart of Rock and Roll Plans Valentine's Day Ticket Offer by Meg Masseron

All tickets available at the box office in a limited time period will be sold for $19.85.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Julian Ovenden, Tanya Franks, Katie Bernstein, More Will Lead Power of Sail at Menier Chocolate Factory by Meg Masseron

Dominic Dromgoole is directing the new moral thriller from Paul Grellong, centering on a Harvard professor who invites a white nationalist to his yearly symposium at the college.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Saturday, February 10, 2024

The Notebook Begins Previews on Broadway February 10 by Meg Masseron

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to New York with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, February 9, 2024

See the Cast of Broadway's The Notebook Serving Aquarius Season Energy With 'Underwater' Portraits by Meg Masseron

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to New York February 10 with a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Lea DeLaria to Present A Very Lea Easter at Joe's Pub by Meg Masseron

The acclaimed comedian and POTUS star will play the downtown venue on Easter Sunday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

PBS Kids Series Alma's Way Releases Debut Album Featuring Title Track by Lin-Manuel Miranda by Meg Masseron

The television series follows a young Puerto Rican girl living in The Bronx.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Ford's Theatre Announces Casting for Little Shop of Horrors by Meg Masseron

The hit horror-comedy by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman will open at the D.C. venue next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM
Thursday, February 8, 2024

Jasmine Amy Rogers to Lead Reading of New Musical Lady Annabella by Meg Masseron

The musical comedy comes from singer-songwriter sibling duo Peter Cincotti and Pia Cincotti.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

New York Theatre Barn Will Spotlight New Musicals A Whisper Called Freedom and Spectrum by Meg Masseron

The presentation of the new works will be followed by a conversation moderated by Artistic Director Joe Barros.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Joe Tapper and Sean Daniels on Recovering From Alcoholism, And Doing a Play About It by Meg Masseron

Both the performer and the playwright of the Off-Broadway play The White Chip sees art as a tool for healing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Indigenous Musical Distant Thunder to Release Single 'Strong Enough' on Streaming Platforms by Meg Masseron

The song chronicles three kids running away from their reservation, only to realize their strength and identity lie within their community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

The Age of Innocence Begins Performances at San Diego's Old Globe February 8 by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

New 1960s Pop Musical A Sign of the Times Premieres Off-Broadway February 8 by Meg Masseron

The York Theatre Company production features the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other hits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Video: Little Shop of Horrors' Darren Criss on How Howard Ashman Is His 'Roman Empire' by Meg Masseron

The Emmy winner is just now playing Seymour Off-Broadway, but he's been singing Alan Menken-Howard Ashman's songs for years on YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

My True Love: A Perfect Musical Fairytale to Premiere Off-Broadway at the Players Theatre by Meg Masseron

Created and written by Ben Boecker, the show explores empowerment and embracing your identity through a familiar fairytale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Matt Cox's Witches!? in Salem?! Will Premiere at HERE by Meg Masseron

The playwright behind Puffs offers his "darkly comedic, (mostly) historically accurate" take on the Salem Witch Trials.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

A Home What Howls Begins World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre February 7 by Meg Masseron

Laura Alcalá Baker directs Matthew Paul Olmos' play centering on youth activism.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

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