All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Monday, October 23, 2023

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
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Full Casting Announced for Arabian Nights at Bristol Old Vic by Meg Masseron

The modern reimagining will be directed by Blanche McIntyre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

For Playwright Theresa Rebeck, Healing Trauma is a Like Tending a Garden by Meg Masseron

The Smash creator's latest play Dig, about a woman finding grace through botany, is currently running at Primary Stages, 59E59 Theaters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Paolo Montalban to Lead Industry Reading of New Holiday Musical True North by Meg Masseron

The Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed-penned musical will be directed by Richard H. Blake.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Pose and Transparent Writer Our Lady J Returns to Joe's Pub October 11 by Meg Masseron

Our Lady J is chronicling her experience as a trans writer, producer, and director in Hollywood through original songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

Hansol Jung's Merry Me Begins Performances Off-Broadway October 11 by Meg Masseron

Leigh Silverman directs the New York Theatre Workshop production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The Civilians Reveals 13th Annual R&D Group and Inaugural 'Next Forever' Commissions by Meg Masseron

Dedicated to ambitious new theatre, the company will support the work of eight artists, plus two new works centering on environmental action.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Symphony Space Will Host Hillary Rodham Clinton in Conversation With Patti LuPone by Meg Masseron

Amber Ruffin will host the evening, which will be live streamed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM