All stories by Meg Masseron on BroadwayStars

Thursday, September 21, 2023

See Patina Miller, Donna Murphy, Krysta Rodriguez, More Perform in Voices: Stars for Foster Kids by Meg Masseron

The benefit concert was directed by Brenda Braxton with music direction by Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

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

Pulitzer finalist Theresa Rebeck directs her new play about redemption of the seemingly irredeemable.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

20 Seconds: A Play With Music Opens Off-Broadway September 21 by Meg Masseron

Thomas Sweitzer's solo play won Best Solo Performance at the 2022 Capital Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Ma-Yi Theatre Company Will Develop New Musical By Lloyd Suh and Diana Oh by Meg Masseron

The group will also develop plays by Haruna Lee and Michi Barall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Klea Blackhurst, Mauricio Martínez, Troy Iwata, More to Lead Industry Presentation of An Entirely Ordinary Town by Meg Masseron

The new musical features a book and lyrics by Alex Giles and David Russell and music by Andy Peterson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

New Musical South Begins Run at SoHo Playhouse September 20 by Meg Masseron

Florencia Iriondo's new musical won the 2023 Pipeline Arts Foundation Award for New Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

New Musical From The Band's Visit Creators, Laura Benanti Solo Show, More Part of Audible's 5th Anniversary Lineup by Meg Masseron

Colman Domingo will also star in and direct the audio adaptation of his play Wild With Happy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Lilli Cooper, Santino Fontana, Andrea Martin Will Perform at Theatre Development Fund's Broadway Breakfast Fundraiser by Meg Masseron

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will host the not-for-profit's first large-scale, in-person fundraiser since the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

James Ortiz, Kameron Neal, Tei Blow, More Named Recipients of 2023 Henry Hewes Design Awards by Meg Masseron

The honorees will be celebrated at the 59th annual ceremony in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

The Monty Python-style send-up of the Bram Stoker classic is currently haunting Off-Broadway's New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Monday, September 18, 2023

Play On Shakespeare Announces Othello Podcast and Henry IV: Part 1 Production for Fall 2023 Season by Meg Masseron

The not-for-profit organization aims to translate and adapt the works of Shakespeare for the modern day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Lin Shaye is Tripping on Life, Opening Off-Broadway September 18 by Meg Masseron

Robert Galinsky directs the solo exploration of womanhood in the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

Gail Merrifield Papp Discusses Memoir With George C. Wolfe at Joe's Pub September 18 by Meg Masseron

Papp's memoir, detailing her life in the theatre, will be released next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Saw the Musical: The Unauthorized Parody Makes Off-Broadway Debut September 16 by Meg Masseron

Stephanie Rosenberg directs Cooper Jordan's horror parody.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Thursday, September 14, 2023

Cynthia Nixon, Laura Winters' All of Me, and Sabbath’s Theater Adaption in New Group 2023–2024 Season by Meg Masseron

The productions will be presented Off-Broadway at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Ana Isabelle Will Star in Off-Broadway Premiere of Lone Star at Theatre Row by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Michael Keegan-Dolan's How to Be a Dancer in Seventy-Two Easy Lessons Will Play St. Ann's Warehouse by Meg Masseron

The production will mark the first ever theatre-dance work to be presented at the Off-Broadway venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

See Highlights from The 12 at Goodspeed Musicals by Meg Masseron

John Doyle directs the musical about the 12 disciples grappling with the loss of their leader.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Bryan Batt May Have Started His Careers in Musicals, But Right Now He's Focused on Doing Plays by Meg Masseron

The Broadway veteran is currently playing a literary agent in Off-Broadway's Pay the Writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Alex Newell, Stephanie Hsu, Rachel Zegler, More Included on 2023 Time100 List by Meg Masseron

See why Suzan-Lori Parks and Rita Moreno think these Broadway stars have earned a spot on the annual list of the most influential people in the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Tadeusz Słobodzianek's Our Class to Make New York Premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music by Meg Masseron

The play follows ten 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 12:13PM

Eisa Davis' Bulrusher Begins Performances at McCarter Theatre Center September 13 by Meg Masseron

Nicole A. Watson directs the play, about an orphaned and clairvoyant girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Gail Merrifield Papp Will Discuss Memoir With George C. Wolfe at Joe's Pub by Meg Masseron

Papp's memoir, detailing her life in the theatre, will be released next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans Will Star in Backstairs Billy in the West End 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 12:37PM

Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara to Lead 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 12:07PM
Monday, September 11, 2023

Sara Jean Ford Will Present An Evening With the Aging Ingénue at The Green Room 42 by Meg Masseron

The veteran soprano will perform songs from across her career of ingénue roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Pose and Transparent Writer Our Lady J Will Return to Joe's Pub by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM
Sunday, September 10, 2023

Jade Jones Performs Hip-Hop Cabaret in NYC Celebrating Mixtape Release September 10 by Meg Masseron

Beauty and the Beast's Belle will share their hip-hop and songwriting skills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM

20 Seconds: A Play With Music Begins Performances Off-Broadway September 10 by Meg Masseron

Thomas Sweitzer's solo play won Best Solo Performance at the 2022 Capital Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Friday, September 8, 2023

The Band Geeks Studio Album Released September 8, Featuring Lindsay Mendez, Ruthie Ann Miles, Douglas Lyons, More by Meg Masseron

Members of the original cast of Goodspeed Musicals’ 2010 world-premiere production reunited for the cast recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

San Diego's Old Globe Announces West End Musical Ride, Fat Ham, English, More as Part of 2024 Season Lineup by Meg Masseron

Henry 6, a two-play condensation of Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Parts I, II, and III, will also make its world premiere during their Summer Shakespeare Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

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