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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

New Musical Comedy The Ghost of John McCain Will Make World Premiere at SoHo Playhouse by Meg Masseron

The musical is a psychological exploration of power, rivalry, and the human condition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Laura Benanti's Solo Show Nobody Cares to Return Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The Tony winner's solo comedy played three nights only at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre earlier this year, now returning to the venue for three weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Shaina Taub Discusses Suffs on Broadway; Plus See Producers Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai Meet the Company by Meg Masseron

The new musical explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures with a book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM
Monday, April 1, 2024

Beth Hyland Named 2024 Recipient of Williamstown Theatre Festival's L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award by Meg Masseron

Hyland will receive receive both a $10,000 award and a $10,000 commission to write another play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Beth Hyland Names 2024 Recipient of Williamstown Theatre Festival's L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award by Meg Masseron

Hyland will receive receive both a $10,000 award and a $10,000 commission to write another play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM
Sunday, March 31, 2024

Lea DeLaria Presents A Very Lea Easter at Joe's Pub March 31 by Meg Masseron

The acclaimed comedian and POTUS star plays the downtown venue Easter Sunday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, March 29, 2024

The Look Book: Rock Star Fashion on the Red Carpet of The Who's Tommy by Meg Masseron

The show's Broadway opening night brought an assortment of dark and edgy looks to match the rainy evening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Raja Feather Kelly Will Make Playwriting Debut With The Fires by Meg Masseron

Off-Broadway’s SoHo Rep venue will present the celebrated choreographer's new play this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Get an Inside Look at the 1st Preview of Suffs on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The new musical explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures with a book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Casting Revealed for INTAR Production of José Rivera's The Hours are Feminine by Meg Masseron

The autobiographical play explores the price of assimilation through a Puerto Rican family of three following Hurricane Donna's devastation in 1960.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Photos: Go Behind the Scenes of Off-Broadway's Corruption With Star (and Resident Shutterbug) John Behlmann by Meg Masseron

The actor and self-taught photographer almost always has his camera with him.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Check Out Who Will Be Singing Do Re Mi in J2 Spotlight Production Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The 1960s musical will be directed by Robert W. Schneider.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Huey Lewis Jukebox Musical The Heart of Rock and Roll Begins Performances March 29 by Meg Masseron

The musical follows Bobby, a Chicagoan whose failed band leads to him returning to corporate America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Here's How to Get $25 Tickets to The Heart of Rock and Roll on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The new jukebox musical featuring the songs of Huey Lewis and the News follows a Chicagoan whose failed band leads to him returning to corporate America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Broadway's The Notebook Will Offer Special Post-Show Encore With Ingrid Michaelson by Meg Masseron

The Nicholas Sparks novel comes to life onstage with a score by Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

Watch: Go Inside The Who's Tommy's Broadway Return by Meg Masseron

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Alison Luff, and Adam Jacobs lead the reimagined revival of the 1993 musical and 1969 album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Sophie Tucker Musical Last of the Red Hot Mamas Will Make World Premiere at Bucks County Playhouse by Meg Masseron

The New Hope, Pennsylvania theatre's upcoming season includes new stagings of Grease, Anastasia, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the Clubbed Thumb Production of Liza Birkenmeier's Grief Hotel? by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Who's Tommy Opens on Broadway March 28 by Meg Masseron

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Alison Luff, and Adam Jacobs lead the reimagined revival of the 1993 musical and 1969 album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

David Morrissey-Led Double Bill of Harold Pinter Plays Officially Opens March 28 by Meg Masseron

Lindsay Posner directs Morrissey in The Lover and The Collection at Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

A Broadway Baby Double Header: Stage Stars Lindsay Mendez and Lea Michele Both Share Their Happy News by Meg Masseron

The current Merrily We Roll Along star and recent Funny Girl leading lady both announced their pregnancies on Instagram March 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM

Watch: Pete Townshend Joins Ali Louis Bourzgui to Perform a The Who's Tommy Medley by Meg Masseron

The original member of The Who and the star of the musical set to their music stopped by Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show ahead of their opening night on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

It's, Like, Casting From England; West End Mean Girls Finds Its Full Cast by Meg Masseron

The transfer of the Broadway and big screen hit is set to open at the Savoy Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Liza Birkenmeier's Grief Hotel Opens at Off-Broadway's Public Theater March 27 by Meg Masseron

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Geffen Playhouse Production of Fat Ham Begins March 27 by Meg Masseron

Sideeq Heard directs James Ijames' Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Primary Trust, Here There Are Blueberries, More Announced for McCarter Theatre Center's 2024-2025 Season by Meg Masseron

The season will also include the previously announced world premiere of the new musical Empire Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Cast and Creative Team Revealed for Kate Hamill's Adaptation of Emma at Austin Playhouse by Meg Masseron

Lara Toner Haddock will direct the fast-paced take on Jane Austen's novel of the same title.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Photos: Go Inside Paul Grellong's Power of Sail at London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Meg Masseron

Julian Ovenden, Giles Terera, and more star in the Harvard University-set moral thriller directed by Dominic Dromgoole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Matt Cardle and More Join Upcoming U.K. and Ireland Tour of & Juliet by Meg Masseron

The tour of the international hit jukebox musical launches in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Suffs Begins Previews on Broadway March 26 by Meg Masseron

The new musical explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures with a book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM
Monday, March 25, 2024

Immersive Priscilla the Party! Officially Opens in London March 25 by Meg Masseron

The new production turns the Olivier-winning musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert into a dance party with dining options, a bar, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

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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